Promotional Allowances (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Estimated Retail Value of Promotional Allowance

The retail value of food and beverages, rooms and other services furnished to customers without charge, including coupons for discounts when redeemed, is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated retail value of the promotional allowances was as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 30, 2017		June 30, 2016		June 30, 2017		June 30, 2016
Food and beverage	$	4,870	$	4,179	$	9,705	$	8,197
Rooms		627		504		1,160		959
Other		172		221		293		294
Total promotional allowances	$	5,669	$	4,904	$	11,158	$	9,450

Estimated Cost of Providing Promotional Allowances

The estimated cost of providing these promotional allowances, which is primarily included in gaming expenses, was as follows:

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(In thousands)	June 30, 2017		June 30, 2016		June 30, 2017		June 30, 2016
Food and beverage	$	3,423	$	3,089	$	6,781	$	6,103
Rooms		188		190		352		381
Other		33		135		116		216
Total estimated cost of promotional allowances	$	3,644	$	3,414	$	7,249	$	6,700