UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026
OR
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
For the transition period from ____________ to ___________
Commission file number: 0-22900
CENTURY CASINOS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
84-1271317
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
455 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 210, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(719) 527-8300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Per Share Par Value
CNTY
Nasdaq Capital Market, Inc.
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 þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes þ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer ¨
Accelerated Filer ¨
Non-accelerated Filer þ
Smaller Reporting Company þ
Emerging Growth Company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
28,137,692 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, were outstanding as of August 4, 2026.
INDEX
Part I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
Item 1.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2026 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2025
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Deficit) Equity (Unaudited) for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
8
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
32
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
50
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
Part II
OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings
51
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 5.
Other Information
52
Item 6.
Exhibits
Signatures
53
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
CENTURY CASINOS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
June 30,
December 31,
2026
2025
Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share information
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
60,179
68,921
Receivables, net
13,171
11,959
Prepaid expenses
14,621
18,667
Inventories
3,483
3,482
Other current assets
1,193
1,043
Total Current Assets
92,647
104,072
Property and equipment, net
882,052
902,756
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
29,364
32,753
Goodwill
10,377
10,836
Intangible assets, net
72,431
77,583
Deferred income tax assets
16,745
17,681
Deposits and other
1,588
1,590
Total Assets
1,105,204
1,147,271
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
7,704
7,558
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
5,227
5,155
Current portion of finance lease liabilities
278
330
Accounts payable
9,740
15,965
Accrued liabilities
31,713
27,738
Accrued payroll
15,169
14,648
Taxes payable
7,802
8,386
Total Current Liabilities
77,633
79,780
Long-term debt, net of current portion and deferred financing costs
321,370
321,373
Long-term financing obligation to VICI Properties, Inc. subsidiaries
708,048
715,749
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
27,676
31,093
Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion
343
499
Taxes payable and other
730
795
Deferred income tax liabilities
4,950
4,764
Total Liabilities
1,140,750
1,154,053
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 6)
(Deficit) Equity:
Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding
—
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 28,133,538 and 28,730,648 shares issued and outstanding
281
287
Additional paid-in capital
120,536
121,055
Accumulated deficit
(233,364)
(205,950)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(13,124)
(13,089)
Total Century Casinos, Inc. Shareholders' (Deficit) Equity
(125,671)
(97,697)
Non-controlling interests
90,125
90,915
Total (Deficit) Equity
(35,546)
(6,782)
Total Liabilities and (Deficit) Equity
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS (Unaudited)
For the three months
For the six months
ended June 30,
Amounts in thousands, except for per share information
Operating revenue:
Gaming
109,412
111,070
216,111
211,736
Pari-mutuel, sports betting and iGaming
5,996
5,071
9,415
7,956
Hotel
15,198
14,061
25,331
23,768
Food and beverage
13,348
13,505
25,866
25,611
Other
8,041
7,111
12,511
12,190
Net operating revenue
151,995
150,818
289,234
281,261
Operating costs and expenses:
57,376
58,851
113,049
113,115
6,744
6,203
10,493
9,688
5,537
5,078
10,169
9,478
11,557
12,168
22,883
23,531
3,760
3,396
4,790
4,704
General and administrative
36,827
35,704
72,878
71,794
Depreciation and amortization
13,014
12,843
26,031
25,236
Total operating costs and expenses
134,815
134,243
260,293
257,546
Earnings from operations
17,180
16,575
28,941
23,715
Non-operating (expense) income:
Interest income
85
273
221
653
Interest expense
(25,937)
(26,211)
(51,882)
(52,247)
(Loss) gain on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other (Note 1)
(8)
1,040
165
1,159
Non-operating (expense) income, net
(25,860)
(24,898)
(51,496)
(50,435)
Loss before income taxes
(8,680)
(8,323)
(22,555)
(26,720)
Income tax expense
(625)
(1,250)
(1,534)
(1,732)
Net loss
(9,305)
(9,573)
(24,089)
(28,452)
Net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests
(1,605)
(2,736)
(3,325)
(4,470)
Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
(10,910)
(12,309)
(27,414)
(32,922)
Loss per share attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders:
Basic
(0.39)
(0.40)
(0.96)
(1.08)
Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
28,195
30,565
28,413
30,624
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, before and after tax
321
705
(146)
1,792
Comprehensive loss
(8,984)
(8,868)
(24,235)
(26,660)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(68)
(210)
111
(591)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
(10,657)
(11,814)
(27,449)
(31,721)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF (DEFICIT) EQUITY (Unaudited)
Amounts in thousands, except for share information
Common Stock
Balance, beginning of period
285
307
Common stock repurchases
(4)
(6)
Balance, end of period
303
Additional Paid-in Capital
120,804
124,212
123,922
Stock-based compensation
211
196
372
486
Common stock repurchases (including incremental costs)
(479)
(954)
(891)
123,454
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
(13,377)
(13,720)
(14,426)
Foreign currency translation adjustment
253
495
(35)
1,201
(13,225)
Accumulated Deficit
(222,454)
(165,147)
(144,534)
(177,456)
(66,924)
Non-controlling Interests
90,449
91,489
91,304
1,605
2,736
3,325
4,470
68
210
(111)
591
Distributions to non-controlling interests
(1,997)
(2,743)
(4,004)
(4,673)
91,692
24,768
Common shares issued
7,317
Common shares repurchased and retired
(328,754)
(428,734)
(604,427)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
Operating lease expense
3,443
3,730
Paid in kind interest on financing obligation
1,079
4,179
Noncash amortization of prepaid insurance
4,744
Loss on disposition of fixed assets
41
84
Stock-based compensation expense
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discount on notes receivable
1,347
1,381
Deferred taxes
(382)
(892)
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
(1,335)
(2,063)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(2,121)
3,645
(4,482)
(9,066)
Accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities
1,853
4,805
(27)
90
430
377
410
3,118
Net cash provided by operating activities
7,314
6,658
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
(5,831)
(12,498)
Notes receivable proceeds
160
Purchase of intangible assets - casino license
(677)
Proceeds from disposition of assets
33
Net cash used in investing activities
(12,982)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt
1,393
1,000
Principal payments of long-term debt and finance leases
(2,514)
(3,245)
Proceeds from insurance financing
1,280
Repayments of insurance financing
(4,556)
(888)
(949)
Net cash used in financing activities
(9,289)
(7,867)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
(942)
985
Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
(8,748)
(13,206)
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period
69,218
99,013
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period
60,470
85,807
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Interest paid
52,464
47,344
Income taxes paid (net of refunds received)
1,349
453
Non-Cash Investing Activities:
Purchase of property and equipment on account
1,536
3,059
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
1.DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Century Casinos, Inc. (the “Company”) is a casino entertainment company with operations primarily in North America. The Company’s operations as of June 30, 2026 are detailed below.
The Company owns, operates and manages the following casinos through wholly-owned subsidiaries in North America:
Century Casino & Hotel Central City in Colorado (“Central City” or “CTL”)
Century Casino & Hotel Cripple Creek in Colorado (“Cripple Creek” or “CRC”)
Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races in New Cumberland, West Virginia (“Mountaineer” or “MTR”) (1)
Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau in Missouri (“Cape Girardeau” or “CCG”) (1)
Century Casino & Hotel Caruthersville in Missouri (“Caruthersville” or “CCV”) (1)
Nugget Casino Resort in Reno-Sparks, Nevada (“Nugget” or “NUG”) (2)
Rocky Gap Casino, Resort & Golf in Flintstone, Maryland (“Rocky Gap” or “ROK”) (1)
Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton in Alberta, Canada (“Century Resorts Alberta” or “CRA”) (1)
Century Casino St. Albert in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada (“St. Albert” or “CSA”) (1)
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (“Century Mile” or “CMR”) (1)
(1)Subsidiaries of VICI Properties Inc. (“VICI PropCo”), an unaffiliated third party, own the real estate assets underlying these properties, except The Riverview hotel in Cape Girardeau and The Farmstead hotel in Caruthersville, and subsidiaries of the Company lease these properties under a triple net master lease agreement (“Master Lease”) with subsidiaries of VICI PropCo.
(2)Smooth Bourbon, LLC (“Smooth Bourbon”), a 50% owned subsidiary of the Company, owns the real estate assets underlying this property. Smooth Bourbon is consolidated as a subsidiary for which the Company has a controlling financial interest. See discussion below.
The Company’s Colorado, Missouri, West Virginia and Nevada subsidiaries have partnered with sports betting and iGaming operators to offer sports wagering and online betting through mobile apps. See below for more information about Missouri sports betting.
The Company has a controlling financial interest through its wholly-owned subsidiary Century Resorts Management GmbH (“CRM”) in the following majority-owned subsidiaries:
The Company owns 66.6% of Casinos Poland Ltd (“CPL” or “Casinos Poland”). CPL owns and operates casinos throughout Poland. As of June 30, 2026, CPL operated six casinos throughout Poland. CPL is consolidated as a majority-owned subsidiary for which the Company has a controlling financial interest. Polish Airports Company (“Polish Airports”) owns the remaining 33.3% of CPL, which is reported as a non-controlling financial interest. See Note 3 for additional information regarding CPL’s gaming licenses and casinos.
The Company owns 75% of United Horsemen of Alberta Inc. dba Century Downs Racetrack and Casino (“CDR” or “Century Downs”). CDR operates Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, a racetrack and entertainment center (“REC”) in Balzac, a north metropolitan area of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. CDR is consolidated as a majority-owned subsidiary for which the Company has a controlling financial interest. The remaining 25% of CDR is owned by unaffiliated shareholders and is reported as a non-controlling financial interest. A subsidiary of VICI PropCo owns the real estate assets underlying this property, and the Company leases the assets under the Master Lease.
Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Century Nevada Acquisition, Inc., the Company has a 50% equity interest in Smooth Bourbon. The Company consolidates Smooth Bourbon as a subsidiary for which it has a controlling financial interest. The Company determined it has a controlling financial interest in Smooth Bourbon based on the Nugget being the primary beneficiary of Smooth Bourbon. The remaining 50% of Smooth Bourbon is owned by Marnell Gaming, LLC (“Marnell”) and is reported as a non-controlling financial interest.
The Company reports its financial performance in five reportable segments based on the geographical locations in which its casinos operate: United States – East (“US East”), United States – Midwest (“US Midwest”), United States – West (“US West”), Canada and Poland.
Other Projects and Developments
Sports Betting – Missouri
The Company has partnered with BetMGM, LLC (“BetMGM”) to operate an online and mobile sports betting application and retail sportsbook at its Cape Girardeau location under the Company’s license in Missouri. The agreement with BetMGM includes a percentage of net gaming revenue payable to the Company, with a guaranteed minimum. Sports betting began in Missouri on December 1, 2025.
Preparation of Financial Statements
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) for interim financial reporting, the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, which apply to interim financial statements, and the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company have been included. These 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, 2025. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
Reclassifications – Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation in the condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto. During the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the Company determined that the statement of cashflows presentation of insurance premium financing within operating activities was incorrect in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026. The immaterial errors were corrected in the presentation for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash – A reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash as stated in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows is presented in the following table:
Restricted cash included in deposits and other
291
297
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows
The Company had term deposits of $4.0 million and $10.0 million in cash equivalents as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. As of June 30, 2026, the Company had $0.2 million related to payments of prizes and giveaways for Casinos Poland and $0.1 million related to an insurance policy in restricted cash included in deposits and other on its condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $0.2 million related to payments of prizes and giveaways for Casinos Poland and $0.1 million related to an insurance policy in restricted cash included in deposits and other on its condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Management’s use of estimates includes estimates for property and equipment, goodwill, intangible assets and income tax.
Presentation of Foreign Currency Amounts – The Company’s functional currency is the US dollar (“USD” or “$”). Foreign subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the US dollar translate assets and liabilities at current exchange rates at the end of the reporting periods, while income and expense accounts are translated at average exchange rates for the respective periods. The Company and its subsidiaries enter into various transactions made in currencies different from their functional currencies. These transactions are typically denominated in the Canadian dollar (“CAD”), Euro (“EUR”) and Polish zloty (“PLN”). Gains and losses resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates related to these transactions are included in income from operations as they occur.
The exchange rates to the US dollar used to translate balances at the end of the reported periods are as follows:
As of June 30,
As of December 31,
Ending Rates
Canadian dollar (CAD)
1.4236
1.3700
Euros (EUR)
0.8784
0.8519
Polish zloty (PLN)
3.7682
3.5993
The average exchange rates to the US dollar used to translate balances during each reported period are as follows:
Average Rates
% Change
1.3843
0.0%
1.3778
1.4096
2.3%
0.8603
0.8816
2.4%
0.8573
0.9166
6.5%
3.6565
3.7569
2.7%
3.6364
3.8787
6.2%
Source: Xe Currency Converter
Cost Recovery Income – Cost recovery income is related to infrastructure built during the development of CDR. The infrastructure was built by the non-controlling shareholders prior to the Company’s acquisition of its controlling ownership interest in CDR. Income received by CDR related to cost recoveries is included in gain on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of loss. The distribution of cost recovery income to CDR’s non-controlling shareholders is recorded as distributions to non-controlling interests.
2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting Pronouncements Pending Adoption
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) (“ASU 2024-03”). The objective of ASU 2024-03 is to disaggregate the disclosure of expenses such as purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization. In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-01, Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective Date (“ASU 2025-01”). ASU 2025-01 clarified that ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods with annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption of ASU 2024-3 is permitted. The standard can be adopted prospectively or retrospectively. The Company is currently analyzing the additional disclosure requirements of ASU 2024-03 and the impact of adoption on the Company’s financial statements.
In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements (“ASU 2025-11”). The objective of ASU 2025-11 is to improve the navigability of the interim reporting guidance in Accounting Standard Codification 270 “Interim Reporting” (“ASC 270”) and to clarify when ASC 270 applies. ASU 2025-11 is effective for interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption of ASU 2025-11 is permitted. The Company is currently analyzing ASU 2025-11 and the impact of adoption on the Company's interim financial statements.
The Company has considered all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and does not believe the adoption of such pronouncements will have a material impact on its financial statements or notes thereto.
3.GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill represents the future economic benefits of a business combination to the extent that the purchase price exceeds the fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company determines the estimated fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed after review and consideration of relevant information including discounted cash flows, quoted market prices, and estimates made by management.
The Company tests goodwill for impairment as of October 1 each year, or more frequently as circumstances indicate it is necessary. The reportable segments with goodwill balances as of June 30, 2026 included Canada and Poland. For the quantitative goodwill impairment test, the current fair value of each reporting unit with goodwill balances is estimated using a combination of (i) the income approach using the discounted cash flow method for projected revenue, EBITDA and working capital, (ii) the market approach observing the price at which comparable companies or shares of comparable companies are bought or sold, and (iii) fair value measurements using either quoted market price or an estimate of fair value using a present value technique. The cost approach, estimating the cost of reproduction or replacement of an asset, was considered but not used because it does not adequately capture an operating company’s intangible value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, the Company will recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The impairment analysis requires management to make estimates about future operating results, valuation multiples and discount rates and assumptions based on historical data and consideration of future market conditions. Changes in the assumptions can materially affect these estimates. Given the uncertainty inherent in any projection, actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used, or conditions may change, which could result in additional impairment charges in the future. Such impairments could be material. During the 2025 annual impairment testing, the Company performed a qualitative goodwill impairment test of each reporting unit with goodwill balances using a combination of (i) actual results compared to previously forecast estimates and (ii) analysis of the markets in which the casinos operate.
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:
Canada
Poland
Total
Gross Carrying Value
As of January 1, 2026
7,100
14,211
Currency translation
(140)
(319)
(459)
As of June 30, 2026
6,960
6,792
13,752
Accumulated impairment losses
(3,375)
Net carrying value
At January 1, 2026
3,725
At June 30, 2026
3,585
Intangible Assets
The Company tests its indefinite-lived intangible assets as of October 1 each year, or more frequently as circumstances indicate it is necessary. The fair value is determined primarily using the multi-period excess earnings methodology and the relief from royalty method under the income approach. During the 2025 annual impairment testing, the Company performed a qualitative impairment test of each reporting unit with indefinite-lived intangible assets using a combination of (i) actual results compared to previously forecast estimates and (ii) analysis of the markets in which the casinos operate. The Company evaluates its finite-lived intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If there is an indication of impairment, determined by the excess of the carrying value in relation to anticipated undiscounted future cash flows, the carrying amount of the asset is written down to its estimated fair value by recording an impairment charge.
Intangible assets at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 consisted of the following:
Finite-lived
Casino licenses
3,616
3,788
Less: accumulated amortization
(1,416)
(1,167)
2,200
2,621
Trademarks
16,718
(6,005)
(5,173)
10,713
11,545
Player's club lists
59,253
(31,245)
(27,846)
28,008
31,407
Total finite-lived intangible assets, net
40,921
45,573
Indefinite-lived
29,783
30,206
1,727
1,804
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets
31,510
32,010
Total intangible assets, net
The Company currently owns five trademarks: Century Casinos, Mountaineer, Nugget, Rocky Gap and Casinos Poland. The trademarks are reported as intangible assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Trademarks: Finite-Lived
The Company has determined that each of the Mountaineer and Rocky Gap trademarks, reported in the US East segment, and the Nugget trademark, reported in the US West segment, have a useful life of ten years after considering, among other things, the expected use of the asset, the expected useful life of other related assets or asset groups, any legal, regulatory, or contractual provisions that may limit the useful life, the effects of obsolescence, demand and other economic factors, and the maintenance expenditures required to promote and support the trademark. As such, the trademarks will be amortized over their useful lives. Costs incurred to renew trademarks that are finite-lived are expensed over the renewal period to general and administrative expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of loss.
Changes in the carrying amount of the finite-lived trademarks are as follows:
Balance at January 1, 2026
Amortization
Balance at
June 30, 2026
US East
5,625
(428)
5,197
US West
5,920
(404)
5,516
(832)
As of June 30, 2026, estimated amortization expense of the finite-lived trademarks over the next five years and thereafter was as follows:
833
2027
1,665
2028
2029
1,645
2030
1,428
Thereafter
3,477
Trademark amortization expense was $0.4 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 and $0.8 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The weighted-average amortization period of the finite-lived trademarks is 5.8 years.
Trademarks: Indefinite-Lived
The Company has determined that the Casinos Poland trademark, reported in the Poland segment, and the Century Casinos trademark, presented in the table below as Corporate and Other for reconciliation purposes, have indefinite useful lives and therefore the Company does not amortize these trademarks. Costs incurred to renew trademarks that are indefinite-lived are expensed over the renewal period as general and administrative expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of loss.
Changes in the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived trademarks are as follows:
Balance at January 1, 2026
1,696
(77)
1,619
Corporate and Other
108
Casino Licenses: Finite-Lived
As of June 30, 2026, Casinos Poland had six casino licenses, each with an original term of six years, which are reported as finite-lived intangible assets and are amortized over their respective useful lives.
Changes in the carrying amount of the Casinos Poland licenses are as follows:
(312)
(109)
As of June 30, 2026, estimated amortization expense for the CPL casino licenses over the next five years and thereafter was as follows:
301
603
562
521
185
28
These estimates do not reflect the impact of future foreign exchange rate changes or the continuation of the licenses following their expiration. Casino license amortization expense was $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $0.3 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The weighted average period before the next license expiration is 3.8 years. In Poland, casino gaming licenses are granted for a term of six years and are not renewable. Before a gaming license expires for a particular city, there is a public notification of an available license and any gaming company can apply for the license for that city. Although the Company applies for the new license prior to the expiration of the current
license, there is no guarantee a new license will be awarded prior to the expiration of the current license or at all. Casinos Poland was awarded a second license in the city of Wroclaw in March 2025 and opened the casino in February 2026.
Casino Licenses: Indefinite-Lived
The Company has determined that the casino licenses from the West Virginia Lottery Commission, the Missouri Gaming Commission, the Nevada Gaming Commission (held by Smooth Bourbon), and the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (“AGLC”) and Horse Racing Alberta are indefinite-lived. Costs incurred to renew licenses that are indefinite-lived are expensed over the renewal period to general and administrative expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of loss. Changes in the carrying amount of the licenses are as follows:
7,009
US Midwest
10,953
11,244
(423)
10,821
Player’s Club Lists
The Company has determined that the player’s club lists, reported in the US East, US Midwest and US West segments, have useful lives of seven to 10 years based on estimated revenue attrition among the player’s club members over each property’s historical operations, as estimated by management. As such, the player’s club lists are amortized over their useful lives. Changes in the carrying amount of the player’s club lists are as follows:
14,003
(1,444)
12,559
1,586
(865)
721
15,818
(1,090)
14,728
(3,399)
As of June 30, 2026, estimated amortization expense for the player’s club lists over the next five years and thereafter was as follows:
3,157
3,888
9,299
Player’s club amortization expense was $1.7 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 and $3.4 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. The weighted-average amortization period for the player’s club lists is 3.0 years.
4. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt and the weighted average interest rates as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 consisted of the following:
December 31, 2025
Goldman Term Loan
331,634
9.83%
333,384
10.48%
CPL Credit Agreement
906
5.85%
526
6.04%
CPL Credit Facility
3,945
5.68%
3,780
7.00%
Total principal
336,485
9.77%
337,690
10.44%
Deferred financing costs
(7,411)
(8,759)
Total long-term debt
329,074
328,931
Less: current portion
(7,704)
(7,558)
Long-term portion
Goldman Credit Agreement
On April 1, 2022, the Company entered into the Goldman Credit Agreement by and among the Company, as borrower, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as administrative agent and collateral agent, Goldman Sachs Bank USA and BOFA Securities, Inc., as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, and the Lenders and L/C Lenders party thereto. The Goldman Credit Agreement provides for the $350.0 million Goldman Term Loan and a $30.0 million Revolving Facility. As of June 30, 2026, the outstanding balance of the Goldman Term Loan was $331.6 million and the Company had $30.0 million available to borrow on the Revolving Facility. The Company used the Goldman Term Loan to fund the acquisition of the Nugget, for the repayment of approximately $166.2 million outstanding under a prior credit facility and for related fees and expenses.
The Goldman Term Loan matures on April 1, 2029, and the Revolving Facility matures on April 1, 2027. The Revolving Facility includes up to $10.0 million available for the issuance of letters of credit. The Goldman Term Loan requires scheduled quarterly payments of $875,000 equal to 0.25% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Goldman Term Loan, with the balance due at maturity.
Borrowings under the Goldman Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Company’s option, either (a) the Adjusted Term SOFR (as defined in the Goldman Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin (each loan, being a “SOFR Loan”), or (b) the ABR (as defined in the Goldman Credit Agreement), plus an applicable margin (each loan, being a “ABR Loan”). The applicable margin for the Goldman Term Loan is 6.00% per annum with respect to SOFR Loans and 5.00% per annum with respect to ABR Loans. For the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the weighted average interest rates under the Goldman Term Loan were 9.83% and 10.49%, respectively. The applicable margin for loans under the Revolving Facility (“Revolving Loans”) is (1) so long as the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Goldman Credit Agreement) of the Company is greater than 2.75 to 1.00, the applicable margin for Revolving Loans that are SOFR Loans will be 5.25% per annum, and for Revolving Loans that are ABR Loans will be 4.25% per annum; (2) so long as the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio of the Company is less than or equal to 2.75 to 1.00 but greater than 2.25 to 1.00, the applicable margin for Revolving Loans that are SOFR Loans will be 5.00% per annum, and for Revolving Loans that are ABR Loans will be 4.00% per annum; and (3) so long as the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio of the Company is less than or equal to 2.25 to 1.00, the applicable margin for Revolving Loans that are SOFR Loans will be 4.75% per annum, and for Revolving Loans that are ABR Loans will be 3.75% per annum.
In addition, on a quarterly basis, the Company is required to pay each lender under the Revolving Facility a commitment fee in respect of any unused commitments under the Revolving Facility at a per annum rate of 0.50% of the principal amount of unused commitments of such lender, subject to a stepdown to 0.375% based upon the Company’s Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio. The Company is also required to pay letter of credit fees equal to the applicable margin then in effect for SOFR Loans that are Revolving Loans multiplied by the average daily maximum aggregate amount available to be drawn under all letters of credit, plus such letter of credit issuer’s customary documentary and processing fees and charges and a fronting fee in an amount equal to 0.125% of the face amount of such letter of credit. The Company is also required to pay customary agency fees. Fees related to the Goldman Credit Agreement of $0.1 million were recorded as interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of loss for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
The Goldman Credit Agreement requires the Company to prepay the Goldman Term Loan, subject to certain exceptions, with:
• 100% of the net cash proceeds of certain non-ordinary course asset sales or certain casualty events, subject to certain exceptions; and
• 50% of the Company’s annual Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Goldman Credit Agreement) (which percentage will be reduced to 25% if the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio is greater than 2.25 to 1.00 but less than or equal to 2.75 to 1.00, and to 0% if the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio is less than or equal to 2.25 to 1.00).
The Goldman Credit Agreement provides that the Goldman Term Loan may be prepaid without a premium or penalties. There were no prepayments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
The borrowings under the Goldman Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the material subsidiaries of the Company, subject to certain exceptions (including the exclusion of the Company’s non-domestic subsidiaries), and are secured by a pledge (and, with respect to real property, mortgage) of substantially all of the existing and future property and assets of the Company and the guarantors, subject to certain exceptions.
The Goldman Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative, negative and financial covenants, and events of default. All future borrowings under the Goldman Credit Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including the absence of a default and the accuracy of representations and warranties. If the Company has aggregate outstanding revolving loans, swingline loans, and letters of credit greater than $10.5 million as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, it is required to maintain a Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio of 5.50 to 1.00 or less for such fiscal quarter. The Company had no outstanding revolving loans, swingline loans, or letters of credit as of June 30, 2026, and therefore the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio requirement did not apply.
Deferred financing costs consist of the Company’s costs related to financings. Amortization expenses relating to the Goldman Credit Agreement were $0.7 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 and $1.3 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025. These costs are included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
On April 29, 2026, the Company and Brigade Capital Management, LP (“Brigade”) entered into a letter agreement (the “Side Letter Agreement”) and a nomination and standstill agreement (the “Nomination Agreement”). Pursuant to the Nomination Agreement, Mitchell Etess was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and was approved as a Class II director of the Board at the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. The Nomination Agreement provides that Brigade will not, subject to certain limited exceptions, make a business combination or purchase proposal for the Company or take any action in support of or make any public proposal with respect to controlling or influencing the Company’s management, the Board, or the Company’s policies or purchase any of the Company’s common stock. The standstill provisions of the Nomination Agreement have a term of nine months or a potentially earlier date, subject to certain terms and conditions. The Side Letter Agreement provides that, if the Company conducts an auction to purchase term loans issued under the Goldman Credit Agreement, Brigade and certain of its affiliates will, subject to certain terms and conditions, tender up to $50 million principal amount of term loans at a specified discount to par in a “Dutch auction” conducted in accordance with the Goldman Credit Agreement. There is no assurance that the Company will conduct any such auction or, if it does conduct an auction, that the auction will be successful.
Casinos Poland Credit Facility and Credit Agreement
As of June 30, 2026, CPL had a short-term line of credit (the “CPL Credit Facility”) with mBank S.A. (“mBank”) used to finance current operations. The CPL Credit Facility was amended on June 19, 2026 to extend the line of credit borrowing capacity of PLN 15.0 million through June 25, 2027. The CPL Credit Facility bears an interest rate of overnight WIBOR plus 2.00%. For the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the weighted average interest rates under the CPL Credit Facility were 5.68% and 7.39%, respectively. As of June 30, 2026, the CPL Credit Facility had an outstanding balance of PLN 14.9 million ($3.9 million based on the exchange rate in effect on June 30, 2026) and PLN 0.1 million (less than $0.1 million based on the exchange rate in effect on June 30, 2026) was available for additional borrowing. The CPL Credit Facility is secured by a building owned by CPL in Warsaw. The CPL Credit Facility contains a number of covenants applicable to CPL, including covenants that require CPL to maintain certain liquidity and liability to asset ratios. CPL was not in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the CPL Credit Facility as of June 30, 2026. The violation of the covenant allows the lender to increase the interest rate by 0.50% until the covenants are met again but does not result in an acceleration of the loan.
As of June 30, 2026, CPL also had a credit agreement with mBank (the “CPL Credit Agreement”) that was used to construct the casino at the Company’s second location in Wroclaw. The CPL Credit Agreement was amended in February 2026 to update the maximum borrowing amount to PLN 3.9 million. The CPL Credit Agreement bears an interest rate of 1-month WIBOR plus 2.00%. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the weighted average interest rate under the CPL Credit Facility was 5.85%. The CPL Credit Agreement has a four year term through December 2029. As of June 30, 2026, the CPL Credit Agreement had an outstanding balance of PLN 3.4 million ($0.9 million based on the exchange rate in effect on June 30, 2026) and CPL had no further borrowings available. The CPL Credit Agreement is secured by a building owned by CPL in Warsaw. The CPL Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants applicable to CPL, including covenants that require CPL to maintain certain liquidity and liability to asset
ratios. CPL was not in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the CPL Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2026. The violation of the covenant allows the lender to increase the interest rate by 0.50% but will not result in an acceleration of the loan. The CPL Credit Agreement can be prepaid with a 2.5% penalty on the outstanding principal balance.
Under Polish gaming law, CPL is required to maintain PLN 4.8 million in the form of deposits or bank guarantees for payment of casino jackpots and gaming tax obligations. mBank issued guarantees to CPL for this purpose totaling PLN 4.8 million ($1.3 million based on the exchange rate in effect on June 30, 2026). The mBank guarantees are secured by land owned by CPL in Kolbaskowo, Poland as well as a deposit of PLN 1.7 million ($0.4 million based on the exchange rate in effect on June 30, 2026) with mBank and will terminate in January 2031 and September 2030, respectively. CPL also is required to maintain deposits or provide bank guarantees for payment of additional prizes and giveaways at the casinos. The amount of these deposits varies depending on the value of the prizes. CPL maintained PLN 0.8 million ($0.2 million based on the exchange rate in effect on June 30, 2026) in deposits for this purpose as of June 30, 2026. These deposits are included in deposits and other on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Century Resorts Management
CRM previously had a EUR 6.0 million term loan with UniCredit Bank Austria AG (the “UniCredit Term Loan”). The UniCredit Term Loan was paid in full in December 2025 and bore an interest rate of 2.875%.
As of June 30, 2026, scheduled repayments related to long-term debt were as follows:
CPL Credit Facility (1)
1,750
129
5,824
3,500
259
3,759
322,884
323,143
(1)The CPL Credit Facility line of credit is available through June 2027. There is no set repayment schedule for the line of credit. The Company has included the balance in 2026 based on the planned repayment schedule.
5.LONG-TERM FINANCING OBLIGATION
In December 2019, certain subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the “Tenant”) and certain subsidiaries of VICI PropCo (collectively, the “Landlord”) entered into a sale and leaseback transaction in connection with the acquisition of the Company’s West Virginia and Missouri properties and entered into the Master Lease to lease the real estate assets. See Note 1 for a list of the Company’s subsidiaries and properties under the Master Lease.
The Master Lease has been modified as follows:
In December 2022, an amendment provided for (i) modifications with respect to certain project work to be done by the Company related to Century Casino Caruthersville, (ii) modifications to rent under the Master Lease to provide for an increase in initial annualized rent of approximately $4.2 million, the cash payments for which were deferred for a period of 12 months after the completion of the project, and (iii) other related modifications. The Company elected to defer the cash payments related to the increase in initial annualized rent for 12 months. The deferred cash payments were repaid between December 2025 and May 2026.
In July 2023, an amendment (i) added Rocky Gap to the Master Lease, (ii) increased initial annualized rent by approximately $15.5 million and (iii) extended the initial Master Lease term for 15 years from the date of the amendment (subject to the four existing five year renewal options).
In September 2023, an amendment (i) added the Century Canadian properties to the Master Lease, (ii) increased initial annualized rent by approximately CAD 17.3 million ($12.2 million based on the exchange rate on June 30, 2026) and (iii) extended the initial Master Lease term for 15 years from the date of the amendment (subject to the four existing five year renewal options).
The Master Lease does not transfer control of the properties under the Master Lease to VICI PropCo subsidiaries. The Company accounts for the transaction as a failed sale-leaseback financing obligation. When cash proceeds are exchanged, a failed sale-leaseback financing obligation is equal to the proceeds received for the assets that are sold and then leased back. The value of
the failed sale-leaseback financing obligations recognized in this transaction was determined to be the fair value of the leased real estate assets. In subsequent periods, a portion of the periodic payment under the Master Lease will be recognized as interest expense with the remainder of the payment reducing the failed sale-leaseback financing obligation using the effective interest method. The failed sale-leaseback obligations will not be reduced to less than the net book value of the leased real estate assets as of the end of the lease term.
The fair values of the real estate assets and the related failed sale-leaseback financing obligation were estimated based on the present value of the estimated future payments over the term plus renewal options of 35 years, using an average imputed discount rate of approximately 8.9%. The value of the failed sale-leaseback financing obligation is dependent upon assumptions regarding the amount of the payments and the estimated discount rate of the payments required by a market participant.
The Master Lease provides for the lease of land, buildings, structures and other improvements on the land, easements and similar appurtenances to the land and improvements relating to the operations of the leased properties. The Master Lease had an initial term of 15 years with no purchase option. At the Company’s option, the Master Lease may be extended for up to four five year renewal terms beyond the 15 year term. The Company exercised one five year renewal option when the Master Lease was amended on December 1, 2022. The current lease term is through September 30, 2038. The renewal terms are effective as to all, but not less than all, of the property then subject to the Master Lease. The Company does not have the ability to terminate its obligations under the Master Lease prior to its expiration without the Landlord’s consent.
The Master Lease has a triple-net structure, which requires the Tenant to pay substantially all costs associated with the Company’s properties that are subject to the Master Lease, including real estate taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and operating costs. The Master Lease contains certain covenants, including minimum capital improvement expenditures. The Company has provided a guarantee of the Tenant’s obligations under the Master Lease.
The rent under the Master Lease currently escalates at the greater of either 1.25% (the “Base Rent Escalator”) or the increase in the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). The CPI rent escalator for the Century Canadian properties is capped at 2.5%. The Base Rent Escalator is subject to adjustment from and after the sixth year of the Master Lease if the Minimum Rent Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Master Lease) is not satisfied. Cash rent payments adjusted for CPI for the remainder of the year ending December 31, 2026 are estimated to be $31.7 million.
The estimated future payments in the table below include payments and adjustments to reflect estimated payments as described in the Master Lease, including the Base Rent Escalator of 1.25%. The estimated future payments shown below are not adjusted for increases based on the CPI.
29,699
60,141
60,893
61,654
62,425
2,081,338
Total payments
2,356,150
Residual value
20,116
Less: imputed interest
(1,668,218)
Total payments and interest expense related to the Master Lease for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:
For the three months ended
For the six months ended
Payments made per Master Lease
16,389
13,671
33,476
27,266
CPI increase
987
733
1,975
1,465
Total payments made including CPI increase
17,376
14,404
35,451
28,731
Cash paid for principal (1)
Cash paid for interest (2)
16,887
16,494
33,827
32,896
(1)For the initial periods of the Master Lease, cash payments are less than the interest expense recognized, which causes the financing obligation to increase.
(2)Includes deferred cash payments of $1.4 million and $3.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively.
6.COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND OTHER MATTERS
Litigation – From time to time, the Company is subject to various legal proceedings arising from normal business operations. Based on management’s knowledge, the Company does not expect the outcome of such currently pending or threatened proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material effect on its financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
Termination Expenses (Austria) – In May 2026, the Company provided notices of termination to two executives of the Company. The notices of termination were effective May 15, 2026, and each employee will remain employed by the Company through September 15, 2026 pursuant to local notice requirements.
Each termination is being deemed a termination without cause under the respective executive’s employment agreement. In connection with their separations, subject to each executive entering into a customary release, each executive is entitled to payments and benefits for a termination without cause. Termination expenses were recorded to general and administrative expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
A reconciliation of the liability in connection with the terminations as of June 30, 2026 is presented below.
Balance as of January 1, 2026
Termination expenses
1,250
(26)
Balance as of June 30, 2026
1,224
7.INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense or benefits are recorded relative to the jurisdictions that recognize book earnings. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company recognized income tax expense of $1.5 million on pre-tax loss of ($22.6) million, representing an effective income tax rate of (6.8%) compared to income tax expense of $1.7 million on pre-tax loss of ($26.7) million, representing an effective income tax rate of (6.5%) for the same period in 2025.
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company computed an annual effective tax rate using forecasted information. Based on current forecasts, the Company’s effective tax rate is expected to be highly sensitive to changes in earnings. The Company concluded that computing its effective tax rate using forecasted information would be appropriate in estimating tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
A number of items caused the effective income tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2026 to differ from the US federal statutory income tax rate of 21%, including certain nondeductible business expenses in Poland, various exchange rate benefits, and income attributable to the non-controlling interest holder of Smooth Bourbon, which is taxed as a partnership for US federal income tax purposes. Further, the Company expects to incur withholding tax on future repatriation of current earnings in certain non-US subsidiaries.
During the first quarter of 2026, the Company established a valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets of CPL, due to recent cumulative losses. This resulted in an increase to income tax expense of $0.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance on deferred tax assets for CMR, CRM and Century Resorts International Ltd. Additionally, the Company maintains a full valuation allowance on certain net deferred tax assets in the United States, which was initially recorded in the second quarter of 2024.
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was enacted. The OBBBA extends and makes permanent several key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 previously set to expire at the end of 2025. This new legislation also introduces modifications to international taxation. The Company does not anticipate material US cash taxes in 2025, and this legislation confirms the Company’s ability to maintain minimal US cash taxes for 2026. The Company does not anticipate the OBBBA will have a material impact on its income tax expense for 2026.
8.EQUITY
Loss per Share
The calculation of basic loss per share considers only weighted average outstanding common shares in the computation. The calculation of diluted earnings per share gives effect to all potentially dilutive stock options. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, plus, if dilutive, the assumed exercise of stock options using the treasury stock method. Weighted average shares outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 were as follows:
Weighted average common shares, basic
Dilutive effect of stock options
Weighted average common shares, diluted
The following stock options are anti-dilutive and have not been included in the weighted average shares outstanding calculation:
Stock options
675
437
537
256
Common Stock Repurchase Program
Since March 2000, the Company has had a discretionary program to repurchase its outstanding common stock. Beginning in May 2025, the Company entered into 10b5-1 trading plans (the “Plans”) for the purpose of repurchasing shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock in accordance with the share repurchase program previously authorized by the Board. The Plans are intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Repurchases of common stock under the Plans are being administered through an independent broker and are subject to certain price, market, volume and timing constraints specified in the Plans.
The Plan announced May 14, 2025 expired by its terms on July 31, 2025, the Plan announced August 11, 2025 expired by its terms on December 31, 2025, and the Plan announced on January 2, 2026 expired by its terms on May 10, 2026. The January 2, 2026 Plan authorized the repurchase of up to $1.5 million of shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, the Company repurchased and retired 328,754 and 604,427 shares of the Company’s common stock for $0.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively, on the open market under the Plan. The Company has no currently effective Plans but may undertake additional stock repurchases in the future.
9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS REPORTING
Fair Value Measurements
The Company follows fair value measurement authoritative accounting guidance for all assets and liabilities measured at fair value. That authoritative accounting guidance defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market or observable inputs are the preferred sources of values, followed by assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. The fair value hierarchy for grouping these assets and liabilities is based on the significance level of the following inputs:
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2 – quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable
Level 3 – significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable
A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. The Company reflects transfers between the three levels at the beginning of the reporting period in which the availability of observable inputs no longer justifies classification in the original level. There were no transfers between the three levels for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The Company applies the provisions of the fair value measurement standard to its non-recurring, non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value. There were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 30, 2026.
Debt – The carrying value of the Goldman Credit Agreement approximates fair value based on variable interest paid on the obligation. The estimated fair value of the outstanding balance under the Goldman Credit Agreement is designated as a Level 2 measurement in the fair value hierarchy based on quoted prices in active markets for similar liabilities. The carrying value of the CPL Credit Facility approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the agreement. The carrying value of the CPL Credit Agreement approximates fair value based on the recently negotiated terms and variable interest paid on the obligation. The carrying values of the Company’s finance lease obligations approximate fair value based on the similar terms and conditions currently available to the Company in the marketplace for similar financings.
Other Estimated Fair Value Measurements – The estimated fair value of the Company’s other assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, have been determined to approximate carrying value based on the short-term nature of those financial instruments. The Company had $4.0 million and $10.0 million in cash equivalents as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
10.REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company derives revenue and other income from contracts with customers and financial instruments. A breakout of the Company’s derived revenue and other income is presented in the table below.
Revenue from contracts with customers
Cost recovery income
991
Total revenue
151,809
282,252
The Company operates gaming establishments as well as related lodging, restaurant, horse racing (including off-track betting), sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment facilities around the world. The Company generates revenue at its properties by providing the following types of products and services: gaming, pari-mutuel and sports betting, iGaming, hotel, food and beverage, and other.
Disaggregation of the Company’s revenue from contracts with customers by type of revenue and reportable segment is presented in the tables below.
For the three months ended June 30, 2026
USEast
USWest
Other (1)
30,963
40,051
5,907
12,854
19,637
3,107
400
16
2,473
4,317
1,662
9,061
158
3,659
1,809
4,376
3,258
246
1,530
758
4,018
39
43,576
44,680
23,378
20,439
19,922
(1)Represents additional business activities including certain other corporate and management operations that are not included in the Company’s reportable segments. Information is presented for reconciliation purposes.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025
32,047
37,155
5,309
12,415
24,144
2,225
250
9
2,587
4,966
1,431
7,488
176
3,693
1,806
4,548
3,215
243
1,625
732
2,820
1,612
322
44,556
41,374
20,174
20,005
24,709
For the six months ended June 30, 2026
61,593
77,631
11,585
24,891
40,411
4,218
800
22
4,375
7,525
3,045
14,456
305
6,739
3,554
9,024
6,059
490
2,430
1,457
5,359
3,132
133
82,505
86,487
40,446
38,762
41,034
For the six months ended June 30, 2025
61,247
72,698
10,466
23,194
44,131
2,963
500
4,486
8,210
2,752
12,503
6,757
3,571
9,113
5,702
468
2,513
1,607
4,494
2,836
740
81,690
81,128
36,583
36,521
45,339
For the majority of the Company’s contracts with customers, payment is made in advance of the services and contracts are settled on the same day the sale occurs with revenue recognized on the date of the sale. For contracts that are not settled, a contract liability is created. The expected duration of the performance obligation is less than one year.
The amount of revenue recognized that was included in the opening contract liability balance was $4.1 million and $3.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, and $3.3 million and $2.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. This revenue consists primarily of the Company’s deferred revenue for events at the Nugget and deferred gaming revenue from player points earned through play at the Company’s casinos located in the United States. The balance in receivables relates to sports betting and iGaming revenue owed to the Company by its partners.
Activity in the Company’s receivables and contract liabilities is presented in the tables below.
June 30, 2025
Receivables
Contract Liabilities
Opening
1,322
5,746
493
4,808
Closing
1,226
5,207
502
5,199
(Decrease) Increase
(96)
(539)
391
918
3,870
553
3,644
Increase (Decrease)
308
1,337
(51)
1,555
Receivables are included in accounts receivable and contract liabilities are included in accrued liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Substantially all of the Company’s contracts and contract liabilities have an original duration of one year or less. The Company applies the practical expedient for such contracts and does not consider the effects of the time value of money. Further, because of the short duration of these contracts, the Company has not disclosed the transaction price for the remaining performance obligations as of the end of each reporting period or when the Company expects to recognize this revenue.
11.LEASES
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. The right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate in each of the jurisdictions in which its subsidiaries operate to calculate the present value of lease payments. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. These options are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise those options. Operating lease expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company accounts for lease agreements with lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all asset classes. The Company does not establish ROU assets or lease liabilities for operating leases with terms of 12 months or less. The Company’s operating and finance leases include land, casino space, corporate offices, and gaming and other equipment. The leases have remaining lease terms of one month to 46 years.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
1,732
1,871
3,442
Finance lease expense:
Amortization of right-of-use assets
65
70
122
Interest on lease liabilities
12
18
25
34
Total finance lease expense
77
88
156
Short-term lease expense
Variable lease expense
506
363
883
725
Variable lease expense relates primarily to rates based on changes in indexes that are excluded from the lease liability and fluctuations in foreign currency related to leases in Poland.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from finance leases
26
Operating cash flows from operating leases
3,281
3,495
Financing cash flows from finance leases
184
170
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities
89
3,732
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities
403
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
As of
Operating leases
Total operating lease liabilities
32,903
36,248
Finance leases
Finance lease right-of-use assets, gross
1,170
1,657
Accumulated depreciation
(476)
(533)
694
1,124
Total finance lease liabilities
621
829
Weighted-average remaining lease term
11.4 years
11.2 years
2.2 years
2.5 years
Weighted-average discount rate
8.6%
8.4%
7.1%
Maturities of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2026 were as follows:
Operating Leases
Finance Leases
3,560
157
6,799
298
6,621
174
6,171
45
4,181
29,727
Total lease payments
57,059
674
(24,156)
(53)
12.SEGMENT INFORMATION
During the fourth quarter of 2025, due to changes in expected long-term future economic characteristics, the Company determined that the aggregation of operating segments within the United States reportable segment was no longer appropriate. As a result, the Company reorganized its reportable segments to provide greater specificity within the United States. Although the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows were not impacted, the Company has updated the segment disclosures for prior periods to reflect the new reporting structure.
The Company reports its financial performance in five reportable segments based on the geographical locations in which its casinos operate: US East, US Midwest, US West, Canada and Poland. The Company views each casino or other operation within those markets as a reporting unit. Operating segments are aggregated within reportable segments based on their similar economic characteristics, types of customers, types of services and products provided, the regulatory environments in which they operate, and their management and reporting structure. All intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
The Company’s chief operating decision maker is a management function comprised of two individuals. These two individuals are the Company’s Co-Chief Executive Officers. The Company’s chief operating decision makers and management utilize Adjusted EBITDAR as a primary profit measure for the Company’s reportable segments as follows:
within the annual budget and forecasting process when making decisions about the allocation of operating and capital resources to each segment;
to evaluate monthly results compared to budget which are used in assessing segment performance;
to determine whether to invest in growth projects in the segment; and
to determine initiatives such as acquisitions or deleveraging.
The table below provides information about the aggregation of the Company’s reporting units and operating segments into reportable segments:
Reportable Segment and Operating Segment
Reporting Unit
Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races (1)
Rocky Gap Casino, Resort & Golf (1)
Century Casino & Hotel Central City
Century Casino & Hotel Cripple Creek
Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau and The Riverview (1)
Century Casino & Hotel Caruthersville and The Farmstead (1)
Nugget Casino Resort and Smooth Bourbon, LLC
Century Casino & Hotel Edmonton (1)
Century Casino St. Albert (1)
Century Mile Racetrack and Casino (1)
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino (1)
Casinos Poland
(1)The real estate assets, except The Riverview hotel in Cape Girardeau and The Farmstead hotel in Caruthersville, are owned by VICI PropCo and leased under the Master Lease.
Adjusted EBITDAR
Adjusted EBITDAR is a non-US GAAP measure defined as net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders before interest expense (income), net, income taxes (benefit), depreciation, amortization, non-controlling interest earnings (loss) and transactions, pre-opening expenses, termination expenses, acquisition costs, non-cash stock-based compensation charges, asset impairment costs, (gain) loss on disposition of fixed assets, discontinued operations, (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other, gain on business combination and certain other one-time transactions. Expense related to the Master Lease is included in the interest expense (income), net line item. Intercompany transactions consisting primarily of management and royalty fees and interest, along with their related tax effects, are excluded from the presentation of net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders and Adjusted EBITDAR reported for each segment. Non-cash stock-based compensation expense is presented under Corporate and Other in the tables below as the expense is not allocated to reportable segments when reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision makers. Not all of the aforementioned items occur in each reporting period, but have been included in the definition based on historical activity. These adjustments have no effect on the consolidated results as reported under US GAAP. Adjusted EBITDAR is not considered a measure of performance recognized under US GAAP.
The following tables provide information regarding the Company’s reportable segments:
USMidwest
US West
Less:
Payroll expense
9,213
8,754
7,647
5,877
6,023
Operating expenses (2)
7,480
7,459
6,813
6,493
3,203
Gaming tax expense
17,311
10,299
574
9,820
Cost of goods sold
1,072
613
1,485
1,157
Marketing expenses
846
866
2,351
692
628
Segment Adjusted EBITDAR
7,654
16,689
4,508
6,220
35,123
Other operating benefits (costs) and other income (expenses):
Corporate and other expenses (3)
(4,713)
Interest expense (4)
(13,014)
Non-cash stock-based compensation
(211)
Gain on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other
(22)
(2)Operating expenses include professional services, supplies, maintenance, utilities and other expenses not otherwise categorized in this table.
(3)Includes $1.3 million related to employee termination expenses at the Company’s office in Austria.
(4)Interest expense primarily relates to the Master Lease and the Goldman Credit Agreement.
9,464
8,781
7,425
6,097
6,810
7,382
6,801
6,351
6,446
3,658
17,872
8,668
595
12,054
1,129
614
1,639
1,135
188
806
1,058
1,826
720
798
Pre-opening and termination expenses
(741)
7,903
15,452
2,338
5,607
1,942
33,242
Corporate and other expenses
(2,938)
Interest expense (3)
(12,843)
(195)
Gain on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other (4)
(34)
(3)Interest expense primarily relates to the Master Lease and the Goldman Credit Agreement.
(4)Includes $1.0 million related to cost recovery income for CDR in the Canada segment.
18,295
15,428
11,759
12,150
13,589
14,486
12,285
11,814
6,249
34,110
19,193
1,136
20,240
1,956
1,194
2,956
2,123
382
1,518
1,596
2,739
1,363
1,458
13,037
32,337
5,902
11,703
555
63,534
(8,185)
(26,031)
(372)
201
(41)
18,426
18,132
14,990
12,887
13,537
13,888
11,677
11,588
7,052
34,084
17,118
22,068
1,983
1,245
3,302
2,017
359
1,517
1,855
2,385
1,392
1,507
(1,022)
12,143
28,890
9,967
2,488
56,547
(6,088)
(25,236)
(486)
1,243
(84)
Additional reconciliations of the Company’s assets by reportable segment are included in the table below.
Segment Assets (1)
Long-Lived Assets (2)
9,220
10,033
302,154
313,402
320,336
331,045
13,411
13,555
315,139
326,908
331,898
343,769
3,608
5,353
214,955
226,878
225,162
239,457
16,498
23,335
123,437
132,151
161,860
178,700
3,886
5,398
37,832
43,306
43,747
51,241
Other (3)
13,556
27,867
2,295
2,743
22,201
37,766
85,541
995,812
1,045,388
1,181,978
(1)Segment assets are cash and cash equivalents.
(2)Long-lived assets are calculated as total assets less total current assets and deferred income taxes.
(3)Represents additional business activities including certain other corporate and management operations that are not included in the Company’s reportable segments. Information is presented for reconciliation purposes.
Additional reconciliations of capital expenditures by reportable segment are included in the table below.
1,362
249
1,671
1,444
737
3,810
1,395
6,076
850
594
1,178
2,985
973
497
1,741
91
173
1,078
233
10
19
3,139
5,809
5,831
12,498
13.TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
The land, buildings, structures and other improvements of the Nugget are leased from Smooth Bourbon (the “Nugget Lease”). Marnell and the Company each own 50% of Smooth Bourbon. The Company distributes dividends to non-controlling interests to Marnell for its ownership interest in Smooth Bourbon. The dividends consist of rent from the Nugget Lease offset by operating costs of Smooth Bourbon and are recorded as dividends to non-controlling interests in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. The Company paid Marnell $2.0 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, and $4.0 million and $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The remaining 2026 rent payments under the Nugget Lease attributable to Marnell’s ownership interest in Smooth Bourbon are $4.0 million.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements, Business Environment and Risk Factors
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, Century Casinos, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) may make other written and oral communications from time to time that contain such statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding projects in development and other opportunities, our strategic review process, our credit agreement with Goldman and obligations under our Master Lease and our ability to repay our debt and other obligations, outcomes of legal proceedings, changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities or impairments and plans for our casinos and our Company including estimates, forecasts and expectations regarding 2026 and later results, and any other statements that are not purely historical. These statements are often identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate,” or “continue,” and similar expressions or variations. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of the Company based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. We caution the reader to carefully consider such factors. Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
References in this item to “we,” “our,” or “us” are to the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis unless the context otherwise requires. The term “USD” refers to US dollars, the term “CAD” refers to Canadian dollars, and the term “PLN” refers to Polish zloty. Certain terms used in this Item 2 without definition are defined in Item 1. Amounts presented in this Item 2 are rounded. As such, rounding differences could occur in period over period changes and percentages reported throughout this Item 2.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Overview
Since our inception in 1992, we have been primarily engaged in developing and operating gaming establishments and related lodging, restaurant and entertainment facilities. Our primary source of revenue is from the net proceeds of our gaming machines and tables, with ancillary revenue generated from hotel, restaurant, horse racing (including off-track betting), sports betting, iGaming and entertainment facilities that are in most instances a part of the casinos.
We view each region in which we operate as a separate operating segment and each casino or other operation within those markets as a reporting unit. During the fourth quarter of 2025, due to changes in expected long-term future economic characteristics, we determined that the aggregation of operating segments within the United States reportable segment was no longer appropriate. As a result, we reorganized our reportable segments to provide greater specificity within the United States. We aggregate all operating segments into five reportable segments based on the geographical locations in which our casinos operate: US East, US Midwest, US West, Canada and Poland. We have additional business activities including certain other corporate and management operations that are not included in our reportable segments that we present for reconciliation purposes.
The table below provides information about the aggregation of our operating segments and reporting units into reportable segments.
(1)The real estate assets, except The Riverview hotel in Cape Girardeau and The Farmstead hotel in Caruthersville, are owned by VICI PropCo and leased to us under the Master Lease.
We have controlling financial interests through our subsidiary CRM in the following reporting units:
We have a 75% ownership interest in CDR, and we consolidate CDR as a majority-owned subsidiary for which we have a controlling financial interest. We account for and report the remaining 25% ownership interest in CDR as a non-controlling financial interest. CDR operates Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, a REC in Balzac, a north metropolitan area of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. CDR is the only horse racetrack in the Calgary area and is located less than one mile north of the city limits of Calgary and seven miles from the Calgary International Airport.
We have a 66.6% ownership interest in CPL and we consolidate CPL as a majority-owned subsidiary for which we have a controlling financial interest. Polish Airports owns the remaining 33.3% of CPL. We account for and report the 33.3% Polish Airports ownership interest as a non-controlling financial interest. CPL has been in operation since 1989. As of June 30, 2026, CPL had casino licenses for and operated six casinos throughout Poland. We closed the Hilton Hotel casino in Warsaw in June 2025 after we were notified that we had not received a new license for the casino.
The following table summarizes information about CPL’s casinos as of June 30, 2026.
City
Location
License Expiration
Number of Slots
Number of Tables
Warsaw
Warsaw Presidential Hotel
September 2028
35
Bielsko-Biala
Hotel Grepielnia
February 2030
60
Katowice
Metropol Hotel Katowice
13
Wroclaw
Polonia Hotel
December 2029
14
Lodz
Manufaktura Entertainment Complex
June 2030
Wroclaw (1)
Korona Hotel
March 2031
(1)We were awarded a license for a second location in Wroclaw in March 2025. We opened the casino in February 2026.
Through our wholly-owned subsidiary Century Nevada Acquisition, Inc., we have a 50% equity interest in Smooth Bourbon, LLC (“Smooth Bourbon”) which we consolidate as a subsidiary for which we have a controlling financial interest. The remaining 50% of Smooth Bourbon is owned by Marnell Gaming, LLC (“Marnell”) and is reported as a non-controlling financial interest.
Recent Developments Related to Economic Uncertainty
Current macroeconomic conditions remain very dynamic, including volatile changes in stock markets, foreign currency exchange rates, political unrest and armed conflicts such as the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, inflation, energy prices, US domestic and international economic policies such as tariffs, other US government policies and actions and other factors. Both customer visits and customer spending at our casinos are key drivers of our revenue and profitability, and reductions in either could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The actual or perceived impact of macroeconomic conditions on consumer spending could lead to fewer customer visits and decreased discretionary spending by our customers. Any worsening in economic conditions in the regions in which we operate or globally, or the perception that conditions may worsen, could reduce consumer discretionary spending or increase our costs and erode our results of operations and cash flows.
We have partnered with BetMGM to operate an online and mobile sports betting application under our license in Missouri. The agreement with BetMGM includes a percentage of net gaming revenue payable to us, with a guaranteed minimum, as well as retail sportsbook options to be exercised at our discretion. Sports betting began in Missouri on December 1, 2025.
Additional Gaming Projects
We periodically explore additional potential gaming projects and acquisition opportunities. Along with the capital needs of potential projects, there are various other risks which, if they materialize, could affect our ability to complete a proposed project or acquisition or could eliminate its feasibility altogether.
Strategic Review Process
In August 2025, we announced that our Board initiated a comprehensive strategic review of our operations, capital structure and strategic growth options. The review is exploring a range of potential strategic alternatives for our assets and businesses aimed at enhancing shareholder value and supporting long-term growth. These alternatives may include opportunities to unlock value within our existing property portfolio, optimize our capital structure, evaluate potential mergers, strategic partnerships, or the sale of the Company, and analyze potential divestments of assets or other asset-level transactions, including our Poland casinos. The Board has not set a timetable for the conclusion of this review. At this stage, no commitments or decisions have been made and there can be no assurance that the review will result in any transaction or particular change to our business. We do not intend to make further public comments on the process unless and until we determine that further disclosure is appropriate or necessary.
Presentation of Foreign Currency Amounts
We recognize in our condensed consolidated statements of loss foreign currency transaction gains or losses resulting from the translation of casino operations and other transactions that are denominated in a currency other than US dollars. Our casinos in Canada and Poland represent a significant portion of our business, and the revenue generated and expenses incurred by these operations are generally denominated in Canadian dollars and Polish zloty. A decrease in the value of these currencies in relation to the value of the US dollar would decrease the earnings from our foreign operations when translated into US dollars. An increase in the value of these currencies in relation to the value of the US dollar would increase the earnings from our foreign operations when translated into US dollars.
DISCUSSION OF RESULTS
Century Casinos, Inc. and Subsidiaries
%
Change
Gaming revenue
(1,658)
(1.5%)
2.1%
Pari-mutuel, sports betting and iGaming revenue
925
18.2%
1,459
18.3%
Hotel revenue
1,137
8.1%
1,563
6.6%
Food and beverage revenue
(157)
(1.2%)
255
1.0%
Other revenue
930
13.1%
2.6%
1,177
0.8%
7,973
2.8%
Gaming expenses
(57,376)
(58,851)
(1,475)
(2.5%)
(113,049)
(113,115)
(66)
(0.1%)
Pari-mutuel, sports betting and iGaming expenses
(6,744)
(6,203)
541
8.7%
(10,493)
(9,688)
805
8.3%
Hotel expenses
(5,537)
(5,078)
459
9.0%
(10,169)
(9,478)
691
7.3%
Food and beverage expenses
(11,557)
(12,168)
(611)
(5.0%)
(22,883)
(23,531)
(648)
(2.8%)
Other expenses
(3,760)
(3,396)
364
10.7%
(4,790)
(4,704)
86
1.8%
General and administrative expenses
(36,827)
(35,704)
1,123
3.1%
(72,878)
(71,794)
1,084
1.5%
171
1.3%
3.2%
(134,815)
(134,243)
572
0.4%
(260,293)
(257,546)
2,747
1.1%
605
3.7%
5,226
22.0%
625
50.0%
198
11.4%
1,131
41.3%
1,145
25.6%
1,399
5,508
16.7%
Adjusted EBITDAR (1)
31,660
30,304
1,356
4.5%
56,599
50,459
6,140
12.2%
Net loss per share attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
0.01
2.5%
0.12
11.1%
(1)For a discussion of Adjusted EBITDAR and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAR to net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders, see “Non-US GAAP Measures Definitions and Calculations – Adjusted EBITDAR” below.
Comparability Impacts
Items impacting comparability of the results include the following:
Weather – Inclement weather negatively impacted revenue for the first three months of 2025 compared to the first three months of 2026 for all of our North American properties.
Summary of Changes by Reportable Segment
Net operating revenue increased by $1.2 million, or 0.8%, and by $8.0 million, or 2.8%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Following is a breakout of net operating revenue by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025:
US East decreased by ($1.0) million, or (2.2%), and increased by $0.8 million, or 1.0%.
US Midwest increased by $3.3 million, or 8.0%, and by $5.4 million, or 6.6%.
US West increased by $3.2 million, or 15.9%, and by $3.9 million, or 10.6%.
Canada increased by $0.4 million, or 2.2%, and by $2.2 million, or 6.1%.
Poland decreased by ($4.8) million, or (19.4%), and by ($4.3) million, or (9.5%).
Operating costs and expenses increased by $0.6 million, or 0.4%, and by $2.7 million, or 1.1%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Following is a breakout of operating costs and expenses by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Corporate and Other is included for reconciliation purposes.
US East decreased by ($0.7) million, or (1.7%), and increased by $0.1 million, or 0.1%.
US Midwest increased by $2.1 million, or 6.9%, and by $1.9 million, or 3.1%.
US West increased by $1.1 million, or 5.3%, and by $1.1 million, or 2.7%.
Canada decreased by ($0.1) million, or (0.3%), and increased by $0.8 million, or 2.9%.
Poland decreased by ($3.7) million, or (15.1%), and by ($3.1) million, or (6.9%).
Corporate and Other increased by $1.8 million, or 56.9%, and by $2.0 million, or 30.0%.
Earnings from operations increased by $0.6 million, or 3.7%, and by $5.2 million, or 22.0%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Following is a breakout of earnings from operations by reportable segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Corporate and Other is included for reconciliation purposes.
US East decreased by ($0.3) million, or (7.3%), and increased by $0.7 million, or 16.5%.
US Midwest increased by $1.2 million, or 10.7%, and by $3.5 million, or 16.4%.
US West increased by $2.1 million, or 213.4%, and by $2.8 million, or 75.8%.
Canada increased by $0.5 million, or 10.7%, and by $1.4 million, or 17.8%.
Poland decreased by ($1.1) million, or (242.0%), and by ($1.2) million, or (336.1%).
Corporate and Other loss from operations increased by $1.8 million, or 56.9%, and by $2.0 million, or 30.0%.
Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders decreased by ($1.4) million, or (11.4%), and by ($5.5) million, or (16.7%), for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Items deducted from or added to earnings from operations to arrive at net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders include interest income, interest expense, gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and other, income tax expense (benefit) and non-controlling interests. Interest expense, primarily from the Goldman Credit Agreement and the Master Lease, negatively impacts net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders. For a discussion of these items, see “Non-Operating (Expense) Income” and “Taxes” below in this Item 2 and Note 7, “Income Taxes,” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report.
Pari-Mutuel
Pari-mutuel revenue includes live racing, export, advanced deposit wagering and off-track betting. Pari-mutuel expenses relate to pari-mutuel revenue and the operation of our racetracks.
Other revenue and other expenses include gift shops, entertainment, golf and spa. Other revenue also includes revenue from ATM and credit card commissions.
Non-US GAAP Measures Definitions and Calculations
Adjusted EBITDAR is used outside of our financial statements as a valuation metric. We define Adjusted EBITDAR as net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders before interest expense (income), net, income taxes (benefit), depreciation, amortization, non-controlling interest earnings (loss) and transactions, pre-opening expenses, termination expenses, acquisition costs, non-cash stock-based compensation charges, asset impairment costs, (gain) loss on disposition of fixed assets, discontinued operations, (gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other, gain on business combination and certain other one-time transactions. Expense related to the Master Lease is included in the interest expense (income), net line item. Intercompany transactions consisting primarily of management and royalty fees and interest, along with their related tax effects, are excluded from the presentation of net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders and Adjusted EBITDAR. Not all of the aforementioned items occur in each reporting period, but have been included in the definition based on historical activity. These adjustments have no effect on the consolidated results as reported under US generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”).
The Master Lease is accounted for as a financing obligation. As such, a portion of the periodic payment under the Master Lease is recognized as interest expense with the remainder of the payment impacting the financing obligation using the effective interest method.
Adjusted EBITDAR information is a non-US GAAP measure that is a valuation metric, should not be used as an operating metric, and is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure to reported US GAAP measures because we believe this measure is widely used by analysts, lenders, financial institutions, and investors as a principal basis for the valuation of gaming companies. Management believes that presenting Adjusted EBITDAR to investors provides them with information used by management for financial and operational decision-making in order to understand the Company’s operating performance and evaluate the methodology used by management to evaluate and measure such performance.
Adjusted EBITDAR should not be viewed as a measure of overall operating performance, as an indicator of our performance, considered in isolation, or construed as an alternative to operating income or net income, the most directly comparable US GAAP measure, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities, as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles because this measure is not presented on a US GAAP basis and excludes certain expenses, including the rent expense related to our Master Lease, and is provided for the limited purposes discussed herein. In addition, Adjusted EBITDAR as used by us may not be defined in the same manner as other companies in our industry, and, as a result, may not be comparable to similarly titled non-US GAAP financial measures of other companies. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAR should not be viewed as a measure of overall operating performance or considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, because it excludes the rent expense associated with our Master Lease and certain other items.
The reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAR to net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders is presented below.
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
(2,862)
(708)
(528)
(13,980)
(1)
(43)
(85)
Interest expense (2)
6,641
6,784
3,475
8,969
25,937
59
440
23
103
3,869
3,819
3,394
711
20
Net earnings (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
1,815
(263)
Loss (gain) on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other
(55)
(9)
2
(3,463)
(1)Represents additional business activities including certain other corporate and management operations that are not included in our reportable segments. Information is presented for reconciliation purposes.
(2)See “Non-Operating (Expense) Income – Interest expense” below for a breakdown of interest expense and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for more information on the rent payments related to the Master Lease.
(2,263)
4,640
(2,864)
599
245
(12,666)
(3)
(91)
(176)
(273)
6,344
6,741
3,429
9,645
26,211
223
748
241
38
3,821
3,828
3,361
1,074
741
1,840
772
124
195
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other (3)
(922)
(1,124)
Loss (gain) on disposition of fixed assets
1
(2)
11
(3)Includes $1.0 million related to cost recovery income for CDR in the Canada segment.
(8,017)
10,966
(4,532)
1,699
(835)
(26,695)
(90)
(5)
(126)
(221)
13,275
13,602
6,976
17,900
51,882
677
319
1,534
7,769
7,653
6,778
2,403
3,648
94
(417)
(59)
(201)
17
(6,935)
(8,463)
7,747
(7,314)
533
81
(25,506)
(12)
(183)
(11)
(447)
(653)
12,981
13,220
6,729
102
19,215
52,247
964
331
214
7,623
7,689
6,704
2,073
1,111
36
3,623
42
Gain on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other (3)
(952)
(205)
(86)
(1,243)
46
15
1,022
Net Debt
We define Net Debt as total long-term debt (including current portion) plus deferred financing costs minus cash and cash equivalents. Net Debt is not considered a liquidity measure recognized under US GAAP. Management believes that Net Debt is a valuable measure of our overall financial situation. Net Debt provides investors with an indication of our ability to pay off all of our long-term debt if it became due simultaneously. The reconciliation of Net Debt is presented below.
Total long-term debt, including current portion
327,960
7,411
10,106
338,066
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
276,306
252,525
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – Reportable Segments
The following discussion provides further detail of consolidated results by reportable segment.
(1,084)
(3.4%)
346
0.6%
882
39.6%
1,255
42.4%
(649)
(13.1%)
(685)
(8.3%)
(0.9%)
(18)
(0.3%)
(95)
(5.8%)
(83)
(3.3%)
(980)
(2.2%)
815
(22,120)
(22,986)
(866)
(3.8%)
(43,771)
(44,285)
(514)
(2,268)
(1,947)
16.5%
(2,859)
(2,401)
458
19.1%
(1,404)
(1,453)
(49)
(2,665)
(2,780)
(115)
(4.1%)
(2,478)
(2,505)
(1.1%)
(4,672)
(4,667)
0.1%
(768)
(751)
(1,169)
(1,171)
(0.2%)
(6,884)
(7,010)
(1.8%)
(14,332)
(14,243)
(3,869)
(3,821)
48
(7,769)
(7,623)
146
1.9%
(39,791)
(40,473)
(682)
(1.7%)
(77,237)
(77,170)
67
3,785
4,083
(298)
(7.3%)
5,268
4,520
(599)
(26.5%)
446
5.3%
(249)
(3.2%)
894
7.4%
The Happy Valley Casino in Pennsylvania opened in late April 2026. This casino is 112 miles from Rocky Gap. During the second quarter of 2026 we saw some decrease in customers traveling to Rocky Gap from some Pennsylvania markets; however, we believe that we are recapturing those customers and anticipate any continued disruption from this increased competition will be minimal.
We partner with sports betting operators that conduct sports wagering at our West Virginia location. The agreement provides for a share of net gaming revenue. In addition, we operate internet and mobile interactive gaming applications in West Virginia with two iGaming partners. The agreements provide for a share of net iGaming revenue.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
The following discussion highlights results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.
Decreased net operating revenue was mainly due to decreased casino and hotel revenue, offset by increased pari-mutuel revenue at our Mountaineer property. We are increasing our marketing initiatives at Mountaineer for the summer months to drive growth. Decreased operating expenses were mainly due to decreased payroll and gaming-related expenses at Mountaineer. Net operating revenue and operating costs and expenses at Rocky Gap remained constant during this period.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
The following discussion highlights results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Winter weather negatively impacted the properties during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Increased net operating revenue was primarily due to increased gaming revenue at our Rocky Gap property during the first quarter of 2026 as a result of increased visitation and decreased promotional allowances. Net operating revenue at Mountaineer remained constant during this period, with increased pari-mutuel revenue offsetting decreased casino and hotel revenue. Operating costs and expenses remained constant during this period.
A reconciliation of net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders to Adjusted EBITDAR for this reportable segment can be found in the “Non-US GAAP Measures Definitions and Calculations – Adjusted EBITDAR” discussion above.
2,896
7.8%
4,933
6.8%
150
60.0%
300
231
16.1%
293
10.6%
0.2%
(17)
(0.5%)
3.6%
(150)
(9.3%)
3,306
8.0%
(16,511)
(14,651)
1,860
12.7%
(31,273)
(29,154)
2,119
(116)
116
100.0%
(711)
(705)
0.9%
(1,421)
(1,384)
37
(1,689)
(1,788)
(99)
(5.5%)
(3,407)
(3,684)
(277)
(7.5%)
(143)
(125)
(87.4%)
(187)
(152)
(81.3%)
(8,946)
(8,635)
311
(17,804)
(17,829)
(25)
(3,819)
(3,828)
(7,653)
(7,689)
(36)
(31,810)
(29,750)
2,060
6.9%
(61,803)
(59,927)
1,876
12,870
11,624
1,246
24,684
21,201
16.4%
(223)
164
73.5%
(108)
115
51.6%
Net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders
1,383
29.8%
3,219
41.6%
1,237
3,447
11.9%
We partner with sports betting operators that conduct sports wagering in Colorado and Missouri. Each agreement with the sports betting operators provides for a share of net gaming revenue with a minimum revenue guarantee each year. We have partnered with BetMGM to operate a sports book at Cape Girardeau and an online and mobile sports betting application under our license in Missouri. Sports betting began in Missouri on December 1, 2025.
Net operating revenue increased due to increased casino revenue at all Missouri and Colorado properties. In Cape Girardeau, increased revenue was also attributable to increased hotel revenue and sports betting. Operating costs and expenses increased due to increased gaming-related expenses at all properties.
Winter weather negatively impacted the properties during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Increased net operating revenue was primarily due to increased gaming revenue at our Missouri properties from increased visitation. In Cape Girardeau, increased revenue was also attributable to increased hotel revenue and sports betting. In Colorado, increased net operating revenue was due to increased gaming revenue at both properties. Operating costs and expenses increased primarily due to increased gaming-related expenses, offset by decreased payroll and marketing costs. Payroll expense in Colorado decreased due to the closure of table games in the first quarter of 2025.
A reconciliation of net earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders to Adjusted EBITDAR for this reportable segment can be found in the “Non-US GAAP Measures Definitions and Calculations – Adjusted EBITDAR” discussion above.
598
11.3%
1,119
77.8%
214.3%
1,573
21.0%
1,953
15.6%
(172)
(89)
(1.0%)
1,198
42.5%
865
19.2%
3,204
15.9%
3,863
(3,247)
(3,154)
93
2.9%
(6,300)
(6,254)
0.7%
(3,352)
(2,849)
503
17.7%
(5,944)
(5,179)
765
14.8%
(3,628)
(4,031)
(403)
(10.0%)
(7,538)
(7,973)
(435)
(2,945)
(2,469)
476
19.3%
(3,529)
(3,284)
7.5%
(5,703)
(5,288)
415
(11,238)
(10,834)
404
(3,394)
(3,361)
(6,778)
(6,704)
74
(22,269)
(21,152)
1,117
(41,327)
(40,228)
1,099
Earnings (loss) from operations
1,109
(978)
2,087
213.4%
(881)
(3,645)
2,764
75.8%
(1,815)
(1,840)
1.4%
(3,648)
(3,623)
(0.7%)
2,156
75.3%
2,782
38.0%
2,170
92.8%
2,843
92.9%
We partner with sports betting operators that conduct sports wagering in Nevada. The agreement provides for a share of net gaming revenue.
Net operating revenue at the Nugget increased primarily due to increased hotel revenue and ticket revenue from two larger concerts during the quarter, and decreased promotional allowances. Operating costs and expenses increased due to increased entertainment-related costs and increased payroll.
Winter weather negatively impacted the Nugget during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Net operating revenue at the Nugget increased primarily due to increased hotel revenue, ticket revenue and decreased promotional allowances. Operating costs and expenses increased due to increased entertainment-related costs and increased payroll.
439
3.5%
1,697
(114)
(4.4%)
(10.2%)
43
357
6.3%
5.2%
296
10.4%
434
2.2%
2,241
6.1%
(2,517)
(2,498)
(5,033)
(4,759)
274
5.8%
(4,360)
(4,256)
104
(7,424)
(7,287)
137
(70)
(71)
(1.4%)
(139)
(135)
3.0%
(2,814)
(2,840)
(5,385)
(5,210)
175
3.4%
(29)
(33)
(12.1%)
(57)
(62)
(8.1%)
(4,429)
(4,700)
(271)
(9,021)
(9,101)
(80)
(1,201)
(1,074)
127
11.8%
(2,403)
(2,073)
(15,420)
(15,472)
(52)
(29,462)
(28,627)
835
5,019
4,533
9,300
7,894
1,406
17.8%
(440)
(748)
41.2%
(964)
(772)
719
93.1%
(94)
(805)
88.3%
546
91.2%
1,166
218.8%
10.9%
1,736
17.4%
In February 2023, the AGLC, Alberta’s gaming regulatory agency, approved a temporary increase from 15% of slot machine net sales retained by casinos to 17%, which was extended in January 2026 through March 31, 2029.
In 2024, a competitor received conditional approval from the AGLC to relocate its casino from Camrose, Alberta, to south Edmonton, approximately 11 miles from our Century Mile property. In May 2026, a judicial review of the AGLC’s decision determined that the competitor will need to reapply for relocation. At this time, there is no indication whether a new approval for the relocation will be granted. If the approval is granted, a new competitor in the Edmonton market near our Edmonton casinos could lead to a decrease in visitors to our casinos and have a negative impact on our results of operations in Canada.
In June 2025, Alberta’s Bill 48 regulating iGaming in Alberta passed. The bill created an open market for online sports betting and iGaming, with retail sports betting available at casinos and specific sports venues. Online sports betting and iGaming operators began operating in Alberta on July 13, 2026, and retail sports betting is subject to final regulatory details before launching. We plan to offer retail sports betting at our locations in Alberta through either a licensed third-party provider or the AGLC.
We discontinued off-track betting at our St. Albert property at the end of April 2026. We converted the previous OTB room into a slot VIP room with 12 additional slot machines.
Results in US dollars were impacted by a 2.3% increase in the average exchange rate between the US dollar and Canadian dollar for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. The exchange rate remained constant for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.
The tables below provide results for the Canada reportable segment.
Amounts in CAD, in millions
28.3
27.7
0.6
53.4
51.4
2.0
3.9%
Operating costs and expenses (1)
19.7
19.9
(0.2)
37.3
37.4
(0.1)
Amounts in USD, in millions
20.4
20.0
0.4
38.7
36.5
2.2
14.2
14.4
27.1
26.6
0.5
(1)Operating costs and expenses are calculated for this table as total operating costs and expenses less depreciation and amortization.
The following discussion highlights results for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. Explanations below are provided based on CAD results.
Net operating revenue increased due to increased gaming revenue at our St. Albert, Edmonton and Century Mile properties and increased food and beverage revenue at our St. Albert property. Net operating revenue at our Century Downs property remained constant. Operating costs and expenses remained relatively constant.
The following discussion highlights results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. Explanations below are provided based on CAD results.
Net operating revenue increased due to increased gaming revenue at all properties and increased food and beverage revenue at our St. Albert property, offset by decreased pari-mutuel revenue at our Century Mile and Century Downs properties. Operating costs and expenses remained relatively constant.
(4,507)
(18.7%)
(3,720)
(8.4%)
1.2%
4.7%
(283)
(87.9%)
(607)
(82.0%)
(4,787)
(19.4%)
(4,305)
(9.5%)
(12,981)
(15,562)
(2,581)
(16.6%)
(26,672)
(28,663)
(1,991)
(6.9%)
(948)
(1,004)
(56)
(5.6%)
(1,881)
(5,941)
(6,938)
(997)
(14.4%)
(11,926)
(13,213)
(1,287)
(9.7%)
(30)
(4.0%)
(1,393)
(1,111)
282
25.4%
(20,581)
(24,245)
(3,664)
(15.1%)
(41,872)
(44,984)
(3,112)
(Loss) earnings from operations
(659)
464
(1,123)
(242.0%)
(838)
355
(1,193)
(336.1%)
(23)
(241)
218
90.5%
(430)
(331)
(29.9%)
Net loss (earnings) attributable to non-controlling interests
263
(124)
387
312.1%
417
(42)
1092.9%
(773)
(315.5%)
(916)
(1130.9%)
(1,890)
(97.3%)
(1,933)
(77.7%)
In Poland, casino gaming licenses are granted for a term of six years. These licenses are not renewable. Before a gaming license expires in a particular city, there is a public notification of the available license and any gaming company can apply for a new license for that city. We closed our Hilton Hotel casino in Warsaw in June 2025 after we were notified that we had not received a new license. We were awarded a second license in Wroclaw in March 2025, and the casino opened in February 2026.
Results in US dollars were impacted by a 2.7% and 6.2% increase in the average exchange rate between the US dollar and Polish zloty for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
The tables below provide results for the Poland reportable segment.
Amounts in PLN, in millions
72.8
92.8
(20.0)
(21.6%)
149.3
175.3
(26.0)
(14.8%)
72.6
88.3
(15.7)
(17.8%)
147.2
169.8
(22.6)
(13.3%)
24.7
(4.8)
41.0
45.3
(4.3)
23.5
(3.6)
(15.3%)
40.5
43.9
(3.4)
(7.7%)
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
The following discussion highlights results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Explanations below are provided based on PLN results.
Net operating revenue decreased primarily due to the closure of the casino at the Hilton Hotel in Warsaw, which was partially offset by increased revenue at the Warsaw Presidential Hotel, the casino in Katowice and the recently opened second casino in Wroclaw. In addition, table hold in June 2026 was unusually low having a negative impact on gaming revenue. Operating costs and expenses decreased due to decreased gaming-related expenses and decreased payroll and rent expense, primarily due to the closure of the casino at the Hilton Hotel in Warsaw.
A reconciliation of net (loss) earnings attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders to Adjusted EBITDAR for this reportable segment can be found in the “Non-US GAAP Measures Definitions and Calculations – Adjusted EBITDAR” discussion above.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – CORPORATE AND OTHER
The following discussion provides further detail of consolidated results of our additional business activities including certain other corporate and management operations that are not included in our reportable segments.
(4,924)
(3,133)
1,791
57.2%
(8,557)
(6,574)
30.2%
(20)
(4,944)
(3,151)
1,793
56.9%
(8,592)
(6,610)
1,982
30.0%
Loss from operations
(1,793)
(56.9%)
(1,982)
(30.0%)
(103)
(38)
(65)
(171.1%)
(214)
(105)
(49.1%)
(1,314)
(10.4%)
(1,189)
(4.7%)
(525)
(17.9%)
(847)
(13.9%)
The following discussion highlights results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
Total operating costs and expenses, including general and administrative expenses, increased primarily due to increased legal and accounting expenses and increased payroll costs due to the termination expense accrual described in Note 6, “Commitments, Contingencies and Other Matters,” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report. Net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders is driven primarily by interest expense under the Goldman Credit Agreement.
Corporate and Other is presented for reconciliation purposes only. A reconciliation of net loss attributable to Century Casinos, Inc. shareholders to Adjusted EBITDAR for this segment can be found in the “Non-US GAAP Measures Definitions and Calculations – Adjusted EBITDAR” discussion above.
Non-Operating (Expense) Income
Non-operating (expense) income was as follows:
$ Change
(188)
(68.9%)
(432)
(66.2%)
365
(Loss) gain on foreign currency transactions, cost recovery income and other
(1,048)
(100.8%)
(994)
(85.8%)
Non-operating (expense) income
(962)
(3.9%)
(1,061)
(2.1%)
Interest income is primarily related to interest earned on our cash reserves.
Interest expense is directly related to interest owed on the borrowings under our Goldman Credit Agreement, the UniCredit Term Loan, the CPL Credit Facility, the CPL Credit Agreement, our financing obligation under the Master Lease with VICI PropCo, deferred financing costs and our finance lease agreements. Interest expense in the US East, US Midwest and Canada reportable segments primarily relates to the Master Lease. Interest expense in Corporate and Other primarily relates to the Goldman Credit Agreement.
A breakdown of interest expense is below.
Interest expense - credit agreements
8,195
8,864
16,350
17,656
Interest expense - VICI PropCo financing obligation
Interest expense - deferred financing costs
1,348
Interest expense - miscellaneous
181
179
347
Total interest expense
Cost recovery income relates to infrastructure built during the development of the Century Downs REC project. The infrastructure was built by the non-controlling shareholders prior to our acquisition of our controlling ownership interest in CDR. The distribution to CDR’s non-controlling shareholders is part of an agreement between CRM and CDR. There was no cost recovery income received by CDR for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Cost recovery income of $1.0 million was received by CDR for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
Taxes
Income tax expense is recorded relative to the jurisdictions that recognize book earnings. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we recognized income tax expense of $1.5 million on pre-tax loss of ($22.6) million, representing an effective income tax rate of (6.8%), compared to an income tax expense of $1.7 million on pre-tax loss of ($26.7) million, representing an effective income tax rate of (6.5%) for the same period in 2025. For further discussion of our effective income tax rates and an analysis of our effective income tax rate compared to the US federal statutory income tax rate, see Note 7, “Income Taxes,” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our business is capital intensive, and we rely heavily on the ability of our casinos to generate operating cash flow. We use the cash flows that we generate to maintain operations, fund reinvestment in existing properties for both refurbishment and expansion projects, repay third party debt, and pursue additional growth via new development and acquisition opportunities. When necessary and available, we supplement the cash flows generated by our operations with either cash on hand or funds provided by bank borrowings, other debt or equity financing activities or funding arrangements with third-party partners such as VICI PropCo in connection with our casino project in Caruthersville.
Cash Flows – Summary
Our cash flows, cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, and working capital consisted of the following:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (1)
Working capital (2)
15,014
35,062
(1)Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June 30, 2025 included $0.2 million of cash previously funded by VICI PropCo that had not been spent on our Caruthersville project as of such date.
(2)Working capital is defined as current assets minus current liabilities.
Operating Activities
Trends in our operating cash flows tend to follow trends in earnings from operations excluding non-cash charges, offset by cash rent, income tax payments and interest payments on our long-term debt. Please refer to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and to management’s discussion of the results of operations above in this Item 2 for a discussion of earnings from operations.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 consisted of $1.7 million in slot machines and gaming-related purchases for our US properties, $0.1 million of building improvements at our Central City property in Colorado, $0.6 million in elevator upgrades at the Nugget in Nevada, $0.1 million to add a sportsbook at Century Downs in Canada, $0.8 million to renovate the new Wroclaw casino in Poland, and $2.5 million in other fixed asset additions at our properties.
Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025 consisted of $0.7 million for a casino license in Poland, $1.3 million in slot machines and gaming-related purchases for our US properties, $0.7 million for exterior renovations at our Cripple Creek property in Colorado, $0.7 million in exterior renovations at Mountaineer in West Virginia, $0.2 million for bar renovations at Rocky Gap in Maryland, $3.6 million for our casino project in Caruthersville, Missouri, $2.0 million in elevator upgrades at the Nugget in Nevada, $0.7 million in racing-related updates at Century Downs and $0.5 million in exterior renovations at St. Albert in Canada, $0.6 million to renovate the new Wroclaw casino in Poland, and $2.3 million in other fixed asset additions at our properties, offset by $0.2 million collected on a note receivable and less than $0.1 million in proceeds from the disposal of assets.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 consisted of $4.0 million in distributions to non-controlling interests, $0.9 million to repurchase and retire shares of our common stock, $1.1 million of principal payments net of proceeds from borrowings and $3.3 million of repayments of insurance financing net of proceeds. See Part II, Item 5 of this Form 10-Q for additional details.
Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025 consisted of $4.7 million in distributions to non-controlling interests, $1.0 million to repurchase and retire shares of our common stock and $2.2 million of principal payments net of proceeds from borrowings.
Borrowings and Repayments of Long-Term Debt and Lease Agreements
As of June 30, 2026, our total debt under bank borrowings and other agreements, net of $7.4 million related to deferred financing costs, was $329.1 million, of which $321.4 million was long-term debt and $7.7 million was the current portion of long-term debt. The current portion relates to payments due within one year under our Goldman Credit Agreement, CPL Credit Facility, and the CPL Credit Agreement. Our Goldman Credit Agreement provides for a $350.0 million Term Loan, drawn in April 2022, and a $30.0 million Revolving Facility. No amounts are currently outstanding under the Revolving Facility. The CPL Credit Facility is a PLN 15.0 million ($4.0 million based on the exchange rate in effect on June 30, 2026) line of credit available through June 2027. We intend to repay the CPL Credit Facility and the current portion of our other debt obligations with available cash. If opportunities to repurchase debt at a discount are offered, as occurred in February 2024, we may undertake such repurchases. We also may seek to refinance our debt if market conditions allow. For a description of our debt agreements, see Note 4, “Long-Term Debt” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report. Net Debt was $276.3 million as of June 30, 2026 compared to $252.5 million as of June 30, 2025. The increase in net debt is primarily due to decreased cash. For the definition and reconciliation of Net Debt to the most directly comparable US GAAP measure, see “Non-US GAAP Measures Definitions and Calculations – Net Debt” above.
The following table lists the remaining maturities of our debt in 2026:
Goldman Term Loan (1)
CPL Credit Facility (2)
(1)The Goldman Term Loan requires scheduled quarterly payments of $875,000, equal to 0.25% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Goldman Term Loan, with the balance due at maturity.
(2)The CPL Credit Facility is a line of credit available through June 2027. There is no set repayment schedule for the line of credit. We have included the balance in 2026 based on our planned repayment schedule.
As of June 30, 2026, estimated cash payments due under the Master Lease for the remainder of 2026 are $31.7 million, which includes a CPI increase. Cash payments to the non-controlling interests under the lease between Smooth Bourbon and the Nugget (the “Nugget Lease”) for 2026 are estimated to be $4.0 million.
The following table details cash payments under the Master Lease and 50% of the cash payments under the Nugget Lease for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
Master Lease
Nugget Lease (1)
2,018
1,936
4,023
3,849
(1)Represents payments with respect to the 50% interest in the Nugget Lease owned by Marnell through Smooth Bourbon. Smooth Bourbon is a 50% owned subsidiary of the Company that owns the real estate assets underlying the Nugget Casino Resort.
Rent expense related to the Master Lease is included in interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of loss. The Nugget Lease is considered an intercompany lease, and income and expense related to the lease are eliminated in consolidation. The 50% interest in the Nugget Lease owned by Marnell through Smooth Bourbon is recorded as non-controlling interest on our condensed consolidated statements of loss.
The following table lists the amount of remaining 2026 payments due under our operating and finance lease agreements:
Since March 2000, our Board has had a discretionary program to repurchase our outstanding common stock. Beginning in May 2025, we have entered into 10b5-1 trading plans (the “Plans”) for the purpose of repurchasing shares of our outstanding common stock in accordance with the share repurchase program previously authorized by the Board. The Plans are intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. Repurchases of common stock under the Plans are being administered through an independent broker and are subject to certain price, market, volume and timing constraints specified in the Plans.
The Plan announced May 14, 2025 expired by its terms on July 31, 2025, the Plan announced August 11, 2025 expired by its terms on December 31, 2025, and the Plan announced on January 2, 2026 expired by its terms on May 10, 2026. The January 2, 2026 Plan authorized the repurchase of up to $1.5 million of shares of our outstanding common stock. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, we repurchased and retired 328,754 and 604,427 shares of our common stock for $0.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively, on the open market under the Plan. We have no currently active plans but may undertake additional stock repurchases in the future. See Part II, Item 2 of this report for additional details.
Potential Sources and Uses of Liquidity and Short-Term Liquidity
Historically, our primary source of liquidity and capital resources has been cash flow from operations. As of June 30, 2026, we had $60.2 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $68.9 million in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2025. Financing activities of $5.8 million and investing activities of $11.1 million contributed to the decrease in cash and cash equivalents as discussed in “Financing Activities” and “Investing Activities” above. Remaining capital expenditures for 2026 are estimated to be approximately $9.7 million.
A substantial portion of our operating cash flow also is used to fund our debt repayments and lease payments as described in “Borrowings and Repayments of Long-Term Debt and Lease Agreements” above. When necessary and available, we supplement the cash flows generated by our operations with funds provided by bank borrowings or other debt or equity financing activities. If we have aggregate outstanding revolving loans, swingline loans, and letters of credit under the Goldman Credit Agreement greater than $10.5 million as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, we are required to maintain a Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio of 5.50 to 1.00 or less for such fiscal quarter. We had no outstanding revolving loans, swingline loans, or letters of credit as of June 30, 2026, and therefore the Consolidated First Lien Net Leverage Ratio requirement did not apply. As of June 30, 2026, we had $30.0 million available on our Revolving Facility. See Note 4, “Long-Term Debt” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report.
We may be required to raise additional capital to address our liquidity and capital needs. We have a shelf registration statement with the SEC that became effective in June 2026 under which we may issue, from time to time, up to $100 million of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities and other securities.
If necessary, we may seek to obtain further term loans, mortgages or lines of credit with commercial banks, sale and leaseback transactions of property we own or acquire, or other debt financings or refinancings or equity financings to supplement our working capital and investing requirements. Our access to and cost of financing will depend on, among other things, global economic conditions, conditions in the financing markets, the availability of sufficient amounts of financing, our financial performance and prospects and our credit ratings. A financing transaction may not be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all, and a financing transaction may be dilutive to our current stockholders. The failure to raise the funds necessary to fund our debt service and rent obligations and finance our operations and other capital requirements could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and liquidity.
Approximately $25.4 million of our total $60.2 million in cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2026 is held by our foreign subsidiaries, of which $16.5 million, including $9.1 million in casino cash, is held by our Canadian subsidiaries, $3.9 million, including $3.2 million in casino cash, is held by our Poland subsidiary, and the remaining $5.0 million is held by our foreign corporate subsidiaries. The cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries are not available to fund US operations unless repatriated. We expect to incur withholding tax on future repatriation of current earnings in certain non-US subsidiaries.
Critical Accounting Estimates
As of the filing date of this report, there were no significant changes in our critical accounting estimates from those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. See Note 2 to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for accounting pronouncements issued but not yet adopted that may impact the Company’s consolidated financial position, earnings, cash flows or disclosures.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We had no material changes in our exposure to market risks from that previously reported in Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures – Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officers and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, for the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our principal executive officers and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2026 because of the material weakness described in "Material Weakness" below.
Material Weakness
We concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2025 and that a material weakness existed. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Management identified the following material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025: We did not adequately design, implement and maintain effective controls to timely review certain key inputs and assumptions used in the performance of impairment testing and related disclosures.
Remediation plan for material weakness
With the oversight of the Audit Committee of the Board, management is in the process of developing a detailed remediation plan to address the material weakness. Elements of the plan include the design and implementation of review attributes of the carrying value of invested capital at an increased level of precision of the calculation and additional reviews around assumptions used in the performance impairment testing. While we are devoting significant time and attention to these remediation efforts, the material weakness will not be considered remediated until management completes the design and implementation of the actions described above, the controls operate for a sufficient period of time, and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting – There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2026 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we may become subject to various legal proceedings arising from normal business operations. See Note 6 to our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding legal actions and proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Except as described below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously described in Part I, Item 1A of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Actions of activist shareholders could be disruptive and potentially costly, and the possibility that activist shareholders may seek changes that conflict with our strategies could cause uncertainty about the direction of our business.
Stockholders may from time to time engage in proxy solicitations, submit stockholder proposals or Board nominations or otherwise attempt to effect changes, assert influence, or acquire some level of control over us. In April 2026, we entered into a Nomination Agreement with Brigade. Pursuant to the Nomination Agreement, Brigade nominated Mitchell Etess as a director, who was subsequently approved and appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Board’s Governance and Nominating Committee. The Nomination Agreement provides that Brigade will not, subject to certain limited exceptions, make a business combination or purchase proposal for the Company or take any action in support of or make any public proposal with respect to controlling or influencing the Company’s management, the Board, or the Company’s policies or purchase any of the Company’s common stock. The standstill provisions of the Nominating Agreement have a term of nine months or a potentially earlier date, subject to certain terms and conditions.
Activist investors may attempt to effect changes in our strategic direction and how we are governed, or to acquire control over us. Some investors seek to increase short-term shareholder value by advocating for corporate actions, such as financial restructuring, increased borrowing, special dividends, stock repurchases, or even sales of assets or the entire company. While we welcome varying opinions from all shareholders, activist campaigns that contest or conflict with our strategic direction could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition, as responding to proxy contests and other actions by activist shareholders can disrupt our operations, be costly and time-consuming, and divert the attention of our board of directors and senior management from the pursuit of business strategies. In addition, perceived uncertainties as to our future direction as a result of changes to the composition of our board may lead to the perception of a change in the direction of the business, instability or lack of continuity, which may be exploited by our competitors, may cause concern to our current or potential customers, may result in the loss of potential business opportunities and may make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified personnel and business partners. These types of actions could cause significant fluctuations in our stock price based on temporary or speculative market perceptions or other factors that do not necessarily reflect the underlying fundamentals and prospects of our business.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Repurchases
In March 2000, our Board approved a discretionary program to repurchase up to $5.0 million of our outstanding common stock. In November 2009, our Board approved an increase of the amount available to be repurchased under the program to $15.0 million. The repurchase program has no set expiration or termination date and had approximately $9.9 million remaining as of June 30, 2026.
Beginning in May 2025, we announced the Plans for the purpose of repurchasing shares of our outstanding common stock in accordance with the share repurchase program previously authorized by the Board. The Plans are intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. During the three months ended June 30, 2026, there were no repurchases under our repurchase program outside of the Plans. There are no currently active 10b5-1 trading plans.
The table below details the repurchases made under the Plans during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Period
Total number of shares purchased
Average price paid per share($)
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans
Approximate dollar amount that may yet be purchased under the plan(in millions) ($)
Plan Adopted January 1, 2026
April 2026
281,942
1.49
0.7
May 2026
46,812
1.46
328,754
Item 5. Other Information
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
None of our directors or executive officers adopted, modified, or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No.
Document
3.1*
Certificate of Incorporation of Century Casinos, Inc.
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Century Casinos, Inc. is hereby incorporated by reference to Exhibit 11.14 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002.
31.1*
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Co-Chief Executive Officer.
31.2*
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Co-Chief Executive Officer and President.
31.3*
Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer.
32.1**
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Co-Chief Executive Officer.
32.2**
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Co-Chief Executive Officer and President.
32.3**
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Chief Financial Officer.
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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.
/s/ Margaret Stapleton
Margaret Stapleton
Chief Financial Officer
(on behalf of the Registrant and as principal financial officer and as principal accounting officer)
Date: August 6, 2026