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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, 2016

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, 2016, there were 25,981,776 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	21
ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	31
ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	32
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	33
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	33
ITEM 2	PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS	33
ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS	34
	SIGNATURES	35

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, 2016		December 31, 2015
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	273,588	$	217,300
Restricted cash	13,050		14,045
Receivables, net	21,406		22,068
Inventories	7,255		6,726
Prepaid expenses and other assets	13,333		11,893
Total current assets	328,632		272,032
Property and equipment, net	759,652		760,820
Goodwill	15,857		15,857
Intangible assets, net	73,992		74,295
Investments	17,026		26,323
Deferred tax assets	141,218		141,218
Long-term prepaid rent and other assets	25,485		18,804
Total assets	$	1,361,862	$	1,309,349
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	3,000	$	3,000
Accounts payable	35,591		33,568
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	100,549		77,836
Total current liabilities	139,140		114,404
Long-term debt, net	284,449		285,946
Other long-term liabilities	5,794		6,207
Total liabilities	429,383		406,557
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, 25,981,776 and 26,312,500 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 respectively	260		263
Additional paid-in capital	594,745		600,359
Retained earnings	337,474		302,170
Total shareholders' equity	932,479		902,792
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	1,361,862	$	1,309,349

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

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
Revenues:
Casino	$	176,960		$	168,977		$	504,026		$	485,419
Room	39,701			37,238			100,292			93,675
Food and beverage	28,902			28,860			82,358			80,783
Other	9,619			7,646			25,286			21,719
Gross revenues	255,182			242,721			711,962			681,596
Less promotional allowances	(24,159		)	(23,773		)	(68,247		)	(66,275		)
Net revenues	231,023			218,948			643,715			615,321
Operating costs and expenses:
Casino	73,245			71,168			214,976			208,458
Room	13,344			12,662			34,621			33,215
Food and beverage	13,647			14,244			40,153			40,924
Other	5,363			5,389			14,691			14,244
Marketing, advertising and promotions	17,206			16,160			50,325			45,811
General and administrative	38,642			32,359			120,992			107,430
Maintenance and utilities	18,865			19,114			53,258			53,959
Depreciation and amortization	16,507			16,736			49,743			46,245
Impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	347			19			444			876
Total operating costs and expenses	197,166			187,851			579,203			551,162
Operating income	33,857			31,097			64,512			64,159
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(3,122		)	(3,211		)	(9,571		)	(9,139		)
Interest income	156			133			507			443
Predecessor claim settlement	3,100			—			3,100			—
Total other income (expense)	134			(3,078		)	(5,964		)	(8,696		)
Income before income taxes	33,991			28,019			58,548			55,463
Income tax expense	(13,396		)	(11,428		)	(23,244		)	(22,683		)
Net income	$	20,595		$	16,591		$	35,304		$	32,780
Basic and diluted income per common share:
Net income	$	0.79		$	0.63		$	1.35		$	1.25
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted	26,064			26,313			26,132			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,
	2016			2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	35,304		$	32,780
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	49,743			46,245
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs	752			757
Change in investment reserves	6,419			(1,989		)
Restricted cash funded	(1,452		)	—
Impairment charges	12			153
Loss on disposition of asset	432			723
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net	662			3,912
Inventories, prepaids and other assets	(1,969		)	2,932
Accrued interest	(43		)	(71		)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	22,237			11,092
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities, net	(5,129		)	576
Net cash provided by operating activities	106,968			97,110
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions of property and equipment	(49,071		)	(77,432		)
Restricted cash funded	(5,114		)	—
Approved CRDA Project Funds received	3,035			9,872
Proceeds from sale of investment	798			—
Other	(22		)	(1,607		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(50,374		)	(69,167		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on debt	(2,250		)	(2,250		)
Repurchase of TEI common stock	(5,617		)	—
Restricted cash released	7,561			1,696
Net cash used in financing activities	(306		)	(554		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	56,288			27,389
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	217,300			195,735
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	273,588		$	223,124
Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized	$	8,867		$	8,454
Cash paid for income taxes	8,324			13,249
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items:
Capital expenditures included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities	5,326			3,641

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 two casinos in Nevada and one casino in each of Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and New Jersey. In addition, the Company owns a property in Aruba. 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—Tropicana Evansville ("Tropicana Evansville") located in Evansville, Indiana; and Lumière Place Casino, HoteLumière, the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis (collectively, "Lumière Place") located in Saint Louis, Missouri;

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

• 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 & Casino ("Tropicana Aruba") located in Palm Beach, Aruba.

The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TEI Management Services LLC, also manages the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel ("Taj Mahal") in Atlantic City (which discontinued its operation as a casino hotel on October 10, 2016), and, through an agreement with its wholly-owned subsidiary, TropWorld Games LLC, operates an online social gaming site. The operating results of all other subsidiaries of the Company are reported under the heading of "Corporate" as they have been determined to not meet the aggregation criteria as separately reportable segments.

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 Columbia Properties Vicksburg ("CP Vicksburg"), JMBS Casino, LLC ("JMBS Casino") and CP Laughlin Realty, LLC ("CP Laughlin Realty"), 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. Prior to March 8, 2010, the Company 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.

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 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, from which the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet information as of that date was derived.

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

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, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (the "CRDA") investments, 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 consists primarily of cash held in separate bank accounts designated for specific purposes. At December 31, 2015, $7.6 million was restricted by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware ("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; this restricted cash was released to the Company in March 2016 upon order of the Bankruptcy Court when it was determined that all professional services had been paid in full. In addition, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $6.5 million was restricted to collateralize letters of credit. Also at September 30, 2016, $5.1 million was held in a separate bank account to be used for purchases of replacement furniture, fixtures and equipment at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, as required by contract. In addition, at September 30, 2016, $1.2 million was held as restricted cash as required by the Nevada Gaming Control Board's bankroll requirements for MontBleu and $0.3 million was held as restricted cash as required by the Missouri Gaming Commission for estimated gaming tax liabilities.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

As defined under GAAP, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability between market participants in the principal market or in the most advantageous market when no principal market exists. Adjustments to transaction prices or quoted market prices may be required in illiquid or disorderly markets in order to estimate fair value. Considerable judgment may be required in interpreting market data used to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current or future market exchange. See Note 3 - Fair Value for further detail related to the fair value of financial instruments.

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. Promotional allowances also include incentives earned in our slot bonus program such as cash and the estimated retail value of goods and services (such as complimentary rooms and food and beverages). We reward customers, through the use of bonus programs, with points based on amounts wagered that can be redeemed for a specified period of time, principally for complimentary play, and to a lesser extent for goods or services, depending upon the property.

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

The amounts included in promotional allowances consist of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Room	$	9,808	$	9,353	$	27,600	$	26,056
Food and beverage	12,420		12,436		35,054		34,416
Other	1,931		1,984		5,593		5,803
Total	$	24,159	$	23,773	$	68,247	$	66,275

The estimated departmental costs and expenses of providing these promotional allowances 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,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Room	$	4,387	$	4,454	$	14,558	$	13,996
Food and beverage	10,542		10,834		30,365		30,144
Other	704		603		2,180		1,776
Total	$	15,633	$	15,891	$	47,103	$	45,916

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that included the enactment date. Future tax benefits are recognized to the extent that realization of those benefits is considered more likely than not, and a valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets which do not meet this threshold.

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncement

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, requiring entities to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability. This new guidance is similar to existing presentation requirements for debt discounts and aligns with the presentation of debt issuance costs under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The new guidance does not affect entities’ recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs. Previously, entities were required to present debt issuance costs as deferred charges in the asset section of the statement of financial position. The guidance in the ASU is effective for all entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Public business entities must apply the guidance in interim periods within the fiscal year of adoption, while all other entities must apply the guidance in interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. All entities must apply the guidance retrospectively and provide the required disclosures for a change in accounting principle in the period of adoption. Early adoption is permitted.

The Company adopted this ASU during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The Company has reclassified debt issuance costs from other assets, net to a reduction in long-term debt, net on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the amount of debt issuance costs included as a reduction to long-term debt totaled $2.7 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This ASU was amended by ASU No. 2015-14, issued in August 2015, which deferred the original effective date by one year; the effective date

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

is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, using one of two retrospective application methods. In addition, the FASB issued other amendments during 2016 to FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, that include implementation guidance to principal versus agent considerations, guidance to identifying performance obligations and licensing guidance and other narrow scope improvements. Early adoption is permitted only as of the annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company anticipates it will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. The Company continues to evaluate the impact the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 will have on the Company's financial position and results of operations.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which amends FASB ASU Topic 330, Inventory. This ASU requires entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value and eliminates the option that currently exists for measuring inventory at market value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonable predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This ASU should be applied prospectively with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim period or annual reporting period. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes FASB ASC Topic 840, Leases. This ASU requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous guidance. In addition, among other changes to the accounting for leases, this ASU retains the distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The classification criteria for distinguishing between finance leases and operating leases are substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous guidance. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this ASU should be applied using a modified retrospective approach. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), which seeks to reduce the diversity currently in practice by providing guidance on the presentation of eight specific cash flow issues in the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company's statement of cash flows.

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 consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect certain reclassifications to prior year amounts in order to conform with current year presentation. The reclassifications have no effect on previously reported net income.

NOTE 3—FAIR VALUE

The carrying values of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short term maturities of these instruments. A financial asset or liability classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are as follows:

• Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

• Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

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• Level 3 - Unobservable inputs reflect the Company's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability since limited market data exists. The Company develops these inputs based on the best information available, including its own data.

The following table presents a summary of fair value measurements by level for certain assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):

	Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
September 30, 2016
Assets:
CRDA deposits, net	$	—	$	—	$	8,728	$	8,728
December 31, 2015
Assets:
CRDA deposits, net	$	—	$	—	$	16,405	$	16,405

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 deposits at fair value. The fair value of the CRDA deposits, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 3, are estimated using valuation allowances calculated based on market rates for similar assets and other information received from the CRDA. See Note 7 - Investments for more detail related to the CRDA deposits.

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of the Company's Level 3 CRDA deposits (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
Beginning Balance	$	9,896		$	28,078		$	16,405		$	24,384
Realized or unrealized gains/(losses)	(337		)	523			(6,057		)	2,634
Additional CRDA deposits	337			1,229			2,243			3,289
CRDA Project Funds received	(1,168		)	(9,872		)	(3,035		)	(9,872		)
Purchases of CRDA investments	—			(724		)	(828		)	(1,201		)
Ending Balance	$	8,728		$	19,234		$	8,728		$	19,234

Realized or unrealized gains/(losses) related to the Level 3 investments held at the end of the reporting period are included in general and administrative expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. There were no transfers between fair value levels during the periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

Long-term Debt

The Company's long-term debt is carried at amortized cost in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt is a Level 2 fair value measurement and has been estimated based upon quoted market prices for similar issues. The estimated fair value of long-term debt as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is approximately $292.8 million and $287.4 million, respectively.

CRDA Bonds

The Company's CRDA bonds are classified as held-to-maturity since the Company has the ability and intent to hold these bonds to maturity and under the CRDA, the Company is not permitted to do otherwise. 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 quarterly for recoverability 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. The fair value of the Company's CRDA bonds are considered a Level 3 fair value measurement. The CRDA bonds carrying value as of

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

September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 net of the unamortized discount and valuation allowance is $8.3 million and $8.4 million, respectively, which approximates fair value. See Note 7 - Investments for more detail related to the CRDA bonds.

NOTE 4—RECEIVABLES

Receivables consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Casino	$	11,622		$	14,573
Hotel	5,607			5,330
Other	12,649			12,574
Receivables, gross	29,878			32,477
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(8,472		)	(10,409		)
Receivables, net	$	21,406		$	22,068

NOTE 5—PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

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

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Land	—	$	116,597		$	116,190
Buildings and improvements	10 - 40	629,626			605,582
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 - 7	249,000			228,548
Riverboats and barges	5 - 15	18,145			17,429
Construction in progress	—	26,996			24,900
Property and equipment, gross		1,040,364			992,649
Accumulated depreciation		(280,712		)	(231,829		)
Property and equipment, net		$	759,652		$	760,820

NOTE 6—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations or under fresh-start reporting. Goodwill and other indefinite-life intangible assets are subject to an annual assessment for impairment during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if there are indications of possible impairment, by applying a fair-value-based test. In accordance with accounting guidance related to goodwill and other intangible assets, the Company tests for impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets annually in the fourth quarter of each year and in certain situations between those annual dates. See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for more detail related to the goodwill impairment analysis.

The carrying amounts of Goodwill by segment are as follows (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016							December 31, 2015
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment			Net Carrying Value		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment			Net Carrying Value
Central	$	14,224	$	—		$	14,224	$	14,224	$	—		$	14,224
South and other	1,731		(1,731		)	—		1,731		(1,731		)	—
Corporate	10,704		(9,071		)	1,633		10,704		(9,071		)	1,633
Total	$	26,659	$	(10,802	)	$	15,857	$	26,659	$	(10,802	)	$	15,857

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Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Trade name	Indefinite	$	25,500		$	25,500
Gaming licenses	Indefinite	37,387			37,387
Customer lists	3	160			160
Favorable lease	5 - 42	13,260			13,260
Total intangible assets		76,307			76,307
Less accumulated amortization:
Customer lists		(133		)	(93		)
Favorable lease		(2,182		)	(1,919		)
Total accumulated amortization		(2,315		)	(2,012		)
Intangible assets, net		$	73,992		$	74,295

Upon the adoption of fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized an indefinite life trade name related to the "Tropicana" trade name and 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. At both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 the indefinite life gaming licenses consists of $28.7 million and $8.7 million related to Tropicana Evansville and Lumière Place, respectively.

Customer lists represent the value associated with customers enrolled in our customer loyalty programs and are amortized on a straight-line basis over three years. Amortization expense related to customer lists, which was amortized to depreciation and amortization expense, for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was less than $0.1 million. Estimated annual amortization related to the Lumière Place customer list is anticipated to be $0.1 million in 2016 and less than $0.1 million in 2017.

Favorable lease arrangements were valued upon adoption of fresh-start reporting and are being amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful life of the respective leased facility. In connection with the Tropicana AC acquisition, the Company also recognized intangible 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. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of Tropicana Aruba, the Company recognized 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. 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, 2016 and 2015 was $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. Amortization expense related to favorable lease arrangements for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

NOTE 7—INVESTMENTS

CRDA

The New Jersey Casino Control Act provides, among other things, for an assessment of licensees equal to 1.25% of gross gaming revenues and 2.5% of Internet gaming gross revenues in lieu of an investment alternative tax equal to 2.5% of gross gaming revenues and 5% on Internet gaming gross 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 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, 2016 and December 31, 2015 approximates their fair value.

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CRDA investments consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Investment in bonds—CRDA	$	16,418		$	16,551
Less unamortized discount	(4,235		)	(4,271		)
Less valuation allowance	(3,885		)	(3,862		)
Deposits—CRDA	19,563			21,183
Less valuation allowance	(10,835		)	(4,778		)
Direct investment—CRDA	1,872			1,352
Less valuation allowance	(1,872		)	(1,352		)
Total CRDA investments	$	17,026		$	24,823

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 analyzes 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 are 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 months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company included a charge of $0.3 million and a reduction of $0.2 million, respectively, to general and administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income, representing the changes in these investment reserves. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 the Company recorded a charge of $1.2 million and a reduction of $2.0 million, respectively, to general and administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income, representing the changes in these investment reserves.

As a result of the NJ PILOT Law, which was enacted in May 2016 (see further discussion in Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies, NJ PILOT Law), the portion of investment alternative tax payments made by casino operators which are deposited with the CRDA and which have not been pledged for the payment of bonds issued by the CRDA will be allocated to the State of New Jersey for purposes of paying debt service on bonds previously issued by Atlantic City. That portion of the deposits which will be allocated to the State of New Jersey are no longer recorded as an investment with a corresponding valuation allowance, but are charged directly to general and administrative expenses. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded charges of $1.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively, to general and administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income, representing that portion of investment alternative tax payments that will be allocated to the State of New Jersey under the NJ PILOT Law.

The Company was approved to use up to $18.8 million of CRDA deposits ("Approved CRDA Project Funds") for certain capital expenditures relating to Tropicana AC. Approximately $15.2 million of the Approved CRDA Project Funds were reimbursed to Tropicana AC during the year ended December 31, 2015, of which approximately $14.2 million was from Tropicana AC's CRDA deposits. An additional $3.0 million of Approved CRDA Project Funds were reimbursed to Tropicana AC during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

On April 19, 2016 the CRDA approved an application by the Company to increase the scope of the approved Tropicana AC project to include additional project elements and amend the CRDA grant agreement related to the Tropicana AC project to permit (i) an $8 million increase in the CRDA fund reservation and corresponding increase in the Approved CRDA Project Funds from $18.8 million to $26.8 million, and (ii) a rescheduled substantial completion date for the Tropicana AC project to not later than June 30, 2017. In exchange for the approval, the Company agreed to donate the balance of its CRDA deposits in the amount of approximately $7.1 million to the CRDA pursuant to NJSA 5:12-177. The Company recorded $5.4 million of expense in April 2016 to fully reserve the funds that will be donated to the CRDA per this agreement.

Ruby Seven Studios, Inc.

In March 2015, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TropWorld Games LLC ("TWG") entered into an agreement with Ruby Seven Studios, Inc. ("Ruby Seven") to develop an online social gaming site. In accordance with that

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agreement, in July 2015, TEI R7, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, exercised an option to acquire 1,827,932 shares of Ruby Seven's Series A-1 Preferred Stock for $1.5 million, representing approximately 13.7% of the equity ownership of Ruby Seven. The investment in Ruby Seven is presented at cost on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015.

Ruby Seven entered into a merger agreement with a third party pursuant to which Ruby Seven merged into the third party in a transaction that closed on February 29, 2016. TEI R7 approved the agreement.   As a result of the merger transaction, all of Ruby Seven’s outstanding shares (including the shares held by TEI R7) were canceled and the Ruby Seven shareholders received merger consideration in exchange for their shares.  At closing, TEI R7 received cash in the approximate amount of $0.8 million, plus an earn-out consideration over three years following the closing, with a minimum earn-out of approximately $0.7 million, which is included in long-term assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2016. 

NOTE 8—LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHER ASSETS

Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
Tropicana Evansville prepaid rent	$	13,354	$	12,500
Deposits	4,187		3,431
Other	7,944		2,873
Other assets	$	25,485	$	18,804

NOTE 9—ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

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

	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
Accrued payroll and benefits	$	36,651	$	35,131
Accrued gaming and related	15,553		15,620
Accrued taxes	30,006		11,327
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities	18,339		15,758
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	100,549	$	77,836

NOTE 10—DEBT

Debt consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
New Term Loan Facility, due 2020, interest at 4.0% at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, net of unamortized discount of $0.9 million and $1.0 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively and debt issuance costs of $2.7 million and $3.3 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	$	287,449		$	288,946
Less current portion of debt	(3,000		)	(3,000		)
Total long-term debt, net	$	284,449		$	285,946

New Credit Facilities

On November 27, 2013, the Company entered into (i) a senior secured first lien term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $300 million, issued at a discount of 0.5% (the “New Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) a senior secured first lien revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $15 million (the “Revolving Facility” and, together with the New Term Loan Facility, the “New Credit Facilities”). Commencing on December 31, 2013, the New Term Loan Facility is amortized in equal quarterly installments of $750,000, with any remaining balance payable on the final maturity date of the New Term Loan Facility, which is November 27, 2020. Amounts under the Revolving Facility are available to be borrowed and re-borrowed until its termination on November 27, 2018.

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Approximately $172.4 million of the net proceeds from the New Credit Facilities were used to repay in full the principal amounts outstanding under the Company's existing credit facilities which consisted of a $175 million senior secured first lien term loan facility and $15 million cash collateralized letter of credit facility (the "Credit Facilities"). The Credit Facilities were terminated effective as of November 27, 2013. A portion of the proceeds from the New Credit Facilities was used to finance the Company's acquisition of Lumière Place in April 2014.

The New Term Loan Facility accrues interest, at the Company's option, at a per annum rate equal to either (i) the LIBO Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (subject to a 1.00% floor) plus an applicable margin equal to 3.00%, or (ii) the alternate base rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (subject to a 2.00% floor) plus an applicable margin equal to 2.00%; such that in either case, the applicable interest rate shall not be less than 4.0%. The Revolving Facility accrues interest, at the Company's option, at a per annum rate equal to either (i) the LIBO Rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.00% (if the total net leverage ratio is less than 2.50:1.00) to 2.50% (if the total net leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 3.00:1.00); or (ii) the alternate base rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.00% (if the total net leverage ratio is less than 2.50:1.00) to 1.50% (if the total net leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 3.00:1.00). The interest rate increases by 2.00% following certain defaults. As of September 30, 2016, the interest rate on the New Term Loan Facility was 4.0% and no amounts were outstanding under the Revolving Facility.

The New Credit Facilities are guaranteed by all of the Company's domestic subsidiaries, subject to limited exceptions, and additional subsidiaries may be required to provide guarantees, subject to limited exceptions. The New Credit Facilities are secured by a first lien on substantially all assets of the Company and the domestic subsidiaries that are guarantors, with certain limited exceptions. Subsidiaries that become guarantors will be required, with certain limited exceptions, to provide first liens and security interests in substantially all their assets to secure the New Credit Facilities.

At the election of the Company and subject to certain conditions, including a maximum senior secured net leverage ratio of 3.25:1.00, the amount available under the New Credit Facilities may be increased, which increased amount may be comprised of additional term loans and revolving loans.

The New Term Loan Facility may be prepaid at the option of the Company at any time without penalty (other than customary LIBO Rate breakage fees). The Company is required to make mandatory payments of the New Credit Facilities with (i) net cash proceeds of certain asset sales (subject to reinvestment rights), (ii) net cash proceeds from certain issuances of debt and equity (with certain exceptions), (iii) up to 50% of annual excess cash flow (as low as 0% if the Company's total leverage ratio is below 2.75:1.00), and (iv) certain casualty proceeds and condemnation awards (subject to reinvestment rights).

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, and (ii) if, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, the amount of outstanding revolving loans exceed 35% of the permitted borrowing under the Revolving Facility, compliance with a maximum senior secured net leverage ratio test of 3.25:1.00. Key default provisions 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 Credit Facilities 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 Credit Agreement). 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, 2016.

NOTE 11—IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE DOWNS AND RECOVERIES

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

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	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Impairment of intangibles	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	26
Loss on disposal of assets	347		19		444		850
Total impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	$	347	$	19	$	444	$	876

NOTE 12—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Insight Portfolio Group LLC

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company acquired a minority equity interest in Insight Portfolio Group LLC (“Insight Portfolio Group”) and agreed to pay a portion of Insight Portfolio Group's operating expenses. In addition to the minority equity interest held by the Company, a number of other entities with which Mr. Icahn has a relationship also acquired equity interests in Insight Portfolio Group and also agreed to pay certain of Insight Portfolio Group's operating expenses. 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. Commencing in the second quarter of 2016, an officer of the Company also serves on the Board of Directors of Insight Portfolio Group. During each of the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company paid $0.1 million to Insight Portfolio Group. During each of the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company paid $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, to Insight Portfolio Group.

Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC

On March 1, 2016, TEI Management Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a management agreement with Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC (“TTMA”) and IEH Investments LLC (“IEH Investments”) pursuant to which TEI Management Services LLC manages the Taj Mahal, owned by TTMA, and provides consulting services relating to the former Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, owned by Trump Plaza Associates LLC (“Plaza Associates”). The management agreement, which commenced upon receipt of required New Jersey regulatory approvals on April 13, 2016, is effective for an initial five year term with an option to renew for an additional five year term. TTMA, IEH Investments and Plaza Associates are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Icahn Enterprises, which is indirectly controlled by Mr. Icahn. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company has recorded $1.3 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of management fee income as a result of this agreement, which is included in other revenue in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income.

On October 10, 2016, the Taj Mahal discontinued its operation as a casino hotel in Atlantic City. TEI Management Services LLC will continue to provide management services to TTMA. Under a lease agreement with TTMA, Tropicana AC will lease 250 slot machines commencing after the closing of the Taj Mahal. Under a separate database license agreement, commencing October 1, 2016, the Company is licensing the Taj Mahal customer database from Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc.

NOTE 13—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, plus 10% of annual gross revenues in excess of a Breakpoint as defined in the terms of the lease agreement, 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 is amortized on a straight-line basis to rental expense over the remaining term of the lease. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the unfavorable lease liability balance was $6.3 million and $6.7 million, respectively, of which

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$5.8 million and $6.1 million, respectively, is included in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

In October 2014, Columbia Properties Tahoe, LLC (“CPT”), the Company’s subsidiary that owns MontBleu, entered into a lease amendment with Edgewood Companies (“Landlord”) pursuant to which CPT agreed to expend $24.0 million during the next 18 months on a capital renovation project in exchange for certain lease modifications including future capital expenditure requirements and a Landlord acknowledgment that upon completion of the capital renovation project the property will satisfy the “first class” facility requirements of the lease. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had completed the $24 million capital renovation project.

Tropicana Evansville Land Lease

The Company leases from the City of Evansville, Indiana approximately ten acres of the approximately 20 acres on which Tropicana Evansville is situated. On January 6, 2016 the Company and the City of Evansville entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Lease Agreement (the "Sixth Amendment"), which amendment was approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission on February 24, 2016 along with the Company's application to move its casino operations from its current dockside gaming vessel to a future developed landside gaming facility. Under the Sixth Amendment, in exchange for the Company's commitment to expend $50 million to develop a landside gaming facility (the "Tropicana Development Project") along with a pre-payment of lease rent in the amount of $25 million (the "Rental Pre-Payments"), the City of Evansville has granted the Company a $20 million redevelopment credit (the "Redevelopment Credit"). The Rental Pre-Payments are to be made in two payments of $12.5 million each. The Company has made the first $12.5 million Rental Pre-Payment, and the second $12.5 million Rental Pre-Payment is due upon the opening of the Tropicana Development Project to the public. Both the Rental Pre-Payments and the Redevelopment Credits will be applied against future rent in equal monthly amounts over a period of one hundred and twenty (120) months commencing upon the opening of the Tropicana Development Project to the public. Under the terms of the lease, as amended by the Sixth Amendment, the Company may extend the lease term through November 30, 2055 by exercising renewal options. The current term commenced December 1, 2015 and expires November 30, 2027 under the terms of the Sixth Amendment. Thereafter, the Company may extend the lease for a three (3) year term through November 30, 2030, followed by five (5) five-year renewal options through November 30, 2055. Under the terms of the Sixth Amendment, in the event the Company decides not to exercise its renewal option(s) and continues to conduct gaming operations in the City of Evansville, the lease may not be terminated and will continue through November 30, 2055, unless the Company and the City of Evansville enter into a replacement agreement that includes payments to the City of Evansville in the amount equal to rent payments under the lease. Under the terms of the lease, as amended by the Sixth Amendment, 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 10% of the AGR in excess of $100 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. In addition, Belle of Baton Rouge leases a parking lot with annual base rent of approximately $0.4 million, plus 0.94% of annual adjusted gross revenue in excess of $45 million but not to exceed $80 million through August 2017.

Tropicana Greenville Lease

Tropicana Greenville leases approximately four acres of land on which the 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 2019 with options to extend its term through 2044.

In October 2013, Tropicana Greenville entered into an additional lease agreement with the City of Greenville, Mississippi, for a parcel of land adjacent to Tropicana Greenville upon which the Company constructed a parking lot in conjunction with its plan to expand the Tropicana Greenville casino. The initial term of the lease expires in August 2020, and the Company has several options to extend the lease for a total term of up to twenty-five years. Initial annual rent is $0.4 million with rent adjustments in option periods based upon the Consumer Price Index.

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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.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

2011 New Jersey Tourism District Law

In February 2011, New Jersey enacted legislation (the "Tourism District Law") that delegated redevelopment authority and creation of a master plan to the CRDA and allowed the CRDA the ability to enter into a fiveyear public private partnership with the casinos in Atlantic City that have formed the Atlantic City Alliance ("ACA") to jointly market the city. The law obligated the Atlantic City casinos either through the ACA or, if not a member of the ACA, through individual assessments, to provide funding for marketing under the Tourism District Law in the aggregate amount of $30.0 millionannually through2016. Each Atlantic City casino's proportionate share of the assessment is based on the gross revenue generated in the preceding fiscal year. In 2015 the Company paid approximately $3.6 million to the ACA for its proportionate share of the assessment, which amount has been held by the ACA pending the anticipated enactment of the Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (the "NJ PILOT Law", described below). In 2016, the Company has estimated and is accruing its portion of this ACA industry obligation at approximately 12.2%, or $3.7 million.

New Jersey Gross Casino Revenue Tax and Casino Investment Alternative Tax

Under New Jersey law, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission imposes an annual tax of 8% on gross casino revenue and, commencing with the operation of Internet gaming, an annual tax of 15% on Internet gaming gross revenue. In addition, under New Jersey law, casino license holders or Internet gaming permit holders (as applicable) are currently required to invest an additional 1.25% of gross casino revenue and 2.5% of Internet gaming gross revenue ("Casino Investment Alternative Tax", or "IAT") for the purchase of bonds to be issued by the CRDA or to make other approved investments equal to those amounts; and, in the event the investment requirement is not met, the casino license holder or Internet gaming permit holder (as applicable) is subject to a tax of 2.5% on gross casino revenue and 5% on Internet gaming gross revenue. As mandated by New Jersey law, the interest rate of the CRDA bonds purchased by the licensee is 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. As more fully described below, commencing on May 27, 2016, the effective date of the NJ PILOT Law, future IAT that have not been pledged for the payment of bonds issued by the CRDA, or any bonds issued to refund such bonds, will be allocated to the City of Atlantic City for the purposes of paying debt service on bonds issued by the City of Atlantic City.

NJ PILOT LAW

On May 27, 2016, New Jersey enacted the Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (the "NJ PILOT Law") which will exempt Atlantic City casino gaming properties from ad valorem property taxation in exchange for an agreement to make annual payment in lieu of tax payments ("PILOT Payments") to the City of Atlantic City, make certain changes to the NJ Tourism District Law and redirect certain IAT payments to assist in the stabilization of Atlantic City finances. Under the PILOT Law, commencing in 2017 and for a period of ten (10) years, Atlantic City casino gaming properties will be required to pay a prorated share of PILOT Payments totaling $120 million based on a formula that accounts for gaming revenues, the number of hotel rooms and the square footage of each casino gaming property. Commencing in 2018 and each year thereafter, the $120 million base year aggregate payment may either increase to as high as $165 million (based upon industry gross gaming revenue ("GGR") of between $3.0 billion and $3.4 billion) or decrease to a low of $90 million (based upon industry GGR less than $1.8 billion) and further taking into account certain non-GGR revenue streams, with the base year $120 million industry GGR set at between $2.2 billion and $2.6 billion. In years in which the industry PILOT Payments do not increase based upon an increase in GGR above the base year or other bracketed amounts, PILOT Payments will increase 2%.

The NJ PILOT Law also provides for the abolishment of the ACA effective as of January 1, 2015 and redirection of the $30 million in ACA funds paid by the casinos for 2015 and accrued in 2016 under the Tourism District Law to the State of New Jersey for Atlantic City fiscal relief and further payments of $15 million in 2017, $10 million in 2018 and $5 million for each year between 2019 and 2023 to Atlantic City upon review of and approval or disapproval (as the case may be) of a financial plan submitted by Atlantic City, setting forth specific actions to be taken to improve its financial condition.

In addition, the NJ PILOT Law also provides for IAT payments made by the casino operators since the effective date of the NJ PILOT Law, which were previously deposited with the CRDA and which have not been pledged for the payment of bonds issued by the CRDA , or any bonds issued to refund such bonds, to be allocated to the State of New Jersey for purposes of paying debt service on bonds previously issued by Atlantic City.

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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 sheets as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. In its objection to Wimar and CSC's motions for summary judgment, the Company disputed the administrative expense and/or priority status of certain amounts claimed and also contended 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 by the bankruptcy reorganization plan, against CSC and Wimar.

In October 2015, the Bankruptcy Court issued an opinion order and entered an order (1) denying Wimar's and CSC's Motions for Summary Judgment seeking allowance and payment of administrative expense claims, and (2) granting, in part, CSC's Motion for Summary Judgment to allow priority status under Bankruptcy Code Section 507(a)(5) for certain contributions made to employee benefit plans and denying, in part, CSC's request in the motion for payment of the priority claims. The Company and Tropicana Las Vegas have filed a joint motion with the Bankruptcy Court seeking clarification of certain aspects of the Bankruptcy Court's opinion and order, which motion is pending. The Company continues to dispute any payment obligation to Wimar or CSC.

UNITE HERE

On June 30, 2016, a tentative agreement was reached between UNITE HERE Local 54 and Tropicana AC on a new collective bargaining agreement to extend through February 29, 2020. The terms of the new collective bargaining agreement were ratified by UNITE HERE Local 54 membership on July 14, 2016, and the agreement is pending finalization by the parties.

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 14—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 ("Common Stock"), of which 25,981,776 and 26,312,500 shares were issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. 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.

Stock Repurchase Program

On July 31, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of our outstanding stock with no set expiration date. The Stock Repurchase Program will end upon the earlier of the date on which the plan is terminated by the Board of Directors or when all authorized repurchases are completed. The timing and amount of stock repurchases will be determined based upon our evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The Stock Repurchase Program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common stock under the Stock Repurchase Program.

During March 2016, we repurchased 221,578 shares of our stock under the Stock Repurchase Program. Under the same Stock Repurchase Program the Company repurchased 29,146 and 80,000 shares in August 2016 and September 2016,

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respectively. In all instances, the repurchased shares were subsequently retired. As of the date of this report, there have not been any subsequent repurchases of stock under the Stock Repurchase Program.

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, 2016 and December 31, 2015. 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.

Significant Ownership

At September 30, 2016, Mr. Icahn indirectly controlled approximately 68.75% 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 15—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 for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income 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.

NOTE 16—INCOME TAXES

Effective Tax Rate

The Company's effective income tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were 39.4% and 40.8%, respectively. The Company's effective income tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were 39.7% and 40.9%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was primarily due to disallowed foreign losses, state income taxes (net of federal benefit), 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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NOTE 17—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 before income taxes for the three months ended September 30,2016 and 2015 (in thousands, unaudited):

	Three months ended September 30,
	2016			2015
Net revenues:
East	$	104,040		$	96,256
Central	71,371			72,594
West	30,650			27,817
South and other	23,712			22,281
Corporate	1,250			—
Total net revenues	$	231,023		$	218,948
Operating income (loss):
East	$	20,228		$	21,193
Central	10,464			10,026
West	5,495			3,708
South and other	672			394
Corporate	(3,002		)	(4,224		)
Total operating income	$	33,857		$	31,097
Reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes:
Operating income	$	33,857		$	31,097
Interest expense	(3,122		)	(3,211		)
Interest income	156			133
Predecessor claim settlement	3,100			—
Income before income taxes	$	33,991		$	28,019

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The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income, and reconciles operating income to income before income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands, unaudited):

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2016			2015
Net revenues:
East	$	260,712		$	247,046
Central	221,359			216,406
West	84,976			79,461
South and other	74,335			72,408
Corporate	2,333			—
Total net revenues	$	643,715		$	615,321
Operating income (loss):
East	$	19,630		$	29,114
Central	37,933			31,776
West	12,016			9,171
South and other	6,297			6,489
Corporate	(11,364		)	(12,391		)
Total operating income	$	64,512		$	64,159
Reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes:
Operating income	$	64,512		$	64,159
Interest expense	(9,571		)	(9,139		)
Interest income	507			443
Predecessor claim settlement	3,100			—
Income before income taxes	$	58,548		$	55,463

Assets by segment:	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
East	$	586,763	$	550,622
Central	400,845		397,309
West	130,131		136,508
South and other	125,703		125,776
Corporate	118,420		99,134
Total assets	$	1,361,862	$	1,309,349

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 within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act). These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our or our industry's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In some situations, you may be able to identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "might," "expect," "plan," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "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 management of the Taj Mahal, our competition (including online gaming), financing, revenues, or tax benefits; our beliefs regarding the sufficiency of our existing cash and credit sources, including our New Credit Facilities (as defined herein) 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, our required capital expenditures

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pursuant to agreements we are party to such as the landside construction project at Tropicana Evansville, and our anticipated capital expenditures, including our use of our CRDA project funds, 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, and any financial or other information included herein based upon or otherwise incorporating judgments or estimates based upon future performance or events. 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. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the areas of risk and uncertainty described elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as well as those discussed under "Item 1A—Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this report. We operate in a continually changing business environment and new risks emerge from time to time. 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 two casinos in Nevada and one casino in each of Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri 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, 2016, our properties collectively included approximately 392,000 square feet of gaming space with approximately 7,900 slot machines, approximately 300 table games and approximately 5,500 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. As of September 30, 2016, our operations by region include the following:

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

• Central— Tropicana Evansville ("Tropicana Evansville") located in Evansville, Indiana; and Lumière Place Casino, HoteLumière, the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis (collectively, "Lumière Place") located in Saint Louis, Missouri;

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

• 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 Palm Beach, Aruba.

The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TEI Management Services LLC, also manages the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel ("Taj Mahal") in Atlantic City (which discontinued its operation as a casino hotel on October 10, 2016), and, through an agreement with its wholly-owned subsidiary, TropWorld Games LLC, operates an online social gaming site. The operating results of all other subsidiaries of the Company are reported under the heading of "Corporate" as they have been determined to not meet the aggregation criteria as separately reportable segments.

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 Columbia Properties Vicksburg (which we sold in March 2011), JMBS Casino, LLC ("JMBS Casino") and CP Laughlin Realty, LLC (which we sold in July 2014), all of which (collectively, the “Predecessors”) were part of the Plan.

In addition, we 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 we acquired Adamar and several of the Predecessors' gaming properties and related assets. Adamar was not a party to the Predecessors' bankruptcy. 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.

Except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms "we," "us," "our," and "the Company" refer to Tropicana Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries.

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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 spending of our customers, competitive factors, gaming tax increases and other regulatory changes, the opening or acquisition of new gaming operations, our ability to reinvest in our properties, potential future exposure for liabilities of the Predecessors that we assumed, 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:

• Atlantic City Market. Although competitive pressures in Atlantic City have stabilized somewhat with the closure of four casino properties in 2014 and the closure of the Taj Mahal on October 10, 2016, competition from the regional markets continues to adversely affect the Atlantic City market. In addition, a voter referendum in November 2016 to authorize up to two casinos in northern New Jersey, if approved, could have a material adverse impact on the Atlantic City market over the longer term. Further, continuing uncertainty about the City of Atlantic City's ability to fund ongoing operating costs and maintain existing operations may affect the Atlantic City casino market and Tropicana AC in the coming months. Based on market data, the Atlantic City market experienced period over period increases in gross casino win (including internet gaming revenue) of 0.2% and 1.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, as compared to the same periods of 2015. However, excluding internet gaming revenue, the Atlantic City gaming market posted declines for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to the same periods of 2015.

• Table games hold percentages. Casino revenues can vary because of table games hold percentages and differences in the odds for different table games. A variety of factors may impact table games hold, including variances in the amount of high end play. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company's total table games hold of 19.2% and 18.8%, respectively, reflected increases of 3.6 and 2.3 percentage points compared to the prior year, which contributed to increased table game revenues. This hold percentage is not necessarily indicative of results that can be expected for future periods.

• Debt and Interest Expense.  In November 2013, we entered into the credit facilities (the "New Credit Facilities"), which consist of (i) a senior secured first lien term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $300 million issued at a discount of 0.5% (the "New Term Loan Facility") and (ii) a senior secured first lien revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $15 million (the "Revolving Facility"). Commencing on December 31, 2013, the New Term Loan Facility requires quarterly principal payments of $750,000 through September 2020 with the remaining outstanding amounts due on November 27, 2020, the maturity date. The obligations under the New Term Loan Facility accrue interest at a floating rate which was 4.00% as of September 30, 2016. A portion of the net proceeds from the New Term Loan Facility was used to repay in full the amounts outstanding under the existing Term Loan Facility which totaled approximately $172.4 million in repaid principal, accrued and unpaid interest.

Our interest expense was $9.6 million and $9.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, which includes amortization of the related debt discounts and debt issuance costs of $0.8 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, offset by approximately $0.1 million and $0.6 million of capitalized interest in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

• Predecessor related gain settlement. In July 2016, the Bankruptcy Court approved a settlement agreement related to the Predecessors, which resulted in the Company receiving a payment of $3.1 million related to certain professional fees previously paid by the Company. This amount was recognized as a one time gain on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016.  

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• Cost Efficiencies.  As a result of economic conditions, we continue to focus on areas where we may institute efficiency initiatives which may result in cost savings. In the past, these cost saving initiatives have included decreased payroll and benefits expense related to our company-sponsored health insurance plans.

Three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to three months ended September 30, 2015

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

	Three months ended September 30,
	2016			2015
Net revenues:
East	$	104,040		$	96,256
Central	71,371			72,594
West	30,650			27,817
South and other	23,712			22,281
Corporate	1,250			—
Total net revenues	$	231,023		$	218,948
Operating income (loss):
East	$	20,228		$	21,193
Central	10,464			10,026
West	5,495			3,708
South and other	672			394
Corporate	(3,002		)	(4,224		)
Total operating income	$	33,857		$	31,097
Operating income margin(a):
East	19.4		%	22.0		%
Central	14.7		%	13.8		%
West	17.9		%	13.3		%
South and other	2.8		%	1.8		%
Total operating income margin	14.7		%	14.2		%

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

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

	Three months ended September 30,
	2016			2015
Revenues:
Casino	$	176,960		$	168,977
Room	39,701			37,238
Food and beverage	28,902			28,860
Other	9,619			7,646
Gross revenues	255,182			242,721
Less promotional allowances	(24,159		)	(23,773		)
Net revenues	$	231,023		$	218,948

Net Revenues

In the East region, net revenues were $104.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of $7.8 million, or 8.1%, when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015. Tropicana AC's net revenues comprise approximately 45% and 44% of the Company's total net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Tropicana AC's gross casino win for the three months ended September 30, 2016 increased 9.3% over the three months ended September 30, 2015. Comparatively, there was a 1.6% decline in gaming revenues (excluding internet gaming revenue) in the total Atlantic City market, as reported, for the third quarter of 2016 in comparison to the same period of 2015. Gaming volumes at Tropicana AC reflected increases during the third quarter of 2016 compared to the comparable prior year period, including a 6.2% increase in table drop and a 5.0% increase in slot handle. In addition, the table hold for the three

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months ended September 30, 2016 was 17.8%, compared to 13.6% in the same period of 2015; when combined with the increased volume, this resulted in a 39.0% increase in table games revenue at Tropicana AC for the third quarter of 2016 as compared to the same period of 2015. In addition, Tropicana AC's slot revenues increased 3.2% during the third quarter of 2016 over the third quarter of 2015, and internet gaming revenues in the third quarter of 2016 increased 17.8% over the same period of 2015. Tropicana AC completed a capital improvement project during the second quarter of 2016, which included renovation of hotel rooms in its Havana Tower, a new high end slot area on the casino floor, a new hair salon and a new promotional area for its TropAdvantage player's club. The hotel occupancy and average daily room rate was 90% and $108, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to 91% and $103, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2015.

In the Central region, net revenues were $71.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, a decrease of $1.2 million from the three months ended September 30, 2015. Table games revenues at Lumière Place for the three months ended September 30, 2016 increased 35.4% over the prior year period, primarily due to a favorable table games hold of 22.1% in the third quarter of 2016 compared to 16.7% in the third quarter of 2015, combined with a 2.3% increase in table volume during the period. However, slot volumes at Lumière Place declined 11.2% in the third quarter of 2016 from the prior year period, which, though Lumière Place experienced a slightly higher slot hold, resulted in a 9.3% decline in slot revenue during the third quarter of 2016 as compared with the same period of the prior year. Gaming volumes at Lumière Place were impacted by a room renovation project and casino floor reconfiguration which commenced during the third quarter of 2016, which resulted in approximately half of the Hotel Lumière rooms being taken temporarily out of service. Casino revenues at Tropicana Evansville increased 2.9% during the three months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to the prior year period, resulting from a 4.0% increase in slot revenues, partially offset by a 4.3% decrease in table games revenue during the period. The increased slot revenues in Evansville primarily resulted from higher slot volumes, as slot handle increased 3.4% over the prior year period. The occupancy rate for the three months ended September 30, 2016 in the Central Region was 85%, compared to 81% in the third quarter of 2015, while the average daily room rate was $152 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $139 for the three months ended September 30, 2015. The room renovation project at Lumière Place impacted hotel revenues during the quarter, which declined 7.1% from the third quarter of 2015.

In the West region, net revenues were $30.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of $2.8 million, or 10.2%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015. Increases in gaming revenues at both Tropicana Laughlin and MontBleu were driven by higher gaming volumes, with a 6.1% increase in slot handle in the region during the third quarter of 2016 over the same period of 2015 and a 6.4% increase in table games drop during the period. In addition, the table games hold in the West region increased during the quarter, to 20.3% from 16.2% from the prior year quarter. The improvement in volumes at MontBleu is attributable in part to property renovations that were completed in late 2015. In addition, the gaming markets for both properties in the West region have reported revenue growth over 2015, which may be attributable to generally lower gas prices prompting increased tourism travel in this region; the most recently available data for the two months ended August 31, 2016 shows a 23.0% increase in gaming win in the South Lake Tahoe market, as well as a 1.3% increase in gaming win in the Laughlin market. In addition to improvements in gaming revenue, hotel, food and beverage and other non-gaming revenues in the West region increased 13.3% for the third quarter of 2016 compared to the same period of 2015. The average daily room rate for the West region was $59 for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $58 for the comparable prior year period. The occupancy rate in the West region was 67% for the three months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to 58% occupancy for the three months ended September 30, 2015.

In the South and other region, net revenues were $23.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of $1.4 million, or 6.4%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015. Casino revenues for the South and other region increased 1.2% in the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to the prior year period. At Tropicana Greenville, casino revenues increased 2.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the prior year period, driven primarily by a 6.2% increase in slot handle and a 3.2% increase in table games drop. In Baton Rouge, revenues in July and August were negatively impacted by civil unrest resulting from a police shooting and subsequent retaliatory shooting of police officers, and further impacted by flooding rains which impacted over 40,000 residents of the area. However, the subsequent influx of federal aid workers and building contractors into the area in response to the flooding positively impacted gaming and non-gaming revenues in late August and September. Although table game drop at the Belle of Baton Rouge declined 12.6% in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the same period of 2015, slot handle increased by 1.1% during the period. Tropicana Aruba's casino volume increased during the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015 as a result of aggressive marketing efforts during the quarter, reflected in a $2.4 million, or 80.0% increase in slot handle and a 32.2% increase in table games drop during the period. During the third quarter of 2016, Tropicana Aruba recorded $0.7 million of time share sales, compared to less than $0.1 million of sales in the same period of 2015, when time share sales commenced. The occupancy rate at our properties in the South and other region was 87% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 compared to 71% for the same period of 2015. The average daily room rate for the South and other region was $69 and $70 for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

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Net revenues for Tropicana Entertainment Corporate division represents the management fee earned as a result of our management of the Taj Mahal.

Operating Income

In the East region, Tropicana AC reported an operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 of $20.2 million, a $1.0 milliondecrease compared to $21.2 million of operating income in the three months ended September 30, 2015. The decline in operating results in the East region was due to higher operating expenses associated with the increase in business volumes, including increases in payroll costs, gaming taxes and advertising and promotional costs, as well as a $1.5 million increase in expense associated with the reserve for the CRDA deposits over the prior year period, and a $2.9 million increase in real estate tax expense over the prior year as a result of a $5.4 million decrease in the third quarter of 2015 resulting from a lower than expected tax increase.

In the Central region, the operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was $10.5 million, a $0.4 millionincrease over the three months ended September 30, 2015. Although revenues in the Central region reflected a decline for the third quarter of 2016 as compared to the third quarter of 2015, reductions in operating expenses, combined with a $1.6 million decrease in depreciation expense, primarily at Lumière Place as assets have been fully depreciated, more than offset the decline in revenue for the period.

In the West region, the operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was $5.5 million, a $1.8 millionincrease compared to the three months ended September 30, 2015. The increase is mainly attributable to the improvement in revenues as previously discussed, partially offset by increased depreciation expense as a result of the completion of the capital improvement project at MontBleu and other operating expense increases as a result of the increased revenues and business volumes.

In the South and other region, operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was $0.7 million, an increase of $0.3 million over the operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2015. Although net revenue in the region increased $1.4 million over the third quarter of 2015, increased costs associated with accounting for time share sales at Tropicana Aruba, combined with a bad debt reserve of $0.7 million at that property for furniture and equipment that was ordered but never delivered, contributed to lowering the increase in operating results in this region.

The Corporate operating loss, which includes the results of all other subsidiaries of the Company, was $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, reflecting improvement over the three months ended September 30, 2015 primarily due to the recognition $1.3 million of revenue during the third quarter of 2016 related to the TEI Management Services LLC agreement to manage the Taj Mahal Casino Hotel.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $3.1 million and $3.2 million, respectively. The interest expense on our New Term Loan Facility accrues at a floating rate, which was 4.0% per annum as of September 30, 2016. Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized, was $2.9 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $13.4 million and $11.4 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 and our effective income tax rate was 39.4% and 40.8%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was primarily due to disallowed foreign losses, state income taxes (net of federal benefit), and other permanent differences.

Predecessor Claim Settlement

In July 2016, the Bankruptcy Court approved a settlement agreement related to the Predecessors, which resulted in the Company receiving a payment of $3.1 million related to certain professional fees previously paid by the Company. This amount was recognized as a one time gain for the three months ended September 30, 2016.  

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Nine months endedSeptember 30, 2016 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2015

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

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2016			2015
Net revenues:
East	$	260,712		$	247,046
Central	221,359			216,406
West	84,976			79,461
South and other	74,335			72,408
Corporate	2,333			—
Total net revenues	$	643,715		$	615,321
Operating income (loss):
East	$	19,630		$	29,114
Central	37,933			31,776
West	12,016			9,171
South and other	6,297			6,489
Corporate	(11,364		)	(12,391		)
Total operating income	$	64,512		$	64,159
Operating income margin(a):
East	7.5		%	11.8		%
Central	17.1		%	14.7		%
West	14.1		%	11.5		%
South and other	8.5		%	9.0		%
Total operating income margin	10.0		%	10.4		%

(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,
	2016			2015
Revenues:
Casino	$	504,026		$	485,419
Room	100,292			93,675
Food and beverage	82,358			80,783
Other	25,286			21,719
Gross revenues	711,962			681,596
Less promotional allowances	(68,247		)	(66,275		)
Net revenues	$	643,715		$	615,321

Net Revenues

In the East region, net revenues were $260.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of $13.7 million, or 5.5%, when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Based on published market data, the Atlantic City market experienced a year-over-year decline in gross casino win (excluding internet gaming win) of 0.2% in the nine months ended September 30, 2016. At Tropicana AC, total gross casino win increased 5.9% during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 over the same period of 2015. The increase at Tropicana AC was driven by a 4.1% increase in slot handle, combined with a 6.0% increase in table game drop and a 1.8 percentage point increase in table game hold, to 16.7% in the first nine months of 2016 compared to 14.9% in the same period of 2015. As a result of the combined increase in table games drop and hold, table games revenue increased 19.0% for the year to date period ended September 30, 2016 compared to the same period of 2015. Internet gaming revenue also increased 18.4% in the first nine months of 2016 compared to the first nine months of 2015. Tropicana AC completed a renovation project during the second quarter of 2016, which included renovation of hotel rooms in its Havana Tower, a new high end slot area on the casino floor, a new hair salon and a new promotional area. The average daily room rate was $93 and $92 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The occupancy rate increased to 82% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to 81% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Other non-gaming revenues, including food and beverage, entertainment and retail, all posted increases in

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the nine months ended September 30, 2016 over the same period of the prior year due to increased customer volumes throughout the property, due in part to another major renovation project that was completed in mid-2015, which included hotel room and casino floor renovations, boardwalk facade renovations and the opening of a new fitness center.

In the Central region, net revenues were $221.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of $5.0 million, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Net revenues in 2016 were boosted early in the year with mild winter weather and low gas prices contributing to strong customer visitation levels. At Tropicana Evansville, casino revenues increased 7.4% for the first nine months of 2016 over the same period of 2015, due in part to increases in marketing reinvestment strategies aimed at increasing customer volumes. Slot handle at Tropicana Evansville for the first nine months of 2016 increased 4.9% over the same period of the prior year, while table games drop also increased during the period, by 8.6% over the comparable prior year period. In addition, the table games hold at Tropicana Evansville increased to 23.6% in the first nine months of 2016, compared to 21.1% in the same period of 2015, contributing to the 21.3% increase in table games revenue during the period. At Lumière Place, aggressive marketing efforts in the first nine months of 2016 aimed at increasing customer volumes contributed to a 4.5% increase in table games drop over the first nine months of 2015; when combined with more favorable table games hold percentages, this resulted in a 21.6% increase in table game revenues. However, a decrease in slot revenues at Lumière Place during the same period partially offset the higher table games revenue, and factoring in higher promotional and free play costs, total net casino revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased a slight 0.3% over the same period of 2015. The occupancy rate in the Central region for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 80%, compared to 79% in the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The average daily room rate in the region was $140 and $135 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

In the West region, net revenues were $85.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an increase of $5.5 million, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The increase was driven by improved results at MontBleu, where a hotel guest room and public area renovation project was completed in late 2015. At MontBleu, total casino revenues for the first nine months of 2016 increased 11.0% over the same period of 2015, driven by a 5.2% increase in table volume combined with a 4.8 percentage point increase in table hold, which resulted in a 36.5% increase in table games revenue. In addition, slot revenue at MontBleu increased 5.4% over the first nine months of 2015, and hotel revenue increased $2.4 million as a result of the completion of the room renovation project; total net revenue at MontBleu increased 14.3% in the first nine months of 2016 compared to the same period of 2015. At Tropicana Laughlin, table games revenue for the first nine months of 2016 increased 23.0% over the prior year period as a result of an 8.2% increase in table games drop combined with a 2.6 percentage point increase in table games hold. Slot revenues at Tropicana Laughlin declined a slight 0.2% in the first nine months of 2016 compared to the same period of 2015 due to a 1.5% decrease in slot volumes. However, the improvement in table games revenue, combined with increases in hotel and food and beverage revenues, offset the decline in slot revenues, and as a result, total net revenues at Tropicana Laughlin increased 2.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to the same period of the prior year. The average daily room rate for the West region was $55 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to $50 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The occupancy rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 at our properties in the West region was 60% and 59%, respectively.

In the South and other region, net revenues were $74.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, a $1.9 million increase over the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Increases in casino volumes at Tropicana Greenville and Tropicana Aruba were offset by declines in casino volumes at the Belle of Baton Rouge, where the local economy has been impacted by lower oil and gas prices, and further impacted by civil unrest and flooding in the first part of the third quarter of 2016. An increase in the table games hold percentage in the South and other region, to 18.4% in the first nine months of 2016, compared to 17.1% in the same period of 2015, partially offset the decline in table games volume, resulting in a 5.4% decline in table games revenue for the year to date period ended September 30, 2016 in the region. Non-gaming revenues at Tropicana Aruba also increased, driven primarily by $2.3 million in time share sales in the first nine months of 2016. The hotel occupancy rate at our properties in the South and other region was 78% and 71% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, while the average daily room rate for the South and other region was $76 and $78 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Net revenues for Tropicana Entertainment Corporate division of $2.3 million represents the management fee earned as a result of our management of the Taj Mahal.

Operating Income

In the East region, although net revenues increased 5.5% for the first nine months of 2016 over the same period of 2015, increased expenses resulted in an operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 of $19.6 million, compared to operating income of $29.1 million for the first nine months of 2015. The increase in expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 from the prior year period was primarily the result of an $9.7 million increase in expenses associated with the reserves for CRDA deposits over the prior year period, as well as higher payroll costs, gaming taxes and advertising and

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promotional expenses associated with the increased casino volumes, and a $4.8 million increase in depreciation expense resulting from the capital improvements projects that were completed in mid-2015 and early 2016.

In the Central region, the operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $37.9 million, a $6.2 million improvement over the nine months ended September 30, 2015, driven primarily by the increase in net revenues at both Tropicana Evansville and Lumière Place, as previously discussed. In addition, depreciation expense in the Central region for the first nine months of 2016 declined $3.3 million from the same period of 2015, partially offset by increases in gaming taxes and marketing and promotional expenses during the period, associated with the increased casino volumes.

In the West region, the operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $12.0 million, a $2.8 millionincrease compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. The improvement in operating income in the West region was driven by the increase in net revenues, as discussed previously, partially offset by $1.6 million increase in depreciation expense resulting from the completion of the capital improvements at MontBleu in 2015.

In the South and other region, operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $6.3 million, a $0.2 milliondecrease compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2015. Although net revenues in this region increased by 2.7% over the prior year period, increased costs associated with accounting for time share sales at Tropicana Aruba, combined with a bad debt reserve of $0.7 million at that property for furniture and equipment that was ordered but never delivered, contributed to the decrease in operating results in this region.

The Corporate operating loss, which includes the results of all other subsidiaries of the Company, was $11.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, compared to an operating loss of $12.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to the recognition of $2.3 million of income resulting from the TEI Management Services LLC agreement to manage the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $9.6 million and $9.1 million, respectively. The interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 increased compared to the prior year period primarily due to a higher amount of interest capitalized in 2015 related to ongoing construction projects. Interest on our New Term Loan Facility accrues at a floating rate, which was 4.0% per annum as of September 30, 2016. Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized, was $8.9 million and $8.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, reflecting a variance related to the higher capitalization of interest in 2015. Interest expense also includes approximately $0.8 million of amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $23.2 million and $22.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and the Company's effective income tax rates were 39.7% and 40.9%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 was primarily due to disallowed foreign losses, state income taxes (net of federal benefit), and other permanent differences.

Predecessor Claim Settlement

In July 2016, the Bankruptcy Court approved a settlement agreement related to the Predecessors, which resulted in the Company receiving a payment of $3.1 million related to certain professional fees previously paid by the Company. This amount was recognized as a one time gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.  

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. 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 for at least twelve months. However, we cannot provide assurance that we will generate sufficient income and liquidity to meet all of our liquidity requirements and other obligations as our results for future periods are subject to numerous uncertainties that may result in liquidity problems that could affect our ability to meet our obligations while attempting to meet competitive pressures or adverse economic conditions. In addition, we continually evaluate our financing needs and we may refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness on or before maturity. Liquidity may be impacted if additional stock repurchases are made under the stock repurchase program noted below (the "Stock Repurchase Program").

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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 we may incur additional debt or issue additional equity to finance any such transactions. We cannot assure 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 2016 are expected to include (i) principal and interest payments related to our New Term Loan Facility of $3.0 million and $11.9 million, respectively, (ii) maintenance capital expenditures expected to be approximately $62 million, (iii) growth capital expenditures expected to be approximately $28 million, (iv) expenditures related to the Company's $50 million commitment to develop a landside gaming facility at Tropicana Evansville, estimated to be approximately $25 million in 2016, and (iv) minimum lease payments under our operating leases of approximately $9.9 million. Except for the commitment to spend $50 million of capital renovation at Tropicana Evansville required by the Sixth Amendment, the majority of our planned capital expenditures are discretionary and we may decide to spend more or less than the amounts described above.

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

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2016			2015
Cash Flow Information:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	106,968		$	97,110
Net cash used in investing activities	(50,374		)	(69,167		)
Net cash used by financing activities	(306		)	(554		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	56,288		$	27,389

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, our operating activities provided $107.0 million in cash. Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized, was $8.9 million and $8.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. This variance primarily relates to the capitalization of interest in 2015. Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 improved over the prior year period primarily due to improved cash from operations after the elimination of non-cash expenses such as depreciation, amortization and changes in investment reserves.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, our investing activities used $50.4 million in cash. Net cash used in investing activities primarily consisted of $49.1 million for capital expenditures and $5.1 million of restricted cash, partially offset by $3.0 million of Approved CRDA Project Fund reimbursements received and proceeds from the cancellation of the Ruby Seven preferred stock. Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 consisted primarily of $77.4 million for capital expenditures, partially offset by $9.9 million of Approved CRDA Project Fund reimbursements received. 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.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, our financing activities used $0.3 million in cash. Net cash used by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 primarily consisted of the buy back of the Company's common stock under the Stock Repurchase Program, as further described below, and principal payments on the New Term Loan Facility, offset by the proceeds of $7.6 million previously classified as restricted cash for certain bankruptcy-related professional fee liabilities. Net cash used by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 primarily consisted of principal payments on the New Term Loan Facility offset by proceeds previously classified as restricted cash.

New Credit Facilities

On November 27, 2013, we entered into (i) a senior secured first lien term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $300 million, issued at a discount of 0.5% (the “New Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) a senior secured first lien revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $15 million (the “Revolving Facility” and, together with the New Term Loan Facility, the “New Credit Facilities”). Commencing on December 31, 2013, the New Term Loan Facility is amortized in equal quarterly installments of $750,000, with any remaining balance payable on the final maturity date of the New Term Loan Facility, which is November 27, 2020. Amounts under the Revolving Facility are available to be borrowed and re-borrowed until its termination on November 27, 2018.

Approximately $172.4 million of the net proceeds from the New Credit Facilities were used to repay in full the principal amounts outstanding under our then existing Credit Facilities. The Credit Facilities were terminated effective as of

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November 27, 2013. A portion of the proceeds from the New Credit Facilities was used to finance our acquisition of Lumière Place in April 2014.

The New Term Loan Facility accrues interest, at our option, at a per annum rate equal to either (i) the LIBO Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (subject to a 1.00% floor) plus an applicable margin equal to 3.00%, or (ii) the alternate base rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (subject to a 2.00% floor) plus an applicable margin equal to 2.00%; such that in either case, the applicable interest rate shall not be less than 4.0%. The Revolving Facility accrues interest, at our option, at a per annum rate equal to either (i) the LIBO Rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.00% (if the total net leverage ratio is less than 2.50:1.00) to 2.50% (if the total net leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 3.00:1.00); or (ii) the alternate base rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.00% (if the total net leverage ratio is less than 2.50:1.00) to 1.50% (if the total net leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 3.00:1.00). The interest rate increases by 2.00% following certain defaults. As of September 30, 2016, the interest rate on the New Term Loan Facility was 4.0% and no amounts were outstanding under the Revolving Facility.

At our election and subject to certain conditions, including a maximum senior secured net leverage ratio of 3.25:1.00, the amount available under the New Credit Facilities may be increased, which increased amount may be comprised of additional term loans and revolving loans.

The New Term Loan Facility may be prepaid at our option at any time without penalty (other than customary LIBO Rate breakage fees). We are required to make mandatory payments of the New Credit Facilities with (i) net cash proceeds of certain asset sales (subject to reinvestment rights), (ii) net cash proceeds from certain issuances of debt and equity (with certain exceptions), (iii) up to 50% of annual excess cash flow (as low as 0% if our total leverage ratio is below 2.75:1.00), and (iv) certain casualty proceeds and condemnation awards (subject to reinvestment rights).

Our interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $9.6 million and $9.1 million, respectively, which includes $0.8 million of amortization of the related debt discounts and debt issuance costs for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

Stock Repurchase Program

On July 31, 2015 our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of our outstanding common stock with no set expiration date. The Stock Repurchase Program will end upon the earlier of the date on which the plan is terminated by the Board of Directors or when all authorized repurchases are completed. The timing and amount of stock repurchases, if any, will be determined based upon our evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The Stock Repurchase Program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common stock under the Stock Repurchase Program.

During March 2016, we repurchased 221,578 shares of our stock under the Stock Repurchase Program. During the third quarter of 2016, an additional 109,146 shares of our stock were repurchased under the Stock Repurchase Program. The repurchased shares were subsequently retired. As of the date of this report, there have not been any subsequent repurchases of stock under the Stock Repurchase Program.

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, 2016 compared to those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

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, 2016,

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assuming a 1% increase over the 4.0% minimum interest rate specified in our New Term Loan Facility, our annual interest cost would increase by approximately $2.9 million.

ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (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, 2016. 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, 2016, 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.

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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, 2015. 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, 2015, except as discussed in Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS.

"Item 1A.—Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 includes a discussion of our risk factors. There have been no material changes to our risk factors during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to those risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. The risks described 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.

ITEM 2. PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

This table provides information with respect to purchases by the Company of shares of its Common Stock on the open market as part of the Stock Repurchase Program during the quarter ended September 30, 2016:

Period	Number of Shares Repurchased	Average Price Paid Per Share	Total Number of Shares Purchased As Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1)	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan (in thousands)
July 1, 2016 through July 31, 2016	—	—	—	$	46,455
August 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016	29,146	$18.50	29,146	$	45,915
September 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016	80,000	$19.15	80,000	$	44,383

(1) On July 31, 2015 our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of our outstanding common stock with no set expiration date. The Stock Repurchase Program will end upon the earlier of the date on which the plan is terminated by the Board of Directors or when all authorized repurchases are completed.

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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.IN*		XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
*	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 1, 2016	By:	/s/ THERESA GLEBOCKI
		Name:	Theresa Glebocki
		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.     I am 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.     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 1, 2016

/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, Theresa Glebocki, 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.     I am 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.     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 1, 2016

/s/ THERESA GLEBOCKI

Theresa Glebocki

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, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), Anthony P. Rodio, as Chief Executive Officer, Principal Executive Officer of the Company, and Theresa Glebocki, as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Company, 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 1, 2016

/s/ ANTHONY P. RODIO

Anthony P. Rodio

Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ THERESA GLEBOCKI

Theresa Glebocki

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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DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016
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, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		25,981,776

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 273,588	$ 217,300
Restricted cash	13,050	14,045
Receivables, net	21,406	22,068
Inventories	7,255	6,726
Prepaid expenses and other assets	13,333	11,893
Total current assets	328,632	272,032
Property and equipment, net	759,652	760,820
Goodwill	15,857	15,857
Intangible assets, net	73,992	74,295
Investments	17,026	26,323
Deferred tax assets	141,218	141,218
Long-term prepaid rent and other assets	25,485	18,804
Total assets	1,361,862	1,309,349
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	3,000	3,000
Accounts payable	35,591	33,568
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	100,549	77,836
Total current liabilities	139,140	114,404
Long-term debt, net	284,449	285,946
Other long-term liabilities	5,794	6,207
Total liabilities	429,383	406,557
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, 25,981,776 and 26,312,500 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 respectively	260	263
Additional paid-in capital	594,745	600,359
Retained earnings	337,474	302,170
Total shareholders' equity	932,479	902,792
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,361,862	$ 1,309,349

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	25,981,776	26,312,500
Common stock, shares outstanding	25,981,776	26,312,500

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Revenues:
Casino	$ 176,960	$ 168,977	$ 504,026	$ 485,419
Room	39,701	37,238	100,292	93,675
Food and beverage	28,902	28,860	82,358	80,783
Other	9,619	7,646	25,286	21,719
Gross revenues	255,182	242,721	711,962	681,596
Less promotional allowances	(24,159)	(23,773)	(68,247)	(66,275)
Net revenues	231,023	218,948	643,715	615,321
Operating costs and expenses:
Casino	73,245	71,168	214,976	208,458
Room	13,344	12,662	34,621	33,215
Food and beverage	13,647	14,244	40,153	40,924
Other	5,363	5,389	14,691	14,244
Marketing, advertising and promotions	17,206	16,160	50,325	45,811
General and administrative	38,642	32,359	120,992	107,430
Maintenance and utilities	18,865	19,114	53,258	53,959
Depreciation and amortization	16,507	16,736	49,743	46,245
Impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	347	19	444	876
Total operating costs and expenses	197,166	187,851	579,203	551,162
Operating income	33,857	31,097	64,512	64,159
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	(3,122)	(3,211)	(9,571)	(9,139)
Interest income	156	133	507	443
Predecessor claim settlement	3,100	0	3,100	0
Total other income (expense)	134	(3,078)	(5,964)	(8,696)
Income before income taxes	33,991	28,019	58,548	55,463
Income tax expense	(13,396)	(11,428)	(23,244)	(22,683)
Net income	$ 20,595	$ 16,591	$ 35,304	$ 32,780
Basic and diluted income per common share:
Net income (in dollars per share)	$ 0.79	$ 0.63	$ 1.35	$ 1.25
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted (in shares)	26,064	26,313	26,132	26,313

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 35,304	$ 32,780
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	49,743	46,245
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs	752	757
Change in investment reserves	6,419	(1,989)
Restricted cash funded	(1,452)	0
Impairment charges	12	153
Loss on disposition of asset	432	723
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables, net	662	3,912
Inventories, prepaids and other assets	(1,969)	2,932
Accrued interest	(43)	(71)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	22,237	11,092
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities, net	(5,129)	576
Net cash provided by operating activities	106,968	97,110
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions of property and equipment	(49,071)	(77,432)
Restricted cash funded	(5,114)	0
Approved CRDA Project Funds received	3,035	9,872
Proceeds from sale of investment	798	0
Other	(22)	(1,607)
Net cash used in investing activities	(50,374)	(69,167)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on debt	(2,250)	(2,250)
Repurchase of TEI common stock	(5,617)	0
Restricted cash released	7,561	1,696
Net cash used in financing activities	(306)	(554)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	56,288	27,389
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	217,300	195,735
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	273,588	223,124
Supplemental cash flow disclosure:
Cash paid for interest, net of interest capitalized	8,867	8,454
Cash paid for income taxes	8,324	13,249
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items:
Capital expenditures included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 5,326	$ 3,641

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ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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 two casinos in Nevada and one casino in each of Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and New Jersey. In addition, the Company owns a property in Aruba. 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—Tropicana Evansville ("Tropicana Evansville") located in Evansville, Indiana; and Lumière Place Casino, HoteLumière, the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis (collectively, "Lumière Place") located in Saint Louis, Missouri;

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

• 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 & Casino ("Tropicana Aruba") located in Palm Beach, Aruba.

The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TEI Management Services LLC, also manages the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Hotel ("Taj Mahal") in Atlantic City (which discontinued its operation as a casino hotel on October 10, 2016), and, through an agreement with its wholly-owned subsidiary, TropWorld Games LLC, operates an online social gaming site. The operating results of all other subsidiaries of the Company are reported under the heading of "Corporate" as they have been determined to not meet the aggregation criteria as separately reportable segments.

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 Columbia Properties Vicksburg ("CP Vicksburg"), JMBS Casino, LLC ("JMBS Casino") and CP Laughlin Realty, LLC ("CP Laughlin Realty"), 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. Prior to March 8, 2010, the Company 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.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, 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, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (the "CRDA") investments, 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 consists primarily of cash held in separate bank accounts designated for specific purposes. At December 31, 2015, $7.6 million was restricted by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware ("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; this restricted cash was released to the Company in March 2016 upon order of the Bankruptcy Court when it was determined that all professional services had been paid in full. In addition, as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $6.5 million was restricted to collateralize letters of credit. Also at September 30, 2016, $5.1 million was held in a separate bank account to be used for purchases of replacement furniture, fixtures and equipment at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, as required by contract. In addition, at September 30, 2016, $1.2 million was held as restricted cash as required by the Nevada Gaming Control Board's bankroll requirements for MontBleu and $0.3 million was held as restricted cash as required by the Missouri Gaming Commission for estimated gaming tax liabilities.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

As defined under GAAP, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability between market participants in the principal market or in the most advantageous market when no principal market exists. Adjustments to transaction prices or quoted market prices may be required in illiquid or disorderly markets in order to estimate fair value. Considerable judgment may be required in interpreting market data used to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current or future market exchange. See Note 3 - Fair Value for further detail related to the fair value of financial instruments.

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. Promotional allowances also include incentives earned in our slot bonus program such as cash and the estimated retail value of goods and services (such as complimentary rooms and food and beverages). We reward customers, through the use of bonus programs, with points based on amounts wagered that can be redeemed for a specified period of time, principally for complimentary play, and to a lesser extent for goods or services, depending upon the property.

The amounts included in promotional allowances consist of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Room	$	9,808	$	9,353	$	27,600	$	26,056
Food and beverage	12,420		12,436		35,054		34,416
Other	1,931		1,984		5,593		5,803
Total	$	24,159	$	23,773	$	68,247	$	66,275

The estimated departmental costs and expenses of providing these promotional allowances 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,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Room	$	4,387	$	4,454	$	14,558	$	13,996
Food and beverage	10,542		10,834		30,365		30,144
Other	704		603		2,180		1,776
Total	$	15,633	$	15,891	$	47,103	$	45,916

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that included the enactment date. Future tax benefits are recognized to the extent that realization of those benefits is considered more likely than not, and a valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets which do not meet this threshold.

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncement

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, requiring entities to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability. This new guidance is similar to existing presentation requirements for debt discounts and aligns with the presentation of debt issuance costs under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The new guidance does not affect entities’ recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs. Previously, entities were required to present debt issuance costs as deferred charges in the asset section of the statement of financial position. The guidance in the ASU is effective for all entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Public business entities must apply the guidance in interim periods within the fiscal year of adoption, while all other entities must apply the guidance in interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. All entities must apply the guidance retrospectively and provide the required disclosures for a change in accounting principle in the period of adoption. Early adoption is permitted.

The Company adopted this ASU during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The Company has reclassified debt issuance costs from other assets, net to a reduction in long-term debt, net on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the amount of debt issuance costs included as a reduction to long-term debt totaled $2.7 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This ASU was amended by ASU No. 2015-14, issued in August 2015, which deferred the original effective date by one year; the effective date is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, using one of two retrospective application methods. In addition, the FASB issued other amendments during 2016 to FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, that include implementation guidance to principal versus agent considerations, guidance to identifying performance obligations and licensing guidance and other narrow scope improvements. Early adoption is permitted only as of the annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company anticipates it will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. The Company continues to evaluate the impact the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 will have on the Company's financial position and results of operations.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which amends FASB ASU Topic 330, Inventory. This ASU requires entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value and eliminates the option that currently exists for measuring inventory at market value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonable predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This ASU should be applied prospectively with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim period or annual reporting period. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes FASB ASC Topic 840, Leases. This ASU requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous guidance. In addition, among other changes to the accounting for leases, this ASU retains the distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The classification criteria for distinguishing between finance leases and operating leases are substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous guidance. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this ASU should be applied using a modified retrospective approach. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), which seeks to reduce the diversity currently in practice by providing guidance on the presentation of eight specific cash flow issues in the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company's statement of cash flows.

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 consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect certain reclassifications to prior year amounts in order to conform with current year presentation. The reclassifications have no effect on previously reported net income.

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FAIR VALUE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE

FAIR VALUE

The carrying values of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short term maturities of these instruments. A financial asset or liability classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are as follows:

• Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

• Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

• Level 3 - Unobservable inputs reflect the Company's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability since limited market data exists. The Company develops these inputs based on the best information available, including its own data.

The following table presents a summary of fair value measurements by level for certain assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):

	Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
September 30, 2016
Assets:
CRDA deposits, net	$	—	$	—	$	8,728	$	8,728
December 31, 2015
Assets:
CRDA deposits, net	$	—	$	—	$	16,405	$	16,405

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 deposits at fair value. The fair value of the CRDA deposits, classified in the fair value hierarchy as Level 3, are estimated using valuation allowances calculated based on market rates for similar assets and other information received from the CRDA. See Note 7 - Investments for more detail related to the CRDA deposits.

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of the Company's Level 3 CRDA deposits (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
Beginning Balance	$	9,896		$	28,078		$	16,405		$	24,384
Realized or unrealized gains/(losses)	(337		)	523			(6,057		)	2,634
Additional CRDA deposits	337			1,229			2,243			3,289
CRDA Project Funds received	(1,168		)	(9,872		)	(3,035		)	(9,872		)
Purchases of CRDA investments	—			(724		)	(828		)	(1,201		)
Ending Balance	$	8,728		$	19,234		$	8,728		$	19,234

Realized or unrealized gains/(losses) related to the Level 3 investments held at the end of the reporting period are included in general and administrative expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015. There were no transfers between fair value levels during the periods ended September 30, 2016 and 2015.

Long-term Debt

The Company's long-term debt is carried at amortized cost in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt is a Level 2 fair value measurement and has been estimated based upon quoted market prices for similar issues. The estimated fair value of long-term debt as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 is approximately $292.8 million and $287.4 million, respectively.

CRDA Bonds

The Company's CRDA bonds are classified as held-to-maturity since the Company has the ability and intent to hold these bonds to maturity and under the CRDA, the Company is not permitted to do otherwise. 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 quarterly for recoverability 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. The fair value of the Company's CRDA bonds are considered a Level 3 fair value measurement. The CRDA bonds carrying value as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 net of the unamortized discount and valuation allowance is $8.3 million and $8.4 million, respectively, which approximates fair value. See Note 7 - Investments for more detail related to the CRDA bonds.

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RECEIVABLES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

RECEIVABLES

RECEIVABLES

Receivables consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Casino	$	11,622		$	14,573
Hotel	5,607			5,330
Other	12,649			12,574
Receivables, gross	29,878			32,477
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(8,472		)	(10,409		)
Receivables, net	$	21,406		$	22,068

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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, 2016			December 31, 2015
Land	—	$	116,597		$	116,190
Buildings and improvements	10 - 40	629,626			605,582
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 - 7	249,000			228,548
Riverboats and barges	5 - 15	18,145			17,429
Construction in progress	—	26,996			24,900
Property and equipment, gross		1,040,364			992,649
Accumulated depreciation		(280,712		)	(231,829		)
Property and equipment, net		$	759,652		$	760,820

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations or under fresh-start reporting. Goodwill and other indefinite-life intangible assets are subject to an annual assessment for impairment during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if there are indications of possible impairment, by applying a fair-value-based test. In accordance with accounting guidance related to goodwill and other intangible assets, the Company tests for impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets annually in the fourth quarter of each year and in certain situations between those annual dates. See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 for more detail related to the goodwill impairment analysis.

The carrying amounts of Goodwill by segment are as follows (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016							December 31, 2015
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment			Net Carrying Value		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment			Net Carrying Value
Central	$	14,224	$	—		$	14,224	$	14,224	$	—		$	14,224
South and other	1,731		(1,731		)	—		1,731		(1,731		)	—
Corporate	10,704		(9,071		)	1,633		10,704		(9,071		)	1,633
Total	$	26,659	$	(10,802	)	$	15,857	$	26,659	$	(10,802	)	$	15,857

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Trade name	Indefinite	$	25,500		$	25,500
Gaming licenses	Indefinite	37,387			37,387
Customer lists	3	160			160
Favorable lease	5 - 42	13,260			13,260
Total intangible assets		76,307			76,307
Less accumulated amortization:
Customer lists		(133		)	(93		)
Favorable lease		(2,182		)	(1,919		)
Total accumulated amortization		(2,315		)	(2,012		)
Intangible assets, net		$	73,992		$	74,295

Upon the adoption of fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized an indefinite life trade name related to the "Tropicana" trade name and 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. At both September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 the indefinite life gaming licenses consists of $28.7 million and $8.7 million related to Tropicana Evansville and Lumière Place, respectively.

Customer lists represent the value associated with customers enrolled in our customer loyalty programs and are amortized on a straight-line basis over three years. Amortization expense related to customer lists, which was amortized to depreciation and amortization expense, for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was less than $0.1 million. Estimated annual amortization related to the Lumière Place customer list is anticipated to be $0.1 million in 2016 and less than $0.1 million in 2017.

Favorable lease arrangements were valued upon adoption of fresh-start reporting and are being amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over the remaining useful life of the respective leased facility. In connection with the Tropicana AC acquisition, the Company also recognized intangible 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. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition of Tropicana Aruba, the Company recognized 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. 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, 2016 and 2015 was $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. Amortization expense related to favorable lease arrangements for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

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INVESTMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

INVESTMENTS

INVESTMENTS

CRDA

The New Jersey Casino Control Act provides, among other things, for an assessment of licensees equal to 1.25% of gross gaming revenues and 2.5% of Internet gaming gross revenues in lieu of an investment alternative tax equal to 2.5% of gross gaming revenues and 5% on Internet gaming gross 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 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, 2016 and December 31, 2015 approximates their fair value.

CRDA investments consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Investment in bonds—CRDA	$	16,418		$	16,551
Less unamortized discount	(4,235		)	(4,271		)
Less valuation allowance	(3,885		)	(3,862		)
Deposits—CRDA	19,563			21,183
Less valuation allowance	(10,835		)	(4,778		)
Direct investment—CRDA	1,872			1,352
Less valuation allowance	(1,872		)	(1,352		)
Total CRDA investments	$	17,026		$	24,823

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 analyzes 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 are 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 months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company included a charge of $0.3 million and a reduction of $0.2 million, respectively, to general and administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income, representing the changes in these investment reserves. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 the Company recorded a charge of $1.2 million and a reduction of $2.0 million, respectively, to general and administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income, representing the changes in these investment reserves.

As a result of the NJ PILOT Law, which was enacted in May 2016 (see further discussion in Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies, NJ PILOT Law), the portion of investment alternative tax payments made by casino operators which are deposited with the CRDA and which have not been pledged for the payment of bonds issued by the CRDA will be allocated to the State of New Jersey for purposes of paying debt service on bonds previously issued by Atlantic City. That portion of the deposits which will be allocated to the State of New Jersey are no longer recorded as an investment with a corresponding valuation allowance, but are charged directly to general and administrative expenses. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded charges of $1.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively, to general and administrative expenses on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income, representing that portion of investment alternative tax payments that will be allocated to the State of New Jersey under the NJ PILOT Law.

The Company was approved to use up to $18.8 million of CRDA deposits ("Approved CRDA Project Funds") for certain capital expenditures relating to Tropicana AC. Approximately $15.2 million of the Approved CRDA Project Funds were reimbursed to Tropicana AC during the year ended December 31, 2015, of which approximately $14.2 million was from Tropicana AC's CRDA deposits. An additional $3.0 million of Approved CRDA Project Funds were reimbursed to Tropicana AC during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

On April 19, 2016 the CRDA approved an application by the Company to increase the scope of the approved Tropicana AC project to include additional project elements and amend the CRDA grant agreement related to the Tropicana AC project to permit (i) an $8 million increase in the CRDA fund reservation and corresponding increase in the Approved CRDA Project Funds from $18.8 million to $26.8 million, and (ii) a rescheduled substantial completion date for the Tropicana AC project to not later than June 30, 2017. In exchange for the approval, the Company agreed to donate the balance of its CRDA deposits in the amount of approximately $7.1 million to the CRDA pursuant to NJSA 5:12-177. The Company recorded $5.4 million of expense in April 2016 to fully reserve the funds that will be donated to the CRDA per this agreement.

Ruby Seven Studios, Inc.

In March 2015, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TropWorld Games LLC ("TWG") entered into an agreement with Ruby Seven Studios, Inc. ("Ruby Seven") to develop an online social gaming site. In accordance with that agreement, in July 2015, TEI R7, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, exercised an option to acquire 1,827,932 shares of Ruby Seven's Series A-1 Preferred Stock for $1.5 million, representing approximately 13.7% of the equity ownership of Ruby Seven. The investment in Ruby Seven is presented at cost on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2015.

Ruby Seven entered into a merger agreement with a third party pursuant to which Ruby Seven merged into the third party in a transaction that closed on February 29, 2016. TEI R7 approved the agreement.   As a result of the merger transaction, all of Ruby Seven’s outstanding shares (including the shares held by TEI R7) were canceled and the Ruby Seven shareholders received merger consideration in exchange for their shares.  At closing, TEI R7 received cash in the approximate amount of $0.8 million, plus an earn-out consideration over three years following the closing, with a minimum earn-out of approximately $0.7 million, which is included in long-term assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2016.

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LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHER ASSETS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Other Assets [Abstract]

LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHER ASSETS

LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHER ASSETS

Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
Tropicana Evansville prepaid rent	$	13,354	$	12,500
Deposits	4,187		3,431
Other	7,944		2,873
Other assets	$	25,485	$	18,804

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ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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, 2016		December 31, 2015
Accrued payroll and benefits	$	36,651	$	35,131
Accrued gaming and related	15,553		15,620
Accrued taxes	30,006		11,327
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities	18,339		15,758
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	100,549	$	77,836

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DEBT

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

DEBT

DEBT

Debt consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
New Term Loan Facility, due 2020, interest at 4.0% at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, net of unamortized discount of $0.9 million and $1.0 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively and debt issuance costs of $2.7 million and $3.3 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	$	287,449		$	288,946
Less current portion of debt	(3,000		)	(3,000		)
Total long-term debt, net	$	284,449		$	285,946

New Credit Facilities

On November 27, 2013, the Company entered into (i) a senior secured first lien term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $300 million, issued at a discount of 0.5% (the “New Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) a senior secured first lien revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $15 million (the “Revolving Facility” and, together with the New Term Loan Facility, the “New Credit Facilities”). Commencing on December 31, 2013, the New Term Loan Facility is amortized in equal quarterly installments of $750,000, with any remaining balance payable on the final maturity date of the New Term Loan Facility, which is November 27, 2020. Amounts under the Revolving Facility are available to be borrowed and re-borrowed until its termination on November 27, 2018.

Approximately $172.4 million of the net proceeds from the New Credit Facilities were used to repay in full the principal amounts outstanding under the Company's existing credit facilities which consisted of a $175 million senior secured first lien term loan facility and $15 million cash collateralized letter of credit facility (the "Credit Facilities"). The Credit Facilities were terminated effective as of November 27, 2013. A portion of the proceeds from the New Credit Facilities was used to finance the Company's acquisition of Lumière Place in April 2014.

The New Term Loan Facility accrues interest, at the Company's option, at a per annum rate equal to either (i) the LIBO Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (subject to a 1.00% floor) plus an applicable margin equal to 3.00%, or (ii) the alternate base rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (subject to a 2.00% floor) plus an applicable margin equal to 2.00%; such that in either case, the applicable interest rate shall not be less than 4.0%. The Revolving Facility accrues interest, at the Company's option, at a per annum rate equal to either (i) the LIBO Rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.00% (if the total net leverage ratio is less than 2.50:1.00) to 2.50% (if the total net leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 3.00:1.00); or (ii) the alternate base rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.00% (if the total net leverage ratio is less than 2.50:1.00) to 1.50% (if the total net leverage ratio is greater than or equal to 3.00:1.00). The interest rate increases by 2.00% following certain defaults. As of September 30, 2016, the interest rate on the New Term Loan Facility was 4.0% and no amounts were outstanding under the Revolving Facility.

The New Credit Facilities are guaranteed by all of the Company's domestic subsidiaries, subject to limited exceptions, and additional subsidiaries may be required to provide guarantees, subject to limited exceptions. The New Credit Facilities are secured by a first lien on substantially all assets of the Company and the domestic subsidiaries that are guarantors, with certain limited exceptions. Subsidiaries that become guarantors will be required, with certain limited exceptions, to provide first liens and security interests in substantially all their assets to secure the New Credit Facilities.

At the election of the Company and subject to certain conditions, including a maximum senior secured net leverage ratio of 3.25:1.00, the amount available under the New Credit Facilities may be increased, which increased amount may be comprised of additional term loans and revolving loans.

The New Term Loan Facility may be prepaid at the option of the Company at any time without penalty (other than customary LIBO Rate breakage fees). The Company is required to make mandatory payments of the New Credit Facilities with (i) net cash proceeds of certain asset sales (subject to reinvestment rights), (ii) net cash proceeds from certain issuances of debt and equity (with certain exceptions), (iii) up to 50% of annual excess cash flow (as low as 0% if the Company's total leverage ratio is below 2.75:1.00), and (iv) certain casualty proceeds and condemnation awards (subject to reinvestment rights).

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, and (ii) if, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, the amount of outstanding revolving loans exceed 35% of the permitted borrowing under the Revolving Facility, compliance with a maximum senior secured net leverage ratio test of 3.25:1.00. Key default provisions 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 Credit Facilities 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 Credit Agreement). 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, 2016.

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IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Impairment Charges and Other Write-Downs [Abstract]

IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE DOWNS AND RECOVERIES

IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE DOWNS AND RECOVERIES

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

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Impairment of intangibles	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	26
Loss on disposal of assets	347		19		444		850
Total impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	$	347	$	19	$	444	$	876

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Insight Portfolio Group LLC

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company acquired a minority equity interest in Insight Portfolio Group LLC (“Insight Portfolio Group”) and agreed to pay a portion of Insight Portfolio Group's operating expenses. In addition to the minority equity interest held by the Company, a number of other entities with which Mr. Icahn has a relationship also acquired equity interests in Insight Portfolio Group and also agreed to pay certain of Insight Portfolio Group's operating expenses. 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. Commencing in the second quarter of 2016, an officer of the Company also serves on the Board of Directors of Insight Portfolio Group. During each of the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company paid $0.1 million to Insight Portfolio Group. During each of the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company paid $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, to Insight Portfolio Group.

Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC

On March 1, 2016, TEI Management Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a management agreement with Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC (“TTMA”) and IEH Investments LLC (“IEH Investments”) pursuant to which TEI Management Services LLC manages the Taj Mahal, owned by TTMA, and provides consulting services relating to the former Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, owned by Trump Plaza Associates LLC (“Plaza Associates”). The management agreement, which commenced upon receipt of required New Jersey regulatory approvals on April 13, 2016, is effective for an initial five year term with an option to renew for an additional five year term. TTMA, IEH Investments and Plaza Associates are indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Icahn Enterprises, which is indirectly controlled by Mr. Icahn. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company has recorded $1.3 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of management fee income as a result of this agreement, which is included in other revenue in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income.

On October 10, 2016, the Taj Mahal discontinued its operation as a casino hotel in Atlantic City. TEI Management Services LLC will continue to provide management services to TTMA. Under a lease agreement with TTMA, Tropicana AC will lease 250 slot machines commencing after the closing of the Taj Mahal. Under a separate database license agreement, commencing October 1, 2016, the Company is licensing the Taj Mahal customer database from Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc.

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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, plus 10% of annual gross revenues in excess of a Breakpoint as defined in the terms of the lease agreement, 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 is amortized on a straight-line basis to rental expense over the remaining term of the lease. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the unfavorable lease liability balance was $6.3 million and $6.7 million, respectively, of which $5.8 million and $6.1 million, respectively, is included in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

In October 2014, Columbia Properties Tahoe, LLC (“CPT”), the Company’s subsidiary that owns MontBleu, entered into a lease amendment with Edgewood Companies (“Landlord”) pursuant to which CPT agreed to expend $24.0 million during the next 18 months on a capital renovation project in exchange for certain lease modifications including future capital expenditure requirements and a Landlord acknowledgment that upon completion of the capital renovation project the property will satisfy the “first class” facility requirements of the lease. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had completed the $24 million capital renovation project.

Tropicana Evansville Land Lease

The Company leases from the City of Evansville, Indiana approximately ten acres of the approximately 20 acres on which Tropicana Evansville is situated. On January 6, 2016 the Company and the City of Evansville entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Lease Agreement (the "Sixth Amendment"), which amendment was approved by the Indiana Gaming Commission on February 24, 2016 along with the Company's application to move its casino operations from its current dockside gaming vessel to a future developed landside gaming facility. Under the Sixth Amendment, in exchange for the Company's commitment to expend $50 million to develop a landside gaming facility (the "Tropicana Development Project") along with a pre-payment of lease rent in the amount of $25 million (the "Rental Pre-Payments"), the City of Evansville has granted the Company a $20 million redevelopment credit (the "Redevelopment Credit"). The Rental Pre-Payments are to be made in two payments of $12.5 million each. The Company has made the first $12.5 million Rental Pre-Payment, and the second $12.5 million Rental Pre-Payment is due upon the opening of the Tropicana Development Project to the public. Both the Rental Pre-Payments and the Redevelopment Credits will be applied against future rent in equal monthly amounts over a period of one hundred and twenty (120) months commencing upon the opening of the Tropicana Development Project to the public. Under the terms of the lease, as amended by the Sixth Amendment, the Company may extend the lease term through November 30, 2055 by exercising renewal options. The current term commenced December 1, 2015 and expires November 30, 2027 under the terms of the Sixth Amendment. Thereafter, the Company may extend the lease for a three (3) year term through November 30, 2030, followed by five (5) five-year renewal options through November 30, 2055. Under the terms of the Sixth Amendment, in the event the Company decides not to exercise its renewal option(s) and continues to conduct gaming operations in the City of Evansville, the lease may not be terminated and will continue through November 30, 2055, unless the Company and the City of Evansville enter into a replacement agreement that includes payments to the City of Evansville in the amount equal to rent payments under the lease. Under the terms of the lease, as amended by the Sixth Amendment, 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 10% of the AGR in excess of $100 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. In addition, Belle of Baton Rouge leases a parking lot with annual base rent of approximately $0.4 million, plus 0.94% of annual adjusted gross revenue in excess of $45 million but not to exceed $80 million through August 2017.

Tropicana Greenville Lease

Tropicana Greenville leases approximately four acres of land on which the 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 2019 with options to extend its term through 2044.

In October 2013, Tropicana Greenville entered into an additional lease agreement with the City of Greenville, Mississippi, for a parcel of land adjacent to Tropicana Greenville upon which the Company constructed a parking lot in conjunction with its plan to expand the Tropicana Greenville casino. The initial term of the lease expires in August 2020, and the Company has several options to extend the lease for a total term of up to twenty-five years. Initial annual rent is $0.4 million with rent adjustments in option periods based upon the Consumer Price Index.

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.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

2011 New Jersey Tourism District Law

In February 2011, New Jersey enacted legislation (the "Tourism District Law") that delegated redevelopment authority and creation of a master plan to the CRDA and allowed the CRDA the ability to enter into a fiveyear public private partnership with the casinos in Atlantic City that have formed the Atlantic City Alliance ("ACA") to jointly market the city. The law obligated the Atlantic City casinos either through the ACA or, if not a member of the ACA, through individual assessments, to provide funding for marketing under the Tourism District Law in the aggregate amount of $30.0 millionannually through2016. Each Atlantic City casino's proportionate share of the assessment is based on the gross revenue generated in the preceding fiscal year. In 2015 the Company paid approximately $3.6 million to the ACA for its proportionate share of the assessment, which amount has been held by the ACA pending the anticipated enactment of the Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (the "NJ PILOT Law", described below). In 2016, the Company has estimated and is accruing its portion of this ACA industry obligation at approximately 12.2%, or $3.7 million.

New Jersey Gross Casino Revenue Tax and Casino Investment Alternative Tax

Under New Jersey law, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission imposes an annual tax of 8% on gross casino revenue and, commencing with the operation of Internet gaming, an annual tax of 15% on Internet gaming gross revenue. In addition, under New Jersey law, casino license holders or Internet gaming permit holders (as applicable) are currently required to invest an additional 1.25% of gross casino revenue and 2.5% of Internet gaming gross revenue ("Casino Investment Alternative Tax", or "IAT") for the purchase of bonds to be issued by the CRDA or to make other approved investments equal to those amounts; and, in the event the investment requirement is not met, the casino license holder or Internet gaming permit holder (as applicable) is subject to a tax of 2.5% on gross casino revenue and 5% on Internet gaming gross revenue. As mandated by New Jersey law, the interest rate of the CRDA bonds purchased by the licensee is 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. As more fully described below, commencing on May 27, 2016, the effective date of the NJ PILOT Law, future IAT that have not been pledged for the payment of bonds issued by the CRDA, or any bonds issued to refund such bonds, will be allocated to the City of Atlantic City for the purposes of paying debt service on bonds issued by the City of Atlantic City.

NJ PILOT LAW

On May 27, 2016, New Jersey enacted the Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (the "NJ PILOT Law") which will exempt Atlantic City casino gaming properties from ad valorem property taxation in exchange for an agreement to make annual payment in lieu of tax payments ("PILOT Payments") to the City of Atlantic City, make certain changes to the NJ Tourism District Law and redirect certain IAT payments to assist in the stabilization of Atlantic City finances. Under the PILOT Law, commencing in 2017 and for a period of ten (10) years, Atlantic City casino gaming properties will be required to pay a prorated share of PILOT Payments totaling $120 million based on a formula that accounts for gaming revenues, the number of hotel rooms and the square footage of each casino gaming property. Commencing in 2018 and each year thereafter, the $120 million base year aggregate payment may either increase to as high as $165 million (based upon industry gross gaming revenue ("GGR") of between $3.0 billion and $3.4 billion) or decrease to a low of $90 million (based upon industry GGR less than $1.8 billion) and further taking into account certain non-GGR revenue streams, with the base year $120 million industry GGR set at between $2.2 billion and $2.6 billion. In years in which the industry PILOT Payments do not increase based upon an increase in GGR above the base year or other bracketed amounts, PILOT Payments will increase 2%.

The NJ PILOT Law also provides for the abolishment of the ACA effective as of January 1, 2015 and redirection of the $30 million in ACA funds paid by the casinos for 2015 and accrued in 2016 under the Tourism District Law to the State of New Jersey for Atlantic City fiscal relief and further payments of $15 million in 2017, $10 million in 2018 and $5 million for each year between 2019 and 2023 to Atlantic City upon review of and approval or disapproval (as the case may be) of a financial plan submitted by Atlantic City, setting forth specific actions to be taken to improve its financial condition.

In addition, the NJ PILOT Law also provides for IAT payments made by the casino operators since the effective date of the NJ PILOT Law, which were previously deposited with the CRDA and which have not been pledged for the payment of bonds issued by the CRDA , or any bonds issued to refund such bonds, to be allocated to the State of New Jersey for purposes of paying debt service on bonds previously issued by Atlantic City.

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 sheets as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. In its objection to Wimar and CSC's motions for summary judgment, the Company disputed the administrative expense and/or priority status of certain amounts claimed and also contended 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 by the bankruptcy reorganization plan, against CSC and Wimar.

In October 2015, the Bankruptcy Court issued an opinion order and entered an order (1) denying Wimar's and CSC's Motions for Summary Judgment seeking allowance and payment of administrative expense claims, and (2) granting, in part, CSC's Motion for Summary Judgment to allow priority status under Bankruptcy Code Section 507(a)(5) for certain contributions made to employee benefit plans and denying, in part, CSC's request in the motion for payment of the priority claims. The Company and Tropicana Las Vegas have filed a joint motion with the Bankruptcy Court seeking clarification of certain aspects of the Bankruptcy Court's opinion and order, which motion is pending. The Company continues to dispute any payment obligation to Wimar or CSC.

UNITE HERE

On June 30, 2016, a tentative agreement was reached between UNITE HERE Local 54 and Tropicana AC on a new collective bargaining agreement to extend through February 29, 2020. The terms of the new collective bargaining agreement were ratified by UNITE HERE Local 54 membership on July 14, 2016, and the agreement is pending finalization by the parties.

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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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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 ("Common Stock"), of which 25,981,776 and 26,312,500 shares were issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. 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.

Stock Repurchase Program

On July 31, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of our outstanding stock with no set expiration date. The Stock Repurchase Program will end upon the earlier of the date on which the plan is terminated by the Board of Directors or when all authorized repurchases are completed. The timing and amount of stock repurchases will be determined based upon our evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The Stock Repurchase Program may be suspended, modified or discontinued at any time and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our common stock under the Stock Repurchase Program.

During March 2016, we repurchased 221,578 shares of our stock under the Stock Repurchase Program. Under the same Stock Repurchase Program the Company repurchased 29,146 and 80,000 shares in August 2016 and September 2016, respectively. In all instances, the repurchased shares were subsequently retired. As of the date of this report, there have not been any subsequent repurchases of stock under the Stock Repurchase Program.

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, 2016 and December 31, 2015. 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.

Significant Ownership

At September 30, 2016, Mr. Icahn indirectly controlled approximately 68.75% 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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BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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 for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income 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.

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INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

Effective Tax Rate

The Company's effective income tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were 39.4% and 40.8%, respectively. The Company's effective income tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were 39.7% and 40.9%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 was primarily due to disallowed foreign losses, state income taxes (net of federal benefit), 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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SEGMENT INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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 before income taxes for the three months ended September 30,2016 and 2015 (in thousands, unaudited):

	Three months ended September 30,
	2016			2015
Net revenues:
East	$	104,040		$	96,256
Central	71,371			72,594
West	30,650			27,817
South and other	23,712			22,281
Corporate	1,250			—
Total net revenues	$	231,023		$	218,948
Operating income (loss):
East	$	20,228		$	21,193
Central	10,464			10,026
West	5,495			3,708
South and other	672			394
Corporate	(3,002		)	(4,224		)
Total operating income	$	33,857		$	31,097
Reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes:
Operating income	$	33,857		$	31,097
Interest expense	(3,122		)	(3,211		)
Interest income	156			133
Predecessor claim settlement	3,100			—
Income before income taxes	$	33,991		$	28,019

The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income, and reconciles operating income to income before income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands, unaudited):

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2016			2015
Net revenues:
East	$	260,712		$	247,046
Central	221,359			216,406
West	84,976			79,461
South and other	74,335			72,408
Corporate	2,333			—
Total net revenues	$	643,715		$	615,321
Operating income (loss):
East	$	19,630		$	29,114
Central	37,933			31,776
West	12,016			9,171
South and other	6,297			6,489
Corporate	(11,364		)	(12,391		)
Total operating income	$	64,512		$	64,159
Reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes:
Operating income	$	64,512		$	64,159
Interest expense	(9,571		)	(9,139		)
Interest income	507			443
Predecessor claim settlement	3,100			—
Income before income taxes	$	58,548		$	55,463

Assets by segment:	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
East	$	586,763	$	550,622
Central	400,845		397,309
West	130,131		136,508
South and other	125,703		125,776
Corporate	118,420		99,134
Total assets	$	1,361,862	$	1,309,349

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

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 consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, from which the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet information as of that date was derived.

Principles of Consolidation

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.

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, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (the "CRDA") investments, 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 consists primarily of cash held in separate bank accounts designated for specific purposes. At December 31, 2015, $7.6 million was restricted by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware ("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; this restricted cash was released to the Company in March 2016 upon order of the Bankruptcy Court when it was determined that all professional services had been paid in full.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

As defined under GAAP, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability between market participants in the principal market or in the most advantageous market when no principal market exists. Adjustments to transaction prices or quoted market prices may be required in illiquid or disorderly markets in order to estimate fair value. Considerable judgment may be required in interpreting market data used to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current or future market exchange. See Note 3 - Fair Value for further detail related to the fair value of financial instruments.

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. Promotional allowances also include incentives earned in our slot bonus program such as cash and the estimated retail value of goods and services (such as complimentary rooms and food and beverages). We reward customers, through the use of bonus programs, with points based on amounts wagered that can be redeemed for a specified period of time, principally for complimentary play, and to a lesser extent for goods or services, depending upon the property.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that included the enactment date. Future tax benefits are recognized to the extent that realization of those benefits is considered more likely than not, and a valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets which do not meet this threshold.

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncement

Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncement

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, requiring entities to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability. This new guidance is similar to existing presentation requirements for debt discounts and aligns with the presentation of debt issuance costs under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The new guidance does not affect entities’ recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs. Previously, entities were required to present debt issuance costs as deferred charges in the asset section of the statement of financial position. The guidance in the ASU is effective for all entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015. Public business entities must apply the guidance in interim periods within the fiscal year of adoption, while all other entities must apply the guidance in interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. All entities must apply the guidance retrospectively and provide the required disclosures for a change in accounting principle in the period of adoption. Early adoption is permitted.

The Company adopted this ASU during the three months ended March 31, 2016. The Company has reclassified debt issuance costs from other assets, net to a reduction in long-term debt, net on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the amount of debt issuance costs included as a reduction to long-term debt totaled $2.7 million and $3.3 million, respectively.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This ASU was amended by ASU No. 2015-14, issued in August 2015, which deferred the original effective date by one year; the effective date is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, using one of two retrospective application methods. In addition, the FASB issued other amendments during 2016 to FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, that include implementation guidance to principal versus agent considerations, guidance to identifying performance obligations and licensing guidance and other narrow scope improvements. Early adoption is permitted only as of the annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period. The Company anticipates it will adopt this ASU on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. The Company continues to evaluate the impact the adoption of ASU No. 2014-09 will have on the Company's financial position and results of operations.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which amends FASB ASU Topic 330, Inventory. This ASU requires entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value and eliminates the option that currently exists for measuring inventory at market value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonable predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This ASU should be applied prospectively with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim period or annual reporting period. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes FASB ASC Topic 840, Leases. This ASU requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous guidance. In addition, among other changes to the accounting for leases, this ASU retains the distinction between finance leases and operating leases. The classification criteria for distinguishing between finance leases and operating leases are substantially similar to the classification criteria for distinguishing between capital leases and operating leases in the previous guidance. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this ASU should be applied using a modified retrospective approach. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), which seeks to reduce the diversity currently in practice by providing guidance on the presentation of eight specific cash flow issues in the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company's statement of cash flows.

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 consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect certain reclassifications to prior year amounts in order to conform with current year presentation. The reclassifications have no effect on previously reported net income.

Fair Value

The carrying values of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short term maturities of these instruments. A financial asset or liability classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are as follows:

• Level 1 - Inputs are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.

• Level 2 - Inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means (market corroborated inputs).

• Level 3 - Unobservable inputs reflect the Company's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability since limited market data exists. The Company develops these inputs based on the best information available, including its own data.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Promotional Allowances

The amounts included in promotional allowances consist of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Room	$	9,808	$	9,353	$	27,600	$	26,056
Food and beverage	12,420		12,436		35,054		34,416
Other	1,931		1,984		5,593		5,803
Total	$	24,159	$	23,773	$	68,247	$	66,275

Schedule of Estimated Costs of Providing Promotional Allowances

The estimated departmental costs and expenses of providing these promotional allowances 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,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Room	$	4,387	$	4,454	$	14,558	$	13,996
Food and beverage	10,542		10,834		30,365		30,144
Other	704		603		2,180		1,776
Total	$	15,633	$	15,891	$	47,103	$	45,916

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FAIR VALUE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis

The following table presents a summary of fair value measurements by level for certain assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):

	Input Levels for Fair Value Measurements
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
September 30, 2016
Assets:
CRDA deposits, net	$	—	$	—	$	8,728	$	8,728
December 31, 2015
Assets:
CRDA deposits, net	$	—	$	—	$	16,405	$	16,405

Change in fair value of Level 3 assets

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of the Company's Level 3 CRDA deposits (in thousands):

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
Beginning Balance	$	9,896		$	28,078		$	16,405		$	24,384
Realized or unrealized gains/(losses)	(337		)	523			(6,057		)	2,634
Additional CRDA deposits	337			1,229			2,243			3,289
CRDA Project Funds received	(1,168		)	(9,872		)	(3,035		)	(9,872		)
Purchases of CRDA investments	—			(724		)	(828		)	(1,201		)
Ending Balance	$	8,728		$	19,234		$	8,728		$	19,234

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RECEIVABLES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Receivables [Abstract]

Receivables

Receivables consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Casino	$	11,622		$	14,573
Hotel	5,607			5,330
Other	12,649			12,574
Receivables, gross	29,878			32,477
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(8,472		)	(10,409		)
Receivables, net	$	21,406		$	22,068

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property and equipment

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

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Land	—	$	116,597		$	116,190
Buildings and improvements	10 - 40	629,626			605,582
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3 - 7	249,000			228,548
Riverboats and barges	5 - 15	18,145			17,429
Construction in progress	—	26,996			24,900
Property and equipment, gross		1,040,364			992,649
Accumulated depreciation		(280,712		)	(231,829		)
Property and equipment, net		$	759,652		$	760,820

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of goodwill

The carrying amounts of Goodwill by segment are as follows (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016							December 31, 2015
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment			Net Carrying Value		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Impairment			Net Carrying Value
Central	$	14,224	$	—		$	14,224	$	14,224	$	—		$	14,224
South and other	1,731		(1,731		)	—		1,731		(1,731		)	—
Corporate	10,704		(9,071		)	1,633		10,704		(9,071		)	1,633
Total	$	26,659	$	(10,802	)	$	15,857	$	26,659	$	(10,802	)	$	15,857

Finite-Lived Intangible assets

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Trade name	Indefinite	$	25,500		$	25,500
Gaming licenses	Indefinite	37,387			37,387
Customer lists	3	160			160
Favorable lease	5 - 42	13,260			13,260
Total intangible assets		76,307			76,307
Less accumulated amortization:
Customer lists		(133		)	(93		)
Favorable lease		(2,182		)	(1,919		)
Total accumulated amortization		(2,315		)	(2,012		)
Intangible assets, net		$	73,992		$	74,295

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	Estimated life (years)	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Trade name	Indefinite	$	25,500		$	25,500
Gaming licenses	Indefinite	37,387			37,387
Customer lists	3	160			160
Favorable lease	5 - 42	13,260			13,260
Total intangible assets		76,307			76,307
Less accumulated amortization:
Customer lists		(133		)	(93		)
Favorable lease		(2,182		)	(1,919		)
Total accumulated amortization		(2,315		)	(2,012		)
Intangible assets, net		$	73,992		$	74,295

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INVESTMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Schedule of investments

CRDA investments consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
Investment in bonds—CRDA	$	16,418		$	16,551
Less unamortized discount	(4,235		)	(4,271		)
Less valuation allowance	(3,885		)	(3,862		)
Deposits—CRDA	19,563			21,183
Less valuation allowance	(10,835		)	(4,778		)
Direct investment—CRDA	1,872			1,352
Less valuation allowance	(1,872		)	(1,352		)
Total CRDA investments	$	17,026		$	24,823

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LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHER ASSETS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Other Assets [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Prepaid Rent and Other assets

Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
Tropicana Evansville prepaid rent	$	13,354	$	12,500
Deposits	4,187		3,431
Other	7,944		2,873
Other assets	$	25,485	$	18,804

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ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

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

	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
Accrued payroll and benefits	$	36,651	$	35,131
Accrued gaming and related	15,553		15,620
Accrued taxes	30,006		11,327
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities	18,339		15,758
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$	100,549	$	77,836

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DEBT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

Debt consists of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2016			December 31, 2015
New Term Loan Facility, due 2020, interest at 4.0% at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, net of unamortized discount of $0.9 million and $1.0 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively and debt issuance costs of $2.7 million and $3.3 million at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	$	287,449		$	288,946
Less current portion of debt	(3,000		)	(3,000		)
Total long-term debt, net	$	284,449		$	285,946

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

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Impairment Charges and Other Write-Downs [Abstract]

Schedule of Impairment Charges, Other Write-Downs and Recoveries

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

	Three months ended September 30,				Nine months ended September 30,
	2016		2015		2016		2015
Impairment of intangibles	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	26
Loss on disposal of assets	347		19		444		850
Total impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	$	347	$	19	$	444	$	876

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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 before income taxes for the three months ended September 30,2016 and 2015 (in thousands, unaudited):

	Three months ended September 30,
	2016			2015
Net revenues:
East	$	104,040		$	96,256
Central	71,371			72,594
West	30,650			27,817
South and other	23,712			22,281
Corporate	1,250			—
Total net revenues	$	231,023		$	218,948
Operating income (loss):
East	$	20,228		$	21,193
Central	10,464			10,026
West	5,495			3,708
South and other	672			394
Corporate	(3,002		)	(4,224		)
Total operating income	$	33,857		$	31,097
Reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes:
Operating income	$	33,857		$	31,097
Interest expense	(3,122		)	(3,211		)
Interest income	156			133
Predecessor claim settlement	3,100			—
Income before income taxes	$	33,991		$	28,019

The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income, and reconciles operating income to income before income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (in thousands, unaudited):

	Nine months ended September 30,
	2016			2015
Net revenues:
East	$	260,712		$	247,046
Central	221,359			216,406
West	84,976			79,461
South and other	74,335			72,408
Corporate	2,333			—
Total net revenues	$	643,715		$	615,321
Operating income (loss):
East	$	19,630		$	29,114
Central	37,933			31,776
West	12,016			9,171
South and other	6,297			6,489
Corporate	(11,364		)	(12,391		)
Total operating income	$	64,512		$	64,159
Reconciliation of operating income to income before income taxes:
Operating income	$	64,512		$	64,159
Interest expense	(9,571		)	(9,139		)
Interest income	507			443
Predecessor claim settlement	3,100			—
Income before income taxes	$	58,548		$	55,463

Schedule of segment assets

Assets by segment:	September 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
East	$	586,763	$	550,622
Central	400,845		397,309
West	130,131		136,508
South and other	125,703		125,776
Corporate	118,420		99,134
Total assets	$	1,361,862	$	1,309,349

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ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND (Details)	Sep. 30, 2016 casino
Island of Aruba
Geographical Information [Line Items]
Number of casinos	1
Nevada
Geographical Information [Line Items]
Number of casinos	2
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
Missouri
Geographical Information [Line Items]
Number of casinos	1
New Jersey
Geographical Information [Line Items]
Number of casinos	1

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash restricted by bankruptcy court					$ 7,600
Promotional allowances	$ 24,159	$ 23,773	$ 68,247	$ 66,275
Estimated costs and expenses of providing promotional allowances	15,633	15,891	47,103	45,916
Room
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Promotional allowances	9,808	9,353	27,600	26,056
Estimated costs and expenses of providing promotional allowances	4,387	4,454	14,558	13,996
Food and Beverage
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Promotional allowances	12,420	12,436	35,054	34,416
Estimated costs and expenses of providing promotional allowances	10,542	10,834	30,365	30,144
Other
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Promotional allowances	1,931	1,984	5,593	5,803
Estimated costs and expenses of providing promotional allowances	704	$ 603	2,180	$ 1,776
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 | Long-term Debt
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs	2,700		2,700		3,300
MontBleu
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Restricted cash	1,200		1,200
Replacement Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Restricted cash	5,100		5,100
Letter of Credit
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash restricted as collateral for debt	6,500		6,500		$ 6,500
Missouri Gaming Commission
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 300		$ 300

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FAIR VALUE - Recurring (Details) - Recurring - CRDA - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
CRDA Deposits, net	$ 8,728	$ 16,405
Level 1
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
CRDA Deposits, net	0	0
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
CRDA Deposits, net	0	0
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
CRDA Deposits, net	$ 8,728	$ 16,405

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FAIR VALUE - Level 3 Reconciliation (Details) - Level 3 - CRDA Deposits - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 9,896	$ 28,078	$ 16,405	$ 24,384
Realized or unrealized gains/(losses)	(337)	523	(6,057)	2,634
Additional CRDA deposits	337	1,229	2,243	3,289
CRDA Project Funds received	(1,168)	(9,872)	(3,035)	(9,872)
Purchases of CRDA investments	0	(724)	(828)	(1,201)
Ending balance	$ 8,728	$ 19,234	$ 8,728	$ 19,234

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FAIR VALUE - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Estimated fair value of long-term debt	$ 292.8	$ 287.4
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Level 3
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
CRDA bonds, net	$ 8.3	$ 8.4

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RECEIVABLES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, gross	$ 29,878	$ 32,477
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(8,472)	(10,409)
Receivables, net	21,406	22,068
Casino
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, gross	11,622	14,573
Hotel
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, gross	5,607	5,330
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, gross	$ 12,649	$ 12,574

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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 1,040,364	$ 992,649
Accumulated depreciation	(280,712)	(231,829)
Property and equipment, net	759,652	760,820
Land
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	116,597	116,190
Building and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 629,626	605,582
Building and improvements | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Estimated life (in years)	10 years
Building and improvements | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Estimated life (in years)	40 years
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 249,000	228,548
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Estimated life (in years)	3 years
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Estimated life (in years)	7 years
Riverboats and barges
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 18,145	17,429
Riverboats and barges | Minimum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Estimated life (in years)	5 years
Riverboats and barges | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Estimated life (in years)	15 years
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 26,996	$ 24,900

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 26,659	$ 26,659
Accumulated Impairment	(10,802)	(10,802)
Net Carrying Value	15,857	15,857
Operating Segments | Central
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	14,224	14,224
Accumulated Impairment	0	0
Net Carrying Value	14,224	14,224
Operating Segments | South and other
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,731	1,731
Accumulated Impairment	(1,731)	(1,731)
Net Carrying Value	0	0
Corporate
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss [Abstract]
Gross Carrying Amount	10,704	10,704
Accumulated Impairment	(9,071)	(9,071)
Net Carrying Value	$ 1,633	$ 1,633

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total intangible assets, gross	$ 76,307	$ 76,307
Total accumulated depreciation	(2,315)	(2,012)
Intangible assets, net	73,992	74,295
Customer lists
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, finite-lived	160	160
Total accumulated depreciation	$ (133)	(93)
Estimated life	3 years
Favorable lease
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, finite-lived	$ 13,260	13,260
Total accumulated depreciation	$ (2,182)	(1,919)
Favorable lease | Minimum
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated life	5 years
Favorable lease | Maximum
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated life	42 years
Trade name
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, indefinite-lived	$ 25,500	25,500
Gaming licenses
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, indefinite-lived	$ 37,387	$ 37,387

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Customer lists
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated life			3 years
Amortization expense	$ 100	$ 100	$ 100	$ 100
Favorable lease
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	100	$ 200	300	$ 500
Lumiere Place | Customer lists
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Estimated amortization expense in fiscal year 2016	100		100
Estimated amortization expense in fiscal year 2017	100		100
Gaming licenses
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, indefinite-lived	37,387		37,387		$ 37,387
Gaming licenses | Tropicana Evansville
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, indefinite-lived	28,700		28,700		28,700
Gaming licenses | Lumiere Place
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, indefinite-lived	$ 8,700		$ 8,700		$ 8,700

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INVESTMENTS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)			1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Apr. 19, 2016	Feb. 29, 2016	Apr. 30, 2016	Jul. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015	Apr. 18, 2016
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items]
Assessment of licensees, percentage of gross gaming revenues							1.25%
Assessment of licensees, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues							2.50%
Investment alternative tax, percentage of gross gaming revenues							2.50%
Investment alternative tax, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues							5.00%
Investment alternative tax payments					$ 1,000,000		$ 1,300,000
Cash reserved for CRDA donation							$ 5,114,000	$ 0
Bonds—CRDA | Minimum
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items]
CRDA bonds, contractual maturities							2 years
Bonds—CRDA | Maximum
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items]
CRDA bonds, contractual maturities							40 years
Ruby Seven
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items]
Shares acquired				1,827,932
Purchase price of interest				$ 1,500,000
Percent of equity ownership acquired				13.70%
Consideration received from sale of investment		$ 800,000
Earn-out consideration period		3 years
Minimum earn-out consideration							$ 700,000
Tropicana AC | Deposits—CRDA
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items]
Capital expenditures approved	$ 26,800,000				18,800,000		18,800,000			$ 18,800,000
Capital expenditures reimbursements received							3,000,000		$ 15,200,000
Capital expenditures reimbursements received from CRDA deposits									$ 14,200,000
Increase in approved capital expenditures	8,000,000
Deposits balance to be donated pursuant to NJSA 5:12-177	$ 7,100,000
Cash reserved for CRDA donation			$ (5,400,000)
General and Administrative Expense | Deposits—CRDA
Schedule Of Long-term Investments [Line Items]
Charge to (reduction of) expense to reflect lower return on funds on deposit					$ (300,000)	$ (200,000)	$ (1,200,000)	$ (2,000,000)

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INVESTMENTS - Schedule of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total CRDA investments	$ 17,026	$ 26,323
CRDA
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total CRDA investments	17,026	24,823
CRDA | Bonds—CRDA
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Investments, carrying value, gross	16,418	16,551
Less unamortized discount	(4,235)	(4,271)
Less valuation allowance	(3,885)	(3,862)
CRDA | Deposits—CRDA
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Investments, carrying value, gross	19,563	21,183
Less valuation allowance	(10,835)	(4,778)
CRDA | Direct investment—CRDA
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Investments, carrying value, gross	1,872	1,352
Less valuation allowance	$ (1,872)	$ (1,352)

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LONG-TERM PREPAID RENT AND OTHER ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Other Assets [Abstract]
Tropicana Evansville prepaid rent	$ 13,354	$ 12,500
Deposits	4,187	3,431
Other	7,944	2,873
Other assets	$ 25,485	$ 18,804

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ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued payroll and benefits	$ 36,651	$ 35,131
Accrued gaming and related	15,553	15,620
Accrued taxes	30,006	11,327
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities	18,339	15,758
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities	$ 100,549	$ 77,836

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DEBT - Schedule (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less current portion of debt	$ (3,000)	$ (3,000)
Long-term debt, net	284,449	285,946
The New Credit Facilities | New Term Loan Facility, Due 2020, Interest at 4%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	287,449	288,946
Less current portion of debt	(3,000)	(3,000)
Long-term debt, net	$ 284,449	$ 285,946
Interest rate (percent)	4.00%	4.00%
Unamortized discount	$ 900	$ 1,000
Debt issuance costs	$ 2,700	$ 3,300

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DEBT - Additional Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Nov. 27, 2013 USD ($)
The New Credit Facilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percent outstanding under the revolving facility	35.00%
Senior secured net leverage ratio	3.25
The New Credit Facilities | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net leverage ratio	2.75
Percent of annual excess cash flow	50.00%
The New Credit Facilities | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percent of annual excess cash flow	0.00%
The New Credit Facilities | New Term Loan Facility, Due 2020, Interest at 4%
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance amount		$ 300,000,000
Discount rate		0.50%
Debt instruments, quarterly principal payment	$ 750,000
Interest rate increase due to default	2.00%
Interest rate floor	4.00%
Effective interest rate	4.00%
The New Credit Facilities | New Term Loan Facility, Due 2020, Interest at 4% | LIBO Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) | Criteria i
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate basis floor	1.00%
Basis spread on variable rate	3.00%
The New Credit Facilities | New Term Loan Facility, Due 2020, Interest at 4% | Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) | Criteria ii
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Variable rate basis floor	2.00%
Basis spread on variable rate	2.00%
The New Credit Facilities | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 15,000,000
The New Credit Facilities | Revolving Credit Facility | LIBO Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) | Criteria i | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.50%
Net leverage ratio	2.50
The New Credit Facilities | Revolving Credit Facility | LIBO Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) | Criteria i | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.00%
Net leverage ratio	3.00
The New Credit Facilities | Revolving Credit Facility | Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) | Criteria ii | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.50%
Net leverage ratio	2.50
The New Credit Facilities | Revolving Credit Facility | Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) | Criteria ii | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
Net leverage ratio	3.00
The Credit Facilities | Term Loan Facility, Due 2018, Interest at 7.5 Percent
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance amount		175,000,000
Repurchase amount		172,400,000
The Credit Facilities | Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$ 15,000,000

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IMPAIRMENT CHARGES, OTHER WRITE-DOWNS AND RECOVERIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Impairment Charges and Other Write-Downs [Abstract]
Impairment of intangibles	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 26
Loss on disposal of assets	347	19	444	850
Total impairment charges, other write-downs and recoveries	$ 347	$ 19	$ 444	$ 876

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Oct. 10, 2016 slot_machine
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party expenses		$ 100,000.0
Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Term of management agreement			5 years
Management agreement optional renewal term			5 years
Management fee income	$ 1,300,000		$ 2,300,000
Subsequent Event | Trump Taj Mahal Associates, LLC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of slot machines to be leased | slot_machine					250
Insight Portfolio Group
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party expenses	$ 100,000		$ 200,000	$ 300,000

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Leases (Details)		1 Months Ended		15 Months Ended
	Jan. 06, 2016 USD ($) RenewalOptions	Oct. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Oct. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) a	Aug. 31, 2010 USD ($) a
MontBleu Lease
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Monthly payment base through December 31, 2011					$ 333,333
Amounts in addition to base rent through December 31, 2011, 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 after December 31, 2011					$ 333,333
Percent of gross revenues in excess of breakpoint after December 31, 2011					10.00%
Rent payment, percent of gross revenues after December 31, 2011					10.00%
Unfavorable lease liability recognized					$ 9,600,000
Unfavorable lease liability balance				$ 6,700,000	6,300,000
Purchase commitment amount		$ 24,000,000
Purchase commitment period (in months)		18 months
Amount of capital renovations project completed				24,000,000
MontBleu Lease | Other Long-Term Liabilities
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Unfavorable lease liability balance				$ 6,100,000	$ 5,800,000
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member]
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Purchase commitment amount	$ 50,000,000
Number of acres leased | a					10
Number of acres where casino resides | a					20
Prepaid Rent	25,000,000
Incentive from Lessor	20,000,000
Rental prepayments	12,500,000
Increase in prepaid rent	12,500,000
Accrued rent	$ 12,500,000
Prepaid rent and lease incentives period of recognition	120 months
Operating Leases, Length of Initial Renewal Option	3 years
Number of renewal options | RenewalOptions	5
Length of renewal option	5 years
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Tier 1
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues	2.00%
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Tier 2
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues	4.00%
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Tier 3
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues	6.00%
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Tier 4
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues	8.00%
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Minimum
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Annual rent	$ 2,000,000
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Minimum | Tier 2
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues	25,000,000
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Minimum | Tier 3
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues	50,000,000
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Minimum | Tier 4
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues	$ 75,000,000
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Minimum | Tier 5
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues	10.00%
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues	$ 100,000,000
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Maximum | Tier 1
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues	25,000,000
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Maximum | Tier 2
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues	50,000,000
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Maximum | Tier 3
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues	75,000,000
Tropicana Evansville Land Lease [Member] | Maximum | Tier 4
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues	$ 100,000,000
Belle of Baton Rouge Lease | Certain Land and Buildings
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Annual rent					$ 200,000
Belle of Baton Rouge Lease | Parking Lot
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Annual rent					$ 400,000
Rent payment calculation, percent of adjusted gross revenues					0.94%
Belle of Baton Rouge Lease | Minimum | Parking Lot
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues					$ 45,000,000
Belle of Baton Rouge Lease | Maximum | Parking Lot
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, adjusted gross revenues					$ 80,000,000
Tropicana Greenville Lease
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Number of acres leased | a					4
Annual rent			$ 400,000
Total term of contract including renewal options (in years)			25 years
Tropicana Greenville Lease | Tier 1
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment, percent of gross gaming revenues					2.00%
Tropicana Greenville Lease | Tier 2
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment, percent of gross gaming revenues					8.00%
Tropicana Greenville Lease | Minimum | Tier 1
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Monthly payment base through December 31, 2011					$ 75,000
Tropicana Greenville Lease | Minimum | Tier 2
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Rent payment calculation, annual gross gaming revenues					$ 36,600,000
Tropicana Aruba Land Lease
Contractual Obligations [Line Items]
Number of acres leased | a						14
Annual rent						$ 93,000

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions			9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			60 Months Ended
	May 27, 2016	Feb. 01, 2011	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2023
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Assessment of licensees, percentage of gross gaming revenues			1.25%
Assessment of licensees, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues			2.50%
Investment alternative tax, percentage of gross gaming revenues			2.50%
Investment alternative tax, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues			5.00%
2011 New Jersey Tourism District Law
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Term of commitment		5 years
Required annual contribution due to new legislation		$ 30.0
Payment of assessment						$ 3.6
Portion of industry obligations due to new legislation (percent)			12.20%
Portion of industry obligations due to new legislation			$ 3.7
2011 New Jersey Tourism District Law | Minimum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Required annual contribution due to new legislation	$ 90.0
New Jersey CRDA
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Assessment of licensees, percentage of gross gaming revenues			1.25%
Assessment of licensees, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues			2.50%
Investment alternative tax, percentage of gross gaming revenues			2.50%
Investment alternative tax, percentage of internet gaming gross revenues			5.00%
Required additional investment, interest rate, portion of average market rate			0.6667
New Jersey CRDA | New Jersey Casino Control Commission
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Tax rate, percent of gross casino revenue			8.00%
Tax rate (percent of internet gaming gross revenue)			15.00%
Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (NJ PILOT Law)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Term of commitment	10 years
Required annual contribution due to new legislation		$ 30.0
Required annual contribution in base year	$ 120.0
Minimum estimated gross gaming revenue used to determine assessment	$ 1,800.0
Minimum required yearly increase in assessment	2.00%
Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (NJ PILOT Law) | Minimum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Maximum estimated gross gaming revenue used to determine assessment	$ 3,000.0
Estimated gross gaming revenue used to determine assessment in base year	2,200.0
Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (NJ PILOT Law) | Maximum
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Required annual contribution due to new legislation	165.0
Maximum estimated gross gaming revenue used to determine assessment	3,400.0
Estimated gross gaming revenue used to determine assessment in base year	$ 2,600.0
Wimar and CSC Administrative Expense Claims
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual			$ 5.4			$ 5.4
Forecast | Casino Property Tax Stabilization Act (NJ PILOT Law)
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Payment of assessment				$ 10.0	$ 15.0		$ 5.0

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jul. 31, 2015
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000			100,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01			$ 0.01
Common stock, shares issued	25,981,776			26,312,500
Common stock, shares outstanding	25,981,776			26,312,500
Authorized share repurchase amount					$ 50,000,000
Shares repurchased and canceled	80,000	29,146	221,578
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000			10,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01			$ 0.01
Board of Directors Chairman
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interests owned	68.75%

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INCOME TAXES (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate from continuing operations	39.40%	40.80%	39.70%	40.90%
Federal statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%

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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Operating Income and Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 231,023	$ 218,948	$ 643,715	$ 615,321
Operating income (loss)	33,857	31,097	64,512	64,159
Interest expense	(3,122)	(3,211)	(9,571)	(9,139)
Interest income	156	133	507	443
Predecessor claim settlement	3,100	0	3,100	0
Income before income taxes	33,991	28,019	58,548	55,463
Assets	1,361,862		1,361,862		$ 1,309,349
Operating Segments | East
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	104,040	96,256	260,712	247,046
Operating income (loss)	20,228	21,193	19,630	29,114
Assets	586,763		586,763		550,622
Operating Segments | Central
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	71,371	72,594	221,359	216,406
Operating income (loss)	10,464	10,026	37,933	31,776
Assets	400,845		400,845		397,309
Operating Segments | West
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	30,650	27,817	84,976	79,461
Operating income (loss)	5,495	3,708	12,016	9,171
Assets	130,131		130,131		136,508
Operating Segments | South and other
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	23,712	22,281	74,335	72,408
Operating income (loss)	672	394	6,297	6,489
Assets	125,703		125,703		125,776
Corporate
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Net revenues	1,250	0	2,333	0
Operating income (loss)	(3,002)	$ (4,224)	(11,364)	$ (12,391)
Assets	$ 118,420		$ 118,420		$ 99,134