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Accel Entertainment, Inc.: Form 10-Q for the period ended Jun 30, 2025

Filed with the SEC on Aug 5, 2025 and accepted by EDGAR at Aug 5, 2025, 16:20 ET.

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Management's discussion and analysis

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You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes and other financial information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “plans,” “intend,” “may,” “strategy,” “prospects,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “project,” “target,” “anticipate,” and other similar words and involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. Any forward-looking statements made by us speak only as of the date on which they are made. We are under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by law. This discussion and analysis should also be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”, set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Company Overview

We are a leading distributed gaming operator in the United States (“U.S.”), as well as a developer of brick-and-mortar casinos that serve local gaming markets and horse racing venues. We are a preferred partner for local business owners in the markets we serve. We offer turnkey, full-service gaming solutions to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, and fraternal and veteran establishments across the country as well as casinos and horse racing venues. Our focus is providing unmatched customer support, guidance, and expertise so our location partners can grow their businesses with incremental revenue.

We install, maintain, operate and service gaming terminals and related equipment for our location partners as well as redemption devices that have automated teller machine (“ATM”) functionality and stand-alone ATMs. We offer amusement devices, including jukeboxes, dartboards, pool tables, and other entertainment related equipment. These operations provide a complementary source of lead generation for our gaming business by offering a “one-stop” source of additional equipment for our location partners. We also design and manufacture gaming terminals and related equipment. We are continuously evaluating additional opportunities that are complementary to our core business, such as our acquisition of Fairmount Park - Casino & Racing (“Fairmount”) in Collinsville, Illinois. In April 2025, the casino opened and the racing season began at Fairmount.

We currently operate in the following states:

State Year Operations Started or Year of Acquisition Branding Operations
Illinois 2012 Accel Entertainment •Establishments with a liquor license (Up to 6 gaming terminals) –Bars/restaurants/retail –Gaming cafes –Fraternal organizations –Veterans’ organizations •Truck stops (Up to 6 gaming terminals) •Large truck stops (Up to 10 gaming terminals)
Illinois 2024 Fairmount Park - Casino + Racing •Operates a thoroughbred horse race track with ~50 annual race days since April 2025 •Operates a casino with 271 gaming positions •Revenue share agreement with FanDuel to operate a sportsbook •Offers attractive food and beverage offerings throughout the year

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State Year Operations Started or Year of Acquisition Branding Operations
Montana 2022 Century Gaming •Business locations licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption only, including locations restricted to offering a maximum of 20 gaming terminals
Montana 2022 Grand Vision Gaming •Designs and manufactures gaming terminals and software that are sold to Montana, South Dakota, and West Virginia •Develops proprietary gaming terminals and related software as well as other ancillary equipment for our distributed gaming routes in Montana, Nevada, Nebraska and Georgia
Montana 2023 Yellowstone Casino and other local retail/parlor locations •Retail gaming locations licensed to sell alcoholic beverages and offering a maximum of 20 gaming terminals •Certain locations have attractive food offerings •Currently, we have five parlor locations
Nevada 2022 Century Gaming •Non-casino locations where gaming is incidental to the primary business being conducted at the location, including: –Grocery/drug/convenience stores –Bars/restaurants/taverns –Liquor stores •Games are generally limited to 15 or fewer gaming terminals with no other forms of gaming activity permitted
Nebraska 2022 Accel Entertainment •Operate cash devices in retail locations throughout the state •Retail establishments include any business location that is open to the public for the sale of goods other than gaming terminals and that possesses a valid sales tax permit
Georgia 2020 Bulldog Gaming •Operate gaming terminals which are skill-based coin-operated amusement machines with winnings paid in points that may be redeemed for noncash merchandise, prizes, toys, gift cards, or novelties
Louisiana 2024 Toucan Gaming •Truck stop gaming parlors (up to 50 gaming terminals) •Establishments with a liquor license (up to 3 gaming terminals) –Bars/restaurants/retail –Fraternal organizations –Veterans’ organizations
Iowa 2021 Accel Entertainment •Operate amusement concessions, including games of chance and games of skill, which we define as gaming terminals •Bars, taverns, and restaurants with a certain class of liquor license are permitted to operate up to four electrical or mechanical games of chance
Pennsylvania 2023 Accel Entertainment •Licensed to operate at qualified truck stops •Actively exploring opportunities

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Distributed Gaming Competitive Landscape

We compete in the distributed gaming landscape on the basis of the responsiveness of our service to our locations and players, and the popularity, content, features, quality, functionality and reliability of our products. In the distributed gaming industry, we generally operate in markets where our terminal revenue splits are either statutorily determined or negotiated, as follows:

Statutory Splits Negotiated Splits
Net terminal income splits are statutorily predetermined; minimum and maximum wagers are mandated by the applicable governing bodies Net terminal income splits are negotiated
Pricing is not considered a factor as revenue splits with our locations are mandated by law Pricing is a driver in contract negotiations as all revenue splits are negotiated
Location and customer experience are key differentiating factors for selecting us over our competitors Our focus on player appeal, customer service and reputation are also key factors impacting competition
Our markets with statutory splits are: Illinois, Georgia, Pennsylvania Our markets with negotiated splits are: Montana, Nevada, Nebraska, Iowa, Louisiana

Macroeconomic Factors

Ongoing interest rate uncertainty, persistent inflation and increased and/or reciprocal tariffs may increase the risk of an economic recession and volatility in the capital or credit markets in the U.S. and other markets globally. Our location partners may be adversely impacted by changes in overall economic and financial conditions, and certain location partners may cease operations in the event of a recession or inability to access financing. Furthermore, our revenue is largely driven by players’ disposable incomes and level of gaming activity, and economic conditions that adversely impact players’ ability and desire to spend disposable income at our locations partners may adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows.

For the first half of 2025, we have not observed material impacts to our business or outlook from the macroeconomic factors noted above, outside of higher compensation-related costs. In the first half of 2024, we accelerated certain of our capital expenditures related to gaming terminals and related components to manage our supply chain.

We intend to continue to monitor macroeconomic conditions closely and may determine to take certain financial or operational actions in response to such conditions to the extent our business begins to be adversely impacted.

Components of Performance

Net revenues

Net gaming. Net gaming revenue represents net cash received from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and losses. Net gaming revenue includes the amounts earned by our location partners and is recognized at the time of gaming play.

Amusement. Amusement revenue represents amounts collected from amusement devices operated at various location partners and is recognized at the point the amusement device is used.

Manufacturing. Manufacturing revenue represents sales of gaming terminals and software as well as other ancillary equipment.

ATM fees and other. ATM fees and other consist of fees charged for the withdrawal of funds from our redemption devices and stand-alone ATMs and is recognized at the time of the ATM transaction. Beginning in the first quarter of 2025, revenues from our casino & racing operations are also included.

Operating expenses

Cost of revenue. Cost of revenue consists of i) taxes on net gaming revenue that is payable to the appropriate jurisdiction (effective July 1, 2024, the tax on net gaming revenue in the State of Illinois increased from 34% to 35%, which is split equally between us and our locations in Illinois), ii) licenses, permits and other fees required for the operation of our business, iii) location revenue share, which is governed by local governing bodies and location contracts, iv) ATM and amusement commissions payable to locations, v) ATM and amusement fees and vi) expenses from our casino & racing operations.

Cost of manufacturing goods sold. Cost of manufacturing goods sold consists of costs associated with the sale of gaming terminals and software as well as other ancillary equipment.

General and administrative. General and administrative expenses consist of operating expense and general and administrative expense. Operating expense includes compensation-related costs for service technicians, route technicians, route security, and preventative maintenance personnel. Operating expense also includes vehicle fuel and maintenance, and non-capitalizable parts expenses. Operating expenses are generally proportionate to the number of locations and gaming terminals. General and administrative expense includes compensation-related costs for account managers, business development managers, marketing, and other corporate personnel. In addition, general and administrative expense also includes marketing, information technology, insurance, rent and professional fees.

Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the individual assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the useful life or the lease.

Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs. Route and customer acquisition costs consist of fees paid at the inception of contracts entered into with third parties and our gaming locations, which allows us to install and operate gaming terminals. The route and customer acquisition costs and route and customer acquisition costs payable are recorded at the net present value of the future payments using a discount rate equal to our incremental borrowing rate associated with its long-term debt. Route and customer acquisition costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over 18 years, which is the expected estimated life of the contract, including expected renewals.

Location contracts acquired in a business combination are recorded at fair value and then amortized as an intangible asset on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life of 15 years.

Other intangible assets acquired in a business acquisition are recorded at fair value and then amortized as an intangible asset on a straight-line basis over their estimated 7 to 20-year useful lives.

Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net consists of interest on our current credit facilities, amortization of financing fees, accretion of interest on route and customer acquisition costs payable, and interest (income) expense on the interest rate caplets. Interest on the current credit facility is payable monthly on unpaid balances at the variable per annum Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) rate plus an applicable margin, as defined under the terms of the credit facility, ranging from 1.75% to 2.75% depending on the first lien net leverage ratio.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense consists mainly of taxes payable to federal, state and local authorities. Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of the assets and liabilities.

Results of Operations

The following table summarizes our results of operations on a consolidated basis for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:

(in thousands, except %'s)

Net revenues: Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Increase / (Decrease) Change ($) Change (%)
Net gaming $313,919 $293,240 $20,679 7.1%
Amusement 5,517 5,539 (22) (0.4)%
Manufacturing 1,763 5,208 (3,445) (66.1)%
ATM fees and other 14,710 5,426 9,284 171.1%
Total net revenues 335,909 309,413 26,496 8.6%
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown below) 229,758 213,317 16,441 7.7%
Cost of manufacturing goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown below) 886 3,162 (2,276) (72.0)%
General and administrative 54,878 46,541 8,337 17.9%
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 13,095 10,794 2,301 21.3%
Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs 6,322 5,589 733 13.1%
Other expenses, net 4,096 7,327 (3,231) (44.1)%
Total operating expenses 309,035 286,730 22,305 7.8%
Operating income 26,874 22,683 4,191 18.5%
Interest expense, net 8,771 8,906 (135) (1.5)%
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates 17 — 17 100.0%
Loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares 5,734 (4,742) 10,476 220.9%
Income before income tax expense 12,352 18,519 (6,167) (33.3)%
Income tax expense 5,090 3,933 1,157 29.4%
Net income $7,262 $14,586 $(7,324) (50.2)%

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Net revenues

Total net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were $335.9 million, an increase of $26.5 million, or 8.6%, compared to the prior-year period. This increase was primarily driven by higher net gaming revenue of $20.7 million, which reflected an increase in gaming locations and terminals, and higher ATM fees and other revenue of $14.7 million, an increase of $9.3 million, or 171.1%, which included revenue from our casino & racing operations. Those amounts were partially offset by a decrease in manufacturing revenue of $3.4 million, or 66.1%, primarily due to timing on software sales. Net revenues by state are presented below:

(in thousands)

Net revenues by state: Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Increase / (Decrease) Change ($) Change (%)
Illinois $245,434 $227,093 $18,341 8.1%
Montana 40,107 42,583 (2,476) (5.8)%
Nevada 27,078 29,322 (2,244) (7.7)%
Louisiana 9,630 — 9,630 N/A
Nebraska 7,881 6,249 1,632 26.1%
Georgia 4,814 3,137 1,677 53.5%
Other 965 1,029 (64) (6.2)%
Total net revenues $335,909 $309,413 $26,496 8.6%

Cost of revenue

Cost of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $229.8 million, an increase of $16.4 million, or 7.7%, compared to the prior-year period, driven by higher net gaming revenue and revenue from our casino & racing operations, as described above.

Cost of manufacturing goods sold

Cost of manufacturing goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $0.9 million, a decrease of $2.3 million, or 72.0%, compared to the prior-year period due to lower manufacturing revenue, as described above.

General and administrative

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were $54.9 million, an increase of $8.3 million, or 17.9%, compared to the prior-year period. The increase was attributable to higher compensation-related costs, as we continue to grow our operations.

Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment

Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $13.1 million, an increase of $2.3 million, or 21.3%, compared to the prior-year period due to an increased number of gaming terminals.

Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs

Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were $6.3 million, an increase of $0.7 million, or 13.1%, compared to the prior-year period due to higher amortization expenses on location contracts acquired.

Other expenses, net

Other expenses, net for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were $4.1 million, a decrease of $3.2 million, or 44.1%, compared to the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower fair value adjustments associated with the revaluation of contingent consideration liabilities.

Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $8.8 million, which was essentially flat compared to the prior-year period. We experienced an increase in average outstanding debt, which was offset by lower interest rates and the benefit realized on our interest rate caplets. For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the weighted average interest rate, excluding the impact of our interest rate caplets, was approximately 6.5% compared to 7.7% in the prior-year period.

Loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares

The change in the fair value of contingent earnout shares for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was a loss of $5.7 million, compared to a gain of $4.7 million the prior-year period. The change was primarily due to the change in the market value of our Class A-1 common stock, which is the primary input to the valuation of the contingent earnout shares.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $5.1 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 29.4%, compared to the prior-year period. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was 41.2% compared to 21.2% in the prior-year period. Our effective income tax rate can vary from period to period depending on, among other factors, the amount of permanent tax adjustments and discrete items. The change in the fair value of the contingent earnout shares is considered a discrete item for tax purposes and can be the primary driver for the fluctuations in the tax rate year over year.

The following table summarizes our results of operations on a consolidated basis for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024:

(in thousands, except %'s)

Net revenues: Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Increase / (Decrease) Change ($) Change (%)
Net gaming $615,870 $581,377 $34,493 5.9%
Amusement 11,425 11,668 (243) (2.1)%
Manufacturing 5,621 7,417 (1,796) (24.2)%
ATM fees and other 26,905 10,768 16,137 149.9%
Total net revenues 659,821 611,230 48,591 7.9%
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown below) 451,230 422,484 28,746 6.8%
Cost of manufacturing goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense shown below) 2,962 4,321 (1,359) (31.5)%
General and administrative 107,882 94,175 13,707 14.6%
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 25,396 21,228 4,168 19.6%
Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs 12,612 11,027 1,585 14.4%
Other expenses, net 6,913 9,753 (2,840) (29.1)%
Total operating expenses 606,995 562,988 44,007 7.8%
Operating income 52,826 48,242 4,584 9.5%
Interest expense, net 17,456 17,566 (110) (0.6)%
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates 33 — 33 100.0%
Loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares 3,379 (26) 3,405 13,096.2%
Income before income tax expense 31,958 30,702 1,256 4.1%
Income tax expense 10,083 8,700 1,383 15.9%
Net income $21,875 $22,002 $(127) (0.6)%

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Net revenues

Total net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were $659.8 million, an increase of $48.6 million, or 7.9%, compared to the prior-year period. This increase was primarily driven by higher net gaming revenue of $34.5 million, which reflected an increase in gaming locations and terminals and higher ATM fees and other revenue of $26.9 million, an increase of $16.1 million, or 149.9%, which included revenue from our casino & racing operations. Net revenues by state are presented below:

(in thousands)

Net revenues by state: Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Increase / (Decrease) Change ($) Change (%)
Illinois $478,913 $451,956 $26,957 6.0%
Montana 81,243 80,724 519 0.6%
Nevada 54,695 58,531 (3,836) (6.6)%
Louisiana 18,655 — 18,655 N/A
Nebraska 15,111 12,083 3,028 25.1%
Georgia 9,139 5,761 3,378 58.6%
Other 2,065 2,175 (110) (5.1)%
Total net revenues $659,821 $611,230 $48,591 7.9%

Cost of revenue

Cost of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $451.2 million, an increase of $28.7 million, or 6.8%, compared to the prior-year period, driven by higher net gaming revenue and revenue from our racing and casino operations, as described above.

Cost of manufacturing goods sold

Cost of manufacturing goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $3.0 million, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 31.5%, compared to the prior-year period primarily due to lower manufacturing revenue.

General and administrative

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were $107.9 million, an increase of $13.7 million, or 14.6%, compared to the prior-year period. The increase was attributable to compensation-related costs, as we continue to grow our operations, partially offset by lower parts and repair expense.

Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment

Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $25.4 million, an increase of $4.2 million, or 19.6%, compared to the prior-year period due to an increased number of gaming terminals.

Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs

Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were $12.6 million, an increase of $1.6 million, or 14.4%, compared to the prior-year period.

Other expenses, net

Other expenses, net for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were $6.9 million, a decrease of $2.8 million, or 29.1%, compared to the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower fair value adjustments associated with the revaluation of contingent consideration liabilities, partially offset by higher non-recurring expenses related to acquisitions.

Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $17.5 million, which was essentially flat compared to the prior-year period. We experienced an increase in average outstanding debt, which was offset by lower interest rates and the benefit realized on our interest rate caplets. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the weighted average interest rate, excluding the impact of our interest rate caplets, was approximately 6.5% compared to a rate of approximately 7.7% for the prior-year period.

Loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares

The change in the fair value of contingent earnout shares for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was a loss of $3.4 million, compared to a less than $0.1 million gain the prior-year period. The change was primarily due to the change in the market value of our Class A-1 common stock, which is the primary input to the valuation of the contingent earnout shares.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $10.1 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 15.9%, compared to the prior-year period. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was 31.6% compared to 28.3% in the prior-year period. Our effective income tax rate can vary from period to period depending on, among other factors, the amount of permanent tax adjustments and discrete items. The change in the fair value of the contingent earnout shares is considered a discrete item for tax purposes and can be the primary driver for the fluctuations in the tax rate year over year.

Key Business Metrics

We use statistical data and comparative information commonly used in the gaming industry to monitor the performance of the business, none of which are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and therefore should not be viewed as indicators of operational performance. Our management uses these key business metrics for financial planning, strategic planning and employee compensation decisions. The key business metrics include:

  • Number of locations;
  • Number of gaming terminals; and
  • Location hold-per-day

We also periodically review and revise our key business metrics to reflect changes in our business.

Number of locations

The number of locations is based on a combination of third-party portal data and data from our internal systems. We utilize this metric to continually monitor growth from existing locations, organic openings, purchased locations, and competitor conversions. Competitor conversions occur when a location chooses to change terminal operators.

The following table sets forth information with respect to our primary locations:

As of June 30, 2025 2024 Increase / (Decrease) Change Change (%)
Illinois 2,741 2,816 (75) (2.7)%
Montana 616 620 (4) (0.6)%
Nevada 355 359 (4) (1.1)%
Louisiana 98 — 98 N/A
Nebraska 275 239 36 15.1%
Georgia 342 260 82 31.5%
Total 4,427 4,294 133 3.1%

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Number of gaming terminals

The number of gaming terminals in operation is based on a combination of third-party portal data and data from our internal systems. We utilize this metric to continually monitor growth from existing locations, organic openings, purchased locations, and competitor conversions.

The following table sets forth information with respect to the number of gaming terminals in our primary locations:

As of June 30, 2025 2024 Increase / (Decrease) Change Change (%)
Illinois 15,670 15,743 (73) (0.5)%
Montana 6,508 6,435 73 1.1%
Nevada 2,650 2,735 (85) (3.1)%
Louisiana 626 — 626 N/A
Nebraska 975 844 131 15.5%
Georgia 959 724 235 32.5%
Total 27,388 26,481 907 3.4%

Location hold-per-day

Location hold-per-day is calculated by dividing net gaming revenue in the period by the average number of locations. Then divide the calculated amount by the number of operational days. We utilize this metric to compare market and location performance on a normalized basis. The percent change in location hold-per-day is the underlying metric we use to determine the change in same-store sales.

The following tables set forth information with respect to our location hold-per-day in our primary locations for the three and six months ended:

Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Increase / (Decrease) Change ($) Change (%)
Illinois $910 $862 $48 5.6%
Montana 622 612 10 1.6%
Nevada 784 843 (59) (7.0)%
Louisiana 994 — 994 N/A
Nebraska 285 255 30 11.8%
Georgia 149 111 38 34.2%
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Increase / (Decrease) Change ($) Change (%)
Illinois $896 $861 $35 4.1%
Montana 616 601 15 2.5%
Nevada 792 845 (53) (6.3)%
Louisiana 978 — 978 N/A
Nebraska 271 243 28 11.5%
Georgia 146 107 39 36.4%

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income are non-GAAP financial measures, but are key metrics management uses to monitor ongoing core operations. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income exclude the effects of certain non-cash items or represent certain nonrecurring items that are unrelated to core performance. Management believes these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the understanding of our underlying drivers of profitability, trends in our business, and facilitate company-to-company and period-to-period comparisons. Management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are used by investors, analysts and other interested parties as measures of financial performance and to evaluate our ability to fund capital expenditures, service debt obligations and meet working capital requirements.

Adjusted net income is defined as net income plus:

  • Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs
  • Stock-based compensation expense
  • Loss from unconsolidated affiliates
  • Loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares
  • Other expenses, net which consists of i) non-cash expenses including the remeasurement of contingent consideration liabilities, ii) non-recurring lobbying and legal expenses related to distributed gaming expansion in current or prospective markets, and iii) other non-recurring expenses
  • Tax effect of adjustments

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income plus:

  • Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs
  • Stock-based compensation expense
  • Loss from unconsolidated affiliates
  • Loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares
  • Other expenses, net
  • Tax effect of adjustments
  • Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment
  • Interest expense, net
  • Emerging markets which reflects the results, on an Adjusted EBITDA basis, for non-core jurisdictions where our operations are developing
  • Markets are no longer considered emerging when we have installed or acquired at least 500 gaming terminals in the jurisdiction, or when 24 months have elapsed from the date we first install or acquire gaming terminals in the jurisdiction, whichever occurs first
  • Prior to June 2025, Pennsylvania was considered an emerging market
  • Prior to January 2024, Iowa was considered an emerging market
  • As of June 2025, we no longer have any emerging markets.
  • Income tax expense

Adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024
Net income $7,262 $14,586 $21,875 $22,002
Adjustments:
Amortization of intangible assets and route and customer acquisition costs 6,322 5,589 12,612 11,027
Stock-based compensation expense 2,789 3,235 4,880 5,585
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates 17 — 33 —
Loss (gain) on change in fair value of contingent earnout shares 5,734 (4,742) 3,379 (26)
Other expenses, net 4,096 7,327 6,913 9,753
Tax effect of adjustments (3,729) (4,612) (6,983) (7,453)
Adjusted net income 22,491 21,383 42,709 40,888
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 13,095 10,794 25,396 21,228
Interest expense, net 8,771 8,906 17,456 17,566
Emerging markets 4 38 67 78
Income tax expense 8,819 8,544 17,066 16,152
Adjusted EBITDA $53,180 $49,665 $102,694 $95,912

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $53.2 million, an increase of $3.5 million, or 7.1%, compared to the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $102.7 million, an increase of $6.8 million, or 7.1%, compared to the prior-year period. The increase was attributable to an increase in the number of locations and gaming terminals.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We believe that our cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from operations and borrowing availability under the Credit Agreement (as defined below) will be sufficient to meet our capital requirements for the next twelve months and the foreseeable future thereafter. Our primary short-term cash needs are paying operating expenses and contingent earnout payments, purchases of property and equipment, servicing outstanding indebtedness, and funding our Board of Directors (“Board”) approved share repurchase program and near-term acquisitions. As of June 30, 2025, we had $264.6 million in cash and cash equivalents.

Senior Secured Credit Facility

We have entered into a credit agreement (as amended the “Credit Agreement”) as borrower, with our wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries, as guarantors, the banks, financial institutions and other lending institutions from time to time party thereto, as lenders, the other parties from time to time party thereto and Capital One, National Association, as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Agent”), collateral agent, issuing bank and swingline lender, providing for a:

  • $150.0 million revolving credit facility, including a letter of credit facility with a $10.0 million sublimit and a swingline facility with a $10.0 million sublimit,
  • a $350.0 million initial term loan facility, and
  • a $400.0 million delayed draw term loan facility (“DDTL”).

Our ability to borrow on the DDTL ended on October 22, 2024. The maturity date of the Credit Agreement is October 22, 2026. The Company is in the preliminary stages of refinancing its Senior Secured Credit Facility and anticipates it will do so before the debt becomes current.

As of June 30, 2025, there remained $127 million of availability under the Credit Agreement and the weighted-average interest rate on our borrowings under the Credit Agreement was approximately 6.5%.

We were in compliance with all debt covenants under the Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2025 and expect to remain in compliance for the next 12 months.

Interest rate caplets

We manage our exposure to some of our interest rate risk through the use of interest rate caplets, which are derivative financial instruments. On January 12, 2022, we hedged the variability of the cash flows attributable to the changes in the 1-month SOFR interest rate on the first $300 million of the term loan under the Credit Agreement by entering into a 4-year series of 48 deferred premium caplets (“caplets”), which are set to expire in January 2026.

We recognized an unrealized loss, net of taxes, on the change in fair value of the caplets of $0.8 million and $2.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. In comparison, we recognized an unrealized loss, net of taxes, of $1.1 million and an unrealized gain of less than $0.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. We also recognized interest income on the caplets of $1.8 million and $3.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. In comparison, we recognized interest income on the caplets of $2.5 million and $5.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. These amounts are reflected in interest expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes net cash provided by or used in operating activities, investing activities and financing activities for the periods indicated and should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in this filing:

(in thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Increase / (Decrease) Change ($) Change (%)
Net cash provided by operating activities $64,557 $57,614 $6,943 12.1%
Net cash used in investing activities (59,963) (69,324) 9,361 13.5%
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (21,269) 5,022 (26,291) (523.5)%

Net cash provided by operating activities

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was $64.6 million, an increase in cash of $6.9 million compared to the prior-year period due primarily to changes in working capital adjustments.

Net cash used in investing activities

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net cash used in investing activities was $60.0 million, a decrease in cash used of $9.4 million compared to the prior-year period. The decrease in cash used was primarily attributable to less cash used for acquisitions and an investment in an unconsolidated affiliate in the prior year, partially offset by higher purchases of property and equipment and an acquisition of an indefinite-lived operating license at Fairmount. We anticipate our capital expenditures will be approximately $75-80 million in 2025, of which $31-32 million relates to Fairmount, $5-7 million relates to Louisiana and the remaining $39-41 million for all other capital expenditures.

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net cash used in financing activities was $21.3 million, an increase in cash used of $26.3 million compared to the prior-year period. The change reflects higher net repayments on our debt compared to a net borrowing in the prior-year period and higher repurchases of our common stock.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

In preparing our condensed consolidated financial statements, we applied the same critical accounting policies as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, that affect judgments and estimates of amounts recorded for certain assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses.

Seasonality

Our results of operations can fluctuate due to seasonal trends and other factors. For example, the gross revenue per gaming terminal per day is typically lower in the summer when players will typically spend less time indoors at our locations, and higher in cold weather between February and April, when players will typically spend more time indoors at our locations. Our horse racing operations only operate during the months where the weather is conducive to racing, which is typically from late spring through the early fall. Holidays, vacation seasons, and sporting events may also cause our results to fluctuate.

Market risk

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Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. Market risk exposure is primarily the result of fluctuations in interest rates.

Interest rate risk

We are exposed to interest rate risk in the ordinary course of business. Borrowings under our senior secured credit facility were $597.2 million as of June 30, 2025. If the underlying interest rates were to increase by 1.0%, or 100 basis points, the increase in interest expense on our floating rate debt would negatively impact future earnings and cash flows by approximately $3.0 million annually, assuming the balance outstanding under the credit facility remained at $597.2 million. In order to protect against higher interest rates in the future on our credit facility, we hedged the variability of the cash flows attributable to the changes in the 1-month SOFR interest rate on the first $300 million of the term loan by entering into a 4-year series of 48 caplets on January 12, 2022. The caplets mature at the end of each month and are used to protect our exposure as the 1-month SOFR interest rate exceeded 2%.

Cash and cash equivalents are held in cash vaults, highly liquid checking and money market accounts, gaming terminals, redemption terminals, ATMs, and amusement equipment. As a result, these amounts are not materially affected by changes in interest rates.

Controls and procedures

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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company’s management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”, serving as our Principal Executive Officer) and our acting Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”, serving as our Principal Financial Officer), conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. As a result of this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2025.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes during the quarter ended June 30, 2025, in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Risk factors

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An investment in our Class A-1 common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risk factors described under Part I - Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in analyzing an investment in our Class A-1 common stock. If any such risks occur, our business, financial condition, and results of operations would likely suffer, the trading price of our Class A-1 common stock would decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. In addition, the risk factors and uncertainties could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements, whether made in this report or other documents we file with the SEC, or our annual report to stockholders, future press releases, or orally, whether in presentations, responses to questions, or otherwise. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or those we currently view to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

There have been no material changes in the risk factors described in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Figures reported in this filing

Standardized line items from the XBRL in this filing, for the period ended 2025-06-30. Comparative periods it repeats are left out.

Figures reported in this filing
Line itemPeriodValueXBRL concept
Revenue3 months2025-04-01 to 2025-06-30$335.9mus-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerIncludingAssessedTax
Revenue6 months2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30$659.8mus-gaap:RevenueFromContractWithCustomerIncludingAssessedTax
Operating income3 months2025-04-01 to 2025-06-30$26.9mus-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss
Operating income6 months2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30$52.8mus-gaap:OperatingIncomeLoss
Income tax3 months2025-04-01 to 2025-06-30$5.1mus-gaap:IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
Income tax6 months2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30$10.1mus-gaap:IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit
Net income3 months2025-04-01 to 2025-06-30$7.3mus-gaap:NetIncomeLoss
Net income6 months2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30$22.0mus-gaap:NetIncomeLoss
Diluted EPS3 months2025-04-01 to 2025-06-30$0.08us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted
Diluted EPS6 months2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30$0.25us-gaap:EarningsPerShareDiluted
Basic EPS3 months2025-04-01 to 2025-06-30$0.09us-gaap:EarningsPerShareBasic
Basic EPS6 months2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30$0.26us-gaap:EarningsPerShareBasic
Diluted shares (weighted)3 months2025-04-01 to 2025-06-3086,943,000 sharesus-gaap:WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding
Diluted shares (weighted)6 months2025-01-01 to 2025-06-3087,082,000 sharesus-gaap:WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding
Operating cash flow6 months2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30$64.6mus-gaap:NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
Capital expenditure6 months2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30$52.8mus-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment
Share repurchases6 months2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30$16.9mus-gaap:PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock
Cash and equivalentsAt period end2025-06-30$264.6mus-gaap:CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
Current assetsAt period end2025-06-30$310.2mus-gaap:AssetsCurrent
Total assetsAt period end2025-06-30$1.06bnus-gaap:Assets
Current liabilitiesAt period end2025-06-30$117.3mus-gaap:LiabilitiesCurrent
Long-term debtAt period end2025-06-30$561.5mus-gaap:LongTermDebtNoncurrent
Current portion of debtAt period end2025-06-30$34.0mus-gaap:LongTermDebtCurrent
Shareholders' equityAt period end2025-06-30$260.5mus-gaap:StockholdersEquity

Source: SEC EDGAR, the filing index for accession 0001698991-25-000034. Last ingested by Listed: Nov 10, 2026, 01:56 ET. Listed shows no prices and gives no investment advice.