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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

or

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

for the transition period from                          to                          .

Commission file number 000-53831

TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	27-0540158
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
8345 W. Sunset Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89113 (Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 702-589-3900

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o	Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes x No o

As of October 31, 2012, there were 26,312,500 shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock, $.01 par value per share.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	2
ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	20
ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	29
ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	29
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	29
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	29
ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS	30
	SIGNATURES	31

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	250,245	$	149,743
Restricted cash	17,569		15,612
Receivables, net	34,965		42,858
Inventories	4,393		4,065
Prepaid expenses and other assets	11,367		10,783
Total current assets	318,539		223,061
Property and equipment, net	446,709		441,171
Goodwill	24,928		24,928
Intangible assets, net	68,409		76,954
Investments	34,907		34,007
Other assets, net	16,767		21,433
Total assets	$	910,259	$	821,554
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	1,794	$	1,342
Accounts payable	37,067		41,986
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	73,130		75,241
Total current liabilities	111,991		118,569
Long-term debt, net	169,257		92,745
Other long-term liabilities	7,814		8,198
Deferred tax liabilities	19,477		19,477
Total liabilities	308,539		238,989
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. preferred stock at $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued	—		—
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. common stock at $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 26,312,500 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011	263		263
Additional paid-in capital	600,359		605,999
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	1,098		(23,697		)
Total shareholders' equity	601,720		582,565
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	910,259	$	821,554

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Revenues:
Casino	$	133,994		$	140,300		$	393,719		$	384,421
Room	28,852			30,267			77,520			83,459
Food and beverage	23,077			23,200			65,857			67,273
Other	7,612			6,704			19,110			18,259
Gross revenues	193,535			200,471			556,206			553,412
Less promotional allowances	(22,073		)	(25,112		)	(65,905		)	(76,312		)
Net revenues	171,462			175,359			490,301			477,100
Operating costs and expenses:
Casino	56,944			61,963			173,523			185,164
Room	10,383			9,262			28,277			24,735
Food and beverage	10,429			10,015			29,834			28,650
Other	5,046			3,867			13,154			10,019
Marketing, advertising and promotions	10,804			8,985			30,233			24,486
General and administrative	31,210			29,170			92,511			93,087
Maintenance and utilities	16,324			17,486			46,971			50,408
Depreciation and amortization	8,268			7,561			24,301			24,675
Impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	(3,982		)	—			(2,206		)	—
Total operating costs and expenses	145,426			148,309			436,598			441,224
Operating income	26,036			27,050			53,703			35,876
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(3,675		)	(8,193		)	(13,496		)	(24,346		)
Interest income	179			225			511			639
Loss on debt retirement	—			—			(12,847		)	—
Total other income (expense)	(3,496		)	(7,968		)	(25,832		)	(23,707		)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	22,540			19,082			27,871			12,169
Income tax expense	(1,684		)	(4,146		)	(3,076		)	(1,578		)
Income from continuing operations	20,856			14,936			24,795			10,591
Gain from discontinued operations, net	—			—			—			158
Net income	$	20,856		$	14,936		$	24,795		$	10,749
Basic and diluted income per common share:
Income from continuing operations	$	0.79		$	0.57		$	0.94		$	0.40
Gain from discontinued operations, net	—			—			—			—
Net income	$	0.79		$	0.57		$	0.94		$	0.40
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted	26,313			26,313			26,313			26,313

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	24,795		$	10,749
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss on debt retirement	12,847			—
Gain on insurance recoveries	(3,982		)	—
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net	—			(1,007		)
Depreciation and amortization	24,301			24,675
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs	2,976			9,547
Impairment charges	1,776			—
Insurance proceeds for flood losses from business interruption	731			—
Loss on disposition of asset	114			269
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:
Receivables, net	8,222			(3,974		)
Inventories, prepaids and other assets	(912		)	771
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(5,826		)	(10,751		)
Other	4,262			5,430
Net cash provided by operating activities	69,304			35,709
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions of property and equipment	(31,773		)	(22,424		)
Insurance proceeds for flood losses	1,716			500
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations	—			2,731
Other	1,690			2,255
Net cash used in investing activities	(28,367		)	(16,938		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	171,500			—
Payment on early retirement of debt	(2,048		)	—
Payments on debt	(104,606		)	(1,329		)
Restricted cash	(1,957		)	2,889
Payment of financing costs	(3,324		)	—
Net cash provided by financing activities	59,565			1,560
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	100,502			20,331
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents related to assets held for sale	—			1,488
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	149,743			154,442
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	250,245		$	176,261
Supplemental cash flow disclosure (including discontinued operations):
Cash paid for interest	$	10,411		$	14,798
Cash paid for income taxes	3,623			3,450

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

NOTE 1—ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND

Organization

Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (the "Company," "TEI," "we," "us," or "our"), a Delaware corporation, is an owner and operator of regional casino and entertainment properties located in the United States and one casino resort development located on the island of Aruba. The Company's United States properties include three casinos in Nevada and one casino in each of Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey. The Company views each property as an operating segment which it aggregates by region in order to present its reportable segments: (i) East, (ii) Central, (iii) West and (iv) South and other. The current operations of the Company, by region, include the following:

• East—Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City ("Tropicana AC") located in Atlantic City, New Jersey;

• Central—Casino Aztar Evansville ("Casino Aztar") located in Evansville, Indiana;

• West—Tropicana Laughlin Hotel and Casino ("Tropicana Laughlin") located in Laughlin, Nevada; River Palms Hotel and Casino ("River Palms") located in Laughlin, Nevada; and MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa ("MontBleu") located in Lake Tahoe, Nevada; and

• South and other—Belle of Baton Rouge ("Belle of Baton Rouge") located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Trop Casino Greenville ("Tropicana Greenville") located in Greenville, Mississippi and Tropicana Aruba Resort & Casino ("Tropicana Aruba") located in Noord, Aruba.

In March 2011, Columbia Properties Vicksburg, LLC ("CP Vicksburg"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, sold substantially all the assets and certain liabilities associated with the operation of Horizon Vicksburg Casino ("Horizon Vicksburg") in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

In April 2012, the Bayou Caddy's Jubilee Casino ("Jubilee") riverboat facility was closed and its operations were consolidated into the Lighthouse Point Casino as part of a project to expand and rebrand that property as Trop Casino Greenville. The grand opening of Trop Casino Greenville occurred in May 2012. Because the Company is continuing operations within the Greenville market by combining the operations into one facility, Jubilee is not presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Background

The Company was formed on May 11, 2009 to acquire certain assets of Tropicana Entertainment Holdings, LLC ("TEH"), and certain of its subsidiaries pursuant to their plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"). The Company also acquired CP Vicksburg, JMBS Casino, LLC ("JMBS Casino") and CP Laughlin Realty, LLC ("Realty", collectively with CP Vicksburg and JMBS Casino, the "Affiliate Guarantors"), all of which were part of the same plan of reorganization (the "Plan") as TEH (collectively, the "Predecessors"). In addition, the Company acquired certain assets of Adamar of New Jersey, Inc. ("Adamar"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of TEH, pursuant to an amended and restated asset purchase agreement, including Tropicana AC. The reorganization of the Predecessors and the acquisition of Tropicana AC (together, the "Restructuring Transactions") were consummated and became effective on March 8, 2010 (the "Effective Date"), at which time the Company acquired Adamar and several of the Predecessors' gaming properties and related assets. Adamar was not a party to the Predecessors' bankruptcy.

Pursuant to the Plan, on the Effective Date, a series of restructuring transactions were consummated through which the Company acquired the Predecessors in exchange for (i) the issuance of 12,098,053 shares of the Company's common stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Common Stock"), and warrants to purchase an additional 3,750,000 shares of Common Stock (the "Ordinary Warrants") in accordance with the Plan and (ii) the entering into new debt in accordance with the Plan, which included the issuance to certain lenders of warrants to purchase an additional 1,312,500 shares of the Company's Common Stock at $0.01 per share (the "Penny Warrants"). As a result of the reorganization the Company also applied fresh-start reporting. Additionally, on the Effective Date, certain subsidiaries of the Company acquired Tropicana AC, and the lenders under the TEH Senior Secured Credit Facility each received their pro rata share of 12,901,947 shares of the Company's Common Stock in exchange for their credit bid of $200.0 million (the "Credit Bid"). As a result, on the Effective Date, Carl C. Icahn, Chairman of our Board of Directors, became the beneficial owner of approximately 47.5% of the Company's Common Stock. Since March 8, 2010, Mr. Icahn has increased his beneficial ownership to approximately 65.1% of the Company's Common Stock.

On October 28, 2010, immediately following Mississippi Gaming Commission approval, the Company elected to effect a merger which resulted in the purchase of the minority interests in Greenville Riverboat, LLC, the Company's subsidiary that owns Tropicana Greenville (formerly Lighthouse Point). The minority owner received $2.5 million in January 2011, and

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exercised its appraisal rights requesting an additional $3.2 million as payment for its minority interest. The minority owner also asserted certain cross claims against Tropicana Greenville in the appraisal proceedings for additional distributions. The Company believes that the cross claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend the same, and also has contested any additional payment for the minority interest. There can be no assurance that the Company will succeed in this proceeding, and the Company could be required to make additional payments.

On December 1, 2010, the Company, through CP Vicksburg, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Asset Purchase Agreement") with Delta Investments & Development, LLC ("Delta") pursuant to which it agreed to sell substantially all of the assets associated with the operation of Horizon Vicksburg in exchange for $3.25 million in cash and the assumption by Delta of certain liabilities associated with Horizon Vicksburg. The transaction closed in March 2011, resulting in a gain of $1.0 million, which is included in the gain from discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") are omitted or condensed in these condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been made. The interim results reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, from which the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet information as of that date was derived.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates incorporated in the Company's financial statements include the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, the estimated valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, certain tax liabilities, estimated cash flows in assessing the impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets, CRDA investments, enterprise value allocations made in connection with fresh-start reporting, fair values of acquired assets and liabilities, self-insured liability reserves, customer loyalty program reserves, contingencies, litigation, claims, assessments and loss contingencies. Actual results could differ from these estimates. At December 31, 2011 the Company estimated bonus accruals to be paid out in 2012. Actual payments of bonuses occurred in April 2012 and resulted in a reduction of the bonus accrual of $1.2 million. The impact of this change in accounting estimate is an increase of $1.2 million to operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash consisted primarily of funds invested in approved money market funds. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $9.6 million and $9.6 million, respectively, were restricted by the bankruptcy court in connection with the reorganization of the Predecessors for the purpose of satisfying liabilities related to professional services incurred in connection with the Restructuring Transactions, and $8.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively, were restricted to collateralize letters of credit.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying values of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short term maturities of these instruments. The carrying values of investments, which include deposits and

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bonds, approximate fair value as items are presented net of a valuation allowance and in the case of the bonds, net of an unamortized discount.

The fair value of our long-term debt is based on the quoted market prices for similar issues. The estimated fair value of our long-term debt as of September 30, 2012 is approximately $176.1 million.

Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances

Casino revenue represents the difference between wins and losses from gaming activities. Room, food and beverage and other operating revenues are recognized at the time the goods or services are provided. The Company collects taxes from customers at the point of sale on transactions subject to sales and other taxes. Revenues are recorded net of any taxes collected. The majority of the Company's casino revenue is counted in the form of cash and chips and, therefore, is not subject to any significant or complex estimation. The retail value of rooms, food and beverage and other services provided to customers on a complimentary basis is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated departmental costs and expenses of providing these promotional allowances, for continuing operations, are included in casino operating costs and expenses and consist of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Room	$	3,757	$	4,861	$	12,393	$	15,921
Food and beverage	10,258		10,689		29,931		31,304
Other	752		1,425		1,988		3,981
Total	$	14,767	$	16,975	$	44,312	$	51,206

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2011-08, “Testing Goodwill for Impairment.” Under the new guidance, entities have the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If an entity chooses to perform the qualitative assessment and determines that it is more likely than not (a more than 50 percent likelihood) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it would then perform Step 1 of the annual goodwill impairment test in FASB Accounting Standards Codification® (“ASC”) 350-20, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Goodwill and, if necessary, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, no further evaluation would be necessary. The decision to perform a qualitative assessment is made at the reporting unit level, and an entity with multiple reporting units may utilize a mix of qualitative assessments and quantitative tests among its reporting units. The amended guidance is effective for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other.” Under the new guidance, ASC Topic 350, "Testing indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment," was amended to simplify the assessment of testing the impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. The amended guidance allows the Company to do an initial qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their carrying amounts prior to performing the quantitative indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test. The amended guidance is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012.

A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under consideration by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed standards would have on our condensed financial statements.

Reclassifications

The Company reclassified certain items in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 to conform to the current year presentation. The reclassifications resulted from the conversion of Tropicana AC's chart of accounts to the Company's standardized chart of accounts and had no effect on the previously reported operating income or net loss. These reclassifications included (1) a reclassification in free play from promotional allowances to casino revenue, which reduced previously reported casino revenues and promotional allowances by $15.9 million and $41.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, (2) a reclassification from marketing, advertising and promotions to various other department expense lines of $6.9 million and $20.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, and (3) a reclassification from marketing, advertising and promotions to promotional allowances, which decreased previously reported net revenues by $412,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

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Favorable lease adjustment

In connection with the adoption of fresh-start reporting as of the Effective Date, the Company recognized favorable lease assets which were being amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over 30 years. In June of 2012, the Company determined that certain favorable lease agreements were not assumed by the Company pursuant to the Company's Plan of Reorganization and emergence from bankruptcy and, accordingly, the related favorable lease asset should not have been recognized on the Effective Date. The Company evaluated the effects of this adjustment on the financial statements and concluded that the error was not material to any prior annual or interim periods or the current period. In June of 2012, the Company reduced additional paid-in capital by $5.6 million, reduced intangible assets, net by $5.3 million and reversed rental expense of $0.3 million related to prior periods to remove the favorable lease assets.

NOTE 3—RECEIVABLES

Receivables consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Casino	$	19,299		$	26,064
Hotel	6,333			5,179
Predecessors' administrative tax claim	14,314			14,314
Other	7,269			9,784
	47,215			55,341
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(12,250		)	(12,483		)
Receivables, net	$	34,965		$	42,858

The Predecessors' administrative tax claim amounts represent tax refund claims filed related to our Predecessors. The timing of any collections on these claims is uncertain and is pending litigation.

NOTE 4—PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Land	—	$	92,840		$	92,840
Buildings and improvements	10 - 40	314,422			301,948
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 - 7	95,294			82,892
Riverboats and barges	5 - 15	19,875			19,148
Construction in progress	—	12,250			9,336
		534,681			506,164
Accumulated depreciation		(87,972		)	(64,993		)
Property and equipment, net		$	446,709		$	441,171

NOTE 5—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

In connection with the application of fresh-start reporting, we recorded goodwill and intangible assets which were adjusted during our annual impairment testing in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill are as follows (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012						December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment		Net Carrying Value		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment		Net Carrying Value
Goodwill	$	26,659	$	1,731	$	24,928	$	26,659	$	1,731	$	24,928

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Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Trade name	Indefinite	$	25,500		$	25,500
Gaming licenses	Indefinite	28,700			28,700
Customer lists	3	3,079			3,079
Favorable lease	5 - 42	15,651			24,100
Total intangible assets		72,930			81,379
Less accumulated amortization:
Customer lists		(2,652		)	(1,882		)
Favorable lease		(1,869		)	(2,543		)
Total accumulated amortization		(4,521		)	(4,425		)
Intangible assets, net		$	68,409		$	76,954

Upon the adoption of fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized $29.5 million in an indefinite life trade name related to the "Tropicana" trade name which was reduced by a $3.7 million impairment loss during the fourth quarter of 2010 and an additional $0.3 million impairment loss in the fourth quarter of 2011. The Company also recognized, upon the adoption of fresh-start reporting, $44.0 million of indefinite life gaming licenses related to entities that are located in gaming jurisdictions where competition is limited to a specified number of licensed gaming operators, which was reduced by a $15.3 million impairment loss during the fourth quarter of 2010. At September 30, 2012, the indefinite life gaming license of $28.7 million is related to Casino Aztar.

Customer lists, which represent the value associated with customers enrolled in our customer loyalty programs, were valued at $1.7 million upon adoption of fresh-start reporting and $1.4 million was also recognized in connection with the Tropicana AC acquisition and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over three years. Amortization expense related to customer lists, which is amortized to depreciation and amortization expense, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $0.8 million and $0.8 million respectively.

Favorable lease arrangements were valued at $8.6 million upon adoption of fresh-start reporting and are being amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over 30 years, which approximates the remaining useful life of the respective leased facility. In the second quarter of 2012, the Company determined that certain lease arrangements valued upon adoption of fresh-start reporting were overstated; however, the amount was not material to any prior period or the current period. Accordingly, the Company reduced the intangible asset, net of accumulated amortization, by $5.3 million as of June 30, 2012 (see Note 2 - Favorable lease adjustment).In connection with the Tropicana AC acquisition, the Company also recognized $5.2 million of intangibles assets relating to favorable lease arrangements which are being amortized to tenant income on a straight-line basis over the terms of the various leases. In the second quarter of 2012, management reviewed the tenant leases at Tropicana AC and determined that there was a $1.8 million impairment due to certain original tenant leases being terminated early. The remaining balance net of accumulated amortization, will continue to be amortized over the remaining useful life. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of Tropicana Aruba, the Company recognized $10.3 million of intangible assets relating to a favorable land lease arrangement which is amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the land lease of approximately 42 years. Amortization expense related to favorable lease arrangements, which is amortized to rental expense or tenant income, as applicable, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $0.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

NOTE 6—INVESTMENTS

The New Jersey Casino Control Act provides, among other things, for an assessment of licensees equal to 1.25% of gross gaming revenues in lieu of an investment alternative tax equal to 2.5% of gross gaming revenues. The Company may satisfy this investment obligation by investing in qualified eligible direct investments, by making qualified contributions or by depositing funds with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (the "CRDA"). Funds deposited with the CRDA may be used to purchase bonds designated by the CRDA or, under certain circumstances, may be donated to the CRDA in exchange for credits against future CRDA investment obligations. The carrying value of the total investments at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 approximates their fair value.

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Investments consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Investment in bonds—CRDA	$	15,691		$	14,173
Less unamortized discount	(4,282		)	(3,882		)
Less valuation allowance	(3,093		)	(2,972		)
Deposits—CRDA	30,847			30,961
Less valuation allowance	(7,141		)	(7,862		)
Direct investment—CRDA	3,999			4,633
Less valuation allowance	(1,114		)	(1,044		)
Total investments	$	34,907		$	34,007

The CRDA bonds have various contractual maturities that range from 2 to 40 years. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because of prepayment rights. The Company treats CRDA bonds as held-to-maturity since the Company has the ability and the intent to hold these bonds to maturity and under the CRDA, the Company is not permitted to do otherwise. As such, the CRDA bonds are initially recorded at a discount to approximate fair value.

After the initial determination of fair value, the Company will analyze the CRDA bonds for recoverability on a quarterly basis based on management's historical collection experience and other information received from the CRDA. If indications exist that the CRDA bond is impaired, additional valuation allowances will be recorded.

Funds on deposit with the CRDA are held in an interest bearing account by the CRDA. Interest is earned at the stated rate that approximates two-thirds of the current market rate for similar assets. The Company records charges to expense to reflect the lower return on investment and records the deposit at fair value on the date the deposit obligation arises. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company charged $0.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively, to general and administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the rate used to calculate the reserve decreased, resulting in a gain of $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively, which is included in general administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.

NOTE 7—OTHER ASSETS

Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Debt issuance costs	$	3,086	$	3,224
Casino Aztar prepaid rent	5,850		7,875
Deposits	5,833		7,614
Other	1,998		2,720
Other assets	$	16,767	$	21,433

NOTE 8—ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Accrued payroll and benefits	$	27,761	$	25,743
Accrued gaming and related	10,382		12,101
Accrued taxes	11,657		11,932
Predecessors' administrative tax claim	13,628		13,628
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities	9,702		11,837
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	73,130	$	75,241

The Predecessors' administrative tax claim amounts represent certain tax liabilities related to our Predecessors. The Company is in the process of determining the timing and amount of the Predecessors' claims to be settled.

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NOTE 9—DEBT

Debt consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
New Term Loan Facility, due 2018, interest at 7.5% at September 30, 2012, net of unamortized discount of $3.2 million at September 30, 2012	$	170,951		$	—
Term Loan Facility, due 2013, interest at 15% at December 31, 2011, net of unamortized discount of $9.7 million at December 31, 2011 (related party)	—			93,956
Other long-term debt	100			131
Total long-term debt	171,051			94,087
Less current portion of debt	(1,794		)	(1,342		)
Total long-term debt, net	$	169,257		$	92,745

Credit Facilities

In March 2012, the Company entered into the credit facilities (the "Credit Facilities"), which consist of (i) a senior secured first lien term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $175 million, issued at a discount of 2% (the "New Term Loan Facility") and (ii) a cash collateralized letter of credit facility in a maximum aggregate amount of $15 million (the "Letter of Credit Facility"). Commencing on June 30, 2012, the New Term Loan Facility requires quarterly principal payments of 0.25% of the original principal amount with any remaining outstanding amounts due on the maturity date, March 16, 2018. The New Term Loan Facility is secured by substantially all of the Company's assets and is guaranteed by all of the Company's domestic subsidiaries. A portion of the net proceeds from the New Term Loan Facility was used to repay in full the amounts outstanding under the Exit Facility, which totaled approximately $107.7 million in repaid principal, accrued and unpaid interest and the applicable prepayment penalty. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 the Company recognized a $12.8 million loss on debt retirement which consists of a $2.0 million prepayment penalty and a $10.8 million write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts.

At the election of the Company and subject to certain conditions, the amount available under the New Term Loan Facility may be increased by up to $75 million, which increased amount may be comprised of additional term loans and up to $20 million of revolving loans. The Letter of Credit Facility provides for the issuance of letters of credit with an aggregate stated amount of up to $15 million, through a termination date of March 16, 2017. The letters of credit issued under the Letter of Credit Facility will be secured by cash collateral in an amount no less than 103% of the face amounts of such letters of credit.

The obligations under the New Term Loan Facility bear interest, at the Company's election, at an annual rate equal to either: (i) the sum of (a) the Adjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the New Term Loan Facility) (subject to a 1.50% floor); plus (b) a margin of 6.00%; or (ii) the sum of: (a) the alternate base rate, which is equal to the greatest of: (1) the corporate base rate of UBS AG, Stamford Branch; (2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate (as defined in the New Term Loan Facility) plus 0.50%; or (3) the Adjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the New Term Loan Facility) for one month plus 1.00% (all subject to a 2.50% floor); plus (b) a margin of 5.00%; such that, in either case, the applicable interest rate shall not be less than 7.50%. An additional 2% default rate also applies in certain instances described in the New Term Loan Facility. As of September 30, 2012, the interest rate was 7.5%.

The New Term Loan Facility may be prepaid at the option of the Company any time without penalty (other than customary breakage fees), except that a 1% premium will apply in certain circumstances if prepaid prior to March 16, 2013. The New Term Loan Facility contains mandatory prepayment provisions from proceeds received by the Company and its subsidiaries as a result of asset sales, the incurrence of indebtedness and issuance of equity, casualty events and excess cash flow (subject in each case to certain exceptions). Key covenants binding the Company and its subsidiaries include (i) limitations on indebtedness, liens, investments, acquisitions, asset sales, dividends and other restricted payments, and affiliate and extraordinary transactions, (ii) compliance with a first lien net leverage ratio, measured quarterly on a trailing twelve-month basis (commencing at 3.50:1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012, and reducing over time to 2.50:1.00 beginning as of the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2016), and (iii) compliance with a total net leverage ratio, measured quarterly on a training twelve-month basis, of 5.00:1.00. Key defaults include (i) failure to repay principal, interest, fees and other amounts owing under the facility, (ii) cross default to certain other indebtedness, (iii) the rendering of certain judgments against the Company or its subsidiaries, (iv) failure of security documents to create valid liens on property securing the New Term Loan Facility and to perfect such liens, (v) revocation of casino, gambling, or gaming licenses, (vi) the Company's or its

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material subsidiaries' bankruptcy or insolvency; and (vii) the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the New Term Loan Facility). Many defaults are also subject to cure periods prior to such default giving rise to the right of the lenders to accelerate the loans and to exercise remedies. The Company was in compliance with the covenants of the New Term Loan Facility at September 30, 2012.

Exit Facility

On December 29, 2009, TEI entered into a credit facility (the "Exit Facility") with multiple lenders including entities affiliated with Mr. Icahn ("Icahn Affiliates"), as further discussed in Note 11, which consisted of (i) a $130 million senior secured term loan credit facility issued at a discount of 7% (the "Term Loan Facility") and (ii) a $20 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility"). The Exit Facility would have matured on March 8, 2013. The Term Loan Facility required mandatory principal payments of $1.3 million annually on March 8, 2011 and 2012. In addition to the required principal payments the Company made a $25.0 million principal pre-payment in December 2011. The Revolving Facility generally did not require mandatory borrowing or principal payments. Additionally, the Company issued 1,312,500 Penny Warrants to purchase its Common Stock at a strike price of $0.01 to participating lenders under the Exit Facility. On the Effective Date the proceeds of the Exit Facility were used to repay certain indebtedness, including TEH's DIP Credit Facility, to pay Bankruptcy Court-approved administrative claims and expenses, to provide for working capital, to pay fees and expenses related to the Exit Facility and for other general corporate purposes. All amounts outstanding under the Exit Facility accrued interest at a rate per annum of 15% so long as no default or event of default had occurred and was continuing, or at a rate per annum of 17% in the event that a default or event of default has occurred and is continuing. In addition, the Company was required to pay an annual administrative fee of $100,000 and an unused line fee equal to 0.75% of the daily average undrawn portion of the Revolving Facility. The Exit Facility was guaranteed by substantially all the existing and future subsidiaries of TEI. In March 2012 the Company paid in full the remaining outstanding amounts and terminated the Exit Facility.

NOTE 10—IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES

Impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries included in continuing operations consist of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011		2012			2011
Impairment of favorable lease (Note 5)	$	—		$	—	$	1,776		$	—
Gain on insurance recoveries (Note 17)	(3,982		)	—		(3,982		)	—
Total impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	$	(3,982	)	$	—	$	(2,206	)	$	—

NOTE 11—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Icahn Affiliates

On May 4, 2009, pursuant to the Plan, the Company entered into a commitment letter (the "Commitment Letter") with Icahn Affiliates, pursuant to which Icahn Affiliates committed to provide, on a fully underwritten basis, the Exit Facility. At the time of the repayment of the Exit Facility in March 2012, an entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn was a lender under the Exit Facility and held more than 50% of the loans extended under the Exit Facility. In addition, another entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn was the administrative agent and collateral agent under the Exit Facility. The Company and TEH paid a total of $9.5 million in debt issuance costs related to the Exit Facility. Unamortized debt issuance costs of $3.2 million were included in other assets, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2011. In March 2012, when the Exit Facility was repaid in full, the Company paid a prepayment penalty to the lenders of $2.0 million and expensed the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs of $2.7 million to loss on debt retirement in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Icahn Sourcing, LLC

Icahn Sourcing, LLC ("Icahn Sourcing") is an entity formed and controlled by Mr. Icahn in order to maximize the potential buying power of a group of entities with which Mr. Icahn has a relationship in negotiating with a wide range of suppliers of goods, services and tangible and intangible property. The Company is a member of the buying group and, as such, is afforded the opportunity to purchase goods, services and property from vendors with whom Icahn Sourcing has negotiated rates and terms. Icahn Sourcing does not guarantee that the Company will purchase any goods, services or property from any such vendors, and the Company is under no obligation to do so. The Company does not pay Icahn Sourcing any fees or other

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amounts with respect to the buying group arrangement. The Company may purchase a variety of goods and services as a member of the buying group at prices and on terms that the Company believes are more favorable than those which would be achieved on a stand-alone basis.

NOTE 12—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Leases

MontBleu Lease

The Company has a lease agreement with respect to the land and building which MontBleu operates, through December 31, 2028. Under the terms of the lease, rent is $333,333 per month, plus 10% of annual gross revenues in excess of $50 million through December 31, 2011. After December 31, 2011, rent is equal to the greater of (i) $333,333 per month as increased by the same percentage that the consumer price index has increased from 2009 thereafter, or (ii) 10% of annual gross revenues. In connection with fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized an unfavorable lease liability of $9.6 million related to this lease that will be amortized on a straight-line basis to rental expense over the remaining term of the lease. The unfavorable lease liability balance was $8.3 million and $8.7 million on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Casino Aztar Land Lease

The Company leases from the City of Evansville, Indiana approximately ten acres of the approximately 20 acres on which Casino Aztar is situated. Under the terms of the lease, the Company may extend the lease term through November 30, 2040 by exercising up to sevenfive-year renewal options. In March 2010, the Company amended the Casino Aztar land lease and exercised its second of its seven renewal options which extends the lease term through November 2015. Under the terms of the lease renewal, effective December 1, 2010, the Company is required to pay a percentage of the adjusted gross receipts ("AGR") for the year in rent with a minimum annual rent of no less than $2.0 million. The percentage rent shall be equal to 2% of the AGR up to $25 million, plus 4% of the AGR in excess of $25 million up to $50 million, plus 6% of the AGR in excess of $50 million up to $75 million, plus 8% of the AGR in excess of $75 million up to $100 million and plus 12% of the AGR in excess of $100 million. In accordance with the lease renewal, during 2010 the Company paid a total of $13.5 million for the prepayment of rent to the City of Evansville for the period between January 2011 and December 2015. In addition, per the terms of the lease, the Company agreed to construct a pedestrian bridge to Casino Aztar as a leasehold improvement at an estimated cost of approximately $3.0 million to be completed within three years after the Effective Date. The bridge opened in April 2012 at a cost of approximately $3.4 million.

Belle of Baton Rouge Lease

Belle of Baton Rouge leases certain land and buildings under separate leases, with annual payments of $0.2 million which run through 2013 with options to extend for up to 70 years. In addition, Belle of Baton Rouge leases a parking lot with annual rent of approximately $0.6 million through August 2015, with landlord and tenant termination rights on or after November 16, 2013.

Tropicana Greenville Lease

Tropicana Greenville leases approximately four acres of land on which the docking, entry and parking facilities of the casino are situated. Tropicana Greenville is required to pay an amount equal to 2% of its monthly gross gaming revenues in rent, with a minimum monthly payment of $75,000. In addition, in any given year in which annual gross gaming revenues exceed $36.6 million, Tropicana Greenville is required to pay 8% of the excess amount as rent pursuant to the terms of the lease. The current lease expires in 2014 with an option to extend its term through 2044.

Jubilee Lease

The Company has a lease agreement with the City of Greenville, Mississippi, for the moorage, docking and berthing of Jubilee. The current lease with the City of Greenville requires annual rental payments of $420,000 which expires in August 2020 and provides the Company with the option of twofive-year renewals. Jubilee ceased operations at its riverboat facility in April 2012, however the Company is still evaluating its future uses of the facility in connection with its operations at Tropicana Greenville. Under the terms of the lease, the Company is obligated to continue rent payments and the vessel may remain on the premises for a period of up to one year from the date of cessation of operations.

Tropicana Aruba Land Lease

The Company assumed a land lease in August 2010 for approximately 14 acres of land on which Tropicana Aruba is situated through July 30, 2051. Under the terms of the land lease, the annual rent is $93,000.

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Horizon Vicksburg Lease (Discontinued Operations)

The Company's lease agreement with the City of Vicksburg that permitted the development of Horizon Vicksburg and provided for ongoing payments to the City of Vicksburg was assigned to Delta upon consummation of the sale of Horizon Vicksburg in March 2011.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

2011 New Jersey Legislation

On February 1, 2011, the Governor of New Jersey signed two pieces of legislation, effective on that date, S-11 (the "Tourism District Bill") and S-12 (the "Deregulation Bill"). The overall intent of the Tourism District Bill among other things delegates redevelopment authority and creation of a master plan to the CRDA and allows the CRDA the ability to enter into a five year public private partnership with the casinos in Atlantic City that have formed the Atlantic City Alliance ("ACA") to jointly market the city. Through this legislation the AC Casinos are required to contribute $5.0 million prior to 2012. Thereafter, the legislation obligates the AC Casinos either through the ACA or, if not a member of the ACA, through individual assessments, to provide funding for the Tourism District Bill in the aggregate amount of $30.0 million annually over the next five years. Each AC Casino's proportionate share of the assessment will be based on the gross revenue generated in the preceding fiscal year. The Company estimates its portions of these industry obligations to be approximately 7.8%.

The Deregulation Bill removes duplicative and onerous functions that both the NJCCC and the Division of Gaming Enforcement currently require the AC Casinos to perform. Reforms in technology, internal controls, licensing and licensing requirements are among the many sections that are being amended in the New Jersey Casino Control Act, which is expected to provide the industry significant cost savings and make it more competitive in the market. However, it is too premature to quantify these savings as the regulations at this time are in the process of being implemented.

New Jersey CRDA

The NJCCC imposes an annual tax of eight percent on gross casino revenue. Pursuant to legislation adopted in 1984, casino licensees are required to invest an additional one and one-quarter percent of gross casino revenue for the purchase of bonds to be issued by the CRDA or make other approved investments equal to that amount; in the event the investment requirement is not met, the casino licensee is subject to a tax of two and one-half percent on gross casino revenue. As mandated by the legislation, the interest rate of the CRDA bonds purchased by the licensee will be two-thirds of the average market rate for bonds available for purchase and published by a national bond index at the time of the CRDA bond issuance.

Wimar and CSC Administrative Expense Claims

On March 31, 2009, Wimar Tahoe Corporation ("Wimar") and Columbia Sussex Corporation ("CSC") filed separate proceedings with the Bankruptcy Court related to administrative expense claims against the Predecessors. On August 4, 2010, Wimar and CSC separately filed motions for summary judgment seeking payment on account of these claims from the Company totaling approximately $5.4 million, which was recorded as a liability upon emergence from bankruptcy and is included in accounts payable in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. In its objection to Wimar and CSC's motions for summary judgment, the Company disputes the administrative expense and/or priority status of certain amounts claimed and also contends that any payment to CSC or Wimar should await the resolution of the adversary proceeding instituted by Lightsway Litigation Services, LLC, as Trustee of the Tropicana Litigation Trust established in the Chapter 11 Cases, against CSC and Wimar. On June 24, 2011, the Company, CSC, and Wimar, along with certain other parties, participated in mediation concerning Wimar and CSC's claims, but the mediation terminated without resolution of the claims. Oral argument on the summary judgment motions was conducted on September 27, 2011 and the parties are awaiting the Court's decision regarding these motions.

Aztar v. Marsh

Aztar filed a broker malpractice and breach of contract action in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County, Law Division (the “Court”) on August 12, 2010, against Marsh & McLennan Companies, Marsh, Inc., Marsh USA, Inc. and various fictitious Marsh entities (together, the "Marsh Defendants"). The claim seeks $100 million or more in compensatory damages against the Marsh Defendants, Aztar's risk management and insurance brokers at the time of a 2002 expansion of Tropicana AC by Aztar, including, but not limited to, lost profits, expenses arising from the interruption of operations, attorneys' fees, loss of the use of the insurance proceeds at issue, and litigation expenses resulting from the Marsh Defendants' failure to secure for Aztar business interruption and property damage coverage covering losses sustained by Aztar from the collapse of a parking garage that occurred at Tropicana AC on October 30, 2003.

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The Marsh Defendants filed an answer on October 20, 2010 denying the material allegations of the complaint and subsequently filed a Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens in December 2010, which motion was denied by the Court on April 12, 2011. On August 18, 2011 the Marsh Defendants filed a Motion for Summary Judgment arguing that the Court should apply the Arizona Statue of Limitations to the action. Aztar filed an objection to the Marsh Defendants' motion on September 23, 2011 arguing, inter alia, that the New Jersey Statute of Limitations applies to the action. The Marsh Defendants filed its Reply on October 3, 2011. The motion was argued in January 2012. In April 2012, the Court granted the Marsh Defendants' motion for Summary Judgment dismissing Aztar's complaint with prejudice. Aztar subsequently filed a Motion for Reconsideration with the Court, which motion was denied. In September 2012, Aztar filed an appeal of the Court's decision to dismiss the case with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, which appeal is currently pending. Any recovery obtained by Aztar in this action will be recoverable by the Company as the current owner of Tropicana AC.

Litigation in General

The Company is a party to various litigation that arises in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, all pending legal matters are either adequately covered by insurance or, if not insured, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or the results of operations of the Company.

NOTE 13—STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 100 million shares of its Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, of which 26,312,500 shares were issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2012. Each holder of Common Stock is entitled to one vote for each share held of record on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders. The holders of Common Stock have no cumulative voting rights, preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Common Stock. Subject to any preferences that may be granted to the holders of the Company's preferred stock, each holder of Common Stock is entitled to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore, as well as any distributions to the stockholders and, in the event of the Company's liquidation, dissolution or winding up is entitled to share ratably in all the Company's assets remaining after payment of liabilities.

Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 10 million shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, of which none were issued as of September 30, 2012. The Board of Directors, without further action by the holders of Common Stock, may issue shares of preferred stock in one or more series and may fix or alter the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including the voting rights, redemption provisions (including sinking fund provisions), dividend rights, dividend rates, liquidation rates, liquidation preferences, conversion rights and the description and number of shares constituting any wholly unissued series of preferred stock. Except as described above, the Board of Directors, without further stockholder approval, may issue shares of preferred stock with rights that could adversely affect the rights of the holders of Common Stock. The issuance of shares of preferred stock under certain circumstances could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of TEI or other corporate action.

Warrants

In accordance with the Plan, holders of the Predecessors' $960 million of 95/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and general unsecured claims received Ordinary Warrants to purchase 3,750,000 shares of Common Stock. The Ordinary Warrants have a four years, six months term and an exercise price of $52.44 per share. The Company evaluated the Ordinary Warrants under current accounting pronouncements and determined they were properly classified as equity on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company valued the Ordinary Warrants using the Black-Scholes option valuation model assuming a life of 4.5 years, a volatility factor of 61% and a risk free interest rate of 2.36%. The resulting value of $11.5 million was recorded as a reorganization item of the Predecessors statements of operations.

In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Exit Facility, the Company issued Penny Warrants to purchase 1,312,500 shares of Common Stock at a strike price of $0.01 to participating lenders on the Effective Date. The Penny Warrants had a term of 3 months. The Company valued the Penny Warrants using the Black-Scholes option valuation model assuming a life of 0.24 years, a volatility factor of 41% and a risk free rate of 0.16%. During 2011, all the 1,312,500 Penny Warrants were exercised at $0.01 per share. The resulting value of $19.5 million was treated as a debt discount and netted against the carrying value of the Exit Facility on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2011. The discount was amortized

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at a constant rate applied to the outstanding balance of the Exit Facility with a corresponding increase in non-cash interest expense. The unamortized balance of $5.5 million was included in the loss on debt retirement in March 2012 when the Exit Facility was repaid in full.

Significant Ownership

At September 30, 2012, Mr. Icahn indirectly controlled approximately 65.1% of the voting power of the Company's Common Stock and, by virtue of such stock ownership, is able to control or exert substantial influence over the Company, including the election of directors. The existence of a significant stockholder may have the effect of making it difficult for, or may discourage or delay, a third party from seeking to acquire a majority of the Company's outstanding Common Stock. Mr. Icahn's interests may not always be consistent with the Company's interests or with the interests of the Company's other stockholders. Mr. Icahn and entities controlled by him may also pursue acquisitions or business opportunities that may or may not be complementary to the Company's business. To the extent that conflicts of interest may arise between the Company and Mr. Icahn and his affiliates, those conflicts may be resolved in a manner adverse to the Company or its other shareholders.

NOTE 14—BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE

The Company computes net income per share in accordance with accounting guidance that requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, increased by potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive common shares include warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all potential dilutive shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.

Excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share are the Ordinary Warrants to purchase 3,750,000 shares of our common stock as they were anti-dilutive for all periods presented.

NOTE 15—DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

As discussed in Note 1, on December 1, 2010, the Company, through CP Vicksburg, entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of Horizon Vicksburg, and as a result, its operations are presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The cash flows of the discontinued operations are included with the cash flows of continuing operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Operating results of discontinued operations are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Nine months ended September 30, 2011
Net revenues	$	1,652
Operating costs and expenses	2,416
Loss from operations	(764		)
Interest income, net	1
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net	1,007
Income tax expense	(86		)
Gain from discontinued operations, net	$	158

Gain from Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net

The Company no longer owned or operated Horizon Vicksburg as of March 25, 2011. As a result, the Company recorded a gain from the disposition of Horizon Vicksburg in the first quarter of 2011 of $1.0 million, which is included in the gain from discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

NOTE 16—INCOME TAXES

The Company's effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was 7.5% and 21.7%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was primarily due to the utilization of the Company's deferred tax assets and employment credits offset by disallowed foreign losses, state income taxes (net of federal benefit), and other permanent differences. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was primarily related to state income taxes (net of federal benefit), non-deductible meals and entertainment and other permanent differences.

The Company's effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was 11.0% and 13.0%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was primarily due to the utilization of the Company's deferred tax assets and employment credits offset by disallowed foreign losses, state income taxes (net of federal benefit), and other permanent differences. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, was primarily related to state income taxes (net of federal benefit), non-deductible meals and entertainment and other permanent differences. Looking forward, our effective income tax rate may fluctuate due to changes in tax legislation, changes in our estimates of federal tax credits, changes in our assessment of uncertainties as valued under accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes, as well as accumulated interest and penalties.

NOTE 17—FLOODING AND RELATED EXPENSES

Tropicana Greenville and Jubilee, both located in Greenville, Mississippi, closed for approximately 29 days in May 2011, as a result of Mississippi River flooding. The land based building at Tropicana Greenville suffered damage from the flooding. During 2011, Tropicana Greenville and Jubilee recorded a total of approximately $0.8 million of expenses, primarily comprised of payroll, certain fixed expenses and repairs. Although property damage at Jubilee was minor, the damage sustained at Tropicana Greenville resulted in approximately $0.2 million write-down of fixed assets.

Insurance Coverage

Insurance policies carried on both Tropicana Greenville and Jubilee include coverage for property damage and business interruption subject to a deductible. The Company filed claims with its insurance carriers for Tropicana Greenville and Jubilee under its property and business interruption policies in July 2011. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had received $2.5 million in advances from its insurance carriers, which resulted in a $1.6 million deferred gain, net of expenses and write-downs, which is included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2011 in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. During 2012 the Company received an additional $2.4 million in advances from its insurance carriers. In September 2012 the filed claims were substantially finalized resulting in a gain of $4.0 million, net of expenses and write-downs, which is included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

NOTE 18—SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company views each property as an operating segment which we aggregate by region in order to present our reportable segments: (i) East, (ii) Central, (iii) West, (iv) and South and other. The Company uses operating income to compare operating results among its segments and allocate resources.

The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income, and reconciles operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Net revenues:
East	$	83,197		$	86,049
Central	31,314			31,582
West	32,661			33,216
South and other	24,290			24,512
Corporate	—			—
Total net revenues	$	171,462		$	175,359
Operating income:
East	$	12,374		$	13,014
Central	6,880			6,697
West	3,648			4,411
South and other	6,278			3,343
Corporate	(3,144		)	(415		)
Total operating income	$	26,036		$	27,050
Reconciliation of operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes:
Operating income	$	26,036		$	27,050
Interest expense	(3,675		)	(8,193		)
Interest income	179			225
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	22,540		$	19,082

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (Continued)

The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income, and reconciles operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Net revenues:
East	$	218,172		$	211,787
Central	94,383			94,398
West	93,918			95,725
South and other	83,828			75,190
Corporate	—			—
Total net revenues	$	490,301		$	477,100
Operating income:
East	$	12,136		$	4,447
Central	21,349			20,000
West	11,058			10,187
South and other	19,104			10,781
Corporate	(9,944		)	(9,539		)
Total operating income	$	53,703		$	35,876
Reconciliation of operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes:
Operating income	$	53,703		$	35,876
Interest expense	(13,496		)	(24,346		)
Interest income	511			639
Loss on debt retirement	(12,847		)	—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	27,871		$	12,169

Assets by segment:	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
East	$	353,894	$	336,202
Central	155,833		158,682
West	111,283		115,160
South and other	118,175		121,681
Corporate	171,074		89,829
Total assets	$	910,259	$	821,554

NOTE 19—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy forced a city mandated five-day closure for all casinos in Atlantic City beginning on October 28, 2012. Although the Company does not believe that it incurred any significant damage to its Tropicana AC facility and reopened on November 2, 2012, an estimate of the amount of loss cannot currently be made.

Indiana Settlement

In October 2012, the Company and the Indiana Department of Revenue entered into a settlement pursuant to which the Company is entitled to receive a cash refund of previously paid Predecessor corporate income taxes in the amount of $3.8 million. The Company expects to receive this cash refund and recognize a gain in the fourth quarter of 2012.

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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. Such statements contain words such as "may," "will," "might," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "would," "estimate," "project," "continue," "pursue," or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and may include (without limitation) information regarding our expectations, hopes or intentions regarding the future, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our operating or other strategic plans, our competition, financing, revenues, tax benefits, our beliefs regarding the sufficiency of our existing cash and credit sources, including our Credit Facilities (as defined below) and cash flows from operating activities to meet our projected expenditures (including operating and maintenance capital expenditures) and costs associated with certain of our projects over the next twelve months, estimated asset and liability values, risk of counterparty nonperformance and our legal strategies and the potential effect of pending legal claims on our business and financial condition. Forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in each such statement. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different manner or extent or at a different time than we have described. You should consider the areas of risk and uncertainty described elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including those described under "Risk Factors" in Part II-Item 1A of this Quarterly Report, as well as those discussed under "Item 1A—Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Except as may be required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Overview

We are an owner and operator of regional casino and entertainment properties located in the United States and one casino resort development located on the island of Aruba. Our United States properties include three casinos in Nevada and one casino in each of Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey. We primarily cater to local and regional guests to provide a fun and exciting gaming environment with high quality and high value lodging, dining, retail and entertainment amenities. Our properties offer a broad array of gaming options specifically tailored for our patrons in each market. As of September 30, 2012, our properties collectively included approximately 381,000 square feet of gaming space with 7,121 slot machines, 233 table games and 6,045 hotel rooms.

We view each property as an operating segment which we aggregate by region in order to present our reportable segments: (i) East, (ii) Central, (iii) West and (iv) South and other. Our operations by region include the following:

• East—Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City ("Tropicana AC") located in Atlantic City, New Jersey;

• Central—Casino Aztar Evansville ("Casino Aztar") located in Evansville, Indiana;

• West—Tropicana Laughlin Hotel and Casino ("Tropicana Laughlin") located in Laughlin, Nevada; River Palms Hotel and Casino ("River Palms") located in Laughlin, Nevada; and MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa ("MontBleu") located in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada;

• South and other—Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel ("Belle of Baton Rouge") located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Trop Casino Greenville ("Tropicana Greenville") located in Greenville, Mississippi; and Tropicana Aruba Resort and Casino ("Tropicana Aruba") located in Noord, Aruba.

In April 2012, the Bayou Caddy's Jubilee Casino ("Jubilee") riverboat facility was closed and its operations were consolidated into the Lighthouse Point Casino as part of a project to expand and rebrand that property as Trop Casino Greenville. The grand opening of Trop Casino Greenville occurred in May 2012. Because the Company is continuing operations within the Greenville market by combining the operations into one facility, Jubilee is not presented as discontinued operations.

In March 2011, Columbia Properties Vicksburg, LLC ("CP Vicksburg"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, sold substantially all the assets and certain liabilities associated with the operation of Horizon Vicksburg Casino ("Horizon Vicksburg") in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

We are a Delaware corporation formed on May 11, 2009 to acquire certain assets of Tropicana Entertainment Holdings, LLC ("TEH"), and certain of its subsidiaries, pursuant to their plan of reorganization (the "Plan") under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"). We also acquired CP Vicksburg, JMBS Casino, LLC ("JMBS Casino") and CP Laughlin Realty, LLC ("CP Laughlin Realty"), all of whom were part of the same Plan as TEH (TEH, together with certain of its subsidiaries, CP Vicksburg, JMBS Casino and CP Laughlin Reality are collectively referred to as the "Predecessors"). Except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms "we," "us," "our," and "the Company" refer to

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Tropicana Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries.

In addition, on March 8, 2010 (the "Effective Date"), we acquired certain assets of Adamar of New Jersey, Inc. ("Adamar"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of TEH, including Tropicana AC, separately from the acquisitions pursuant to the Plan. Prior to the Effective Date, we conducted no business, other than in connection with the reorganization of the Predecessors and the acquisition of Tropicana AC, and had no material assets or liabilities.

Results of Operations

Our financial results are highly dependent upon the number of customers that we attract to our facilities and the amounts those customers spend per visit. Additionally, our operating results may be affected by, among other things, overall economic conditions affecting the discretionary income of our customers, competitive factors, gaming tax increases and other regulatory changes, the opening or acquisition of new gaming operations, the negative impact the Predecessors' bankruptcy filings had on our facilities, our ability to reinvest in our properties, potential future exposure for liabilities of the Predecessors that we assumed, our limited operating history, and general public sentiment regarding travel. We may experience significant fluctuations in our quarterly operating results due to seasonality and other factors. Historically, our operating results are the strongest in the third quarter and the weakest in the fourth quarter. In addition, weather and long-weekend holidays affect our operating results.

Casino revenues are one of our main performance indicators and account for a significant portion of our net revenues. Casino revenues represent the difference between wins and losses from gaming activities such as slot machines and table games. Key volume indicators include table games volumes and slot volumes, which refer to amounts wagered by our customers. Win or hold percentage represents the percentage of the amounts wagered by the customer that is won by the casino, which is not fully controllable by us, and recorded as casino revenue. Most of our revenues are cash-based, through customers wagering with cash or chips or paying for non-gaming services with cash or credit cards, and therefore are not subject to any significant or complex estimation. As a result, fluctuations in net revenues have a direct impact on cash flows from operating activities. Other performance indicators include hotel occupancy, which is a volume indicator for hotels, and the average daily rate, which is a price indicator for the amount customers paid for hotel rooms.

The following significant factors and trends should be considered in analyzing our operating performance:

• Tropicana AC.  In addition to its traditional guests, Tropicana AC's marketing strategy targets high end table games players to counter the increased competition from Pennsylvania and other surrounding markets. Casino revenues can vary because of table games hold percentage and differences in the odds for different table games. High end play may lead to greater fluctuations in our table games hold percentage and, as a result, we may experience greater revenue fluctuation between reporting periods due to this marketing strategy. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the table game hold percentage decreased 1.0 percentage points and 0.4 percentage points, respectively, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. These hold percentages are not necessarily indicative of results that can be expected for future periods.

• General Economic Conditions.  Uncertain economic conditions continue to adversely impact us and the gaming industry as a whole.

• Debt and Interest Expense.  In March 2012, we entered into the credit facilities (the "Credit Facilities"), which consist of (i) a senior secured first lien term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $175 million issued at a discount of 2% (the "New Term Loan Facility") and (ii) a cash collateralized letter of credit facility in a maximum aggregate amount of $15 million (the "Letter of Credit Facility"). Commencing on June 30, 2012, the New Term Loan Facility requires quarterly principal payments of 0.25% of the original principal amount through December 2017 with the remaining outstanding amounts due on March 16, 2018, the maturity date. The obligations under the New Term Loan Facility bear interest at a floating rate which was 7.50% as of September 30, 2012. A portion of the net proceeds from the New Term Loan Facility was used to repay in full the amounts outstanding under the Exit Facility which totaled approximately $107.7 million in repaid principal, accrued and unpaid interest and the applicable prepayment penalty. We recognized a $12.8 million loss on debt retirement which includes a $2.0 million prepayment penalty and a $10.8 million write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. An entity affiliated with Carl C. Icahn, the chairman of our board of directors and, through Icahn Enterprises, our principal beneficial stockholder, was a lender under the Exit Facility and held more than 50% of the loans extended under the Exit Facility. In addition, another entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn was the administrative agent and collateral agent under the Exit Facility. Our interest expense was $3.7 million and $8.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, which includes amortization of the related debt discount, Penny Warrants and debt issuance costs of $0.3 million and $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Our interest expense was $13.5 million and $24.3 million for the nine months ended September 30,

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2012 and 2011, respectively, which includes amortization of the related debt discount, Penny Warrants and debt issuance costs of $3.0 million and $9.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

On December 29, 2009, we entered into the Exit Facility, which consisted of (i) a $130 million senior secured term loan credit facility issued at a discount of 7% (the "Term Loan Facility") and (ii) a $20 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility"). The Term Loan Facility required principal payments of $1.3 million annually on March 8, 2010 and 2011. All amounts outstanding under the Exit Facility accrued interest at a rate per annum of 15%.

• Tropicana Greenville.  In April 2012 we closed the Jubilee riverboat facility and consolidated its operations with Tropicana Greenville which occurred in May 2012. Also, both Greenville properties were closed for 29 days during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

• Tropicana Aruba.  On August 31, 2010 we purchased a casino resort in Aruba with approximately 361 units, including the unsold fractional timeshares attached to such property, a temporary casino not in operation and an unfinished permanent casino structure. We renamed the property Tropicana Aruba Resort & Casino. We operate the timeshare facilities, opened a temporary casino in December 2011 and are currently developing a permanent casino. However, our development plans have not been finalized and we may decide not to proceed.

• Hurricane Sandy. Hurricane Sandy forced a city mandated five-day closure for all casinos in Atlantic City beginning on October 28, 2012. Although we do not believe that we incurred any significant damage to our Tropicana AC facility and reopened on November 2, 2012, regional storm damage in the northeast is likely to deter customers from visiting Atlantic City and Tropicana AC for some period of time. We are currently assessing the effect that the storm, and associated closure and loss of business, will have on our fourth quarter results from Tropicana AC.

• Horizon Vicksburg.  On December 1, 2010, we, through CP Vicksburg, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Asset Purchase Agreement") with Delta Investments & Development, LLC ("Delta") pursuant to which we agreed to sell substantially all of the assets associated with the operation of Horizon Vicksburg in exchange for $3.25 million in cash and the assumption by Delta of certain liabilities associated with Horizon Vicksburg. The transaction closed in March 2011, resulting in a gain of $1.0 million, which is included in the income from discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to three months ended September 30, 2011

The following table sets forth certain information concerning our results of operations (dollars in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Net revenues:
East	$	83,197		$	86,049
Central	31,314			31,582
West	32,661			33,216
South and other	24,290			24,512
Corporate	—			—
Total net revenues	$	171,462		$	175,359
Operating income:
East	$	12,374		$	13,014
Central	6,880			6,697
West	3,648			4,411
South and other	6,278			3,343
Corporate	(3,144		)	(415		)
Total operating income	$	26,036		$	27,050
Operating income margin(a):
East	14.9		%	15.1		%
Central	22.0		%	21.2		%
West	11.2		%	13.3		%
South and other	25.8		%	13.6		%
Total operating income margin	15.2		%	15.4		%

(a)Operating income margin is operating income as a percentage of net revenues.

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The following table presents detail of our net revenues (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Revenues:
Casino	$	133,994		$	140,300
Room	28,852			30,267
Food and beverage	23,077			23,200
Other	7,612			6,704
Gross revenues	193,535			200,471
Less promotional allowances	(22,073		)	(25,112		)
Net revenues	$	171,462		$	175,359

Net Revenues

In the East region, net revenues were $83.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $2.9 million, or 3.3%, when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. Based on market data, the Atlantic City market experienced year over year declines in casino revenue of 1.8% in the three months ended September 30, 2012. The current year period includes an additional competitor that opened in May 2012. Tropicana AC's net revenues decreased from the prior year period primarily due to a $5.7 million decrease in casino revenues. Tropicana AC results decreased more than the Atlantic City market as a whole primarily due to additional gaming supply from the new competitor in our market and lower table games volume, slightly offset by higher slot volumes. Table games volumes at Tropicana AC were 32.3% lower than the same period in the prior year. The decrease in table games revenues resulted from lower volumes of high end play in the current year quarter. However, slot revenues increased primarily due to a 1.4% increase in slot volumes at Tropicana AC. The average daily room rate decreased to $95 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $104 for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Due to continued competition from Pennsylvania, Tropicana AC decreased their complimentary room rates to casino customers to drive occupancy and slot volumes during the three months ended September 30, 2012. The occupancy rate for the three months ended September 30, 2012 at Tropicana AC was 89%, down slightly from 91% in the prior year period as there were fewer available rooms in the three months ended September 30, 2011 due to a city mandated 3-day property closure due to Hurricane Irene in August 2011.

In the Central region, net revenues were $31.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 0.8%, over the three months ended September 30, 2011 primarily due to reduced customer volumes. Casino Aztar began a hotel renovation during August 2012 that is expected to continue into the fourth quarter of 2012 and a nearby horse track began operating 200 instant race machines in September 2012, both of which negatively impacted customer volume. Gaming revenues in the Central region decreased compared to the prior year period primarily due to a 2.8% decrease in slot volumes and a 2.1% decrease in table games volumes. The occupancy rate for the three months ended September 30, 2012 at Casino Aztar was 80%, an increase from 76% in the three months ended September 30, 2011. This increase reflects a lower number of rooms available in the current quarter due to the room renovation. The average daily room rate at Casino Aztar was $86 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $82 for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

In the West region, net revenues were $32.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 1.7%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease was primarily driven by a 5.5% decline in slot volumes and a 6.7% decrease in table games volumes. Net revenues and volumes in the West region continue to be negatively impacted by the declining casino revenue in the Laughlin market. Net revenues at our Laughlin properties declined $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. In addition to the negative impacts on net revenues resulting from general market conditions in Laughlin, management has shifted the marketing strategy to focus on attracting more profitable customers and has reduced the gaming capacity at River Palms to minimize expenses. At MontBleu, net revenues increased $0.3 million due to increased table games hold percentage despite a 7.9% decrease in slot volumes and table game volumes being flat with the prior year. The average daily room rate for the West region was $47 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $46 for the three months ended September 30, 2011. The occupancy rate for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 at our properties in the West region was 54% and 60%, respectively. The decrease in the occupancy rate is attributable to the increased room rates in Laughlin which is a result of the shift in strategy to attracting more profitable customers.

In the South and other region, net revenues were $24.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $0.2 million, or 0.9%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The opening of a temporary casino at Tropicana Aruba in December 2011, contributed an increase of $0.8 million in net revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2012. Results at the Belle of Baton Rouge decreased $1.2 million primarily due to a 3.1% decrease in slot volumes and a 3.2% decrease in table games volumes. Gaming volume decreases can be primarily attributed to the 2-day property closure related to Hurricane Isaac in August 2012 and a new competitor opening in Baton Rouge in September 2012.

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Our Mississippi property contributed a $0.2 million increase in revenues related to improved guest experience in our newly expanded and renovated facility. The occupancy rate at our properties in the South and other region was 67% and 49% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The average daily room rate for the South and other region was $72 and $70 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. Room revenues increased for the South and other region during the three months ended September 30, 2012 due to a full quarter of results from the temporary casino at Tropicana Aruba, an increase in the occupancy and average daily room rates at Belle of Baton Rouge and a full quarter of operations at our renovated Mississippi hotel.

Operating Income

In the East region, the operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $12.4 million, compared to operating income of $13.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011. The operating income in the East Region was unfavorable compared to prior year primarily due to the decrease in revenues discussed above partially offset by decreased payroll costs at Tropicana AC. Depreciation and amortization expense also increased $0.1 million due to capital improvements placed in service during the three months ended September 30, 2012.

In the Central region, the operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $6.9 million, a $0.2 millionincrease compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in operating income is primarily related to decreased operating expenses consistent with lower customer volumes during the three months ended September 30, 2012.

In the West region, the operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $3.6 million, a $0.8 milliondecrease compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease is mainly attributable to decreased revenues discussed above as well as increased promotional spending on advertising and entertainment in the three months ended September 30, 2012.

In the South and other region operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $6.3 million, a $2.9 millionincrease compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. This increase is primarily due to a gain on insurance recoveries of $4.0 million, net of expenses and write-downs, for the three months ended September 30, 2012. In September 2012, insurance claims related to Mississippi River flooding in May 2011 were finalized resulting in the gain of $4.0 million. The gain was partially offset by the decrease in revenues discussed above, increased operating expenses related to increased marketing in the current quarter for the new Tropicana Greenville, and increased depreciation expense due to capital improvements placed in service after the comparable period in the prior year.

Corporate expenses were $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012, a $2.7 millionincrease from the three months ended September 30, 2011, driven by lower corporate expenses in the prior year due to a reduction of reserves related to pre-bankruptcy emergence claims sought by Wimar Tahoe Corporation and Columbia Sussex Corporation. Additionally, in 2011, we received a refund of amounts that had been held in escrow related to the Adamar bankruptcy.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $3.7 million and $8.2 million, respectively. The interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2012 decreased compared to the prior year period primarily due to the New Term Loan Facility which was funded in March 2012 and accrues interest at a floating rate, which was 7.5% per annum as September 30, 2012. Under our Exit Facility, interest expense was accrued at 15% per annum and also included approximately $3.2 million of amortization of the related debt discount, Penny Warrants and debt issuance costs for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Cash paid for interest expense decreased to $3.3 million from $5.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to the interest rate and the interest payment timing under the New Term Loan Facility.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and our effective income tax rate was 7.5%. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was primarily due to the utilization of the Company's deferred tax assets and employment credits offset by disallowed foreign losses, state income taxes (net of federal benefit), and other permanent differences. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the income tax expense was $4.1 million and our effective tax rate was 21.7%. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2011, was primarily related to state income taxes (net of federal benefit), non-deductible meals and entertainment and other permanent differences.

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Nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2011

The following table sets forth certain information concerning our results of operations (dollars in thousands):

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Net revenues:
East	$	218,172		$	211,787
Central	94,383			94,398
West	93,918			95,725
South and other	83,828			75,190
Corporate	—			—
Total net revenues	$	490,301		$	477,100
Operating income:
East	$	12,136		$	4,447
Central	21,349			20,000
West	11,058			10,187
South and other	19,104			10,781
Corporate	(9,944		)	(9,539		)
Total operating income	$	53,703		$	35,876
Operating income margin(a):
East	5.6		%	2.1		%
Central	22.6		%	21.2		%
West	11.8		%	10.6		%
South and other	22.8		%	14.3		%
Total operating income margin	11.0		%	7.5		%

(a)Operating income margin is operating income as a percentage of net revenues.

The following table presents detail of our net revenues (in thousands):

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Revenues:
Casino	$	393,719		$	384,421
Room	77,520			83,459
Food and beverage	65,857			67,273
Other	19,110			18,259
Gross revenues	556,206			553,412
Less promotional allowances	(65,905		)	(76,312		)
Net revenues	$	490,301		$	477,100

Net Revenues

In the East region, net revenues were $218.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $6.4 million, or 3.0%, when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Tropicana AC's net revenues increased from the prior year period primarily due to a $3.2 million increase in casino revenues. Based on market data, the Atlantic City market experienced year over year declines in casino revenue of 4.8% in the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Tropicana AC results were favorable to the Atlantic City market as a whole primarily due to an increase in slot volumes. Tropicana AC recorded a 4.8% increase in slot volumes with a favorable change in the slot hold percentage, offset by a 17.9% decrease in table games volumes. Net revenues for our hotel and other amenities also increased due to increased customer visitation in the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The average daily room rate decreased to $84 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $103 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Due to continued competition from Pennsylvania, Tropicana AC decreased their complimentary room rates to casino customers to drive occupancy and slot volumes during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Despite higher customer visitation at Tropicana AC, the occupancy rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was 84%, flat with the prior year period as there were fewer available rooms in the nine months ended September 30, 2011 due to room renovations and a city mandated 3-day property closure due to Hurricane Irene.

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In the Central region, net revenues were $94.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, or essentially flat with the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Gaming revenues in the Central region increased compared to the prior year period primarily due to a 1.2% decrease in slot volumes and a 3.9% increase in table games volumes. The occupancy rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 at Casino Aztar was 73%, relatively flat with the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The average daily room rate at Casino Aztar was $85 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $84 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

In the West region, net revenues were $93.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a decrease of $1.8 million, or 1.9%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease was primarily driven by a 6.8% decline in slot volumes and a 6.9% decline in table games volumes. Net revenues and volumes in the West region continue to be negatively impacted by the declining casino revenue in the Laughlin market. Net revenues at our Laughlin properties declined $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. In addition to the negative impacts on net revenues resulting from general market conditions in Laughlin, management has shifted the marketing strategy to focus on attracting more profitable customers and has reduced the gaming capacity at River Palms to minimize expenses. At MontBleu, net revenues increased $1.4 million due to increased gaming volumes and table games hold percentage .The average daily room rate for the West region was $43 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared to $41 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The occupancy rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 at our properties in the West region was 51% and 61%, respectively. The decrease in the occupancy rate is attributable to the increased room rates in Laughlin which is a result of the shift in strategy to attracting more profitable customers.

In the South and other region, net revenues were $83.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an increase of $8.6 million, or 11.5%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The opening of a temporary casino at Tropicana Aruba in December 2011, contributed an increase of $2.6 million in net revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Results at the Belle of Baton Rouge increased $3.7 million primarily due to a 7.7% increase in slot volumes and a 14.2% increase in table games volumes. The United States Bowling Congress held their annual national bowling tournament in Baton Rouge from February through July 2012, which increased visitation to that property. Our Mississippi property contributed a $2.3 million increase in revenues related to the improved guest experience in our newly expanded and renovated facility. The occupancy rate at our properties in the South and other region was 62% and 50% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The average daily room rate for the South and other region was $88 and $71 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. Room revenues increased for the South and other region during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 due to a full period of results from the temporary casino at Tropicana Aruba and an increase in the average daily room rates at all properties in this region.

Operating Income

In the East region, the operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $12.1 million, compared to an operating income of $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The operating income in the East Region was favorable compared to prior year primarily due to the increase in revenues discussed above as well as reductions in operating expenses as Tropicana AC continues to monitor its operating expenses in response to the current economic conditions. However, those increases were partially offset by a $1.8 million impairment charge recognized in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 related to Tropicana AC's favorable lease intangible assets.

In the Central region, the operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $21.3 million, a $1.3 millionincrease compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The increase in operating income is related to reductions in operating expenses and decreased depreciation and amortization expense due to certain assets having been fully depreciated.

In the West region, the operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $11.1 million, a $0.9 millionincrease compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. In response to the decreased revenues discussed above, our properties in the West region have decreased their operating expenses which resulted in an increase in operating income. The increase in operating income is mainly attributable to a decrease in payroll and benefits expense at all of our West properties in the nine months ended September 30, 2012. At River Palms, decreased gaming capacity reduced employee counts. Additionally, the West region properties realized a $0.2 million decrease in depreciation and amortization expense due to certain assets having been fully depreciated.

In the South and other region operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $19.1 million, a $8.3 millionincrease compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. This increase is primarily due to the increase in revenues discussed above and a gain on insurance recoveries of $4.0 million, net of expenses and write-downs. In September 2012, insurance claims related to Mississippi River flooding in May 2011 were finalized resulting in the gain of $4.0 million. These increases in operating income were partially offset by increased operating costs related to the new temporary casino at Tropicana Aruba opened in December 2011.

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Corporate expenses were $9.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, a $0.4 millionincrease from the nine months ended September 30, 2011, driven by lower corporate expenses in the prior year due to a reduction of reserves related to pre-bankruptcy emergence claims sought by Wimar Tahoe Corporation and Columbia Sussex Corporation. Additionally, in 2011, we received a refund of amounts that had been held in escrow related to the Adamar bankruptcy.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $13.5 million and $24.3 million, respectively. The interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 decreased compared to the prior year period primarily due to our New Term Loan Facility and the $25 million principal payment and related write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts made on the Exit Facility in December 2011. Our New Term Loan Facility was funded on March 16, 2012 and accrues interest at a floating rate, which was 7.5% per annum at September 30, 2012. Interest related to our Exit Facility, which was funded on March 8, 2010, accrued interest at 15% per annum. Cash paid for interest expense decreased to $10.4 million from $14.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to the principal payment in December 2011 and the lower interest rate and payment timing under the New Term Loan Facility. Interest expense also includes approximately $3.0 million and $9.5 million of amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts related to the Exit Facility were written off in March 2012 in connection with the repayment of that debt.

Loss on debt retirement

In March 2012, we entered into the New Term Loan Facility, and a portion of the net proceeds was used to repay in full the amounts outstanding under the Exit Facility. As a result of the repayment of the Exit Facility, we recognized a $12.8 million loss on debt retirement which includes a $2.0 million prepayment penalty and a $10.8 million write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and our effective income tax rate was 11.0%. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was primarily due to the utilization of the Company's deferred tax assets and employment credits offset by disallowed foreign losses, state income taxes (net of federal benefit), and other permanent differences. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the income tax expense was $1.6 million and our effective tax rate was 13.0%. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, was primarily related to state income taxes (net of federal benefit), non-deductible meals and entertainment and other permanent differences.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our cash flows are and will continue to be affected by a variety of factors, many of which are outside of our control, including regulatory restrictions, competition, financial markets and other general business conditions. In March 2012, we repaid the Exit Facility with a portion of the proceeds from the New Term Loan Facility as discussed below. We believe that we will have sufficient liquidity through available cash, credit facilities and cash flow from our properties to fund our cash requirements and capital expenditures for our normal operating activities.

Part of our overall strategy includes consideration of expansion opportunities in new gaming jurisdictions, underserved markets and acquisition and other strategic opportunities that may arise periodically. We may require additional funds in order to execute on such strategic growth, and may incur additional debt or issue additional equity to finance any such transactions. We cannot assure you that we will be able to incur such debt or issue any such additional equity on acceptable terms or at all.

Our material cash requirements for our existing properties for the remainder of 2012 are expected to include (i) principal and interest payments related to our New Term Loan Facility of $3.8 million, (ii) maintenance capital expenditures expected to be between $10 million and $15 million, (iii) growth capital expenditures, (iv) minimum lease payments under our operating leases of approximately $1.7 million, and (v) the potential construction and development costs related to Tropicana Aruba's permanent casino which is currently in the planning and design stages. The majority of our planned capital expenditures are discretionary and we may decide to spend more or less than the amounts described above.

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The following table summarizes our cash flows (in thousands):

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Cash Flow Information:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	69,304		$	35,709
Net cash used in investing activities	(28,367		)	(16,938		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	59,565			1,560
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations	$	100,502		$	20,331

Cash paid for interest expenses was $10.4 million and $14.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. This decrease primarily relates to decreased interest rates under our New Term Loan Facility and the $25 million principal repayment on the Exit Facility in December 2011. Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 includes the improved operating results compared to prior year as well as a loss on debt retirement partially offset by a gain on insurance recoveries.

Net cash used in investing activities consists primarily of $31.8 million for capital expenditures offset by $1.7 million in insurance proceeds related to our Mississippi River flood claims and $2.6 million in sales and luxury tax rebates included in other investing activitites in the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Capital expenditures relate to expenditures necessary to keep our existing properties at their current levels and are typically replacement items due to the normal wear and tear of our properties and equipment as a result of use and age. Capital expenditures in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were higher than the prior year period due to capital expenditures at Tropicana AC.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 consists of the proceeds from the funding of the New Term Loan Facility net of the repayment of the Exit Facility and related penalties.

Credit Facilities

In March 2012, we entered into the Credit Facilities, which consist of (i) a senior secured first lien term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $175 million issued at a discount of 2% (the "New Term Loan Facility") and (ii) a cash collateralized letter of credit facility in a maximum aggregate amount of $15 million (the "Letter of Credit Facility"). Commencing on June 30, 2012, the New Term Loan Facility requires quarterly principal payments of 0.25% of the original principal amount with the remaining outstanding amounts due on the maturity date, March 16, 2018. The New Term Loan Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets and is guaranteed by all of our domestic subsidiaries. A portion of the net proceeds from the New Term Loan Facility was used to repay in full the outstanding amounts and terminate the Exit Facility which totaled approximately $107.7 million in repaid principal, accrued and unpaid interest and the applicable prepayment penalty. We recognized a $12.8 million loss on debt retirement which includes a $2.0 million prepayment penalty and a $10.8 million write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts. An entity affiliated with Carl C. Icahn, the chairman of our board of directors and, through Icahn Enterprises, our principal beneficial stockholder, was a lender under the Exit Facility and held more than 50% of the loans extended under the Exit Facility. In addition, another entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn was the administrative agent and collateral agent under the Exit Facility.

The obligations under the New Term Loan Facility bear interest, at the Company's election, at an annual rate equal to either: (i) the sum of (a) the Adjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the New Term Loan Facility) (subject to a 1.50% floor); plus (b) a margin of 6.00%; or (ii) the sum of: (a) the alternate base rate, which is equal to the greatest of: (1) the corporate base rate of UBS AG, Stamford Branch; (2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate (as defined in the New Term Loan Facility) plus 0.50%; or (3) the Adjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the New Term Loan Facility) for one month plus 1.00% (all subject to a 2.50% floor); plus (b) a margin of 5.00%; such that, in either case, the applicable interest rate shall not be less than 7.50%. An additional 2% default rate also applies in certain instances described in the New Term Loan Facility. As of September 30, 2012, the interest rate was 7.50%.

At the election of the Company and subject to certain conditions, the amount available under the New Term Loan Facility may be increased by up to $75 million, which increased amount may be comprised of additional term loans and up to $20 million of revolving loans. The Letter of Credit Facility provides for the issuance of letters of credit with an aggregate stated amount of up to $15 million, through a termination date of March 16, 2017. The letters of credit issued under the Letter of Credit Facility will be secured by cash collateral in an amount no less than 103% of the face amounts of such letters of credit.

Our interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $13.5 million and $24.3 million, respectively, which includes $3.0 million and $9.5 million, respectively, of amortization of the related debt discount, Penny Warrants and debt issuance costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined in Item 303 (a)(4)(ii) of SEC Regulation S-K.

Critical Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to those reported in our 2011 Form 10-K.

ITEM 3.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our New Term Loan Facility that bears interest based on floating rates. Based on our borrowings as of September 30, 2012, assuming a 1% increase over the 7.5% floor specified in our New Term Loan Facility, our annual interest cost would increase by approximately $1.7 million.

ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (principal financial officer) have concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) are effective as of September 30, 2012. This conclusion is based on an evaluation conducted under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures which ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to management and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

For a description of our previously reported legal proceedings, refer to "Item 3-Legal Proceedings" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. Other than disclosed below, there have been no material developments with respect to the legal proceedings described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Aztar v. Marsh

In April 2012, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Atlantic County (the "Court") granted the motion for Summary Judgment filed by the Marsh Defendants dismissing Aztar's complaint with prejudice. Subsequently, Aztar filed a Motion for Reconsideration with the Court, which motion was denied. In September 2012, Aztar filed an appeal of the Court's decision to dismiss the case with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, which appeal is currently pending.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS.

"Item 1A.—Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 includes a discussion of our risk factors. Other than as set forth below, there have been no material changes to those risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The risks described below and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or future results.

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Risks Related to Our Indebtedness

A significant portion of our indebtedness is subject to floating interest rates, which may expose us to higher interest payments.

A substantial portion of our indebtedness is subject to floating interest rates, which makes us more vulnerable in the event of adverse economic conditions, increases in prevailing interest rates, or a downturn in our business. As of September 30, 2012, approximately $174.1 million of our indebtedness, which represents the outstanding balance under our New Term Loan Facility, was subject to floating interest rates. We currently have no hedging arrangements in place to mitigate the impact of higher interest rates.

Our indebtedness could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under the terms of our indebtedness.

Our indebtedness could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under the terms of our indebtedness. The terms of the New Term Loan Facility require us to comply with a first lien net leverage ratio and a total net leverage ratio. The New Term Loan Facility contains mandatory prepayment provisions from proceeds received by us and our subsidiaries as a result of asset sales, the incurrence of indebtedness and issuance of equity, casualty events and excess cash flow (subject in each case to certain exceptions). In addition, other covenants in the New Term Loan Facility may restrict our flexibility. Such covenants include limitations on indebtedness, liens, investments, acquisitions, asset sales, dividends and other restricted payments, and affiliate and extraordinary transactions. Additionally, there may be factors beyond our control that could affect our ability to meet debt service requirements. Our ability to meet debt service requirements will depend on our future performance and our ability to sustain sales conditions in the markets in which we operate, the economy generally, and other factors that are beyond our control. We may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness on or before maturity. We cannot assure that our businesses will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future borrowings will be available in amounts sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs. We cannot assure that we will be able to refinance any of our indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all. If we are unable to make scheduled debt payments or comply with the other provisions of our debt instruments, our lenders will be permitted under certain circumstances to accelerate the maturity of the indebtedness owing to them and exercise other remedies provided for in those instruments and under applicable law.

ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS.

(a) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Exhibit Description
2.1		First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization of Tropicana Entertainment, LLC and Certain of its Debtor Affiliates Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. (Incorporated by reference to the Company's Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 dated December 21, 2009)
2.2		Amended and Restated Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 20, 2009, among Adamar of New Jersey, Inc., Manchester Mall, Inc., the Honorable Gary S. Stein, Tropicana Entertainment, LLC, Ramada New Jersey Holdings Corporation, Atlantic-Deauville, Inc., Adamar Garage Corporation, Ramada New Jersey, Inc., Credit Suisse, Tropicana Entertainment Inc., Tropicana Atlantic City Corp., and Tropicana AC Sub Corp. (Schedules omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K; the Registrant will furnish supplementally a copy of the omitted schedules to the Commission upon request.) (Incorporated by reference to the Company's Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 dated December 21, 2009)
3.1		Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 11, 2010)
3.2		Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 7, 2011)
4.1		Specimen Certificate for shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Registrant. (Incorporated by reference to the Company's Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 dated January 25, 2010)
4.2		Form of Stock Purchase Warrant issued to general unsecured creditors of the Predecessors. (Incorporated by reference to the Company's Amendment No. 1 to Form 10 dated December 21, 2009)
4.3		Form of Stock Purchase Warrant issued to lenders under the Exit Facility. (Incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 11, 2010)
31.1*		Certification by Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2*		Certification by Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32*		Certification by Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101**		The following materials from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011 (audited); (ii) Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011; (iii) Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011; and (iv) Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
*	Filed herewith
**	This exhibit is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Date:	November 6, 2012	By:	/s/ LANCE J. MILLAGE
		Name:	Lance J. Millage
		Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer

of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a)

I, Anthony P. Rodio, certify that:

1.     I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Tropicana Entertainment Inc.;

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.     The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.     The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 6, 2012

/s/ ANTHONY P. RODIO

Anthony P. Rodio

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer

of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a)

I, Lance J. Millage, certify that:

1.     I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Tropicana Entertainment Inc.;

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.     The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)   Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.     The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 6, 2012

/s/ LANCE J. MILLAGE

Lance J. Millage

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32

Exhibit 32

Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer

Pursuant to

18 U.S.C. Section 1350

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (the "Company") for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), Anthony P. Rodio, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Lance J. Millage, as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge:

1.     The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.     The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: November 6, 2012

/s/ ANTHONY P. RODIO

Anthony P. Rodio

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: November 6, 2012

/s/ LANCE J. MILLAGE

Lance J. Millage Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Tropicana Entertainment Inc. and will be retained by Tropicana Entertainment Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND - Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011 Horizon Vicksburg	Mar. 31, 2011 Horizon Vicksburg
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash received as consideration for Asset Purchase Agreement				$ 3,250,000
Gain resulting from Asset Purchase Agreement	$ 0	$ 1,007,000	$ 1,000,000

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 08, 2010	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Board of Directors Chairman	Mar. 08, 2010 Ordinary Warrants	Mar. 08, 2010 Penny Warrants	Mar. 31, 2012 Penny Warrants	Dec. 31, 2011 Penny Warrants	Mar. 08, 2010 $960 million 9 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized		100,000,000		100,000,000		100,000,000
Common stock, par value		$ 0.01		$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued		26,312,500		26,312,500		26,312,500
Common stock, shares outstanding		26,312,500		26,312,500		26,312,500
Preferred stock, shares authorized		10,000,000		10,000,000		10,000,000
Preferred stock, par value		$ 0.01		$ 0.01		$ 0.01
Debt issuance amount												$ 960,000,000
Interest rate												9.625%
Number of shares issuable by warrants issued								3,750,000
Term of warrants								4 years 6 months	3 months
Warrants, exercise price								52.44	0.01		0.01
Assumed term of Warrants	2 months 27 days							4 years 6 months
Assumed volatility rate								61.00%	41.00%
Assumed risk free interest rate								2.36%	0.16%
Value of warrants								11,500,000			19,500,000
Number of shares issuable by penny warrants issued									1,312,500
Number of warrants exercised											1,312,500
Loss on debt retirement		$ 0	$ 0	$ 12,847,000	$ 0					$ 5,500,000
Percentage of voting interests owned							65.10%

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DEBT - Schedule (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5%	Dec. 31, 2011 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5%	Dec. 29, 2009 Credit Facility [Member] The Exit Facility [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Exit Facility [Member] Term Loan Facility, Due 2013, Interest at 15%	Dec. 31, 2011 Credit Facility [Member] The Exit Facility [Member] Term Loan Facility, Due 2013, Interest at 15%	Sep. 30, 2012 Other long-term debt	Dec. 31, 2011 Other long-term debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 170,951,000	$ 0		$ 0	$ 93,956,000
Capital Lease Obligations								100,000	131,000
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	171,051,000	94,087,000
Current portion of long-term debt	(1,794,000)	(1,342,000)
Long-term debt, net	169,257,000	92,745,000
Interest rate			7.50%		15.00%		15.00%
Unamortized discount	$ 3,200,000	$ 9,700,000

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BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE (Details) (Ordinary Warrants)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Ordinary Warrants
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Ordinary warrants excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share	3,750,000	3,750,000	3,750,000	3,750,000

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OTHER ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Assets [Abstract]
Debt issuance costs	$ 3,086	$ 3,224
Casino Aztar prepaid rent	5,850	7,875
Deposits	5,833	7,614
Other	1,998	2,720
Other assets	$ 16,767	$ 21,433

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DEBT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

Debt consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
New Term Loan Facility, due 2018, interest at 7.5% at September 30, 2012, net of unamortized discount of $3.2 million at September 30, 2012	$	170,951		$	—
Term Loan Facility, due 2013, interest at 15% at December 31, 2011, net of unamortized discount of $9.7 million at December 31, 2011 (related party)	—			93,956
Other long-term debt	100			131
Total long-term debt	171,051			94,087
Less current portion of debt	(1,794		)	(1,342		)
Total long-term debt, net	$	169,257		$	92,745

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INCOME TAXES (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate from continuing operations	7.50%	21.70%	11.00%	13.00%
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates incorporated in the Company's financial statements include the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, the estimated valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, certain tax liabilities, estimated cash flows in assessing the impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets, CRDA investments, enterprise value allocations made in connection with fresh-start reporting, fair values of acquired assets and liabilities, self-insured liability reserves, customer loyalty program reserves, contingencies, litigation, claims, assessments and loss contingencies. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash consisted primarily of funds invested in approved money market funds.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying values of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short term maturities of these instruments. The carrying values of investments, which include deposits and bonds, approximate fair value as items are presented net of a valuation allowance and in the case of the bonds, net of an unamortized discount.

The fair value of our long-term debt is based on the quoted market prices for similar issues.

Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances

Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances

Casino revenue represents the difference between wins and losses from gaming activities. Room, food and beverage and other operating revenues are recognized at the time the goods or services are provided. The Company collects taxes from customers at the point of sale on transactions subject to sales and other taxes. Revenues are recorded net of any taxes collected. The majority of the Company's casino revenue is counted in the form of cash and chips and, therefore, is not subject to any significant or complex estimation. The retail value of rooms, food and beverage and other services provided to customers on a complimentary basis is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2011-08, “Testing Goodwill for Impairment.” Under the new guidance, entities have the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If an entity chooses to perform the qualitative assessment and determines that it is more likely than not (a more than 50 percent likelihood) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it would then perform Step 1 of the annual goodwill impairment test in FASB Accounting Standards Codification® (“ASC”) 350-20, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Goodwill and, if necessary, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, no further evaluation would be necessary. The decision to perform a qualitative assessment is made at the reporting unit level, and an entity with multiple reporting units may utilize a mix of qualitative assessments and quantitative tests among its reporting units. The amended guidance is effective for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other.” Under the new guidance, ASC Topic 350, "Testing indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment," was amended to simplify the assessment of testing the impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. The amended guidance allows the Company to do an initial qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their carrying amounts prior to performing the quantitative indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test. The amended guidance is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012.

A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under consideration by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed standards would have on our condensed financial statements.

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IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES [Abstract]
Impairment charges	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,776	$ 0
Gain on insurance recoveries	(3,982)	0	(3,982)	0
Impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	$ (3,982)	$ 0	$ (2,206)	$ 0

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified							9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Land	Dec. 31, 2011 Land	Sep. 30, 2012 Building and improvements	Dec. 31, 2011 Building and improvements	Sep. 30, 2012 Building and improvements Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Building and improvements Maximum	Sep. 30, 2012 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Dec. 31, 2011 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment	Sep. 30, 2012 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment Maximum	Sep. 30, 2012 Riverboats and barges	Dec. 31, 2011 Riverboats and barges	Sep. 30, 2012 Riverboats and barges Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Riverboats and barges Maximum	Sep. 30, 2012 Construction in progress	Dec. 31, 2011 Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 534,681	$ 506,164	$ 92,840	$ 92,840	$ 314,422	$ 301,948			$ 95,294	$ 82,892			$ 19,875	$ 19,148			$ 12,250	$ 9,336
Accumulated depreciation	(87,972)	(64,993)
Property and equipment, net	$ 446,709	$ 441,171
Estimated life							10 years	40 years			3 years	7 years			5 years	15 years

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ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND - Geographical Information (Details)	Sep. 30, 2012 Casinos
Island of Aruba
Geographical Information [Line Items]
Number of casinos	1
Nevada
Geographical Information [Line Items]
Number of casinos	3
Indiana
Geographical Information [Line Items]
Number of casinos	1
Louisiana
Geographical Information [Line Items]
Number of casinos	1
Mississippi
Geographical Information [Line Items]
Number of casinos	1
New Jersey
Geographical Information [Line Items]
Number of casinos	1

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Leases (Details) (USD $)								9 Months Ended	10 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 MontBleu Lease	Dec. 31, 2011 MontBleu Lease	Mar. 08, 2010 MontBleu Lease	Sep. 30, 2012 MontBleu Lease Through December 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 MontBleu Lease After December 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease RenewalOptions acre	Dec. 31, 2010 Casino Aztar Land Lease	Mar. 31, 2010 Casino Aztar Land Lease RenewalOptions	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 1	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 1 Maximum	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 2	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 2 Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 2 Maximum	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 3	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 3 Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 3 Maximum	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 4	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 4 Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 4 Maximum	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 5	Sep. 30, 2012 Casino Aztar Land Lease Tier 5 Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Belle of Baton Rouge Lease Certain Land and Buildings	Sep. 30, 2012 Belle of Baton Rouge Lease Parking Lot	Sep. 30, 2012 Tropicana Greenville Lease acre	Sep. 30, 2012 Tropicana Greenville Lease Tier 1	Sep. 30, 2012 Tropicana Greenville Lease Tier 1 Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Tropicana Greenville Lease Tier 2	Sep. 30, 2012 Tropicana Greenville Lease Tier 2 Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Jubilee Lease RenewalOptions	Sep. 30, 2012 Tropicana Aruba Land Lease acre
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Monthly payment base						$ 333,333																							$ 75,000
Amounts in addition to base rent, percent of gross revenues above threshold						10.00%
Gross revenue threshold for determining rent payment						50,000,000
Monthly payment base subject to consumer price index adjustment							333,333
Rent payment, percent of gross revenues							10.00%
Unfavorable lease liability recognized					9,600,000
Unfavorable lease liability balance	7,814,000	8,198,000	8,300,000	8,700,000
Number of acres leased								10																			4						14
Number of acres where casino resides								20
Number of renewal options										7																						2
Length of renewal option								5 years																	70 years							5 years
Number of renewal options exercised								2
Annual rent											2,000,000														200,000	600,000						420,000	93,000
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues												2.00%		4.00%			6.00%			8.00%			12.00%
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues													25,000,000		25,000,000	50,000,000		50,000,000	75,000,000		75,000,000	100,000,000		100,000,000
Prepayment of rent									13,500,000
Estimated cost of agreed upon leasehold improvement										3,000,000
Deadline to complete agreed upon leasehold improvement										3 years
Accumulated leasehold improvement expenditures								3,400,000
Rent payment, percent of gross gaming revenues																												2.00%		8.00%
Rent payment calculation, annual gross gaming revenues																															$ 36,600,000
Obligation period upon cessation of operations																																1 year

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2012	Oct. 31, 2012
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Period of city mandated closure of casino as a result of natual disaster	5 days
Cash expected to be received as a result of settlement of tax related matters		$ 3.8

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ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued payroll and benefits	$ 27,761	$ 25,743
Accrued gaming and related	10,382	12,101
Accrued taxes	11,657	11,932
Predecessors' administrative tax claim	13,628	13,628
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities	9,702	11,837
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 73,130	$ 75,241

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Land	—	$	92,840		$	92,840
Buildings and improvements	10 - 40	314,422			301,948
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 - 7	95,294			82,892
Riverboats and barges	5 - 15	19,875			19,148
Construction in progress	—	12,250			9,336
		534,681			506,164
Accumulated depreciation		(87,972		)	(64,993		)
Property and equipment, net		$	446,709		$	441,171

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 26,659	$ 26,659
Accumulated Impairment	1,731	1,731
Net Carrying Value	$ 24,928	$ 24,928

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill are as follows (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012						December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment		Net Carrying Value		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment		Net Carrying Value
Goodwill	$	26,659	$	1,731	$	24,928	$	26,659	$	1,731	$	24,928

Intangible assets

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Trade name	Indefinite	$	25,500		$	25,500
Gaming licenses	Indefinite	28,700			28,700
Customer lists	3	3,079			3,079
Favorable lease	5 - 42	15,651			24,100
Total intangible assets		72,930			81,379
Less accumulated amortization:
Customer lists		(2,652		)	(1,882		)
Favorable lease		(1,869		)	(2,543		)
Total accumulated amortization		(4,521		)	(4,425		)
Intangible assets, net		$	68,409		$	76,954

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property and equipment

Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Land	—	$	92,840		$	92,840
Buildings and improvements	10 - 40	314,422			301,948
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 - 7	95,294			82,892
Riverboats and barges	5 - 15	19,875			19,148
Construction in progress	—	12,250			9,336
		534,681			506,164
Accumulated depreciation		(87,972		)	(64,993		)
Property and equipment, net		$	446,709		$	441,171

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Gain from discontinued operations, net	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 158
Horizon Vicksburg
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Net revenues				1,652
Operating costs and expenses				2,416
Loss from operations				(764)
Interest income, net				1
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net				1,007
Income tax expense				(86)
Gain from discontinued operations, net				$ 158

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)			3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Customer lists	Sep. 30, 2011 Customer lists	Sep. 30, 2012 Customer lists	Sep. 30, 2011 Customer lists	Dec. 31, 2011 Customer lists	Mar. 08, 2010 Customer lists	Mar. 08, 2010 Customer lists Tropicana AC	Mar. 08, 2010 Favorable lease	Sep. 30, 2012 Favorable lease	Jun. 30, 2012 Favorable lease	Sep. 30, 2011 Favorable lease	Sep. 30, 2012 Favorable lease	Sep. 30, 2011 Favorable lease	Dec. 31, 2011 Favorable lease	Sep. 30, 2012 Favorable lease Tropicana AC	Mar. 08, 2010 Favorable lease Tropicana AC	Mar. 08, 2010 Favorable lease Tropicana Aruba	Sep. 30, 2012 Favorable lease Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Favorable lease Maximum	Dec. 31, 2011 Trade name	Dec. 31, 2010 Trade name	Sep. 30, 2012 Trade name	Mar. 08, 2010 Trade name	Dec. 31, 2010 Gaming licenses	Sep. 30, 2012 Gaming licenses	Dec. 31, 2011 Gaming licenses	Mar. 08, 2010 Gaming licenses
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, indefinite-lived																						$ 25,500,000		$ 25,500,000			$ 28,700,000	$ 28,700,000
Intangible assets, finite-lived			3,079,000		3,079,000		3,079,000				15,651,000			15,651,000		24,100,000
Total intangible assets, gross	72,930,000	81,379,000
Total accumulated depreciation	(4,521,000)	(4,425,000)	(2,652,000)		(2,652,000)		(1,882,000)				(1,869,000)			(1,869,000)		(2,543,000)
Intangible assets, net	68,409,000	76,954,000
Estimated life					3 years					30 years										5 years	42 years
Adjustment to correct an immaterial error												5,300,000
Nonamortizable intangible asset recognized upon adoption of fresh-start reporting																									29,500,000				44,000,000
Impairment loss recognized																	1,800,000					300,000	3,700,000			15,300,000
Amortizable intangible asset recognized upon adoption of fresh-start reporting								1,700,000		8,600,000
Intangible asset recognized upon acquisition									1,400,000									5,200,000	10,300,000
Amortization expense			$ 300,000	$ 300,000	$ 800,000	$ 800,000					$ 200,000		$ 400,000	$ 700,000	$ 1,100,000

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INVESTMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Schedule of investments

Investments consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Investment in bonds—CRDA	$	15,691		$	14,173
Less unamortized discount	(4,282		)	(3,882		)
Less valuation allowance	(3,093		)	(2,972		)
Deposits—CRDA	30,847			30,961
Less valuation allowance	(7,141		)	(7,862		)
Direct investment—CRDA	3,999			4,633
Less valuation allowance	(1,114		)	(1,044		)
Total investments	$	34,907		$	34,007

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OTHER ASSETS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Other Assets [Abstract]

Schedule of other assets

Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Debt issuance costs	$	3,086	$	3,224
Casino Aztar prepaid rent	5,850		7,875
Deposits	5,833		7,614
Other	1,998		2,720
Other assets	$	16,767	$	21,433

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RECEIVABLES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

RECEIVABLES

RECEIVABLES

Receivables consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Casino	$	19,299		$	26,064
Hotel	6,333			5,179
Predecessors' administrative tax claim	14,314			14,314
Other	7,269			9,784
	47,215			55,341
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(12,250		)	(12,483		)
Receivables, net	$	34,965		$	42,858

The Predecessors' administrative tax claim amounts represent tax refund claims filed related to our Predecessors. The timing of any collections on these claims is uncertain and is pending litigation.

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ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Accrued payroll and benefits	$	27,761	$	25,743
Accrued gaming and related	10,382		12,101
Accrued taxes	11,657		11,932
Predecessors' administrative tax claim	13,628		13,628
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities	9,702		11,837
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	73,130	$	75,241

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended						1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 08, 2010 Favorable lease	Jun. 30, 2012 Favorable lease	Jun. 30, 2012 Amortization of intangibles, nonproduction	Dec. 31, 2012 Reclassification Adjustment	Sep. 30, 2011 Reclassification Adjustment	Sep. 30, 2012 Room	Sep. 30, 2011 Room	Sep. 30, 2012 Room	Sep. 30, 2011 Room	Sep. 30, 2012 Food and Beverage	Sep. 30, 2011 Food and Beverage	Sep. 30, 2012 Food and Beverage	Sep. 30, 2011 Food and Beverage	Sep. 30, 2012 Other Departments	Sep. 30, 2011 Other Departments	Sep. 30, 2012 Other Departments	Sep. 30, 2011 Other Departments	Sep. 30, 2012 Cash restricted by bankruptcy court	Dec. 31, 2011 Cash restricted by bankruptcy court	Sep. 30, 2012 Cash restricted to collateralize letters of credit	Dec. 31, 2011 Cash restricted to collateralize letters of credit	Apr. 30, 2012 Employee Bonus	Sep. 30, 2012 Employee Bonus	Jun. 30, 2012 Additional paid-in capital
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Reduction of the bonus accrual			$ 5,826,000	$ 10,751,000																							$ 1,200,000
Increase to operating income	26,036,000	27,050,000	53,703,000	35,876,000																								1,200,000
Restricted cash	17,569,000		17,569,000		15,612,000																		9,600,000	9,600,000	8,000,000	6,000,000
Estimated fair value of long-term debt	176,100,000		176,100,000
Estimated costs and expenses of providing promotional allowances	14,767,000	16,975,000	44,312,000	51,206,000							3,757,000	4,861,000	12,393,000	15,921,000	10,258,000	10,689,000	29,931,000	31,304,000	752,000	1,425,000	1,988,000	3,981,000
Casino revenue	133,994,000	140,300,000	393,719,000	384,421,000					15,900,000	41,900,000
Various other departmental expenses									6,900,000	20,100,000
Marketing, advertising and promotions expense	10,804,000	8,985,000	30,233,000	24,486,000						412,000
Estimated life						30 years
Adjustment to correct an immaterial error							$ 5,300,000	$ 300,000																					$ 5,600,000

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Other (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified						0 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2011 2011 New Jersey Legislation PieceOfLegislation	Sep. 30, 2012 New Jersey CRDA	Sep. 30, 2012 New Jersey CRDA New Jersey Casino Control Commission	Sep. 30, 2012 Wimar and CSC Administrative Expense Claims	Dec. 31, 2011 Wimar and CSC Administrative Expense Claims	Aug. 12, 2010 Aztar v. Marsh Minimum
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of pieces of legislation signed	2
Term of partnership	5 years
Required contribution due to new legislation	$ 5.0
Required annual contribution due to new legislation	30.0
Portion of industry obligations due to new legislation	7.80%
Tax rate, percent of gross casino revenue			8.00%
Required additional investment, percent of gross casino revenue		1.25%
Penalty tax rate, upon breach of required additional investment		2.50%
Required additional investment, interest rate, portion of average market rate		0.66667
Loss contingency liability				5.4	5.4
Value of damages sought						$ 100

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 250,245	$ 149,743
Restricted cash	17,569	15,612
Receivables, net	34,965	42,858
Inventories	4,393	4,065
Prepaid expenses and other assets	11,367	10,783
Total current assets	318,539	223,061
Property and equipment, net	446,709	441,171
Goodwill	24,928	24,928
Intangible assets, net	68,409	76,954
Investments	34,907	34,007
Other assets, net	16,767	21,433
Total assets	910,259	821,554
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	1,794	1,342
Accounts payable	37,067	41,986
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	73,130	75,241
Total current liabilities	111,991	118,569
Long-term debt, net	169,257	92,745
Other long-term liabilities	7,814	8,198
Deferred tax liabilities	19,477	19,477
Total liabilities	308,539	238,989
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. preferred stock at $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued	0	0
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. common stock at $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 26,312,500 shares issued and outstanding at September 30 and December 31, 2011	263	263
Additional paid-in capital	600,359	605,999
Accumulated deficit	1,098	(23,697)
Total shareholders' equity	601,720	582,565
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 910,259	$ 821,554

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INVESTMENTS (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Bonds—CRDA	Dec. 31, 2011 Bonds—CRDA	Sep. 30, 2012 Bonds—CRDA Minimum	Sep. 30, 2012 Bonds—CRDA Maximum	Sep. 30, 2012 Deposits—CRDA	Dec. 31, 2011 Deposits—CRDA	Sep. 30, 2012 Deposits—CRDA General and Administrative Expense	Sep. 30, 2011 Deposits—CRDA General and Administrative Expense	Sep. 30, 2012 Deposits—CRDA General and Administrative Expense	Sep. 30, 2011 Deposits—CRDA General and Administrative Expense	Sep. 30, 2012 Direct investment—CRDA	Dec. 31, 2011 Direct investment—CRDA
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items]
Assessment of licensees, percentage of gross gaming revenues	1.25%
Investment alternative tax, percentage of gross gaming revenues	2.50%
Investments [Abstract]
Investments, carrying value, gross			$ 15,691,000	$ 14,173,000			$ 30,847,000	$ 30,961,000					$ 3,999,000	$ 4,633,000
Less unamortized discount			(4,282,000)	(3,882,000)
Less valuation allowance			(3,093,000)	(2,972,000)			(7,141,000)	(7,862,000)					(1,114,000)	(1,044,000)
Total investments	34,907,000	34,007,000
CRDA bonds, contractual maturities					2 years	40 years
Charge to expense to reflect lower return on funds on deposit									$ (300,000)	$ 400,000	$ (100,000)	$ 1,300,000

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ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND

ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND

Organization

Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (the "Company," "TEI," "we," "us," or "our"), a Delaware corporation, is an owner and operator of regional casino and entertainment properties located in the United States and one casino resort development located on the island of Aruba. The Company's United States properties include three casinos in Nevada and one casino in each of Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey. The Company views each property as an operating segment which it aggregates by region in order to present its reportable segments: (i) East, (ii) Central, (iii) West and (iv) South and other. The current operations of the Company, by region, include the following:

• East—Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City ("Tropicana AC") located in Atlantic City, New Jersey;

• Central—Casino Aztar Evansville ("Casino Aztar") located in Evansville, Indiana;

• West—Tropicana Laughlin Hotel and Casino ("Tropicana Laughlin") located in Laughlin, Nevada; River Palms Hotel and Casino ("River Palms") located in Laughlin, Nevada; and MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa ("MontBleu") located in Lake Tahoe, Nevada; and

• South and other—Belle of Baton Rouge ("Belle of Baton Rouge") located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Trop Casino Greenville ("Tropicana Greenville") located in Greenville, Mississippi and Tropicana Aruba Resort & Casino ("Tropicana Aruba") located in Noord, Aruba.

In March 2011, Columbia Properties Vicksburg, LLC ("CP Vicksburg"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, sold substantially all the assets and certain liabilities associated with the operation of Horizon Vicksburg Casino ("Horizon Vicksburg") in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

In April 2012, the Bayou Caddy's Jubilee Casino ("Jubilee") riverboat facility was closed and its operations were consolidated into the Lighthouse Point Casino as part of a project to expand and rebrand that property as Trop Casino Greenville. The grand opening of Trop Casino Greenville occurred in May 2012. Because the Company is continuing operations within the Greenville market by combining the operations into one facility, Jubilee is not presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Background

The Company was formed on May 11, 2009 to acquire certain assets of Tropicana Entertainment Holdings, LLC ("TEH"), and certain of its subsidiaries pursuant to their plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"). The Company also acquired CP Vicksburg, JMBS Casino, LLC ("JMBS Casino") and CP Laughlin Realty, LLC ("Realty", collectively with CP Vicksburg and JMBS Casino, the "Affiliate Guarantors"), all of which were part of the same plan of reorganization (the "Plan") as TEH (collectively, the "Predecessors"). In addition, the Company acquired certain assets of Adamar of New Jersey, Inc. ("Adamar"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of TEH, pursuant to an amended and restated asset purchase agreement, including Tropicana AC. The reorganization of the Predecessors and the acquisition of Tropicana AC (together, the "Restructuring Transactions") were consummated and became effective on March 8, 2010 (the "Effective Date"), at which time the Company acquired Adamar and several of the Predecessors' gaming properties and related assets. Adamar was not a party to the Predecessors' bankruptcy.

Pursuant to the Plan, on the Effective Date, a series of restructuring transactions were consummated through which the Company acquired the Predecessors in exchange for (i) the issuance of 12,098,053 shares of the Company's common stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Common Stock"), and warrants to purchase an additional 3,750,000 shares of Common Stock (the "Ordinary Warrants") in accordance with the Plan and (ii) the entering into new debt in accordance with the Plan, which included the issuance to certain lenders of warrants to purchase an additional 1,312,500 shares of the Company's Common Stock at $0.01 per share (the "Penny Warrants"). As a result of the reorganization the Company also applied fresh-start reporting. Additionally, on the Effective Date, certain subsidiaries of the Company acquired Tropicana AC, and the lenders under the TEH Senior Secured Credit Facility each received their pro rata share of 12,901,947 shares of the Company's Common Stock in exchange for their credit bid of $200.0 million (the "Credit Bid"). As a result, on the Effective Date, Carl C. Icahn, Chairman of our Board of Directors, became the beneficial owner of approximately 47.5% of the Company's Common Stock. Since March 8, 2010, Mr. Icahn has increased his beneficial ownership to approximately 65.1% of the Company's Common Stock.

On October 28, 2010, immediately following Mississippi Gaming Commission approval, the Company elected to effect a merger which resulted in the purchase of the minority interests in Greenville Riverboat, LLC, the Company's subsidiary that owns Tropicana Greenville (formerly Lighthouse Point). The minority owner received $2.5 million in January 2011, and exercised its appraisal rights requesting an additional $3.2 million as payment for its minority interest. The minority owner also asserted certain cross claims against Tropicana Greenville in the appraisal proceedings for additional distributions. The Company believes that the cross claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend the same, and also has contested any additional payment for the minority interest. There can be no assurance that the Company will succeed in this proceeding, and the Company could be required to make additional payments.

On December 1, 2010, the Company, through CP Vicksburg, entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Asset Purchase Agreement") with Delta Investments & Development, LLC ("Delta") pursuant to which it agreed to sell substantially all of the assets associated with the operation of Horizon Vicksburg in exchange for $3.25 million in cash and the assumption by Delta of certain liabilities associated with Horizon Vicksburg. The transaction closed in March 2011, resulting in a gain of $1.0 million, which is included in the gain from discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Operating Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 171,462	$ 175,359	$ 490,301	$ 477,100
Operating income	26,036	27,050	53,703	35,876
Interest expense	(3,675)	(8,193)	(13,496)	(24,346)
Interest income	179	225	511	639
Loss on debt retirement	0	0	(12,847)	0
Gain on insurance recoveries	3,982	0	3,982	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	22,540	19,082	27,871	12,169
East
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	83,197	86,049	218,172	211,787
Operating income	12,374	13,014	12,136	4,447
Central
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	31,314	31,582	94,383	94,398
Operating income	6,880	6,697	21,349	20,000
West
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	32,661	33,216	93,918	95,725
Operating income	3,648	4,411	11,058	10,187
South and other
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	24,290	24,512	83,828	75,190
Operating income	6,278	3,343	19,104	10,781
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	0	0	0	0
Operating income	$ (3,144)	$ (415)	$ (9,944)	$ (9,539)

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Operating results of discontinued operations

Operating results of discontinued operations are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Nine months ended September 30, 2011
Net revenues	$	1,652
Operating costs and expenses	2,416
Loss from operations	(764		)
Interest income, net	1
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net	1,007
Income tax expense	(86		)
Gain from discontinued operations, net	$	158

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FLOODING AND RELATED EXPENSES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

FLOODING AND RELATED EXPENSES [Abstract]

FLOODING AND RELATED EXPENSES

FLOODING AND RELATED EXPENSES

Tropicana Greenville and Jubilee, both located in Greenville, Mississippi, closed for approximately 29 days in May 2011, as a result of Mississippi River flooding. The land based building at Tropicana Greenville suffered damage from the flooding. During 2011, Tropicana Greenville and Jubilee recorded a total of approximately $0.8 million of expenses, primarily comprised of payroll, certain fixed expenses and repairs. Although property damage at Jubilee was minor, the damage sustained at Tropicana Greenville resulted in approximately $0.2 million write-down of fixed assets.

Insurance Coverage

Insurance policies carried on both Tropicana Greenville and Jubilee include coverage for property damage and business interruption subject to a deductible. The Company filed claims with its insurance carriers for Tropicana Greenville and Jubilee under its property and business interruption policies in July 2011. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had received $2.5 million in advances from its insurance carriers, which resulted in a $1.6 million deferred gain, net of expenses and write-downs, which is included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2011 in accrued expenses and other current liabilities. During 2012 the Company received an additional $2.4 million in advances from its insurance carriers. In September 2012 the filed claims were substantially finalized resulting in a gain of $4.0 million, net of expenses and write-downs, which is included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of segment net revenues and operating income (loss) and reconciliation of operating income (loss) to income from continuing operations before income taxes

The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income, and reconciles operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Net revenues:
East	$	83,197		$	86,049
Central	31,314			31,582
West	32,661			33,216
South and other	24,290			24,512
Corporate	—			—
Total net revenues	$	171,462		$	175,359
Operating income:
East	$	12,374		$	13,014
Central	6,880			6,697
West	3,648			4,411
South and other	6,278			3,343
Corporate	(3,144		)	(415		)
Total operating income	$	26,036		$	27,050
Reconciliation of operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes:
Operating income	$	26,036		$	27,050
Interest expense	(3,675		)	(8,193		)
Interest income	179			225
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	22,540		$	19,082

The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income, and reconciles operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Net revenues:
East	$	218,172		$	211,787
Central	94,383			94,398
West	93,918			95,725
South and other	83,828			75,190
Corporate	—			—
Total net revenues	$	490,301		$	477,100
Operating income:
East	$	12,136		$	4,447
Central	21,349			20,000
West	11,058			10,187
South and other	19,104			10,781
Corporate	(9,944		)	(9,539		)
Total operating income	$	53,703		$	35,876
Reconciliation of operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes:
Operating income	$	53,703		$	35,876
Interest expense	(13,496		)	(24,346		)
Interest income	511			639
Loss on debt retirement	(12,847		)	—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	27,871		$	12,169

Schedule of segment assets

Assets by segment:	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
East	$	353,894	$	336,202
Central	155,833		158,682
West	111,283		115,160
South and other	118,175		121,681
Corporate	171,074		89,829
Total assets	$	910,259	$	821,554

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy forced a city mandated five-day closure for all casinos in Atlantic City beginning on October 28, 2012. Although the Company does not believe that it incurred any significant damage to its Tropicana AC facility and reopened on November 2, 2012, an estimate of the amount of loss cannot currently be made.

Indiana Settlement

In October 2012, the Company and the Indiana Department of Revenue entered into a settlement pursuant to which the Company is entitled to receive a cash refund of previously paid Predecessor corporate income taxes in the amount of $3.8 million. The Company expects to receive this cash refund and recognize a gain in the fourth quarter of 2012.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") are omitted or condensed in these condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been made. The interim results reflected in these condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, from which the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet information as of that date was derived.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates incorporated in the Company's financial statements include the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, the estimated valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, certain tax liabilities, estimated cash flows in assessing the impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets, CRDA investments, enterprise value allocations made in connection with fresh-start reporting, fair values of acquired assets and liabilities, self-insured liability reserves, customer loyalty program reserves, contingencies, litigation, claims, assessments and loss contingencies. Actual results could differ from these estimates. At December 31, 2011 the Company estimated bonus accruals to be paid out in 2012. Actual payments of bonuses occurred in April 2012 and resulted in a reduction of the bonus accrual of $1.2 million. The impact of this change in accounting estimate is an increase of $1.2 million to operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash consisted primarily of funds invested in approved money market funds. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $9.6 million and $9.6 million, respectively, were restricted by the bankruptcy court in connection with the reorganization of the Predecessors for the purpose of satisfying liabilities related to professional services incurred in connection with the Restructuring Transactions, and $8.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively, were restricted to collateralize letters of credit.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying values of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short term maturities of these instruments. The carrying values of investments, which include deposits and bonds, approximate fair value as items are presented net of a valuation allowance and in the case of the bonds, net of an unamortized discount.

The fair value of our long-term debt is based on the quoted market prices for similar issues. The estimated fair value of our long-term debt as of September 30, 2012 is approximately $176.1 million.

Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances

Casino revenue represents the difference between wins and losses from gaming activities. Room, food and beverage and other operating revenues are recognized at the time the goods or services are provided. The Company collects taxes from customers at the point of sale on transactions subject to sales and other taxes. Revenues are recorded net of any taxes collected. The majority of the Company's casino revenue is counted in the form of cash and chips and, therefore, is not subject to any significant or complex estimation. The retail value of rooms, food and beverage and other services provided to customers on a complimentary basis is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated departmental costs and expenses of providing these promotional allowances, for continuing operations, are included in casino operating costs and expenses and consist of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Room	$	3,757	$	4,861	$	12,393	$	15,921
Food and beverage	10,258		10,689		29,931		31,304
Other	752		1,425		1,988		3,981
Total	$	14,767	$	16,975	$	44,312	$	51,206

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2011-08, “Testing Goodwill for Impairment.” Under the new guidance, entities have the option to qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If an entity chooses to perform the qualitative assessment and determines that it is more likely than not (a more than 50 percent likelihood) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it would then perform Step 1 of the annual goodwill impairment test in FASB Accounting Standards Codification® (“ASC”) 350-20, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Goodwill and, if necessary, proceed to Step 2. Otherwise, no further evaluation would be necessary. The decision to perform a qualitative assessment is made at the reporting unit level, and an entity with multiple reporting units may utilize a mix of qualitative assessments and quantitative tests among its reporting units. The amended guidance is effective for interim and annual goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other.” Under the new guidance, ASC Topic 350, "Testing indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment," was amended to simplify the assessment of testing the impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. The amended guidance allows the Company to do an initial qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible assets are less than their carrying amounts prior to performing the quantitative indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test. The amended guidance is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012.

A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under consideration by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed standards would have on our condensed financial statements.

Reclassifications

The Company reclassified certain items in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 to conform to the current year presentation. The reclassifications resulted from the conversion of Tropicana AC's chart of accounts to the Company's standardized chart of accounts and had no effect on the previously reported operating income or net loss. These reclassifications included (1) a reclassification in free play from promotional allowances to casino revenue, which reduced previously reported casino revenues and promotional allowances by $15.9 million and $41.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, (2) a reclassification from marketing, advertising and promotions to various other department expense lines of $6.9 million and $20.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, and (3) a reclassification from marketing, advertising and promotions to promotional allowances, which decreased previously reported net revenues by $412,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Favorable lease adjustment

In connection with the adoption of fresh-start reporting as of the Effective Date, the Company recognized favorable lease assets which were being amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over 30 years. In June of 2012, the Company determined that certain favorable lease agreements were not assumed by the Company pursuant to the Company's Plan of Reorganization and emergence from bankruptcy and, accordingly, the related favorable lease asset should not have been recognized on the Effective Date. The Company evaluated the effects of this adjustment on the financial statements and concluded that the error was not material to any prior annual or interim periods or the current period. In June of 2012, the Company reduced additional paid-in capital by $5.6 million, reduced intangible assets, net by $5.3 million and reversed rental expense of $0.3 million related to prior periods to remove the favorable lease assets.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	26,312,500	26,312,500
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	26,312,500	26,312,500
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Leases

MontBleu Lease

The Company has a lease agreement with respect to the land and building which MontBleu operates, through December 31, 2028. Under the terms of the lease, rent is $333,333 per month, plus 10% of annual gross revenues in excess of $50 million through December 31, 2011. After December 31, 2011, rent is equal to the greater of (i) $333,333 per month as increased by the same percentage that the consumer price index has increased from 2009 thereafter, or (ii) 10% of annual gross revenues. In connection with fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized an unfavorable lease liability of $9.6 million related to this lease that will be amortized on a straight-line basis to rental expense over the remaining term of the lease. The unfavorable lease liability balance was $8.3 million and $8.7 million on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Casino Aztar Land Lease

The Company leases from the City of Evansville, Indiana approximately ten acres of the approximately 20 acres on which Casino Aztar is situated. Under the terms of the lease, the Company may extend the lease term through November 30, 2040 by exercising up to sevenfive-year renewal options. In March 2010, the Company amended the Casino Aztar land lease and exercised its second of its seven renewal options which extends the lease term through November 2015. Under the terms of the lease renewal, effective December 1, 2010, the Company is required to pay a percentage of the adjusted gross receipts ("AGR") for the year in rent with a minimum annual rent of no less than $2.0 million. The percentage rent shall be equal to 2% of the AGR up to $25 million, plus 4% of the AGR in excess of $25 million up to $50 million, plus 6% of the AGR in excess of $50 million up to $75 million, plus 8% of the AGR in excess of $75 million up to $100 million and plus 12% of the AGR in excess of $100 million. In accordance with the lease renewal, during 2010 the Company paid a total of $13.5 million for the prepayment of rent to the City of Evansville for the period between January 2011 and December 2015. In addition, per the terms of the lease, the Company agreed to construct a pedestrian bridge to Casino Aztar as a leasehold improvement at an estimated cost of approximately $3.0 million to be completed within three years after the Effective Date. The bridge opened in April 2012 at a cost of approximately $3.4 million.

Belle of Baton Rouge Lease

Belle of Baton Rouge leases certain land and buildings under separate leases, with annual payments of $0.2 million which run through 2013 with options to extend for up to 70 years. In addition, Belle of Baton Rouge leases a parking lot with annual rent of approximately $0.6 million through August 2015, with landlord and tenant termination rights on or after November 16, 2013.

Tropicana Greenville Lease

Tropicana Greenville leases approximately four acres of land on which the docking, entry and parking facilities of the casino are situated. Tropicana Greenville is required to pay an amount equal to 2% of its monthly gross gaming revenues in rent, with a minimum monthly payment of $75,000. In addition, in any given year in which annual gross gaming revenues exceed $36.6 million, Tropicana Greenville is required to pay 8% of the excess amount as rent pursuant to the terms of the lease. The current lease expires in 2014 with an option to extend its term through 2044.

Jubilee Lease

The Company has a lease agreement with the City of Greenville, Mississippi, for the moorage, docking and berthing of Jubilee. The current lease with the City of Greenville requires annual rental payments of $420,000 which expires in August 2020 and provides the Company with the option of twofive-year renewals. Jubilee ceased operations at its riverboat facility in April 2012, however the Company is still evaluating its future uses of the facility in connection with its operations at Tropicana Greenville. Under the terms of the lease, the Company is obligated to continue rent payments and the vessel may remain on the premises for a period of up to one year from the date of cessation of operations.

Tropicana Aruba Land Lease

The Company assumed a land lease in August 2010 for approximately 14 acres of land on which Tropicana Aruba is situated through July 30, 2051. Under the terms of the land lease, the annual rent is $93,000.

Horizon Vicksburg Lease (Discontinued Operations)

The Company's lease agreement with the City of Vicksburg that permitted the development of Horizon Vicksburg and provided for ongoing payments to the City of Vicksburg was assigned to Delta upon consummation of the sale of Horizon Vicksburg in March 2011.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

2011 New Jersey Legislation

On February 1, 2011, the Governor of New Jersey signed two pieces of legislation, effective on that date, S-11 (the "Tourism District Bill") and S-12 (the "Deregulation Bill"). The overall intent of the Tourism District Bill among other things delegates redevelopment authority and creation of a master plan to the CRDA and allows the CRDA the ability to enter into a five year public private partnership with the casinos in Atlantic City that have formed the Atlantic City Alliance ("ACA") to jointly market the city. Through this legislation the AC Casinos are required to contribute $5.0 million prior to 2012. Thereafter, the legislation obligates the AC Casinos either through the ACA or, if not a member of the ACA, through individual assessments, to provide funding for the Tourism District Bill in the aggregate amount of $30.0 million annually over the next five years. Each AC Casino's proportionate share of the assessment will be based on the gross revenue generated in the preceding fiscal year. The Company estimates its portions of these industry obligations to be approximately 7.8%.

The Deregulation Bill removes duplicative and onerous functions that both the NJCCC and the Division of Gaming Enforcement currently require the AC Casinos to perform. Reforms in technology, internal controls, licensing and licensing requirements are among the many sections that are being amended in the New Jersey Casino Control Act, which is expected to provide the industry significant cost savings and make it more competitive in the market. However, it is too premature to quantify these savings as the regulations at this time are in the process of being implemented.

New Jersey CRDA

The NJCCC imposes an annual tax of eight percent on gross casino revenue. Pursuant to legislation adopted in 1984, casino licensees are required to invest an additional one and one-quarter percent of gross casino revenue for the purchase of bonds to be issued by the CRDA or make other approved investments equal to that amount; in the event the investment requirement is not met, the casino licensee is subject to a tax of two and one-half percent on gross casino revenue. As mandated by the legislation, the interest rate of the CRDA bonds purchased by the licensee will be two-thirds of the average market rate for bonds available for purchase and published by a national bond index at the time of the CRDA bond issuance.

Wimar and CSC Administrative Expense Claims

On March 31, 2009, Wimar Tahoe Corporation ("Wimar") and Columbia Sussex Corporation ("CSC") filed separate proceedings with the Bankruptcy Court related to administrative expense claims against the Predecessors. On August 4, 2010, Wimar and CSC separately filed motions for summary judgment seeking payment on account of these claims from the Company totaling approximately $5.4 million, which was recorded as a liability upon emergence from bankruptcy and is included in accounts payable in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. In its objection to Wimar and CSC's motions for summary judgment, the Company disputes the administrative expense and/or priority status of certain amounts claimed and also contends that any payment to CSC or Wimar should await the resolution of the adversary proceeding instituted by Lightsway Litigation Services, LLC, as Trustee of the Tropicana Litigation Trust established in the Chapter 11 Cases, against CSC and Wimar. On June 24, 2011, the Company, CSC, and Wimar, along with certain other parties, participated in mediation concerning Wimar and CSC's claims, but the mediation terminated without resolution of the claims. Oral argument on the summary judgment motions was conducted on September 27, 2011 and the parties are awaiting the Court's decision regarding these motions.

Aztar v. Marsh

Aztar filed a broker malpractice and breach of contract action in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County, Law Division (the “Court”) on August 12, 2010, against Marsh & McLennan Companies, Marsh, Inc., Marsh USA, Inc. and various fictitious Marsh entities (together, the "Marsh Defendants"). The claim seeks $100 million or more in compensatory damages against the Marsh Defendants, Aztar's risk management and insurance brokers at the time of a 2002 expansion of Tropicana AC by Aztar, including, but not limited to, lost profits, expenses arising from the interruption of operations, attorneys' fees, loss of the use of the insurance proceeds at issue, and litigation expenses resulting from the Marsh Defendants' failure to secure for Aztar business interruption and property damage coverage covering losses sustained by Aztar from the collapse of a parking garage that occurred at Tropicana AC on October 30, 2003.

The Marsh Defendants filed an answer on October 20, 2010 denying the material allegations of the complaint and subsequently filed a Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens in December 2010, which motion was denied by the Court on April 12, 2011. On August 18, 2011 the Marsh Defendants filed a Motion for Summary Judgment arguing that the Court should apply the Arizona Statue of Limitations to the action. Aztar filed an objection to the Marsh Defendants' motion on September 23, 2011 arguing, inter alia, that the New Jersey Statute of Limitations applies to the action. The Marsh Defendants filed its Reply on October 3, 2011. The motion was argued in January 2012. In April 2012, the Court granted the Marsh Defendants' motion for Summary Judgment dismissing Aztar's complaint with prejudice. Aztar subsequently filed a Motion for Reconsideration with the Court, which motion was denied. In September 2012, Aztar filed an appeal of the Court's decision to dismiss the case with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, which appeal is currently pending. Any recovery obtained by Aztar in this action will be recoverable by the Company as the current owner of Tropicana AC.

Litigation in General

The Company is a party to various litigation that arises in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, all pending legal matters are either adequately covered by insurance or, if not insured, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or the results of operations of the Company.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Oct. 31, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001476246
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		26,312,500

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 100 million shares of its Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share, of which 26,312,500 shares were issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2012. Each holder of Common Stock is entitled to one vote for each share held of record on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders. The holders of Common Stock have no cumulative voting rights, preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the Common Stock. Subject to any preferences that may be granted to the holders of the Company's preferred stock, each holder of Common Stock is entitled to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore, as well as any distributions to the stockholders and, in the event of the Company's liquidation, dissolution or winding up is entitled to share ratably in all the Company's assets remaining after payment of liabilities.

Preferred Stock

The Company is authorized to issue up to 10 million shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, of which none were issued as of September 30, 2012. The Board of Directors, without further action by the holders of Common Stock, may issue shares of preferred stock in one or more series and may fix or alter the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including the voting rights, redemption provisions (including sinking fund provisions), dividend rights, dividend rates, liquidation rates, liquidation preferences, conversion rights and the description and number of shares constituting any wholly unissued series of preferred stock. Except as described above, the Board of Directors, without further stockholder approval, may issue shares of preferred stock with rights that could adversely affect the rights of the holders of Common Stock. The issuance of shares of preferred stock under certain circumstances could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of TEI or other corporate action.

Warrants

In accordance with the Plan, holders of the Predecessors' $960 million of 95/8% Senior Subordinated Notes and general unsecured claims received Ordinary Warrants to purchase 3,750,000 shares of Common Stock. The Ordinary Warrants have a four years, six months term and an exercise price of $52.44 per share. The Company evaluated the Ordinary Warrants under current accounting pronouncements and determined they were properly classified as equity on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company valued the Ordinary Warrants using the Black-Scholes option valuation model assuming a life of 4.5 years, a volatility factor of 61% and a risk free interest rate of 2.36%. The resulting value of $11.5 million was recorded as a reorganization item of the Predecessors statements of operations.

In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Exit Facility, the Company issued Penny Warrants to purchase 1,312,500 shares of Common Stock at a strike price of $0.01 to participating lenders on the Effective Date. The Penny Warrants had a term of 3 months. The Company valued the Penny Warrants using the Black-Scholes option valuation model assuming a life of 0.24 years, a volatility factor of 41% and a risk free rate of 0.16%. During 2011, all the 1,312,500 Penny Warrants were exercised at $0.01 per share. The resulting value of $19.5 million was treated as a debt discount and netted against the carrying value of the Exit Facility on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2011. The discount was amortized at a constant rate applied to the outstanding balance of the Exit Facility with a corresponding increase in non-cash interest expense. The unamortized balance of $5.5 million was included in the loss on debt retirement in March 2012 when the Exit Facility was repaid in full.

Significant Ownership

At September 30, 2012, Mr. Icahn indirectly controlled approximately 65.1% of the voting power of the Company's Common Stock and, by virtue of such stock ownership, is able to control or exert substantial influence over the Company, including the election of directors. The existence of a significant stockholder may have the effect of making it difficult for, or may discourage or delay, a third party from seeking to acquire a majority of the Company's outstanding Common Stock. Mr. Icahn's interests may not always be consistent with the Company's interests or with the interests of the Company's other stockholders. Mr. Icahn and entities controlled by him may also pursue acquisitions or business opportunities that may or may not be complementary to the Company's business. To the extent that conflicts of interest may arise between the Company and Mr. Icahn and his affiliates, those conflicts may be resolved in a manner adverse to the Company or its other shareholders.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Revenues:
Casino	$ 133,994	$ 140,300	$ 393,719	$ 384,421
Room	28,852	30,267	77,520	83,459
Food and beverage	23,077	23,200	65,857	67,273
Other	7,612	6,704	19,110	18,259
Gross revenues	193,535	200,471	556,206	553,412
Less promotional allowances	(22,073)	(25,112)	(65,905)	(76,312)
Net revenues	171,462	175,359	490,301	477,100
Operating costs and expenses:
Casino	56,944	61,963	173,523	185,164
Room	10,383	9,262	28,277	24,735
Food and beverage	10,429	10,015	29,834	28,650
Other	5,046	3,867	13,154	10,019
Marketing, advertising and promotions	10,804	8,985	30,233	24,486
General and administrative	31,210	29,170	92,511	93,087
Maintenance and utilities	16,324	17,486	46,971	50,408
Depreciation and amortization	8,268	7,561	24,301	24,675
Impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	(3,982)	0	(2,206)	0
Total operating costs and expenses	145,426	148,309	436,598	441,224
Operating income	26,036	27,050	53,703	35,876
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(3,675)	(8,193)	(13,496)	(24,346)
Interest income	179	225	511	639
Loss on debt retirement	0	0	(12,847)	0
Gain on insurance recoveries	3,982	0	3,982	0
Total other income (expense)	(3,496)	(7,968)	(25,832)	(23,707)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	22,540	19,082	27,871	12,169
Income tax benefit (expense)	(1,684)	(4,146)	(3,076)	(1,578)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	20,856	14,936	24,795	10,591
Gain from discontinued operations, net	0	0	0	158
Net income (loss)	$ 20,856	$ 14,936	$ 24,795	$ 10,749
Basic and diluted income (loss) per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.79	$ 0.57	$ 0.94	$ 0.40
Gain from discontinued operations, net (in dollars per share)	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Net income (loss) (in dollars per share)	$ 0.79	$ 0.57	$ 0.94	$ 0.40
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted (in shares)	26,313	26,313	26,313	26,313

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OTHER ASSETS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Other Assets [Abstract]

OTHER ASSETS

OTHER ASSETS

Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Debt issuance costs	$	3,086	$	3,224
Casino Aztar prepaid rent	5,850		7,875
Deposits	5,833		7,614
Other	1,998		2,720
Other assets	$	16,767	$	21,433

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INVESTMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS

The New Jersey Casino Control Act provides, among other things, for an assessment of licensees equal to 1.25% of gross gaming revenues in lieu of an investment alternative tax equal to 2.5% of gross gaming revenues. The Company may satisfy this investment obligation by investing in qualified eligible direct investments, by making qualified contributions or by depositing funds with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (the "CRDA"). Funds deposited with the CRDA may be used to purchase bonds designated by the CRDA or, under certain circumstances, may be donated to the CRDA in exchange for credits against future CRDA investment obligations. The carrying value of the total investments at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 approximates their fair value.

Investments consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Investment in bonds—CRDA	$	15,691		$	14,173
Less unamortized discount	(4,282		)	(3,882		)
Less valuation allowance	(3,093		)	(2,972		)
Deposits—CRDA	30,847			30,961
Less valuation allowance	(7,141		)	(7,862		)
Direct investment—CRDA	3,999			4,633
Less valuation allowance	(1,114		)	(1,044		)
Total investments	$	34,907		$	34,007

The CRDA bonds have various contractual maturities that range from 2 to 40 years. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because of prepayment rights. The Company treats CRDA bonds as held-to-maturity since the Company has the ability and the intent to hold these bonds to maturity and under the CRDA, the Company is not permitted to do otherwise. As such, the CRDA bonds are initially recorded at a discount to approximate fair value.

After the initial determination of fair value, the Company will analyze the CRDA bonds for recoverability on a quarterly basis based on management's historical collection experience and other information received from the CRDA. If indications exist that the CRDA bond is impaired, additional valuation allowances will be recorded.

Funds on deposit with the CRDA are held in an interest bearing account by the CRDA. Interest is earned at the stated rate that approximates two-thirds of the current market rate for similar assets. The Company records charges to expense to reflect the lower return on investment and records the deposit at fair value on the date the deposit obligation arises. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company charged $0.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively, to general and administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the rate used to calculate the reserve decreased, resulting in a gain of $0.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively, which is included in general administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company views each property as an operating segment which we aggregate by region in order to present our reportable segments: (i) East, (ii) Central, (iii) West, (iv) and South and other. The Company uses operating income to compare operating results among its segments and allocate resources.

The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income, and reconciles operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Net revenues:
East	$	83,197		$	86,049
Central	31,314			31,582
West	32,661			33,216
South and other	24,290			24,512
Corporate	—			—
Total net revenues	$	171,462		$	175,359
Operating income:
East	$	12,374		$	13,014
Central	6,880			6,697
West	3,648			4,411
South and other	6,278			3,343
Corporate	(3,144		)	(415		)
Total operating income	$	26,036		$	27,050
Reconciliation of operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes:
Operating income	$	26,036		$	27,050
Interest expense	(3,675		)	(8,193		)
Interest income	179			225
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	22,540		$	19,082

The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income, and reconciles operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Net revenues:
East	$	218,172		$	211,787
Central	94,383			94,398
West	93,918			95,725
South and other	83,828			75,190
Corporate	—			—
Total net revenues	$	490,301		$	477,100
Operating income:
East	$	12,136		$	4,447
Central	21,349			20,000
West	11,058			10,187
South and other	19,104			10,781
Corporate	(9,944		)	(9,539		)
Total operating income	$	53,703		$	35,876
Reconciliation of operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes:
Operating income	$	53,703		$	35,876
Interest expense	(13,496		)	(24,346		)
Interest income	511			639
Loss on debt retirement	(12,847		)	—
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	27,871		$	12,169

Assets by segment:	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
East	$	353,894	$	336,202
Central	155,833		158,682
West	111,283		115,160
South and other	118,175		121,681
Corporate	171,074		89,829
Total assets	$	910,259	$	821,554

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BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE

BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE

The Company computes net income per share in accordance with accounting guidance that requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, increased by potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive common shares include warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all potential dilutive shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.

Excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share are the Ordinary Warrants to purchase 3,750,000 shares of our common stock as they were anti-dilutive for all periods presented.

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IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES [Abstract]

IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES

IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES

Impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries included in continuing operations consist of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011		2012			2011
Impairment of favorable lease (Note 5)	$	—		$	—	$	1,776		$	—
Gain on insurance recoveries (Note 17)	(3,982		)	—		(3,982		)	—
Total impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	$	(3,982	)	$	—	$	(2,206	)	$	—

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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 910,259	$ 821,554
East
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	353,894	336,202
Central
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	155,833	158,682
West
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	111,283	115,160
South and other
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	118,175	121,681
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$ 171,074	$ 89,829

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ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Accrued payroll and benefits	$	27,761	$	25,743
Accrued gaming and related	10,382		12,101
Accrued taxes	11,657		11,932
Predecessors' administrative tax claim	13,628		13,628
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities	9,702		11,837
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	73,130	$	75,241

The Predecessors' administrative tax claim amounts represent certain tax liabilities related to our Predecessors. The Company is in the process of determining the timing and amount of the Predecessors' claims to be settled.

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DEBT

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

DEBT

DEBT

Debt consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
New Term Loan Facility, due 2018, interest at 7.5% at September 30, 2012, net of unamortized discount of $3.2 million at September 30, 2012	$	170,951		$	—
Term Loan Facility, due 2013, interest at 15% at December 31, 2011, net of unamortized discount of $9.7 million at December 31, 2011 (related party)	—			93,956
Other long-term debt	100			131
Total long-term debt	171,051			94,087
Less current portion of debt	(1,794		)	(1,342		)
Total long-term debt, net	$	169,257		$	92,745

Credit Facilities

In March 2012, the Company entered into the credit facilities (the "Credit Facilities"), which consist of (i) a senior secured first lien term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $175 million, issued at a discount of 2% (the "New Term Loan Facility") and (ii) a cash collateralized letter of credit facility in a maximum aggregate amount of $15 million (the "Letter of Credit Facility"). Commencing on June 30, 2012, the New Term Loan Facility requires quarterly principal payments of 0.25% of the original principal amount with any remaining outstanding amounts due on the maturity date, March 16, 2018. The New Term Loan Facility is secured by substantially all of the Company's assets and is guaranteed by all of the Company's domestic subsidiaries. A portion of the net proceeds from the New Term Loan Facility was used to repay in full the amounts outstanding under the Exit Facility, which totaled approximately $107.7 million in repaid principal, accrued and unpaid interest and the applicable prepayment penalty. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 the Company recognized a $12.8 million loss on debt retirement which consists of a $2.0 million prepayment penalty and a $10.8 million write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs and discounts.

At the election of the Company and subject to certain conditions, the amount available under the New Term Loan Facility may be increased by up to $75 million, which increased amount may be comprised of additional term loans and up to $20 million of revolving loans. The Letter of Credit Facility provides for the issuance of letters of credit with an aggregate stated amount of up to $15 million, through a termination date of March 16, 2017. The letters of credit issued under the Letter of Credit Facility will be secured by cash collateral in an amount no less than 103% of the face amounts of such letters of credit.

The obligations under the New Term Loan Facility bear interest, at the Company's election, at an annual rate equal to either: (i) the sum of (a) the Adjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the New Term Loan Facility) (subject to a 1.50% floor); plus (b) a margin of 6.00%; or (ii) the sum of: (a) the alternate base rate, which is equal to the greatest of: (1) the corporate base rate of UBS AG, Stamford Branch; (2) the Federal Funds Effective Rate (as defined in the New Term Loan Facility) plus 0.50%; or (3) the Adjusted LIBOR Rate (as defined in the New Term Loan Facility) for one month plus 1.00% (all subject to a 2.50% floor); plus (b) a margin of 5.00%; such that, in either case, the applicable interest rate shall not be less than 7.50%. An additional 2% default rate also applies in certain instances described in the New Term Loan Facility. As of September 30, 2012, the interest rate was 7.5%.

The New Term Loan Facility may be prepaid at the option of the Company any time without penalty (other than customary breakage fees), except that a 1% premium will apply in certain circumstances if prepaid prior to March 16, 2013. The New Term Loan Facility contains mandatory prepayment provisions from proceeds received by the Company and its subsidiaries as a result of asset sales, the incurrence of indebtedness and issuance of equity, casualty events and excess cash flow (subject in each case to certain exceptions). Key covenants binding the Company and its subsidiaries include (i) limitations on indebtedness, liens, investments, acquisitions, asset sales, dividends and other restricted payments, and affiliate and extraordinary transactions, (ii) compliance with a first lien net leverage ratio, measured quarterly on a trailing twelve-month basis (commencing at 3.50:1.00 for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012, and reducing over time to 2.50:1.00 beginning as of the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2016), and (iii) compliance with a total net leverage ratio, measured quarterly on a training twelve-month basis, of 5.00:1.00. Key defaults include (i) failure to repay principal, interest, fees and other amounts owing under the facility, (ii) cross default to certain other indebtedness, (iii) the rendering of certain judgments against the Company or its subsidiaries, (iv) failure of security documents to create valid liens on property securing the New Term Loan Facility and to perfect such liens, (v) revocation of casino, gambling, or gaming licenses, (vi) the Company's or its material subsidiaries' bankruptcy or insolvency; and (vii) the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the New Term Loan Facility). Many defaults are also subject to cure periods prior to such default giving rise to the right of the lenders to accelerate the loans and to exercise remedies. The Company was in compliance with the covenants of the New Term Loan Facility at September 30, 2012.

Exit Facility

On December 29, 2009, TEI entered into a credit facility (the "Exit Facility") with multiple lenders including entities affiliated with Mr. Icahn ("Icahn Affiliates"), as further discussed in Note 11, which consisted of (i) a $130 million senior secured term loan credit facility issued at a discount of 7% (the "Term Loan Facility") and (ii) a $20 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility"). The Exit Facility would have matured on March 8, 2013. The Term Loan Facility required mandatory principal payments of $1.3 million annually on March 8, 2011 and 2012. In addition to the required principal payments the Company made a $25.0 million principal pre-payment in December 2011. The Revolving Facility generally did not require mandatory borrowing or principal payments. Additionally, the Company issued 1,312,500 Penny Warrants to purchase its Common Stock at a strike price of $0.01 to participating lenders under the Exit Facility. On the Effective Date the proceeds of the Exit Facility were used to repay certain indebtedness, including TEH's DIP Credit Facility, to pay Bankruptcy Court-approved administrative claims and expenses, to provide for working capital, to pay fees and expenses related to the Exit Facility and for other general corporate purposes. All amounts outstanding under the Exit Facility accrued interest at a rate per annum of 15% so long as no default or event of default had occurred and was continuing, or at a rate per annum of 17% in the event that a default or event of default has occurred and is continuing. In addition, the Company was required to pay an annual administrative fee of $100,000 and an unused line fee equal to 0.75% of the daily average undrawn portion of the Revolving Facility. The Exit Facility was guaranteed by substantially all the existing and future subsidiaries of TEI. In March 2012 the Company paid in full the remaining outstanding amounts and terminated the Exit Facility.

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Icahn Affiliates

On May 4, 2009, pursuant to the Plan, the Company entered into a commitment letter (the "Commitment Letter") with Icahn Affiliates, pursuant to which Icahn Affiliates committed to provide, on a fully underwritten basis, the Exit Facility. At the time of the repayment of the Exit Facility in March 2012, an entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn was a lender under the Exit Facility and held more than 50% of the loans extended under the Exit Facility. In addition, another entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn was the administrative agent and collateral agent under the Exit Facility. The Company and TEH paid a total of $9.5 million in debt issuance costs related to the Exit Facility. Unamortized debt issuance costs of $3.2 million were included in other assets, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2011. In March 2012, when the Exit Facility was repaid in full, the Company paid a prepayment penalty to the lenders of $2.0 million and expensed the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs of $2.7 million to loss on debt retirement in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Icahn Sourcing, LLC

Icahn Sourcing, LLC ("Icahn Sourcing") is an entity formed and controlled by Mr. Icahn in order to maximize the potential buying power of a group of entities with which Mr. Icahn has a relationship in negotiating with a wide range of suppliers of goods, services and tangible and intangible property. The Company is a member of the buying group and, as such, is afforded the opportunity to purchase goods, services and property from vendors with whom Icahn Sourcing has negotiated rates and terms. Icahn Sourcing does not guarantee that the Company will purchase any goods, services or property from any such vendors, and the Company is under no obligation to do so. The Company does not pay Icahn Sourcing any fees or other amounts with respect to the buying group arrangement. The Company may purchase a variety of goods and services as a member of the buying group at prices and on terms that the Company believes are more favorable than those which would be achieved on a stand-alone basis.

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IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES [Abstract]

Schedule of impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries

Impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries included in continuing operations consist of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,					Nine months ended September 30,
	2012			2011		2012			2011
Impairment of favorable lease (Note 5)	$	—		$	—	$	1,776		$	—
Gain on insurance recoveries (Note 17)	(3,982		)	—		(3,982		)	—
Total impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	$	(3,982	)	$	—	$	(2,206	)	$	—

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012 Icahn Affiliates The Exit Facility [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Icahn Affiliates The Exit Facility [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Icahn Affiliates The Exit Facility [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Icahn Affiliates Minimum	Mar. 31, 2012 Tropicana Entertainment, Inc. Icahn Affiliates The Exit Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Ownership percentage									50.00%
Debt issuance costs shared with TEH										$ 9,500,000
Debt issuance costs	3,086,000		3,086,000		3,224,000			3,200,000
Prepayment penalty						2,000,000
Loss on debt retirement	$ 0	$ 0	$ 12,847,000	$ 0			$ 2,700,000

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INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

The Company's effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was 7.5% and 21.7%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was primarily due to the utilization of the Company's deferred tax assets and employment credits offset by disallowed foreign losses, state income taxes (net of federal benefit), and other permanent differences. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was primarily related to state income taxes (net of federal benefit), non-deductible meals and entertainment and other permanent differences.

The Company's effective income tax rate from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was 11.0% and 13.0%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was primarily due to the utilization of the Company's deferred tax assets and employment credits offset by disallowed foreign losses, state income taxes (net of federal benefit), and other permanent differences. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, was primarily related to state income taxes (net of federal benefit), non-deductible meals and entertainment and other permanent differences. Looking forward, our effective income tax rate may fluctuate due to changes in tax legislation, changes in our estimates of federal tax credits, changes in our assessment of uncertainties as valued under accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes, as well as accumulated interest and penalties.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Costs and expenses of promotional allowances

The estimated departmental costs and expenses of providing these promotional allowances, for continuing operations, are included in casino operating costs and expenses and consist of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
Room	$	3,757	$	4,861	$	12,393	$	15,921
Food and beverage	10,258		10,689		29,931		31,304
Other	752		1,425		1,988		3,981
Total	$	14,767	$	16,975	$	44,312	$	51,206

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DEBT - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended													0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5%	Mar. 31, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5%	Mar. 31, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5% Maximum	Mar. 31, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5% Minimum	Mar. 31, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5% Adjusted LIBOR Criteria i(a)	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5% Adjusted LIBOR Criteria i(b)	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5% Federal Funds Effective Rate Criteria ii(a)(2)	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5% Adjusted one-month LIBOR Criteria ii(a)(3)	Mar. 31, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5% Adjusted one-month LIBOR Criteria ii(a)(3)	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] New Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5% Adjusted one-month LIBOR Criteria ii(b)	Mar. 31, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Credit Facilities [Member] Letter of Credit [Member]	Dec. 29, 2009 Credit Facility [Member] The Exit Facility [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Exit Facility [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Credit Facility [Member] The Exit Facility [Member] Term Loan Facility, Due 2013, Interest at 15%	Dec. 31, 2011 Credit Facility [Member] The Exit Facility [Member] Term Loan Facility, Due 2013, Interest at 15%	Dec. 29, 2009 Credit Facility [Member] The Exit Facility [Member] Term Loan Facility, Due 2013, Interest at 15%	Dec. 29, 2009 Credit Facility [Member] The Exit Facility [Member] Letter of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance amount						$ 175,000,000														$ 130,000,000
Discount rate						2.00%														7.00%
Maximum borrowing capacity															15,000,000						20,000,000
Quarterly payment, percent of principal					0.25%
Repurchase amount																	107,700,000
Loss on debt retirement	0	0	12,847,000	0													12,800,000
Prepayment penalty																	2,000,000
Write off of debt issuance cost and unamortized discount																	10,800,000
Option for additional borrowings						75,000,000
Option to increase borrowing capacity up to															20,000,000
Collateral, percent of face amount															103.00%
Variable rate basis floor									1.50%				2.50%
Basis spread on variable rate										6.00%	0.50%	1.00%		5.00%
Variable rate measurement period												1 month
Interest rate floor					7.50%
Additional default rate in certain instances					2.00%
Effective interest rate					7.50%
Prepayment premium rate						1.00%
Covenant, first lien net leverage ratio							3.50	2.50
Covenant, total net leverage ratio						5
Periodic payment, principal																		1,300,000
Prepayment of principal																			25,000,000
Number of Penny Warrants issued																1,312,500
Penny Warrants, value (in dollars per share)																0.01
Interest rate					7.50%											15.00%			15.00%
Interest rate in the event of default																17.00%
Annual fee																$ 100,000
Unused line fee, percent of daily average undrawn balance																0.75%

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RECEIVABLES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables	$ 47,215	$ 55,341
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(12,250)	(12,483)
Receivables, net	34,965	42,858
Casino
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables	19,299	26,064
Hotel
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables	6,333	5,179
Predecessors' administrative tax claim
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables	14,314	14,314
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables	$ 7,269	$ 9,784

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 24,795	$ 10,749
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Loss on debt retirement	12,847	0
Gain on insurance recoveries	(3,982)	0
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net	0	(1,007)
Depreciation and amortization	24,301	24,675
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs	2,976	9,547
Impairment charges	1,776	0
Insurance proceeds for flood losses from business interruption	731	0
Loss (gain) on disposition of asset	114	269
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:
Receivables, net	8,222	(3,974)
Inventories, prepaids and other assets	(912)	771
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(5,826)	(10,751)
Other	4,262	5,430
Net cash provided by operating activities	69,304	35,709
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions of property and equipment	(31,773)	(22,424)
Proceeds from Insurance Settlement, Investing Activities	1,716	500
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations	0	2,731
Other	1,690	2,255
Net cash used in investing activities	(28,367)	(16,938)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of debt	171,500	0
Payment on early retirement of debt	(2,048)	0
Payments on debt	(104,606)	(1,329)
Restricted cash	(1,957)	2,889
Payment of financing costs	(3,324)	0
Net cash provided by financing activities	59,565	1,560
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	100,502	20,331
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents related to assets held for sale	0	1,488
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	149,743	154,442
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	250,245	176,261
Supplemental cash flow disclosure (including discontinued operations):
Cash paid for interest	10,411	14,798
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 3,623	$ 3,450

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

In connection with the application of fresh-start reporting, we recorded goodwill and intangible assets which were adjusted during our annual impairment testing in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill are as follows (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012						December 31, 2011
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment		Net Carrying Value		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment		Net Carrying Value
Goodwill	$	26,659	$	1,731	$	24,928	$	26,659	$	1,731	$	24,928

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Trade name	Indefinite	$	25,500		$	25,500
Gaming licenses	Indefinite	28,700			28,700
Customer lists	3	3,079			3,079
Favorable lease	5 - 42	15,651			24,100
Total intangible assets		72,930			81,379
Less accumulated amortization:
Customer lists		(2,652		)	(1,882		)
Favorable lease		(1,869		)	(2,543		)
Total accumulated amortization		(4,521		)	(4,425		)
Intangible assets, net		$	68,409		$	76,954

Upon the adoption of fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized $29.5 million in an indefinite life trade name related to the "Tropicana" trade name which was reduced by a $3.7 million impairment loss during the fourth quarter of 2010 and an additional $0.3 million impairment loss in the fourth quarter of 2011. The Company also recognized, upon the adoption of fresh-start reporting, $44.0 million of indefinite life gaming licenses related to entities that are located in gaming jurisdictions where competition is limited to a specified number of licensed gaming operators, which was reduced by a $15.3 million impairment loss during the fourth quarter of 2010. At September 30, 2012, the indefinite life gaming license of $28.7 million is related to Casino Aztar.

Customer lists, which represent the value associated with customers enrolled in our customer loyalty programs, were valued at $1.7 million upon adoption of fresh-start reporting and $1.4 million was also recognized in connection with the Tropicana AC acquisition and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over three years. Amortization expense related to customer lists, which is amortized to depreciation and amortization expense, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $0.8 million and $0.8 million respectively.

Favorable lease arrangements were valued at $8.6 million upon adoption of fresh-start reporting and are being amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over 30 years, which approximates the remaining useful life of the respective leased facility. In the second quarter of 2012, the Company determined that certain lease arrangements valued upon adoption of fresh-start reporting were overstated; however, the amount was not material to any prior period or the current period. Accordingly, the Company reduced the intangible asset, net of accumulated amortization, by $5.3 million as of June 30, 2012 (see Note 2 - Favorable lease adjustment).In connection with the Tropicana AC acquisition, the Company also recognized $5.2 million of intangibles assets relating to favorable lease arrangements which are being amortized to tenant income on a straight-line basis over the terms of the various leases. In the second quarter of 2012, management reviewed the tenant leases at Tropicana AC and determined that there was a $1.8 million impairment due to certain original tenant leases being terminated early. The remaining balance net of accumulated amortization, will continue to be amortized over the remaining useful life. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of Tropicana Aruba, the Company recognized $10.3 million of intangible assets relating to a favorable land lease arrangement which is amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the land lease of approximately 42 years. Amortization expense related to favorable lease arrangements, which is amortized to rental expense or tenant income, as applicable, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $0.7 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

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FLOODING AND RELATED EXPENSES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	May 31, 2011 Flooding and Related	Sep. 30, 2012 Flooding and Related	Sep. 30, 2012 Flooding and Related	Dec. 31, 2011 Flooding and Related
Flooding and Related [Line Items]
Time closed due to flooding					29 days
Expenses recorded due to flooding								$ 800,000
Write-down of fixed assets due to damage								200,000
Advances from insurance carriers							2,400,000	2,500,000
Deferred gain								1,600,000
Gain on insurance recoveries	$ 3,982,000	$ 0	$ 3,982,000	$ 0		$ 4,000,000

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RECEIVABLES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Receivables [Abstract]

Receivables

Receivables consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
Casino	$	19,299		$	26,064
Hotel	6,333			5,179
Predecessors' administrative tax claim	14,314			14,314
Other	7,269			9,784
	47,215			55,341
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(12,250		)	(12,483		)
Receivables, net	$	34,965		$	42,858

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ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND - Reorganization (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified			0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 08, 2010 Tropicana Entertainment Holdings, LLC Reorganization Plan	Sep. 30, 2012 Tropicana Entertainment Holdings, LLC Reorganization Plan Board of Directors Chairman	Mar. 08, 2010 Tropicana Entertainment Holdings, LLC Reorganization Plan Board of Directors Chairman	Jan. 31, 2011 Greenville Riverboat, LLC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of common shares issued as part of acquisition			12,098,053
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Number of common shares issuable by warrants issued as part of acquisition			3,750,000
Number of common shares issuable by debt warrants issued as part of acquisition			1,312,500
Penny Warrants, value (in dollars per share)			0.01
Shares issued to credit facility lenders as part of reorganization			12,901,947
Credit bid from credit facility lenders as part of reorganization			$ 200.0
Beneficial ownership interest				65.10%	47.50%
Amount received by minority owner for minority interest as part of merger						2.5
Amount requested by minority owner for minority interest upon exercise of appraisal rights as part of merger						$ 3.2

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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

As discussed in Note 1, on December 1, 2010, the Company, through CP Vicksburg, entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of the assets of Horizon Vicksburg, and as a result, its operations are presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The cash flows of the discontinued operations are included with the cash flows of continuing operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Operating results of discontinued operations are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Nine months ended September 30, 2011
Net revenues	$	1,652
Operating costs and expenses	2,416
Loss from operations	(764		)
Interest income, net	1
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net	1,007
Income tax expense	(86		)
Gain from discontinued operations, net	$	158

Gain from Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net

The Company no longer owned or operated Horizon Vicksburg as of March 25, 2011. As a result, the Company recorded a gain from the disposition of Horizon Vicksburg in the first quarter of 2011 of $1.0 million, which is included in the gain from discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.