Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Related Party Transactions Moelis Agreements 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement On August 7, 2018, the Company entered into an engagement agreement (the "2018 Moelis Letter Agreement") pursuant to which it engaged Moelis & Company LLC ("Moelis") to act as the Company’s exclusive financial advisor in its review of opportunities in online gaming, sports betting and interactive gaming. Pursuant to the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement, Moelis was engaged as exclusive financial advisor with respect to a strategic financing transaction for the Company, if any. Pursuant to the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement, we paid Moelis a retainer fee of $100,000 upon execution of the agreement. In the event a transaction were to be consummated, the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement contemplated additional transaction-based fees would be earned by Moelis. On November 9, 2018, the Company and Moelis entered into an amendment (the “2018 Moelis Letter Agreement Amendment”) to the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement. Pursuant to the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement Amendment, the parties agreed no fee would be payable to Moelis in connection with any equity investment in connection with a strategic agreement relating to sports betting. In addition, pursuant to the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement Amendment, the fee payable to Moelis with respect to the Collaboration Agreement was increased from $3 million to $4 million. In November 2018, the Company paid approximately $4.1 million to Moelis upon the consummation of the Collaboration Agreement to pay fees and expenses due. These fees were recorded as an adjustment to the proceeds of the common stock issued to bet365 (see Note I). Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement In March 2017, Montreign Operating entered into an engagement agreement with Moelis (the "Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement") pursuant to which it engaged Moelis to act as exclusive financial advisor to Montreign Operating. Pursuant to the Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement, Moelis was entitled to an advisory fee of $100,000, which was paid upon execution, and the reimbursement of expenses up to $75,000. The Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement expired on its terms on December 31, 2017. On May 16, 2017, Moelis and the Company entered into a letter agreement reinstating and amending the 2013 Moelis Letter Agreement (as defined below) (the "Updated Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement"). Pursuant to the Updated Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement, Moelis was engaged to act as non-exclusive financial advisor to the Company in connection with certain debt and equity financing and corporate transactions the Company may undertake. The Updated Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement described the fees due to Moelis for each transaction in which the Company engaged. If the Company engaged in a covered transaction at any time within 12 months of the termination of the Updated Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement for any reason other than for cause by the Company, Moelis was entitled to receive a transaction fee according to the schedule provided therein. The Updated Moelis Letter Agreement expired on its terms on December 31, 2017. On May 26, 2017, in connection with the closing of the first amendment to the Term Loan Agreement, Moelis was paid approximately $178,000 for financial advisory services pursuant to the Updated Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement. 2013 Moelis Letter Agreement On December 9, 2013, the Company executed a letter agreement (the "2013 Moelis Letter Agreement") pursuant to which it engaged Moelis to act as its financial advisor in connection with the Casino. Pursuant to the 2013 Moelis Letter Agreement, we agreed to pay Moelis a retainer fee in the aggregate amount of approximately $250,000, of which approximately $150,000 was payable upon execution and $100,000 of which was paid within 90 days after execution. In the event a financing was consummated, the 2013 Moelis Letter Agreement contemplated additional transaction-based fees would be earned by Moelis. At the close of the January 2016 Rights Offering, Moelis was paid approximately $2.1 million for financial advisory services in connection with the Casino pursuant to the 2013 Moelis Letter Agreement. These fees were included in "S,G&A Expense " on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2016. On January 24, 2017, in connection with the closing of the Term Loan Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility, Moelis was paid approximately $2.5 million for financial advisory services pursuant to the 2013 Moelis Letter Agreement. These fees were capitalized and included in "Debt Issuance Costs" which were netted against the Term Loan Facility on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017. The fees are included in "Interest Expense " on the consolidated statement of operations and are being amortized over the life of the Term Loan Facility. Gregg Polle, a director of the Company, is a Managing Director of Moelis. Mr. Polle refrained from participating in the discussion of, and the determination of whether to enter into, each agreement. Agreements with Kien Huat and Related Parties 2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter On November 6, 2018, the Company and Kien Huat entered into a commitment letter (as amended and restated on November 9, 2018, the "2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter"), pursuant to which Kien Huat committed to provide equity financing in support of the general corporate and working capital requirements of the Company and its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the 2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter, Kien Huat agreed to purchase up to $126 million (the "Commitment Amount") of Series F Preferred Stock on the terms set forth in the 2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter. Kien Huat committed to purchase the Series F Preferred Stock pursuant to the following schedule: (i) up to $12 million no earlier than November 9, 2018; (ii) up to $20 million no earlier than February 15, 2019; (iii) up to $20 million no earlier than May 15, 2019; (iv) up to $15 million no earlier than August 15, 2019; (v) up to $37 million no earlier than November 15, 2019; and (vi) up to $22 million no earlier than March 15, 2020. The Company agreed to use its reasonable efforts to secure third-party financing in an amount equal to the Commitment Amount and the Commitment Amount will be reduced by the amount of any third-party financing raised by the Company. However, any equity financing raised by the Company from any person entering into a commercial agreement relating to online gaming and sports betting at the Casino in an amount up to $29 million will not reduce the Commitment Amount. Kien Huat will be entitled to a funding fee in the amount of 1% of the portion of the Commitment Amount funded by Kien Huat. Unless earlier terminated by mutual agreement, the 2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter will terminate upon the earlier of (a) the Company's receipt of third-party financing in the Commitment Amount or (b) April 15, 2020. On each of November 13, 2018 and February 20, 2019, in accordance with the 2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter, the Company and Kien Huat entered into subscription agreements to purchase an aggregate 320 shares of Series F Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $32 million and net proceeds to the Company (after deducting a $0.3 million funding fee due to Kien Huat) of $31.7 million. RWS License Agreement On March 31, 2017, Montreign Operating entered into a license agreement (the “RWS License Agreement”) with RW Services Pte Ltd (“RWS”). RWS is an affiliate of Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, who is a beneficiary of and controls Kien Huat. Pursuant to the RWS License Agreement, RWS granted Montreign Operating the non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable and limited right to use certain “Genting” and “Resorts World” trademarks (the “RWS Licensed Marks”) in connection with the development, marketing, sales, management and operation (the “Permitted Uses”) of the Development Projects. The right to use the RWS Licensed Marks may be assigned or sub-licensed only in certain limited circumstances. However, any use of the RWS Licensed Marks for a purpose other than the Permitted Uses will require the prior written consent of RWS. The name of the Casino is “Resorts World Catskills,” and, notwithstanding the foregoing, the use of such name is exclusive to Montreign Operating and may be used in connection with on-line gaming in addition to the Permitted Uses. The initial term of the RWS License Agreement will expire on December 31, 2027, and will be extended automatically for additional terms of 12 months each, up to a maximum of 39 additional terms, unless either of the parties provides notice to terminate the RWS License Agreement or upon the mutual written consent of both parties. Montreign Operating’s rights and obligations under the RWS License Agreement are subject to and governed by the rules and regulations applicable to Montreign Operating’s gaming operations at the Casino, and the fiduciary obligations of the boards of directors of Montreign Operating and Empire, as well as the fiduciary obligations of Kien Huat. Beginning on the date on which the Casino opened to the public, Montreign Operating pays to RWS a fee equivalent to a percentage of Net Revenue (as such term is defined in the RWS License Agreement) generated in each calendar year from (i) all activity at the Casino, (ii) each specific use of the RWS Licensed Marks in The Alder or Golf Course and (iii) each specific use of the name Resorts World Catskills in connection with online gaming. The percentage of Net Revenue payable as the fee is a low single digit percentage that will increase incrementally between the third year and sixth year of the term of the RWS License Agreement and will remain a low single digit percentage during the entire term of the RWS License Agreement. The Company incurred an expense of approximately $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, reflecting the fee payable pursuant to the RWS License Agreement of which $0.9 million was payable at December 31, 2018. During the term of the RWS License Agreement, Montreign Operating may participate in the Genting Rewards Alliance loyalty program (the “Alliance”), which will provide central marketing and cross-promotion opportunities for the Development Projects with other members of the Alliance. Montreign Operating’s participation in the Alliance is subject to the provisions of a separate agreement, which is currently being negotiated by the parties. Mr. Lim, our Director, is also a director of Resorts World Inc. Pte Ltd., the parent company of RWS. Kien Huat Letter Agreement On February 17, 2016, Kien Huat and the Company entered into a letter agreement (the "Kien Huat Letter Agreement") pursuant to which, during the period commencing on February 17, 2016 and ending on the earlier of (i) the three-year anniversary of the closing of the January 2016 Rights Offering and (ii) the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Casino, Kien Huat has agreed not to take certain actions with respect to the Company. In particular, during such time period, Kien Huat has agreed not to, and to cause the Kien Huat Parties not to, take certain actions in furtherance of a “going-private” transaction (as such term is defined in the Kien Huat Letter Agreement) involving the Company unless such transaction is subject to the approval of (x) holders of a majority of the votes represented by the common stock, Series B Preferred Stock and any other capital stock of the Company entitled to vote together with the common stock in the election of the Board (other than any such capital stock owned by any Kien Huat Parties) and (x) either (A) a majority of disinterested members of the Board or (y) a committee of the Board composed of disinterested members of the Board. In addition, during such period, the Company and Kien Huat have agreed to cooperate to ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, the Board includes no fewer than three independent directors (the definition of independence as determined under the standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market or any other securities exchange on which the common stock of the Company is then listed). On December 28, 2017, the Company and Kien Huat amended the Kien Huat Letter Agreement to extend by one year Kien Huat’s obligation not to engage in a going-private transaction with the Company without the prior approval of the majority of the Company’s minority shareholders and a majority of the disinterested directors of the Company. As a result of the amendment, such restriction now covers a period ending on February 8, 2020. Other than this one-year extension, all other terms of the Kien Huat Letter Agreement remain unchanged. 2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter To support the Company's financing needs for the Development Projects, Kien Huat entered into a series of commitment letters with the Company, which was last amended on September 22, 2015 (as amended, the "2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter"). Pursuant to the 2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter, Kien Huat committed to an equity investment in the Company in the aggregate amount of $375 million in support of the Development Projects, the redemption of the Series E Preferred Stock and for working capital purposes. Kien Huat invested an aggregate of $340 million of such commitment pursuant to the standby purchase agreements relating to rights offerings conducted by the Company in 2015 and 2016. Kien Huat also agreed to participate in, and backstop, a follow-on rights offering on the same terms and conditions and at the same subscription price as the rights offering conducted by the Company in 2016, in an amount not to exceed $35 million (the "Follow-On Rights Offering"). In connection with the Kien Huat Note Exchange Agreement (as defined and discussed in Note H above), on December 28, 2017, the Company and Kien Huat further amended the 2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter (the "2015 Kien Huat Commitment Amendment"). Pursuant to the 2015 Kien Huat Commitment Amendment, Kien Huat’s obligation to participate in, and backstop the Follow-On Rights Offering was terminated. Other than the termination of such follow-on standby purchase commitment, all other terms of the 2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter remain unchanged. Kien Huat Investment Agreement On August 19, 2009, the Company entered into the 2009 Investment Agreement with Kien Huat, pursuant to which we issued 6,901,208 shares of common stock, representing just under 50% of our voting power at the time. Under the terms of the 2009 Investment Agreement, Kien Huat is entitled to recommend three directors whom we are required to cause to be elected or appointed to our Board, subject to the satisfaction of all legal and governance requirements regarding service as a member of our Board and to the reasonable approval of the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors. In 2017, Kien Huat recommended Messrs. Pearlman, Eller and Lim for appointment to the Board of Directors pursuant to the 2009 Investment Agreement. Kien Huat will continue to be entitled to recommend three nominees for directors for so long as it owns at least 24% of our voting power outstanding at such time, after which the number of directors whom Kien Huat will be entitled to designate for election or appointment to the Board of Directors will be reduced proportionally to Kien Huat’s percentage of ownership. Under the 2009 Investment Agreement, for so long as Kien Huat is entitled to designate nominees for directors to the Board, among other things, Kien Huat will have the right to nominate one of its nominees elected to serve as a director to serve as the Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Pearlman has been appointed to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board pursuant to Kien Huat’s recommendation. Until such time as Kien Huat ceases to own capital stock with at least 30% of our voting power outstanding at such time, the Board of Directors will be prohibited under the terms of the 2009 Investment Agreement from taking certain actions relating to fundamental transactions involving us and our subsidiaries and certain other matters without the affirmative vote of the directors nominated by Kien Huat. Registration Rights Pursuant to the terms of the 2009 Investment Agreement, on August 19, 2009, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Kien Huat (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). The Registration Rights Agreement provides, among other things, that Kien Huat may require that the Company file one or more “resale” registration statements, registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the offer and sale of all of the common stock issued or to be issued to Kien Huat pursuant to the 2009 Investment Agreement as well as any shares acquired by way of a share dividend or share split or in connection with a combination of such shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation or other reorganization with respect to such shares. In addition, pursuant to the 2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter, the Company agreed to register for resale all of the shares of common stock held by Kien Huat. On February 23, 2016, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-309662) (the "Resale Registration Statement") registering for resale all of the shares of common stock held by Kien Huat. On August 7, 2018, the Company filed a Request to Withdraw the Resale Registration Statement. No securities were sold under the Resale Registration Statement.

Related Party Transactions

Moelis Agreements

2018 Moelis Letter Agreement

On August 7, 2018, the Company entered into an engagement agreement (the "2018 Moelis Letter Agreement") pursuant to which it engaged Moelis & Company LLC ("Moelis") to act as the Company’s exclusive financial advisor in its review of opportunities in online gaming, sports betting and interactive gaming. Pursuant to the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement, Moelis was engaged as exclusive financial advisor with respect to a strategic financing transaction for the Company, if any. Pursuant to the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement, we paid Moelis a retainer fee of $100,000 upon execution of the agreement. In the event a transaction were to be consummated, the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement contemplated additional transaction-based fees would be earned by Moelis. On November 9, 2018, the Company and Moelis entered into an amendment (the “2018 Moelis Letter Agreement Amendment”) to the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement. Pursuant to the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement Amendment, the parties agreed no fee would be payable to Moelis in connection with any equity investment in connection with a strategic agreement relating to sports betting. In addition, pursuant to the 2018 Moelis Letter Agreement Amendment, the fee payable to Moelis with respect to the Collaboration Agreement was increased from $3 million to $4 million. In November 2018, the Company paid approximately $4.1 million to Moelis upon the consummation of the Collaboration Agreement to pay fees and expenses due. These fees were recorded as an adjustment to the proceeds of the common stock issued to bet365 (see Note I).

Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement

In March 2017, Montreign Operating entered into an engagement agreement with Moelis (the "Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement") pursuant to which it engaged Moelis to act as exclusive financial advisor to Montreign Operating. Pursuant to the Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement, Moelis was entitled to an advisory fee of $100,000, which was paid upon execution, and the reimbursement of expenses up to $75,000. The Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement expired on its terms on December 31, 2017.

On May 16, 2017, Moelis and the Company entered into a letter agreement reinstating and amending the 2013 Moelis Letter Agreement (as defined below) (the "Updated Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement"). Pursuant to the Updated Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement, Moelis was engaged to act as non-exclusive financial advisor to the Company in connection with certain debt and equity financing and corporate transactions the Company may undertake. The Updated Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement described the fees due to Moelis for each transaction in which the Company engaged. If the Company engaged in a covered transaction at any time within 12 months of the termination of the Updated Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement for any reason other than for cause by the Company, Moelis was entitled to receive a transaction fee according to the schedule provided therein. The Updated Moelis Letter Agreement expired on its terms on December 31, 2017.

On May 26, 2017, in connection with the closing of the first amendment to the Term Loan Agreement, Moelis was paid approximately $178,000 for financial advisory services pursuant to the Updated Moelis-Montreign Letter Agreement.

2013 Moelis Letter Agreement

On December 9, 2013, the Company executed a letter agreement (the "2013 Moelis Letter Agreement") pursuant to which it engaged Moelis to act as its financial advisor in connection with the Casino. Pursuant to the 2013 Moelis Letter Agreement, we agreed to pay Moelis a retainer fee in the aggregate amount of approximately $250,000, of which approximately $150,000 was payable upon execution and $100,000 of which was paid within 90 days after execution. In the event a financing was consummated, the 2013 Moelis Letter Agreement contemplated additional transaction-based fees would be earned by Moelis.

At the close of the January 2016 Rights Offering, Moelis was paid approximately $2.1 million for financial advisory services in connection with the Casino pursuant to the 2013 Moelis Letter Agreement. These fees were included in "S,G&A Expense " on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2016.

On January 24, 2017, in connection with the closing of the Term Loan Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility, Moelis was paid approximately $2.5 million for financial advisory services pursuant to the 2013 Moelis Letter Agreement. These fees were capitalized and included in "Debt Issuance Costs" which were netted against the Term Loan Facility on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2017. The fees are included in "Interest Expense " on the consolidated statement of operations and are being amortized over the life of the Term Loan Facility.

Gregg Polle, a director of the Company, is a Managing Director of Moelis. Mr. Polle refrained from participating in the discussion of, and the determination of whether to enter into, each agreement.

Agreements with Kien Huat and Related Parties

2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter

On November 6, 2018, the Company and Kien Huat entered into a commitment letter (as amended and restated on November 9, 2018, the "2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter"), pursuant to which Kien Huat committed to provide equity financing in support of the general corporate and working capital requirements of the Company and its subsidiaries. Pursuant to the 2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter, Kien Huat agreed to purchase up to $126 million (the "Commitment Amount") of Series F Preferred Stock on the terms set forth in the 2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter. Kien Huat committed to purchase the Series F Preferred Stock pursuant to the following schedule: (i) up to $12 million no earlier than November 9, 2018; (ii) up to $20 million no earlier than February 15, 2019; (iii) up to $20 million no earlier than May 15, 2019; (iv) up to $15 million no earlier than August 15, 2019; (v) up to $37 million no earlier than November 15, 2019; and (vi) up to $22 million no earlier than March 15, 2020. The Company agreed to use its reasonable efforts to secure third-party financing in an amount equal to the Commitment Amount and the Commitment Amount will be reduced by the amount of any third-party financing raised by the Company. However, any equity financing raised by the Company from any person entering into a commercial agreement relating to online gaming and sports betting at the Casino in an amount up to $29 million will not reduce the Commitment Amount. Kien Huat will be entitled to a funding fee in the amount of 1% of the portion of the Commitment Amount funded by Kien Huat. Unless earlier terminated by mutual agreement, the 2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter will terminate upon the earlier of (a) the Company's receipt of third-party financing in the Commitment Amount or (b) April 15, 2020.

On each of November 13, 2018 and February 20, 2019, in accordance with the 2018 Kien Huat Preferred Stock Commitment Letter, the Company and Kien Huat entered into subscription agreements to purchase an aggregate 320 shares of Series F Preferred Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $32 million and net proceeds to the Company (after deducting a $0.3 million funding fee due to Kien Huat) of $31.7 million.

RWS License Agreement

On March 31, 2017, Montreign Operating entered into a license agreement (the “RWS License Agreement”) with RW Services Pte Ltd (“RWS”). RWS is an affiliate of Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, who is a beneficiary of and controls Kien Huat. Pursuant to the RWS License Agreement, RWS granted Montreign Operating the non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable and limited right to use certain “Genting” and “Resorts World” trademarks (the “RWS Licensed Marks”) in connection with the development, marketing, sales, management and operation (the “Permitted Uses”) of the Development Projects. The right to use the RWS Licensed Marks may be assigned or sub-licensed only in certain limited circumstances. However, any use of the RWS Licensed Marks for a purpose other than the Permitted Uses will require the prior written consent of RWS. The name of the Casino is “Resorts World Catskills,” and, notwithstanding the foregoing, the use of such name is exclusive to Montreign Operating and may be used in connection with on-line gaming in addition to the Permitted Uses.

The initial term of the RWS License Agreement will expire on December 31, 2027, and will be extended automatically for additional terms of 12 months each, up to a maximum of 39 additional terms, unless either of the parties provides notice to terminate the RWS License Agreement or upon the mutual written consent of both parties. Montreign Operating’s rights and obligations under the RWS License Agreement are subject to and governed by the rules and regulations applicable to Montreign Operating’s gaming operations at the Casino, and the fiduciary obligations of the boards of directors of Montreign Operating and Empire, as well as the fiduciary obligations of Kien Huat. Beginning on the date on which the Casino opened to the public, Montreign Operating pays to RWS a fee equivalent to a percentage of Net Revenue (as such term is defined in the RWS License Agreement) generated in each calendar year from (i) all activity at the Casino, (ii) each specific use of the RWS Licensed Marks in The Alder or Golf Course and (iii) each specific use of the name Resorts World Catskills in connection with online gaming. The percentage of Net Revenue payable as the fee is a low single digit percentage that will increase incrementally between the third year and sixth year of the term of the RWS License Agreement and will remain a low single digit percentage during the entire term of the RWS License Agreement. The Company incurred an expense of approximately $1.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, reflecting the fee payable pursuant to the RWS License Agreement of which $0.9 million was payable at December 31, 2018.

During the term of the RWS License Agreement, Montreign Operating may participate in the Genting Rewards Alliance loyalty program (the “Alliance”), which will provide central marketing and cross-promotion opportunities for the Development Projects with other members of the Alliance. Montreign Operating’s participation in the Alliance is subject to the provisions of a separate agreement, which is currently being negotiated by the parties.

Mr. Lim, our Director, is also a director of Resorts World Inc. Pte Ltd., the parent company of RWS.

Kien Huat Letter Agreement

On February 17, 2016, Kien Huat and the Company entered into a letter agreement (the "Kien Huat Letter Agreement") pursuant to which, during the period commencing on February 17, 2016 and ending on the earlier of (i) the three-year anniversary of the closing of the January 2016 Rights Offering and (ii) the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Casino, Kien Huat has agreed not to take certain actions with respect to the Company. In particular, during such time period, Kien Huat has agreed not to, and to cause the Kien Huat Parties not to, take certain actions in furtherance of a “going-private” transaction (as such term is defined in the Kien Huat Letter Agreement) involving the Company unless such transaction is subject to the approval of (x) holders of a majority of the votes represented by the common stock, Series B Preferred Stock and any other capital stock of the Company entitled to vote together with the common stock in the election of the Board (other than any such capital stock owned by any Kien Huat Parties) and (x) either (A) a majority of disinterested members of the Board or (y) a committee of the Board composed of disinterested members of the Board. In addition, during such period, the Company and Kien Huat have agreed to cooperate to ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, the Board includes no fewer than three independent directors (the definition of independence as determined under the standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market or any other securities exchange on which the common stock of the Company is then listed).

On December 28, 2017, the Company and Kien Huat amended the Kien Huat Letter Agreement to extend by one year Kien Huat’s obligation not to engage in a going-private transaction with the Company without the prior approval of the majority of the Company’s minority shareholders and a majority of the disinterested directors of the Company. As a result of the amendment, such restriction now covers a period ending on February 8, 2020. Other than this one-year extension, all other terms of the Kien Huat Letter Agreement remain unchanged.

2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter

To support the Company's financing needs for the Development Projects, Kien Huat entered into a series of commitment letters with the Company, which was last amended on September 22, 2015 (as amended, the "2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter"). Pursuant to the 2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter, Kien Huat committed to an equity investment in the Company in the aggregate amount of $375 million in support of the Development Projects, the redemption of the Series E Preferred Stock and for working capital purposes. Kien Huat invested an aggregate of $340 million of such commitment pursuant to the standby purchase agreements relating to rights offerings conducted by the Company in 2015 and 2016. Kien Huat also agreed to participate in, and backstop, a follow-on rights offering on the same terms and conditions and at the same subscription price as the rights offering conducted by the Company in 2016, in an amount not to exceed $35 million (the "Follow-On Rights Offering").

In connection with the Kien Huat Note Exchange Agreement (as defined and discussed in Note H above), on December 28, 2017, the Company and Kien Huat further amended the 2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter (the "2015 Kien Huat Commitment Amendment"). Pursuant to the 2015 Kien Huat Commitment Amendment, Kien Huat’s obligation to participate in, and backstop the Follow-On Rights Offering was terminated. Other than the termination of such follow-on standby purchase commitment, all other terms of the 2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter remain unchanged.

Kien Huat Investment Agreement

On August 19, 2009, the Company entered into the 2009 Investment Agreement with Kien Huat, pursuant to which we issued 6,901,208 shares of common stock, representing just under 50% of our voting power at the time. Under the terms of the 2009 Investment Agreement, Kien Huat is entitled to recommend three directors whom we are required to cause to be elected or appointed to our Board, subject to the satisfaction of all legal and governance requirements regarding service as a member of our Board and to the reasonable approval of the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors. In 2017, Kien Huat recommended Messrs. Pearlman, Eller and Lim for appointment to the Board of Directors pursuant to the 2009 Investment Agreement. Kien Huat will continue to be entitled to recommend three nominees for directors for so long as it owns at least 24% of our voting power outstanding at such time, after which the number of directors whom Kien Huat will be entitled to designate for election or appointment to the Board of Directors will be reduced proportionally to Kien Huat’s percentage of ownership. Under the 2009 Investment Agreement, for so long as Kien Huat is entitled to designate nominees for directors to the Board, among other things, Kien Huat will have the right to nominate one of its nominees elected to serve as a director to serve as the Chairman of the Board, and Mr. Pearlman has been appointed to serve as Executive Chairman of the Board pursuant to Kien Huat’s recommendation. Until such time as Kien Huat ceases to own capital stock with at least 30% of our voting power outstanding at such time, the Board of Directors will be prohibited under the terms of the 2009 Investment Agreement from taking certain actions relating to fundamental transactions involving us and our subsidiaries and certain other matters without the affirmative vote of the directors nominated by Kien Huat.

Registration Rights

Pursuant to the terms of the 2009 Investment Agreement, on August 19, 2009, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Kien Huat (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). The Registration Rights Agreement provides, among other things, that Kien Huat may require that the Company file one or more “resale” registration statements, registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the offer and sale of all of the common stock issued or to be issued to Kien Huat pursuant to the 2009 Investment Agreement as well as any shares acquired by way of a share dividend or share split or in connection with a combination of such shares, recapitalization, merger, consolidation or other reorganization with respect to such shares. In addition, pursuant to the 2015 Kien Huat Commitment Letter, the Company agreed to register for resale all of the shares of common stock held by Kien Huat. On February 23, 2016, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-309662) (the "Resale Registration Statement") registering for resale all of the shares of common stock held by Kien Huat. On August 7, 2018, the Company filed a Request to Withdraw the Resale Registration Statement. No securities were sold under the Resale Registration Statement.