Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $13.2 million in Q1 2026 from $11.5 million in Q1 2025, an increase of ~15%, driven by broad EBITDA growth across multiple properties (American Place, Chamonix/Bronco Billy's, Silver Slipper, Rising Star).
American Place Strong Operational Performance
American Place revenues increased 7% to $31.8 million and adjusted property EBITDA rose 8% to $8.3 million in Q1 2026; April statewide gaming revenues were up ~6% YoY and, excluding lower-than-expected table hold, total gaming revenues would have been up ~16%.
Revenue on an Apples-to-Apples Basis
Reported company revenue of $74.4 million vs $75.1 million last year; after removing $1.3 million of prior-year revenue from the sold Stockman's property, apples-to-apples revenue grew by 0.9%.
Chamonix/Bronco Billy's Momentum and Marketing Improvements
Chamonix/Bronco Billy's adjusted property EBITDA improved from -$2.3 million to -$1.3 million, a 42% improvement. April preliminary trends showed net slot win up ~9% and net table win up ~20%; management has implemented new marketing, a new property team, and targeted digital campaigns to increase awareness and penetration.
Database and Customer Metrics Improving
In April new loyalty sign-ups were up 12%, rated visits up 19%, and win per rated visit up ~14%, supported by better daily reporting after hiring a new finance director.
Property-Level Cost Controls and Operating Efficiencies
Company reports notable expense reductions (analyst-calculated ~10% down QoQ in the quarter), OpEx savings at Silver Slipper and other properties, and targeted initiatives to insource housekeeping and improve laundry efficiency.
Waukegan Permanent Casino Financing & Construction Progress
Company has invested ~ $170 million to date (license, land, temporary facility, etc.), has an anticipated financing solution to provide ~ $300 million required for permanent construction, earthmoving drawings approved, expects to commence initial construction within weeks, and can operate the temporary facility through Aug 2027 (possible 18-month legislative extension being pursued).
Liquidity and Balance Sheet
Approximately $41 million of liquidity at quarter-end (including undrawn revolver), with management confident in refinancing existing debt and securing incremental construction funding at modestly higher than current rates (not at extreme high-yield levels).
Operational Wins and New Offerings
Reopened and revamped food & beverage outlet at Chamonix (Don Juan's), introduced targeted brunch offerings and other F&B optimizations intended to drive weekday/weekend incremental revenue.