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Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) reported its third quarter 2024 financial results. Company-wide revenue was $630.0 million, a slight decrease of 0.4% year-over-year. Casinos & Resorts revenue dropped 1.6% to $353.4 million. UK online revenues grew 11.8%, while International Interactive revenue fell 5.3% to $230.9 million. North America Interactive revenue surged 54.5% to $45.7 million. Bally’s secured $940 million in funding for its Chicago project, with construction set for 2025, and completed the controlled demolition of the Tropicana hotel towers in Las Vegas. The company reported a net loss of $247.9 million, compared to a $61.8 million loss in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDAR was $166.3 million. CEO Robeson Reeves highlighted the healthy performance of the UK segment and growth in North American Interactive revenue, while acknowledging challenges in other areas.

Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre 2024. I ricavi complessivi dell'azienda sono stati di 630,0 milioni di dollari, con una leggera diminuzione dello 0,4% rispetto all'anno precedente. I ricavi dei Casino e Resort sono calati dell'1,6% a 353,4 milioni di dollari. I ricavi online nel Regno Unito sono cresciuti dell'11,8%, mentre i ricavi dell'Interattivo Internazionale sono scesi del 5,3% a 230,9 milioni di dollari. I ricavi dell'Interattivo Nordamericano sono aumentati del 54,5% a 45,7 milioni di dollari. Bally’s ha ottenuto 940 milioni di dollari di finanziamenti per il suo progetto a Chicago, con l'inizio della costruzione previsto per il 2025, e ha completato la demolizione controllata delle torri dell'hotel Tropicana a Las Vegas. L'azienda ha segnalato una perdita netta di 247,9 milioni di dollari, rispetto a una perdita di 61,8 milioni di dollari nello stesso trimestre dell'anno scorso. L'EBITDAR rettificato è stato di 166,3 milioni di dollari. Il CEO Robeson Reeves ha evidenziato l'ottima performance del segmento britannico e la crescita dei ricavi interattivi in Nord America, pur riconoscendo le sfide in altre aree.

Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) informó de los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024. Los ingresos totales de la empresa fueron de 630,0 millones de dólares, con una ligera disminución del 0,4% en comparación con el año anterior. Los ingresos de Casino y Resorts cayeron un 1,6% a 353,4 millones de dólares. Los ingresos en línea del Reino Unido crecieron un 11,8%, mientras que los ingresos Interactivos Internacionales disminuyeron un 5,3% a 230,9 millones de dólares. Los ingresos de Interactivo Norteamericano aumentaron un 54,5% a 45,7 millones de dólares. Bally’s aseguró 940 millones de dólares en financiamiento para su proyecto en Chicago, con la construcción programada para 2025, y completó la demolición controlada de las torres del hotel Tropicana en Las Vegas. La compañía reportó una Pérdida neta de 247,9 millones de dólares, en comparación con una pérdida de 61,8 millones de dólares en el mismo trimestre del año anterior. El EBITDAR ajustado fue de 166,3 millones de dólares. El CEO Robeson Reeves destacó el buen rendimiento del segmento del Reino Unido y el crecimiento de los ingresos Interactivos en América del Norte, reconociendo al mismo tiempo los desafíos en otras áreas.

Bally’s (NYSE: BALY)는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 발표했습니다. 회사의 전체 수익은 6억 3천만 달러로, 전년 대비 0.4%의 약간의 감소를 보였습니다. 카지노 및 리조트 수익은 1.6% 감소하여 3억 5천만 달러가 되었습니다. 영국 온라인 수익은 11.8% 증가했지만, 국제 인터랙티브 수익은 5.3% 감소하여 2억 3천만 달러에 도달했습니다. 북미 인터랙티브 수익은 54.5% 급증하여 4570만 달러에 달했습니다. Bally’s는 시카고 프로젝트를 위해 9억 4천만 달러의 자금을 확보했으며, 2025년에 건설이 시작될 예정이고, 라스베가스의 트로피카나 호텔 타워에 대한 통제된 철거를 완료했습니다. 회사는 순손실이 2억 4천7백90만 달러였다고 보고했으며, 이는 작년 같은 분기의 6천1백80만 달러 손실과 비교됩니다. 조정된 EBITDAR는 1억 6천6백30만 달러였습니다. CEO 로베슨 리브스는 영국 부문의 건강한 성과와 북미 인터랙티브 수익의 성장을 강조하면서 다른 분야의 도전 과제를 인정했습니다.

Bally's (NYSE: BALY) a déclaré ses résultats financiers pour le troisième trimestre 2024. Le chiffre d'affaires global de l'entreprise était de 630,0 millions de dollars, enregistrant une légère baisse de 0,4 % par rapport à l'année précédente. Le chiffre d'affaires des casinos et des resorts a chuté de 1,6 % pour atteindre 353,4 millions de dollars. Les revenus en ligne au Royaume-Uni ont augmenté de 11,8 %, tandis que les revenus interactifs internationaux ont diminué de 5,3 %, atteignant 230,9 millions de dollars. Les revenus interactifs en Amérique du Nord ont augmenté de 54,5 %, atteignant 45,7 millions de dollars. Bally's a sécurisé 940 millions de dollars de financement pour son projet à Chicago, avec un début de construction prévu pour 2025, et a terminé la démolition contrôlée des tours de l'hôtel Tropicana à Las Vegas. L'entreprise a signalé une perte nette de 247,9 millions de dollars, contre une perte de 61,8 millions de dollars au même trimestre l'année dernière. L'EBITDAR ajusté était de 166,3 millions de dollars. Le PDG Robeson Reeves a souligné la bonne performance du segment britannique et la croissance des revenus interactifs en Amérique du Nord, tout en reconnaissant les défis dans d'autres domaines.

Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) hat die Finanzresultate für das dritte Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht. Der Gesamtumsatz des Unternehmens betrug 630 Millionen Dollar, was einem leichten Rückgang von 0,4% im Jahresvergleich entspricht. Der Umsatz aus Casinos und Resorts fiel um 1,6% auf 353,4 Millionen Dollar. Der Online-Umsatz im Vereinigten Königreich stieg um 11,8%, während der Internationale Interaktive Umsatz um 5,3% auf 230,9 Millionen Dollar fiel. Der Umsatz aus Nordamerika Interaktiv stieg um 54,5% auf 45,7 Millionen Dollar. Bally’s sicherte sich 940 Millionen Dollar für sein Projekt in Chicago, mit einem Baubeginn im Jahr 2025, und schloss die kontrollierte Sprengung der Tropicana-Hotel-Türme in Las Vegas ab. Das Unternehmen meldete einen Nettoverlust von 247,9 Millionen Dollar, im Vergleich zu einem Verlust von 61,8 Millionen Dollar im gleichen Quartal des Vorjahres. Das bereinigte EBITDAR betrug 166,3 Millionen Dollar. CEO Robeson Reeves hob die positive Performance des britischen Segments und das Wachstum der nordamerikanischen Interaktiv-Umsätze hervor, während er gleichzeitig die Herausforderungen in anderen Bereichen anerkannte.

Positive
  • UK online revenues grew 11.8%
  • North America Interactive revenue increased 54.5%
  • Secured $940 million funding for Chicago project
  • Adjusted EBITDAR of $166.3 million
Negative
  • Company-wide revenue decreased 0.4%
  • Casinos & Resorts revenue fell 1.6%
  • International Interactive revenue declined 5.3%
  • Net loss increased to $247.9 million from $61.8 million

Insights

The Q3 2024 results reveal concerning trends with company-wide revenue declining 0.4% to $630.0 million and a significant net loss of $247.9 million, compared to a $61.8 million loss in the prior year. While North America Interactive showed strong growth at 54.5%, both core segments struggled - Casinos & Resorts declined 1.6% and International Interactive fell 5.3%.

The secured $940 million construction funding from GLPI for the Chicago project provides important capital but adds to debt burden. The operational challenges at key properties (Lincoln traffic disruption, Atlantic City marketing issues) combined with margin pressure in the C&R segment suggest near-term headwinds. The 400 basis point margin improvement in International Interactive offers some optimism, but ongoing Asian market challenges remain a concern.

The mixed performance across segments highlights both opportunities and risks in Bally's portfolio strategy. The Chicago temporary casino has stabilized but at modest levels, while the permanent facility's development progresses. The Tropicana demolition advances the Las Vegas Strip opportunity, though meaningful returns are years away.

The U.K. online gaming performance is a bright spot, with 11.8% growth and record active users. However, the broader regional gaming portfolio shows vulnerability to local market disruptions and operational execution. The iGaming expansion, particularly in Rhode Island and Pennsylvania, demonstrates promise but requires continued investment for market share growth.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bally’s Corporation (NYSE: BALY) (“Bally’s” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 and Recent Highlights

  • Company-wide revenue of $630.0 million, a decrease of 0.4% year-over-year
    • Casinos & Resorts revenue of $353.4 million, down 1.6% year-over-year
    • UK online revenues grew 11.8% while overall International Interactive revenue declined 5.3% year-over-year to $230.9 million
    • North America Interactive revenue of $45.7 million, up 54.5% year-over-year
  • Launched second online sportsbook in the UK under the Bally's brand, joining existing JackpotJoy offering
  • Secured $940 million of construction funding for Chicago project from GLPI
  • Began demolition at Tribune site in Chicago; construction remains on schedule to begin in 2025
  • Subsequent to the end of the quarter, completed the controlled demolition of the Tropicana hotel towers

Summary of Financial Results

 

Quarter Ended September 30,

(in thousands)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Consolidated Revenue

$

629,974

 

 

$

632,477

 

Casinos & Resorts Revenue

 

353,358

 

 

 

359,026

 

International Interactive Revenue

 

230,937

 

 

 

243,884

 

North America Interactive Revenue

 

45,679

 

 

 

29,567

 

Net loss

 

(247,855

)

 

 

(61,802

)

Adjusted EBITDAR(1)

 

166,333

 

 

 

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(1) Refer to tables in this press release for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Robeson Reeves, Bally’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Bally’s delivered relatively healthy financial results in the 2024 third quarter, with consolidated revenue declining just 0.4% from the prior year to $630.0 million. On a segment basis, Casinos & Resorts (“C&R”) revenue declined 1.6% year-over-year and North American Interactive revenue grew 54.5%, while International Interactive revenue declined 5.3%, including 11.8% revenue growth in our U.K. business. During the quarter, we secured a critical $940 million construction and financing arrangement with Gaming & Leisure Properties (“GLPI”) which positions the Company to move forward with the construction of our flagship permanent casino in the heart of downtown Chicago, America’s third largest city. Early in the fourth quarter, we also completed the controlled demolition of the Tropicana hotel towers in Las Vegas, moving the A’s one step closer to the start of stadium construction and allowing Bally’s to plan for the broader redevelopment of the site. Upon completion, the Chicago and Las Vegas development projects feature unique positioning in their respective markets and represent two attractive additions to our portfolio that we expect will drive positive shareholder returns.

“C&R revenue of $353.4 million in the quarter reflects the generally stable domestic regional gaming environment, although we saw flow-through decline relative to the prior year period. Results at our Chicago Temporary Casino have moderated to a somewhat consistent monthly level and we are focused on running our Chicago operations with database growth in mind. In Rhode Island, local bridge construction continues to disrupt traffic during peak periods which again impacted visitation and revenues at our flagship Lincoln property. In Atlantic City, previously noted turnover in our relationship marketing team had an adverse impact on results in the quarter which included the second half of the market’s all-important summer season. Primarily reflecting these impacts, and lower-than-expected hold in Kansas City, third quarter segment adjusted EBITDAR declined 15.0% year-over-year.

“Our International Interactive business continues to benefit from healthy U.K. revenue, offset in part by lingering weakness in other non-U.K. markets, with a particular emphasis on the ongoing logistical challenges impacting business in Asia. Segment-level revenue declined 5.3% to $230.9 million though U.K. revenue grew a healthy 11.8% (8.9% in constant currency). U.K. growth was driven by all-time high active customer levels and robust Average Revenue per User metrics along with growing traction for our online sports betting offerings which include a newly launched Bally’s-branded product that joins our initial JackpotJoy offering. Despite the segment revenue decline, adjusted EBITDAR margins improved 400 basis points year-over-year, leading to overall International Interactive adjusted EBITDAR of $90.0 million, up 5.3% year-over-year. Flow-through in our International Interactive segment remains very healthy as a result of diligent U.K. marketing spend, management of compensation expenses along with the continued realization of synergies from our technology platform consolidation.

“North America Interactive operations generated third quarter revenues of $45.7 million, up 54.5% year-over-year, and an Adjusted EBITDAR loss of $11.0 million. On balance, we remain very pleased with the ramp in our iGaming operations in Rhode Island and results benefited from excellent performance in Pennsylvania during the quarter. However, we were impacted to a certain extent by softness in New Jersey. Ultimately, our iGaming product offering and Bally Bet OSB continue to garner positive player feedback, and we remain excited by the long-term promise embedded in this segment.”

George Papanier, Bally’s President, added, “Third quarter revenue performance in our C&R segment demonstrated the resilience of our broader regional gaming portfolio even as much work remains to unify the portfolio and manage the business as such. We continue to implement initiatives to optimize and centralize property-level C&R functions and with positive outcomes achieved to date, we remain optimistic regarding the benefits of these initiatives over the coming quarters. At the same time, the segment’s many growth opportunities remain firmly intact. In Chicago, demolition of the former Tribune buildings continues while we work closely with our partners at GLPI and with the City to gain final approval for our re-imagined permanent Bally’s Chicago Casino master plan ahead of the start of construction next year. Our existing Chicago Temporary Casino is allowing us to build relationships with players in Chicago and establish our long-term presence in a market with favorable adult population and demographics. In Las Vegas, we are moving forward with the planning for a Bally’s casino on the Las Vegas Strip adjacent to the A’s stadium which will begin to rise next year following the recent implosion of the Tropicana hotel towers. Collectively, these growth opportunities leave us very optimistic regarding the long-term prospects of our C&R business.”

Marcus Glover, Bally’s Chief Financial Officer, concluded, “Our broad asset portfolio again delivered healthy financial performance in the third quarter of 2024 despite some lingering headwinds. The entire team is working diligently to optimize our cost structure across the board and enhance the efficiency of our operations, particularly in the C&R segment and within International Interactive. While this work is in its early stages and will continue for the foreseeable future, we believe we will see tangible results in the near-term as we improve profitability and enhance our operating performance.”

Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures

To supplement the financial information presented on a generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis, Bally’s has included in this earnings release non-GAAP financial measures for consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and segment Adjusted EBITDAR, which exclude certain items described below. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the tables appearing below.

“Adjusted EBITDA” is earnings, or loss, for Bally’s, or where noted Bally’s reportable segments, before, in each case, interest expense, net of interest income, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-operating (income) expense, acquisition and other transaction related costs, share-based compensation, and certain other gains or losses as well as, when presented for Bally’s reporting segments, an adjustment related to the allocation of corporate costs among segments.

“Segment Adjusted EBITDAR” is Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) for Bally’s reportable segments, plus rent expense associated with triple net operating leases for the real estate assets used in the operation of the Bally’s casinos and the assumption of the lease for real estate and land underlying the operations of the Bally’s Lake Tahoe property. For the International Interactive, North America Interactive, and Other segments, Segment Adjusted EBITDAR and segment Adjusted EBITDA are equivalent due to a lack of triple net operating lease for real estate assets used in those segments.

Management has historically used consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and segment Adjusted EBITDAR when evaluating operating performance because Bally’s believes that these metrics are necessary to provide a full understanding of Bally’s core operating results and as a means to evaluate period-to-period performance. Management also believes that consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and segment Adjusted EBITDAR are measures that are widely used for evaluating operating performance of companies in Bally’s industry and a principal basis for valuing such companies as well. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAR is used outside of our financial statements solely as a valuation metric. Management believes Consolidated Adjusted EBITDAR is an additional metric traditionally used by analysts in valuing gaming companies subject to triple net leases since it eliminates the effects of variability in leasing methods and capital structures. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and segment Adjusted EBITDAR should not be construed as alternatives to GAAP net income as an indicator of Bally’s performance. In addition, consolidated Adjusted EBITDA or segment Adjusted EBITDAR as used by Bally’s may not be defined in the same manner as other companies in Bally’s industry, and, as a result, may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures of other companies.

Bally’s does not provide a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDAR on a forward-looking basis to net income, its most comparable GAAP financial measure, because Bally’s is unable to forecast the amount or significance of certain items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures without unreasonable efforts. These items include depreciation, impairment charges, gains or losses on retirement of debt, acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, interest expense, share-based compensation expense, professional and advisory fees associated with Bally’s capital return program and variations in effective tax rate, which are difficult to predict and estimate and are primarily dependent on future events, but which are excluded from Bally’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDAR. Bally’s believes that the probable significance of providing this forward-looking valuation metric without a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP metric, is that investors and analysts will have certain information that Bally’s believes is useful and meaningful in valuing its business. Investors are cautioned that Bally’s cannot predict the occurrence, timing or amount of all non-GAAP items that may be excluded from Adjusted EBITDAR in the future. Accordingly, the actual effect of these items, when determined, could potentially be significant to the calculation of Adjusted EBITDAR.

Third Quarter Conference Call

Bally’s third quarter 2024 earnings conference call and audio webcast will be held today, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. EDT. To access the conference call, please dial (800) 445-7795 (U.S. toll-free) and reference conference ID BALYQ324. The webcast of the call will be available to the public, on a listen-only basis, via the Internet at the Investors section of Bally’s website at www.ballys.com. An online archive of the webcast will be available on Bally’s website for 120 days.

About Bally’s Corporation

Bally's Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence. It currently owns and manages 15 casinos across 10 states, a golf course in New York, a horse racetrack in Colorado, and has access to OSB licenses in 18 states. It also owns Bally's Interactive International, formerly Gamesys Group, a leading, global, online gaming operator, Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform, and Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform.

With 10,600 employees, the Company's casino operations include approximately 15,300 slot machines, 580 table games and 3,800 hotel rooms. Upon completing the construction of a permanent casino facility in Chicago, IL, Bally's will own and/or manage 15 casinos across 10 states. Bally’s also has rights to developable land in Las Vegas post the closure of the Tropicana. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BALY”.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan” and “will” or, in each case, their negative, or other variations or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. As a result, these statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual events may differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by Bally’s in this press release, its reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and other public statements made from time-to-time speak only as of the date made. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible for Bally’s to predict or identify all such events or how they may affect it. Bally’s has no obligation, and does not intend, to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof, except as required by federal securities laws. Factors that could cause these differences include those included in Bally’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed by Bally’s with the SEC. These statements constitute Bally’s cautionary statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

BALLY’S CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

$

523,906

 

 

$

508,895

 

 

$

1,564,714

 

 

$

1,489,086

 

Non-gaming

 

106,068

 

 

 

123,582

 

 

 

305,399

 

 

 

348,317

 

Total revenue

 

629,974

 

 

 

632,477

 

 

 

1,870,113

 

 

 

1,837,403

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating (income) costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

 

234,908

 

 

 

229,131

 

 

 

707,222

 

 

 

665,731

 

Non-gaming

 

51,328

 

 

 

58,041

 

 

 

148,152

 

 

 

162,661

 

General and administrative

 

273,593

 

 

 

230,582

 

 

 

774,448

 

 

 

732,147

 

Loss (gain) on sale-leaseback, net

 

150,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

(374,321

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

77,800

 

 

 

77,487

 

 

 

316,328

 

 

 

231,235

 

Total operating costs and expenses

 

787,629

 

 

 

595,241

 

 

 

2,096,150

 

 

 

1,417,453

 

(Loss) income from operations

 

(157,655

)

 

 

37,236

 

 

 

(226,037

)

 

 

419,950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (expense) income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

(73,975

)

 

 

(70,630

)

 

 

(221,306

)

 

 

(200,987

)

Other non-operating (expense) income, net

 

(49,854

)

 

 

15,528

 

 

 

(38,370

)

 

 

24,949

 

Total other expense, net

 

(123,829

)

 

 

(55,102

)

 

 

(259,676

)

 

 

(176,038

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

(281,484

)

 

 

(17,866

)

 

 

(485,713

)

 

 

243,912

 

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

 

(33,629

)

 

 

43,936

 

 

 

(3,748

)

 

 

153,029

 

Net (loss) income

$

(247,855

)

 

$

(61,802

)

 

$

(481,965

)

 

$

90,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic (loss) earnings per share

$

(5.10

)

 

$

(1.15

)

 

$

(9.96

)

 

$

1.68

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic

 

48,596

 

 

 

53,580

 

 

 

48,405

 

 

 

53,961

 

Diluted (loss) earnings per share

$

(5.10

)

 

$

(1.15

)

 

$

(9.96

)

 

$

1.67

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted

 

48,596

 

 

 

53,580

 

 

 

48,405

 

 

 

54,276

 

BALLY’S CORPORATION

Revenue and Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income and Net (Loss) Income Margin to

Adjusted EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDA Margin (unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Revenue

$

629,974

 

 

$

632,477

 

 

$

1,870,113

 

 

$

1,837,403

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

$

(247,855

)

 

$

(61,802

)

 

$

(481,965

)

 

$

90,883

 

Interest expense, net of interest income

 

73,975

 

 

 

70,630

 

 

 

221,306

 

 

 

200,987

 

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

 

(33,629

)

 

 

43,936

 

 

 

(3,748

)

 

 

153,029

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

77,800

 

 

 

77,487

 

 

 

316,328

 

 

 

231,235

 

Non-operating income (1)

 

22,122

 

 

 

(4,276

)

 

 

19,992

 

 

 

(13,528

)

Foreign exchange loss (gain)

 

30,246

 

 

 

(8,459

)

 

 

26,447

 

 

 

(2,512

)

Transaction costs(2)

 

19,788

 

 

 

20,953

 

 

 

39,123

 

 

 

59,405

 

Restructuring charges(3)

 

(1,068

)

 

 

411

 

 

 

17,921

 

 

 

20,673

 

Tropicana Las Vegas demolition costs(4)

 

19,643

 

 

 

 

 

 

31,904

 

 

 

 

Decommissioning costs(5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,343

 

Share-based compensation

 

4,099

 

 

 

6,257

 

 

 

11,629

 

 

 

18,587

 

Loss (gain) on sale-leaseback, net(6)

 

150,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

(374,321

)

Planned business divestiture(7)

 

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,089

 

Impairment charges(8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,757

 

 

 

9,653

 

Merger Agreement costs(9)

 

9,802

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,791

 

 

 

 

Payment Service Provider write-off(10)

 

6,333

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,333

 

 

 

 

Other(11)

 

6,475

 

 

 

(3,549

)

 

 

7,854

 

 

 

(507

)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

137,731

 

 

$

141,623

 

 

$

387,672

 

 

$

398,016

 

Rent expense associated with triple net operating leases(12)

$

28,602

 

 

 

 

$

88,575

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDAR

$

166,333

 

 

 

 

$

476,247

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income margin

 

(39.3

)%

 

 

(9.8

)%

 

 

(25.8

)%

 

 

4.9

%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

21.9

%

 

 

22.4

%

 

 

20.7

%

 

 

21.7

%

________________________________

(1)

 

Non-operating (income) expense includes: (i) change in value of commercial rights liabilities, (ii) gain on extinguishment of debt, (iii) non-operating items of equity method investments including our share of net income or loss on an investment and depreciation expense related to our Rhode Island joint venture, and (iv) other (income) expense, net.

(2)

 

Includes acquisition, integration and other transaction related costs, financing costs incurred in connection with the prior year sale lease-back transaction.

(3)

 

Restructuring charges representing the severance and employee related benefits related to the announced Interactive business restructuring initiatives and the closure of the Company’s Tropicana Las Vegas property on April 2, 2024.

(4)

 

Demolition costs associated with the Tropicana Las Vegas property which is part of the plan to redevelop the site with a state-of-the-art integrated resort and ballpark. As part of the binding term sheet, GLPI has agreed to reimburse the Company for such expenses and will increase rent to reflect the additional funding.

(5)

 

Costs related to the decommissioning of the Company’s sports betting platform in favor of outsourcing the platform solution to third parties.

(6)

 

Loss on sale-leaseback of $150 million in the third quarter of 2024 related to the lease modification of the real estate underlying the Bally’s Chicago project and gain on sale-leaseback in the prior year related to our Hard Rock Biloxi and Bally’s Tiverton properties.

(7)

 

Losses related to a North America Interactive business that Bally’s was marketed as held-for-sale in 2023.

(8)

 

Includes impairment charges on long-lived assets in the second quarter of 2024 and impairment charges related to assets held-for-sale in 2023.

(9)

 

Costs incurred in connection with the merger agreement signed July 25, 2024 with Standard General.

(10)

 

In the third quarter, the Company recorded a $6.3 million charge to reduce amounts due from payment service providers ("PSP") due to a circumstance whereby the payment processer for certain online sports wagering deposits failed to capture and settle funds with patrons of the Company. The Company was not able to recover the full amount due from the payment service provider, resulting in a write down to the recoverable amount. In addition to amounts recovered, the Company received $5.1 million from the PSP as a signing bonus for entering into an extension agreement.

(11)

 

Other includes the following items: (i) non-routine legal expenses and settlement charges for matters outside the normal course of business, (ii) insurance and business interruption recoveries, and (iii) other individually de minimis expenses.

(12)

 

Consists of the operating lease components contained within our triple net master lease with GLPI for the real estate assets used in the operation of Bally’s Evansville, Bally’s Dover, Bally’s Quad Cities, Bally’s Black Hawk, Hard Rock Biloxi and Bally’s Tiverton, the individual triple net lease with GLPI for the land underlying Tropicana Las Vegas, through it’s closure in April 2024, and the triple net lease assumed in connection with the acquisition of Bally’s Lake Tahoe for real estate and land underlying the operations of the Bally’s Lake Tahoe facility.

BALLY’S CORPORATION

 

Revenue and Segment Adjusted EBITDAR (unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

(In thousands)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos & Resorts

$

353,358

 

 

$

359,026

 

 

$

1,038,738

 

 

$

1,020,974

 

International Interactive

 

230,937

 

 

 

243,884

 

 

 

695,016

 

 

 

737,230

 

North America Interactive

 

45,679

 

 

 

29,567

 

 

 

136,359

 

 

 

79,199

 

Total

$

629,974

 

 

$

632,477

 

 

$

1,870,113

 

 

$

1,837,403

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDAR(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casinos & Resorts

$

100,442

 

 

$

118,184

 

 

$

289,661

 

 

$

334,312

 

International Interactive

 

90,030

 

 

 

85,477

 

 

 

254,854

 

 

 

250,352

 

North America Interactive

 

(10,976

)

 

 

(17,561

)

 

 

(27,891

)

 

 

(45,809

)

Other

 

(13,163

)

 

 

(12,883

)

 

 

(40,377

)

 

 

(46,687

)

Total

$

166,333

 

 

 

 

$

476,247

 

 

 

________________________________

(1) Segment Adjusted EBITDAR is Bally’s reportable segment GAAP measure and its primary measure for profit or loss for its reportable segments. “Segment Adjusted EBITDAR” is Adjusted EBITDA (as defined above) for Bally’s reportable segments, plus rent expense associated with its triple net master lease with GLPI for the real estate assets used in the operation of certain Bally’s casinos, the individual triple net lease with GLPI for the land underlying Tropicana Las Vegas, through its closure in April 2024, and the assumption of the lease for real estate and land underlying the operations of the Bally’s Lake Tahoe property. For the International Interactive, and North America Interactive segments, segment Adjusted EBITDAR and segment Adjusted EBITDA are equivalent due to a lack of triple net operating lease for real estate assets used in those segments.

BALLY’S CORPORATION

 

Selected Financial Information (unaudited)

 

Balance Sheet Data

(in thousands)

September 30,

2024

 

December 31,

2023

Cash and cash equivalents

$

190,975

 

 

$

163,194

 

Restricted cash

 

89,564

 

 

 

152,068

 

 

 

 

 

Term Loan Facility(1)

$

1,891,513

 

 

$

1,906,100

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

350,000

 

 

 

335,000

 

5.625% Senior Notes due 2029

 

750,000

 

 

 

750,000

 

5.875% Senior Notes due 2031

 

735,000

 

 

 

735,000

 

Less: Unamortized original issue discount

 

(20,778

)

 

 

(23,756

)

Less: Unamortized deferred financing fees

 

(34,797

)

 

 

(39,709

)

Long-term debt, including current portion

$

3,670,938

 

 

$

3,662,635

 

Less: Current portion of Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility

$

(19,450

)

 

$

(19,450

)

Long-term debt, net of discount and deferred financing fees; excluding current portion

$

3,651,488

 

 

$

3,643,185

 

Cash Flow Data

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

(in thousands)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

Capital expenditures

$

92,316

 

$

146,685

 

$

51,282

 

$

155,757

 

$

266,231

 

$

167,363

Cash paid for capitalized software

 

11,925

 

 

21,561

 

 

14,330

 

 

36,134

 

 

35,903

 

 

45,785

Acquisition of gaming licenses

 

446

 

 

 

 

1,470

 

 

1,657

 

 

10,150

 

 

53,030

Cash payments associated with triple net operating leases(2)

 

30,861

 

 

29,871

 

 

13,338

 

 

90,762

 

 

88,481

 

 

36,338

________________________________

(1)

 

The Company has entered certain currency swaps to synthetically convert $500 million of its Term Loan Facility to €461.6 million fixed-rate Euro-denominated instrument due October 2028 paying a weighted-average fixed-rate coupon of approximately 6.69% per annum. The Company also entered certain currency swaps to synthetically convert $200 million notional amount of its floating rate Term Loan Facility to an equivalent £159.2 million GBP-denominated floating rate instrument with tenor of the swap instrument due October 2026. Additionally, as part of the Company’s risk management program, to further manage the Company’s exposure to interest rate movements, the Company entered into an additional $1.0 billion notional in interest rate contract arrangements maturing in 2028.

(2)

 

Consists of payments made in connection with Bally’s triple net operating leases, as defined above.

 

Investor Contact

Marcus Glover

Chief Financial Officer

401-475-8564

ir@ballys.com

Media Contact

James Leahy, Joseph Jaffoni, Richard Land

JCIR

212-835-8500

baly@jcir.com

Source: Bally’s Corporation

FAQ

What were Bally's third quarter 2024 revenues?

Bally's reported third quarter 2024 revenues of $630.0 million, a decrease of 0.4% year-over-year.

How did Bally's North America Interactive segment perform in Q3 2024?

Bally's North America Interactive revenue increased by 54.5% year-over-year to $45.7 million in Q3 2024.

What was Bally's net loss for the third quarter of 2024?

Bally's reported a net loss of $247.9 million for the third quarter of 2024.

How did Bally's UK online revenues perform in Q3 2024?

Bally's UK online revenues grew by 11.8% in the third quarter of 2024.

What funding did Bally's secure for its Chicago project?

Bally's secured $940 million in funding for its Chicago project.

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