UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K/A
 


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 15, 2010

ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware
1-9516
13-3398766
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

767 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4700, New York, NY   10153
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

(212) 702-4300
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.01   Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
 
On November 17, 2010, Icahn Enterprises L.P. (“Icahn Enterprises”) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 2.01 to report the acquisition on November 15, 2010, through its Investment Management segment, of 668,000 shares of common stock (“Tropicana Shares”) of Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (“Tropicana”). As a result of this purchase, the Investment Management segment of Icahn Enterprises holds, in the aggregate, 13,538,446 Tropicana Shares, representing approximately 51.5% of the outstanding Tropicana Shares.
 
Icahn Enterprises will consolidate Tropicana’s financial results effective November 15, 2010.
 
This Current Report on Form 8-K/A is being filed to provide the financial statements of Tropicana and pro forma financial data for Icahn Enterprises.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Page
   
Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
 
Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2009
F-1
Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
F-2
Condensed Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity/Members’ Equity (Deficit) for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 (Unaudited)
F-3
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
F-4
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
F-5
   
Predecessors and Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City
 
The following Audited Financial Statements as of December 31, 2009 and 2008 and for the Years Ended December 31, 2009, 2008 and 2007 are incorporated by reference into Icahn Enterprises’ Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 2010:
 
Tropicana Entertainment Holdings, LLC Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
 
Adamar of New Jersey, Inc. d/b/a Tropicana Casino and Resort Audited Financial Statements
 
Columbia Properties Vicksburg, LLC Audited Financial Statements
 
JMBS Casino, LLC Audited Financial Statements
 
   
Pro Forma Financial Information.
 
   
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information for Icahn Enterprises L.P. and Subsidiaries:
 
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information
F-40
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2010
F-41
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
F-42
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
F-43
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements
F-44

(d)  Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.
 
   
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
 
23.2 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
 
23.3 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
 
23.4 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
 
 
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SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P.
              (Registrant)
 
   
   
 
 
By:
Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc.,
its general partner  
 
   
   
 
 
By: 
/s/ Dominick Ragone    
 
   
Dominick Ragone 
 
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
Date:   December 3, 2010

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)

   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
   
September 30,
2010
   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Inc.
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Holdings,
LLC
   
Columbia
Properties
Vicksburg,
LLC
   
JMBS
Casino,
LLC
 
   
(unaudited)
                   
ASSETS
                       
Current assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 158,497     $ 50,904     $ 2,372     $ 3,844  
Restricted cash
    21,596       2,772              
Receivables, net
    34,965       14,514       31       22  
Due from affiliates
          4,790       139       579  
Inventories
    3,736       1,749              
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    11,782       9,017       244       231  
Total current assets
    230,576       83,746       2,786       4,676  
Property and equipment, net
    457,057       423,650       10,558       16,229  
Beneficial interest in Trust
          200,000              
Goodwill
    63,935       16,802       590       8,432  
Intangible assets, net
    99,368       73,888       320       20  
Investments
    32,734                    
Receivable from affiliate
                9,798       10,976  
Reserve related to receivable from affiliate
                (7,478 )     (5,451 )
Other assets, net
    27,429       20,126       157       87  
Total assets
  $ 911,099     $ 818,212     $ 16,731     $ 34,969  
                                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY/MEMBERS' DEFICIT
                               
Current liabilities not subject to compromise:
                               
Current portion of debt—related party
  $ 1,345     $ 65,669     $     $  
Accounts payable
    56,772       24,639       577       450  
Due to affiliates
          2,897       2,601       767  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    65,563       30,175       2,145       1,277  
Notes payable to affiliate guarantors
          7,000              
Total current liabilities not subject to compromise
    123,680       130,380       5,323       2,494  
Long-term debt, net—related party
    105,672                    
Other long-term liabilities
    9,451       31,891       1,950        
Deferred tax liabilities
    63,935       29,980              
Total liabilities not subject to compromise
    302,738       192,251       7,273       2,494  
Liabilities subject to compromise
          2,449,900       3,455       1,434  
Liabilities subject to compromise—guarantee of affiliate debt
                2,289,249       2,289,249  
Total liabilities
    302,738       2,642,151       2,299,977       2,293,177  
Commitments and contingencies
                               
Shareholders' equity/Members' deficit:
                               
Predecessors members' deficit
          (1,842,035 )     (2,283,246 )     (2,258,208 )
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. preferred stock at $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued
                       
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. common stock at $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 26,312,500 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2010
    263                    
Additional paid-in capital
    607,346                    
Accumulated deficit
    (447 )                  
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. shareholders' equity
    607,162                    
Noncontrolling interest
    1,199       18,096              
Total shareholders' equity/members' deficit
    608,361       (1,823,939 )     (2,283,246 )     (2,258,208 )
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity/members' deficit
  $ 911,099     $ 818,212     $ 16,731     $ 34,969  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

   
Successor
   
Predecessors
   
Successor
   
Predecessors
   
Predecessors
 
   
Three Months
ended
September 30,
2010
   
Three Months ended
September 30, 2009
   
Period from
March 8,
2010 through
September 30, 2010
   
Period from January 1, 2010
through March 7, 2010
   
Nine Months ended
September 30, 2009
 
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Inc. 
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Holdings,
LLC
   
Columbia
Properties
Vicksburg,
LLC
   
JMBS
Casino,
LLC
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Inc. 
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Holdings,
LLC
   
Columbia
Properties
Vicksburg,
LLC
   
JMBS
Casino,
LLC
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Holdings,
LLC
   
Columbia
Properties
Vicksburg,
LLC
   
JMBS
Casino,
LLC
 
Revenues:
                                                                 
Casino
  $ 159,790     $ 76,967     $ 2,603     $ 3,367     $ 347,249     $ 55,416     $ 1,189     $ 3,498     $ 239,327     $ 9,414     $ 12,413  
Room
    30,843       11,249       225       101       64,633       7,101       86       45       32,918       745       253  
Food and beverage
    25,141       14,458       157       97       53,854       9,306       75       78       45,114       811       296  
Other
    7,103       2,572       56       44       15,540       1,559       16       30       7,652       223       151  
                                                                                         
Gross revenues
    222,877       105,246       3,041       3,609       481,276       73,382       1,366       3,651       325,011       11,193       13,113  
Less promotional allowances
    (44,961 )     (14,199 )     (102 )     (112 )     (93,335 )     (8,863 )     (95 )     (99 )     (45,409 )     (678 )     (887 )
                                                                                         
Net revenues
    177,916       91,047       2,939       3,497       387,941       64,519       1,271       3,552       279,602       10,515       12,226  
                                                                                         
Operating costs and expenses:
                                                                                       
Casino
    65,663       37,373       1,576       1,356       147,533       22,559       622       1,087       111,374       5,225       4,664  
Room
    8,657       5,148       291       73       18,513       2,819       62       24       15,434       876       197  
Food and beverage
    11,264       7,907       161       6       24,417       5,373       81       13       24,279       519       17  
Other
    2,490       1,387       27             5,623       1,081       7             4,380       69        
Marketing, advertising and promotions
    17,109       2,682       115       147       37,167       2,199       78       72       8,857       542       564  
General and administrative
    30,865       18,546       1,286       996       73,429       14,327       673       764       57,867       3,756       3,048  
Maintenance and utilities
    16,936       7,437       404       347       35,186       5,628       248       227       20,429       1,121       1,038  
Depreciation and amortization
    10,795       10,104       580       596       24,871       6,112       374       432       30,124       1,822       1,779  
Impairment charges and other write-downs
    127       28                   127                         154,358              
                                                                                         
Total operating costs and expenses
    163,906       90,612       4,440       3,521       366,866       60,098       2,145       2,619       427,102       13,930       11,307  
                                                                                         
Operating income (loss)
    14,010       435       (1,501 )     (24 )     21,075       4,421       (874 )     933       (147,500 )     (3,415 )     919  
Other income (expense):
                                                                                       
Interest expense
    (8,239 )     (3,654 )                 (18,545 )     (2,005 )           (2 )     (10,996 )     (5 )      
Interest income
    281             65       125       552       11       40       103             186       292  
Loss related to guarantee of affiliate debt
                                                          (8,010 )     (8,010 )
                                                                                         
Total other income (expense)
    (7,958 )     (3,654 )     65       125       (17,993 )     (1,994 )     40       101       (10,996 )     (7,829 )     (7,718 )
                                                                                         
Income (loss) from continuing operations before reorganization items and income taxes .
    6,052       (3,219 )     (1,436 )     101       3,082       2,427       (834 )     1,034       (158,496 )     (11,244 )     (6,799 )
Reorganization items, net
          (3,087 )     (21 )     (13 )           2,093,098       2,288,185       2,266,609       (22,819 )     (44 )     (31 )
                                                                                         
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
    6,052       (6,306 )     (1,457 )     88       3,082       2,095,525       2,287,351       2,267,643       (181,315 )     (11,288 )     (6,830 )
Income tax benefit (expense)
    (4,618 )     (1,024 )                 (3,618 )     26,654                   (6,001 )            
                                                                                         
Income (loss) from continuing operations, including noncontrolling interest
    1,434       (7,330 )     (1,457 )     88       (536 )     2,122,179       2,287,351       2,267,643       (187,316 )     (11,288 )     (6,830 )
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net
          277,717                                           (38,829 )            
                                                                                         
Net income (loss), including noncontrolling interest
    1,434       270,387       (1,457 )     88       (536 )     2,122,179       2,287,351       2,267,643       (226,145 )     (11,288 )     (6,830 )
Less net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    70       (983 )                 89       845                   (3,148 )            
                                                                                         
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,504     $ 269,404     $ (1,457 )   $ 88     $ (447 )   $ 2,123,024     $ 2,287,351     $ 2,267,643     $ (229,293 )   $ (11,288 )   $ (6,830 )
                                                                                         
Earnings (loss) per common share:
                                                                                       
Basic
  $ 0.06                             $ (0.02 )                                                
Diluted
  $ 0.06                             $ (0.02 )                                                
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
                                                                                       
Basic
    26,313                               26,313                                                  
Diluted
    26,313                               26,313                                                  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY/MEMBERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(amounts in thousands, unaudited)

   
Successor
               
Predecessors
 
   
Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
                                         
   
Common
Stock
   
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Accumulated
Deficit
   
Shareholders'
Equity
   
Noncontrolling
Interest
   
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Holdings,
LLC
Members'
Equity
(Deficit)
   
Noncontrolling
Interest
   
Total
Members'
Equity
(Deficit)
   
Columbia
Properties
Vicksburg,
LLC
Members'
Equity
(Deficit)
   
JMBS
Casino,
LLC
Members'
Equity
(Deficit)
 
Balances, January 1, 2010 (Predecessors)
  $     $     $     $     $     $     $ (1,842,035 )   $ 18,096     $ (1,823,939 )   $ (2,283,246 )   $ (2,258,208 )
Net income (loss)
                                        2,123,024       (845 )     2,122,179       2,287,351       2,267,643  
                                                                                         
Balances, March 7, 2010 (Predecessors) (unaudited)
                                        280,989       17,251       298,240       4,105       9,435  
Elimination of Predecessors equity
                                        (280,989 )     (17,251 )     (298,240 )     (4,105 )     (9,435 )
Issuance of 12,098,053 shares of common stock and 3,750,000 Ordinary Warrants upon emergence from Chapter 11
    121       305,883             306,004       1,288       307,292                                
Issuance of 1,312,500 Penny Warrants in connection with Exit Facility
          19,464             19,464             19,464                                
                                                                                         
Balances, March 7, 2010 (Successor) (unaudited)
    121       325,347             325,468       1,288       326,756                                
Issuance of 12,901,947 shares of common stock in connection with Tropicana AC acquisition
    129       281,999             282,128             282,128                                
Issuance of 1,312,500 shares of common stock for Penny Warrants exercised
    13                   13             13                                
Net loss
                (447 )     (447 )     (89 )     (536 )                              
                                                                                         
Balances, September 30, 2010 (Successor) (unaudited)
  $ 263     $ 607,346     $ (447 )   $ 607,162     $ 1,199     $ 608,361     $     $     $     $     $  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands, unaudited)

   
Successor
   
Predecessors
   
Predecessors
 
   
Period from
March 8,
2010 through
September 30,
2010
   
Period from January 1, 2010
through March 7, 2010
   
Nine Months ended
September 30, 2009
 
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Inc.
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Holdings,
LLC
   
Columbia
Properties
Vicksburg,
LLC
   
JMBS
Casino,
LLC
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Holdings,
LLC
   
Columbia
Properties
Vicksburg,
LLC
   
JMBS
Casino,
LLC
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                         
Net income (loss), including noncontrolling interest
  $ (536 )   $ 2,122,179     $ 2,287,351     $ 2,267,643     $ (226,145 )   $ (11,288 )   $ (6,830 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss), including noncontrolling interest, to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
                                                       
Non-cash reorganization items and fresh start reporting adjustments
          (2,098,064 )     (2,288,191 )     (2,266,614 )                  
Gain from dsposal of discontinued operations, net
                            (276,912 )            
Depreciation and amortization (including discontinued operations)
    24,871       6,112       374       432       33,217       1,822       1,779  
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs
    7,233       137                   3,564              
Impairment charges and other write-downs
                            586,177              
Deferred income tax
          (30,838 )                 (129,219 )            
Loss related to guarantee of affiliate debt
                                  8,010       8,010  
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:
                                                       
Receivables, net
    (2,954 )     2,942       8       (79 )     3,292       (17 )     27  
Inventories, prepaids and other assets
    2,933       1,698       34       47       7,585       206       130  
Accrued interest
    (1 )     (239 )                 (10,807 )            
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
    3,113       (1,994 )     (479 )     (432 )     (15,756 )     (529 )     (125 )
Due from affiliates
          (672 )     934       3       97       854       (1,324 )
Other
    (4,336 )     662       (25 )           (1,642 )     (169 )     (1 )
                                                         
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    30,323       1,923       6       1,000       (26,549 )     (1,111 )     1,666  
                                                         
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                                       
Additions of property and equipment
    (10,899 )     (1,057 )           (11 )     (7,001 )     (475 )     (238 )
Aruban acquisition, net of $240 cash acquired
    (11,789 )                                    
Other
    248             3             194             (1 )
                                                         
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (22,440 )     (1,057 )     3       (11 )     (6,807 )     (475 )     (239 )
                                                         
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                                       
Proceeds from issuance of debt
          120,900                   8,010              
Repayments of debt
    (391 )     (65,311 )                 (1,220 )            
Restricted cash
    (2,720 )     (16,075 )                 3,344              
Payment of financing costs
          (1,500 )                 (9,399 )            
Proceeds from exercise of Penny Warrants
    13                                      
                                                         
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (3,098 )     38,014                   735              
                                                         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    4,785       38,880       9       989       (32,621 )     (1,586 )     1,427  
Increase in cash and cash equivalents related to Tropicana AC acquisition
    56,714                                      
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents related to assets held for sale
                            9,683              
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    96,998       50,904       2,372       3,844       76,869       4,303       3,322  
                                                         
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 158,497     $ 89,784     $ 2,381     $ 4,833     $ 53,931     $ 2,717     $ 4,749  
                                                         
Supplemental cash flow disclosure (including discontinued operations):
                                                       
Cash paid for interest
  $ 11,315     $ 1,964     $     $ 5     $ 18,239     $     $  
Cash paid for reorganization items
          4,465       6       7       26,520       44       31  
Cash received related to reorganization items
          1                   371              
Cash paid for income taxes
    1,164                                      
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash items:
                                                       
Common stock and Ordinary Warrants issued in exchange for discharge of liabilities subject to compromise
          307,292                                
Common stock issued in connection with acquisition of Tropicana AC
    282,128                                      
Property and equipment financed by debt
                            1,201              
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed financial statements.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
NOTE 1—ORGANIZATION AND BACKGROUND
 
Organization
 
        Tropicana Entertainment Inc. ("TEI") is a Delaware corporation that was formed on May 11, 2009 to acquire certain assets of Tropicana Entertainment Holdings, LLC ("TEH"), and certain of its subsidiaries pursuant to their plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"). The Company also acquired Columbia Properties Vicksburg, LLC ("CP Vicksburg"), JMBS Casino, LLC ("JMBS Casino") and CP Laughlin Realty ("Realty", collectively with CP Vicksburg and JMBS Casino, the "Affiliate Guarantors"), all of whom were part of the same plan of reorganization (the "Plan") as TEH (collectively, the "Predecessors"). Except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms "we," "us," "our," and "the Company" refer to TEI and its subsidiaries.
 
        In addition, the Company acquired certain assets of Adamar of New Jersey, Inc. ("Adamar"), an unconsolidated subsidiary of TEH, pursuant to an amended and restated asset purchase agreement, including the Tropicana Casino and Resort, Atlantic City ("Tropicana AC"). The results of operations of Tropicana AC are not presented for the Predecessor Period (as defined below). The results of operations of Tropicana AC are included in the Successor Period (as defined below).
 
        The reorganization of the Predecessors and the acquisition of Tropicana AC (together, the "Restructuring Transactions") were consummated and became effective on March 8, 2010 (the "Effective Date"), at which time the Company acquired Adamar and several of the Predecessors' gaming properties and related assets. Prior to March 8, 2010, the Company conducted no business, other than in connection with the reorganization of the Predecessors and the acquisition of Tropicana AC, and had no material assets or liabilities.
 
        On August 31, 2010 the Company, through its subsidiary New Tropicana Opco, Inc., purchased all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Tropicana Entertainment Cayman Holdings Co. Ltd., formerly known as Icahn Fund Sub 1D Ltd. ("Cayman Company"), a Cayman Islands exempt company with limited liability, for a total purchase price of approximately $12.0 million, of which approximately $10.3 million was allocated to intangible assets relating to a favorable lease arrangement for a land lease. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"), the purchase price was allocated to the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed which were determined by the Company's management after input from an independent third party valuation expert. The purchase price allocation is preliminary and subject to refinement and completion within one year of the acquisition date as provided under ASC 805. Cayman Company was an entity controlled by Carl C. Icahn, Chairman of our Board of Directors and the beneficial owner of approximately 48.9% of the Company's common stock. Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company indirectly acquired all of the membership interests of Cayman Company's wholly owned subsidiary Abura Development Corp. VBA, a limited liability company created and existing under the laws of Aruba, Netherlands Antilles, which in June 2010 acquired out of bankruptcy The Aruban Resort & Casino at Eagle Beach, an approximately 360-unit timeshare casino resort in Aruba, including the unsold fractional timeshares attached to such property, a temporary casino currently not in operation and an unfinished permanent casino structure. The Company will rename the property Tropicana Aruba Resort & Casino ("Tropicana Aruba").
 
        The Company views each property as an operating segment which we aggregate by region in order to present our reportable segments: (i) East, (ii) Central, (iii) West, (iv) South and (v) Corporate and other. The operations of the Company after March 8, 2010, by region include the following:
 
 
East— Tropicana AC located in Atlantic City, New Jersey;

 
Central— Casino Aztar Evansville ("Casino Aztar") located in Evansville, Indiana;

 
West— Tropicana Laughlin Hotel and Casino ("Tropicana Laughlin") located in Laughlin, Nevada; River Palms Hotel and Casino ("River Palms") located in Laughlin, Nevada; and MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa ("MontBleu") located in Lake Tahoe, Nevada;

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010

 
South— Belle of Baton Rouge ("Belle of Baton Rouge") located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Bayou Caddy's Jubilee Casino ("Jubilee") located in Greenville, Mississippi; Lighthouse Point Casino ("Lighthouse Point") located in Greenville, Mississippi; and Horizon Vicksburg Casino ("Horizon Vicksburg") located in Vicksburg, Mississippi; and

 
Corporate and other— Corporate overhead and Tropicana Aruba.
 
Background
 
        The following details the events leading up to the acquisition of the Predecessors and Tropicana AC by the Company.
 
        In December 2006, TEH issued $960 million of 9 5 / 8 % Senior Subordinated Notes (the "Notes") and in January 2007, entered into a Senior Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility") comprised of a $1.53 billion senior secured term loan and a $90 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The Notes and Credit Facility were guaranteed by certain of TEH's subsidiaries as well as by the Affiliate Guarantors.
 
        On December 12, 2007, the New Jersey Casino Control Commission (the "NJ Commission") denied the renewal of Adamar's license to operate Tropicana AC and denied TEH plenary qualification as a holding company of Adamar (collectively, the "New Jersey License Denial") and declared operative the interim casino authorization trust (the "ICA Trust"). A trustee (the "Trustee") was assigned under the ICA Trust to assume management responsibility of Tropicana AC until it could be sold to a third party. The sale of Tropicana AC was in the control of the Trustee. Under New Jersey law, TEH was entitled to receive upon the eventual sale of Tropicana AC an amount equal to the lower of the value of the property as of the date the ICA Trust became operative or its original cost to acquire the property. As a result of the New Jersey License Denial and the actions taken by the NJ Commission, TEH determined that Tropicana AC should not be consolidated subsequent to December 12, 2007. This determination was made in accordance with accounting guidance for consolidation of all majority owned subsidiaries, insofar as the government-imposed restrictions on TEH's continued management and control of Tropicana AC were so severe they cast significant doubt on TEH's ability to control the subsidiary. Consequently, TEH accounted for its beneficial interest in the ICA Trust under the cost method, which was then adjusted to fair value in accordance with accounting guidance for investments in debt and equity securities.
 
        The New Jersey License Denial caused an immediate default under the Credit Facility and the subsequent transfer of assets of Tropicana AC to the Trustee caused a default under the Notes. In addition, TEH's operating results were under significant financial pressure given the depressed state of the gaming industry in general, which was exacerbated by TEH's subsequent loss of control and cash flows from Tropicana AC. These events ultimately culminated in the Predecessors filing voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the "Chapter 11 Cases") in order to preserve their assets and the value of the estates on May 5, 2008 (the "Petition Date"). Adamar was not a party to the Predecessors' bankruptcy.
 
        At a meeting of the NJ Commission conducted on February 18, 2009, the steering committee of the lenders under the Credit Facility advised the NJ Commission that the lenders under the Credit Facility were willing to make a credit bid of $200.0 million (the "Credit Bid") whereby the lenders offered to exchange a portion of the loans owed under the Credit Facility to acquire the assets of Tropicana AC from the Trustee, which offer led to the negotiation of the asset purchase agreement. By November 2009, all necessary approvals had been obtained for the lenders to acquire Tropicana AC in exchange for the Credit Bid and for the lenders to transfer those assets to the Company in exchange for equity in the Company.
 
        Pursuant to the Plan, on the Effective Date, a series of restructuring transactions were consummated through which the Company acquired the Predecessors in exchange for (i) the issuance of 12,098,053 shares of the Company's common stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Common Stock"), and warrants to purchase an additional 3,750,000 shares of Common Stock (the "Ordinary Warrants") in accordance with the Plan and (ii) the entering into new debt in accordance with the Plan, which included the issuance to certain lenders of warrants to purchase an additional 1,312,500 shares of our Common Stock at $0.01 per share (the "Penny Warrants"). As a result of the restructuring transaction the Company also applied fresh-start reporting. Additionally, on the Effective Date, certain subsidiaries of the Company acquired Tropicana AC, and the lenders under the Credit Facility each received their pro rata share of 12,901,947 shares of the Company's Common Stock in exchange for the Credit Bid.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
Basis of Presentation
 
        The accompanying condensed financial statements have been prepared, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Accordingly, certain disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles are omitted or condensed in these condensed financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that are necessary to present fairly the Company's and the Predecessors' financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods have been made. The interim results reflected in these financial statements are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The accompanying condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
 
        As of the Effective Date, the Company adopted the "fresh start" provisions in accordance with accounting guidance on reorganizations, which require that all assets and liabilities be recorded at their reorganization values and fair values, respectively, as of such Effective Date. Certain of these values differed materially from the values recorded on the Predecessors' balance sheets as of December 31, 2009. In addition, the Company's accounting practices and policies may not be the same as that of the Predecessors. For all of these reasons, our condensed financial statements for periods subsequent to the Effective Date are not comparable with the Predecessors' prior periods.
 
        References in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to "Successor" refer to the Company on or after March 8, 2010. References to "Predecessors" refer to the Predecessors prior to March 8, 2010. The accompanying condensed statements of operations, shareholders' equity/members' deficit and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 are presented for two periods: January 1, 2010 through March 7, 2010 (the "Predecessor Period") and March 8, 2010 through September 30, 2010 (the "Successor Period"). The Predecessor Period reflects the historical accounting basis in the Predecessors' assets and liabilities, while the Successor Period reflects assets and liabilities at fair value by allocating the Company's enterprise value to its assets and liabilities pursuant to accounting guidance related to business combinations.
 
        For the periods prior to the Effective Date, the accompanying condensed financial statements of the Predecessors have been prepared in accordance with accounting guidance for financial reporting by entities in reorganization under the bankruptcy code. Accordingly, all pre-petition liabilities subject to compromise have been segregated in the accompanying condensed balance sheets as of December 31, 2009 and are classified as liabilities subject to compromise at the estimated amounts of allowable claims. Liabilities not subject to compromise are separately classified as current and non-current. Reorganization items include the expenses, realized gains and losses, and provisions for losses resulting from the reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code, and are reported separately as reorganization items in the accompanying condensed statements of operations. Cash received and payments for reorganization items are disclosed separately in the accompanying condensed statements of cash flows.
 
Principles of Consolidation
 
        The accompanying condensed financial statements include the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
        Noncontrolling interest in the condensed financial statements of the Company represents the noncontrolling equity ownership of Greenville Riverboat, LLC ("Greenville Riverboat"), as of September 30, 2010 and for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 and the Successor Period. The noncontrolling interest of Greenville Riverboat is allocated in accordance with the terms of the Greenville Riverboat operating agreement which is based upon an assumed liquidation of Lighthouse Point as of the end of the reporting periods.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
        On September 10, 2010, Greenville Riverboat entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") with Lighthouse Point, LLC ("Lighthouse"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Greenville Riverboat merged with and into Lighthouse, with Lighthouse as the surviving company (the "Merger"). Upon consummation of the Merger, which occurred on October 28, 2010 immediately following Mississippi Gaming Commission approval, Lighthouse became the owner of the property and other assets associated with the operation of Lighthouse Point. Under the Merger Agreement, the minority owner of Greenville Riverboat (the "Minority Owner") is entitled to receive $2.5 million, subject to the exercise of its appraisal rights. The Minority Owner exercised appraisal rights with respect to the Merger under Mississippi law and therefore may be entitled to additional payment for its minority interest.
 
        The accompanying condensed financial statements for TEH include TEH, its majority-owned subsidiaries and Realty. Noncontrolling interest in the condensed financial statements of TEH represents the noncontrolling equity interest ownership of Greenville Riverboat and Realty as of December 31, 2009 and for the Predecessor Period and the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The noncontrolling equity ownership of Realty represents 100% of the earnings of Realty prior to the Effective Date. In accordance with accounting guidance related to the consolidation of variable interest entities, the consolidated financial statements of TEH include Realty, a variable interest entity of which TEH was the primary beneficiary and was required to be consolidated. Upon the Effective Date, Realty became a subsidiary of the Company. In addition, Greenville Riverboat was not a debtor in the Predecessors Chapter 11 Cases as it did not guarantee TEH's pre-petition debt.
 
Significant Accounting Policies
 
Use of Estimates
 
        The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates incorporated in our condensed financial statements include the estimated useful lives for depreciable and amortizable assets, the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, the estimated valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, certain tax liabilities, estimated cash flows in assessing the impairment of long-lived assets, intangible assets, CRDA investments, enterprise allocations made in connection with fresh-start reporting, fair values of acquired assets and liabilities, self-insured liability reserves, customer loyalty program reserves, contingencies, litigation, claims, assessments and loss contingencies. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
 
Business Combinations
 
        The Company accounts for business combinations in accordance with guidance related to business combinations using the purchase method of accounting for business combinations, which requires that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recorded at the date of acquisition at their respective fair value and the identification and recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill. Additionally, the guidance requires, among other things, the buyer to: (1) expense acquisition-related costs; (2) recognize assets or liabilities assumed arising from contractual contingencies at the acquisition date using acquisition-date fair values; (3) recognize goodwill as the excess of the consideration transferred plus the fair value of any noncontrolling interest over the acquisition-date fair value of net assets acquired; (4) recognize at the acquisition date any contingent consideration using acquisition-date fair values (i.e., fair value earn-outs in the initial accounting for the acquisition); and (5) eliminate the recognition of liabilities for restructuring costs expected to be incurred as a result of the business combination. In addition, if the buyer determines that some or all of its previously booked deferred tax valuation allowance is no longer needed as a result of the business combination, the guidance requires that the reduction or elimination of the valuation allowance be accounted as a reduction of income tax expense.
 
Fresh-Start Reporting
 
        The adoption of fresh-start reporting results in a new reporting entity. Under fresh-start reporting, all assets and liabilities are recorded at their estimated fair values and the predecessor's accumulated deficit is eliminated. In adopting fresh-start reporting, the Company is required to determine its enterprise value, which represents the fair value of the entity before considering its interest bearing debt.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
        Cash and cash equivalents include cash, cash on hand in the casino cages, certificates of deposit, money market funds and other highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
 
Restricted Cash
 
        Restricted cash at September 30, 2010 consists primarily of funds invested in approved money market funds. These funds were restricted by the Bankruptcy Court in connection with the reorganization of the Predecessors for the purpose of satisfying liabilities related to professional services incurred as part of the Chapter 11 Cases. As of December 31, 2009, restricted cash consists of cash reserves related to TEH's insurance policies in which the third party administrator was the beneficiary.
 
Concentration of Credit Risk
 
        Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalent accounts maintained in financial institutions and accounts receivable. Bank accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250,000 or with the Securities Investor Protection Corporation up to $500,000. Concentration of credit risk, with respect to casino receivables, is limited through the Company's credit evaluation process. The Company issues markers to approved casino customers following credit checks and investigations of credit worthiness.
 
Receivables
 
        Receivables consist primarily of casino, hotel and other receivables, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Receivables are typically non-interest bearing and are initially recorded at cost. Accounts are written off when management deems the account to be uncollectible. An estimated allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained to reduce the Company's receivables to their expected realization, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimated based on specific reviews of customer accounts as well as historical collection experience and current economic and business conditions. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received.
 
Inventories
 
        Inventories consist primarily of food and beverage, retail merchandise and operating supplies and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.
 
CRDA Investment
 
        The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority ("CRDA") deposits made by Tropicana AC are carried at cost less a valuation allowance because they have to be used to purchase CRDA bonds that carry below market interest rates unless an alternative investment is approved. The valuation allowance is established by a charge to the statement of operations as part of general and administrative expense at the time the obligation is incurred to make the deposit unless there is an agreement with the CRDA for a return of the deposit at full face value. If the CRDA deposits are used to purchase CRDA bonds, the valuation allowance is transferred to the bonds as a discount, which is amortized to interest income using the interest method. If the CRDA deposits are used to make other investments, the valuation allowance is transferred to those investments and remains a valuation allowance. The CRDA bonds are classified as held-to-maturity securities and are carried at amortized cost less a valuation allowance.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
Property and Equipment
 
        Property and equipment under fresh-start reporting and business combination guidance is stated at fair value as of the Effective Date and acquisition date, respectively. Property and equipment acquired subsequent to the Effective Date and the acquisition date are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets or, for capital leases and leasehold improvements, over the shorter of the asset's useful life or the term of the lease. Gains or losses on disposals of assets are recognized as incurred. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
 
        We must make estimates and assumptions when accounting for capital expenditures. Whether an expenditure is considered a maintenance expense or a capital asset is a matter of judgment. In contrast to normal repair and maintenance costs that are expensed when incurred, items we classify as maintenance capital are expenditures necessary to keep our existing properties at their current levels and are typically replacement items due to the normal wear and tear of our properties and equipment as a result of use and age. Our depreciation expense is highly dependent on the assumptions we make about our assets' estimated useful lives. We determine the estimated useful lives based on our experience with similar assets, engineering studies and our estimate of the usage of the asset. Whenever events or circumstances occur that change the estimated useful life of an asset, we account for the change prospectively.
 
Long-Lived Assets
 
        We evaluate our property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with accounting guidance related to impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. For assets to be held for sale, we recognize the asset to be sold at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Fair value for assets held for sale is generally estimated based on comparable asset sales, solicited offers or a discounted cash flow model. For long-lived assets to be held and used, we review for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. If an indicator of impairment exists, we compare the estimated undiscounted future cash flows of the asset to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value, then impairment is measured based on estimated fair value compared to carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model.
 
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
 
        Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations. In accordance with accounting guidance related to goodwill and other intangible assets, we test for impairment of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets annually in the fourth quarter of each year and in certain situations between those annual dates.
 
        Goodwill for relevant reporting units is tested for impairment using a discounted cash flow model based on the estimated future results of the Company's reporting units, discounted using the Company's weighted-average cost of capital and market indicators of terminal year capitalization rates. The implied fair value of a reporting unit's goodwill is compared to the carrying value of that goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to its assets and liabilities and the amount remaining, if any, is the implied fair value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of the goodwill is less than its carrying value, then it is written down to its implied fair value.
 
        Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not subject to amortization but are tested for impairment using a discounted cash flow approach. Intangible assets with a definite life are amortized over their useful life, which is the period over which the asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows. Management periodically assesses the amortization period of intangible assets with definite lives based upon estimated future cash flows from related operations.
 
        Inherent in the reviews of the carrying amounts of goodwill and intangible assets are various estimates. Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from our estimates. If our ongoing estimates of future cash flows are not met, additional impairment charges may be recorded in future accounting periods. Estimates of cash flows are based on the current regulatory, political and economic climates, recent operating information and budgets of the various properties where we conduct operations. These estimates could be negatively impacted by changes in federal, state or local regulations, economic downturns, or other events affecting various forms of travel and access to our properties.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
Debt Issuance Costs
 
        Debt issuance costs incurred in connection with the issuance of long-term debt are capitalized and amortized to interest expense over the expected terms of the related debt agreements, which approximates the effective interest method, and are included in other assets, net, on our condensed balance sheets.
 
Self-Insurance Reserves
 
        The Company is self-insured up to certain stop loss amounts for employee health coverage, workers' compensation and general liability cost. Insurance claims and reserves include accruals of estimated settlements for known claims, as well as accruals of estimates for claims incurred but not yet reported as provided by a third party. In estimating these accruals, historical loss experience is considered and judgments are made about the expected levels of costs per claim. We believe our estimates of future liability are reasonable based upon our methodology; however, changes in health care costs, accident frequency and severity and other factors could materially affect the estimates for these liabilities. The Company continually monitors changes in claim type and incident and evaluates the insurance accrual, making necessary adjustments based on the evaluation of these qualitative data points.
 
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
 
        The carrying values of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short term maturities of these instruments. The carrying values of investments, which include deposits and bonds, approximate fair value as items are presented net of a valuation allowance and in the case of the bonds, net of an unamortized discount.
 
        The fair value of our long-term debt is based on the quoted market prices for similar issues. The estimated fair value of our long-term debt as of September 30, 2010 is approximately $132.6 million.
 
        The Predecessors' debt instruments incurred prior to the Petition Date were stayed and subject to compromise as further discussed in Note 3. As such, the Predecessors believed it was impracticable to determine the fair value of those pre-petition debt instruments. TEH believed the carrying value of the Predecessors' $65 million post-petition, debtor-in-possession financing (the "DIP Credit Facility") at December 31, 2009 approximated fair value as the instrument was due within the current period and bore a variable interest rate that would adjust to the market rate. TEH also believed that, while it was in bankruptcy, the credit risk of TEH did not change significantly and therefore would not have a material impact on the fair value of the DIP Credit Facility.
 
Customer Loyalty Program
 
        The Company provides certain customer loyalty programs (the "Programs") at its casinos, which allow customers to redeem points earned from their gaming activity for cash, food, beverage, rooms or merchandise. Under the Programs, customers are able to accumulate points that may be redeemed in the future, subject to certain limitations and the terms of the Programs. The Company records a liability for the estimated cost of the outstanding points under the Programs that it believes will ultimately be redeemed. The estimated cost of the outstanding points under the Programs is calculated based on estimates and assumptions regarding marginal costs of the goods and services, redemption rates and the mix of goods and services for which the points are expected to be redeemed. For points that may be redeemed for cash, the Company accrues this cost (after consideration of estimated redemption rates) as they are earned, which is included in promotional allowances. For points that may only be redeemed for goods or services but cannot be redeemed for cash, the Company estimates the cost and accrues for this expense as the points are earned from gaming play, which is recorded as casino operating costs and expense.
 
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances
 
        Casino revenue represents the difference between wins and losses from gaming activities. Room, food and beverage and other operating revenues are recognized at the time the goods or services are provided. The Company collects taxes from customers at the point of sale on transactions subject to sales and other taxes. Revenues are recorded net of any taxes collected. The majority of our casino revenue is counted in the form of cash and chips and, therefore, is not subject to any significant or complex estimation. The retail value of rooms, food and beverage and other services provided to customers on a complimentary basis is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated departmental costs and expenses of providing these promotional allowances, for continuing operations, are included in casino operating costs and expenses and consist of the following (in thousands, unaudited):

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
   
Successor
   
Predecessor
   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
         
Three months ended
September 30, 2009
         
Period January 1, 2010
through March 7, 2010
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2009
 
   
Three months
ended
September 30,
2010
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
   
Period
March 8,
2010 through
September 30,
2010
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
 
Room
  $ 6,284     $ 2,681     $ 57     $ 10     $ 16,665     $ 1,340     $ 22     $ 24     $ 7,792     $ 176     $ 46  
Food and beverage
    11,550       5,511       328       115       30,071       3,004       122       92       16,905       1,020       364  
Other
    418       269       1             880       162       5             621       5        
                                                                                         
Total
  $ 18,252     $ 8,461     $ 386     $ 125     $ 47,616     $ 4,506     $ 149     $ 116     $ 25,318     $ 1,201     $ 410  
 
Gaming Taxes
 
        The Company is subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which we operate, subject to applicable jurisdictional adjustments. These gaming taxes are an assessment on our gaming revenues and are included in casino operating costs and expenses on our condensed statements of operations. Gaming taxes included in continuing operations totaled $21.1 million and $47.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 and the Successor Period, respectively. Gaming taxes included in continuing operations for TEH totaled $12.1 million, $9.4 million and $41.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Predecessor Period and the nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively. Gaming taxes for CP Vicksburg totaled $0.3 million, $0.1 million and $1.1 million for the for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Predecessor Period and the nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively. Gaming taxes for JMBS Casino totaled $0.4 million, $0.4 million, and $1.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Predecessor Period and the nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively.
 
Advertising
 
        The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred or the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising expense, included in continuing operations, which is generally included in marketing, advertising and promotions on our condensed statements of operations was $2.4 million and $5.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 and the Successor Period, respectively. Advertising expense for TEH was $1.3 million, $0.8 million and $4.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Predecessor Period and the nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively. Advertising expense for CP Vicksburg was $0.1 million, $40,000 and $0.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Predecessor Period and the nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively. Advertising expense for JMBS Casino was $36,000, $31,000 and $165,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Predecessor Period and the nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively.
 
Income Taxes
 
        The Company accounts for income taxes under accounting guidance for income taxes, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under the accounting guidance, the effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that included the enactment date. Future tax benefits are recognized to the extent that realization of those benefits is considered more likely than not, and a valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assets which do not meet this threshold.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
 
        In April 2010, accounting guidance was updated regarding the accounting for casino base jackpot liabilities. The guidance clarifies that an entity should not accrue jackpot liabilities (or portions thereof) before a jackpot is won if the entity can avoid paying the jackpot, but jackpot liabilities should be accrued and charged to revenue when an entity has the obligation to pay the jackpot. The guidance applies to both base and progressive jackpots. The effect of the guidance should be recorded as a cumulative-effect adjustment to opening retained earnings in the period of adoption. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2010. In accordance with accounting guidance related to fresh-start reporting, the Company adopted the updated guidance on the Effective Date and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed financial statements.
 
        In January 2010, accounting guidance was updated regarding fair value measurements and disclosures. The guidance clarifies and extends the disclosure requirements about recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. The Company adopted the new accounting guidance in the first quarter of 2010 and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed financial statements.
 
        In June 2009, accounting standards were issued regarding the consolidation of variable interest entities. These new accounting standards address the effects of elimination of the qualifying special-purpose entity concept from previous standards. These new accounting standards amend previous guidance in determining whether an enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. This determination identifies the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity as the enterprise that has both the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impacts the entity's economic performance and the ability to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. The Company adopted the new accounting standards on January 1, 2010. The adoption of these new accounting standards did not have a material effect on the Company's condensed financial statements.
 
        A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under consideration by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Because of the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed standards, we have not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed standards would have on our condensed financial statements.
 
Reclassifications
 
        Certain items in the prior period financial statements were reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net loss.
 
NOTE 3—FRESH-START REPORTING
 
Plan of Reorganization
 
        Pursuant to the Plan, on the Effective Date, a series of restructuring transactions were consummated through which the Company acquired the Predecessors in exchange for (a) the issuance of shares of its Common Stock and warrants to purchase additional shares of its Common Stock and (b) the assumption of certain liabilities of the Predecessors incurred after the Petition Date to the extent not paid on or prior to the Effective Date other than income tax liabilities.
 
        The Plan also provided for, among other things:
 
 
the termination of $1.3 billion of indebtedness under the Credit Facility;

 
the cancellation of the Notes in the amount of $960.0 million;

 
the cancellation of approximately $165.5 million of other pre-petition indebtedness;

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010

 
payment in full of the DIP Credit Facility in the amount of $65.2 million and related interest;

 
reinstatement, payment in full, or satisfaction in full by return of collateral of all Allowed Claims (as defined in the Plan) in the amount of $21.5 million; and

 
the entering into a credit facility (the "Exit Facility"), which consists of (i) a $130 million senior secured term loan credit facility issued at a discount of 7% (the "Term Loan Facility") and (ii) a $20 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Facility") by the Company on December 29, 2009, the funding of the Term Loan Facility on the Effective Date, and the issuance of the Penny Warrants to the Exit Facility lenders.
 
Fresh-Start Condensed Balance Sheet
 
        In accordance with accounting guidance related to financial reporting by entities in reorganization under the bankruptcy code, the Company adopted fresh-start reporting upon the Effective Date. The Company was required to apply the provisions of fresh-start reporting to its financial statements because (i) the reorganization value of the assets on the emerging entity immediately before the date of confirmation was less than the total of all post-petition liabilities and allowed claims and (ii) the holders of the existing voting shares of the Predecessors common stock immediately before confirmation (i.e., the holders of shares of the common stock of the Predecessors that were issued and outstanding prior to the commencement of the Chapter 11 Cases) received less than 50 percent of the voting shares of the emerging entity. Under the accounting guidance, fresh-start reporting is required on the date on which the plan of reorganization is confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court, but further provides that fresh-start reporting should not be applied until all material conditions to the Plan are satisfied. All material conditions to the Plan were satisfied as of March 8, 2010, the Effective Date.
 
        Fresh-start reporting generally requires resetting the historical net book value of assets and liabilities to fair value by allocating the entity's enterprise value as set forth in the Plan to its assets and liabilities pursuant to accounting guidance related to business combinations as of the Effective Date. As set forth in the disclosure statement, relating to the Plan, as confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court on May 5, 2009, the enterprise value of the Predecessors was estimated to be in the range of $350 million to $425 million. The Predecessors' enterprise value was estimated using various valuation methods, including (i) a comparison of the Predecessors and their projected performance to the market values of comparable companies, and (ii) a calculation of the present value of the future cash flows of the Predecessors based on financial projections.
 
The enterprise value using the discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach, was determined using financial projections for the period 2009 through 2013. Annual growth rates for years 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 were projected at 2.8%, (2.7)%, (2.1)% and 0.5%, respectively, which resulted in a four year compounded annual growth rate of (0.4)%. These financial projections were provided in the Plan and included anticipated changes associated with the Company's reorganization plans, general market conditions, including market segment variations, as well as other factors. The marginal tax rate was assumed to be 40% and included federal, state and local taxes. The discount rate applied was in the range of 15% to 17% which was calculated using a weighted average cost of capital analysis based on comparable statistics of the Company's peer group. The present value of all cash flows after 2013 were calculated using terminal values which were calculated by applying exit multiples ranging from 4.5x to 5.5x to the 2013 financial projections which was then discounted in the range of 15% to 17%. The basis for the exit multiples ranging from 4.5x to 5.5x was comparable company EBITDA multiples of the Company's peer group.
 
        Based upon a reevaluation of relevant factors used in determining the range of enterprise value and updated expected future cash flow projections, the Company concluded that $389.1 million should be used for fresh-start reporting purposes, as it most closely approximated fair value. This amount was adjusted for cash in excess of normal working requirements. After deducting the fair value of debt, this resulted in a post-emergence equity value of $325.5 million calculated as follows (in thousands, unaudited):
 
Enterprise value
  $ 389,063  
Less debt at fair value
    (101,436 )
Plus excess cash
    37,841  
Post-emergence equity value (common stock of $294.5 million and warrants of $30.9 million)
  $ 325,468  

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
        In accordance with fresh-start reporting, the Company's enterprise value has been allocated to existing assets using the measurement guidance provided in accounting guidance related to business combinations. In addition, liabilities, other than deferred taxes, have been recorded at the present value of amounts estimated to be paid. Finally, the Predecessors' accumulated deficit has been eliminated, and the Company's new debt and equity have been recorded in accordance with the Plan. Deferred taxes have been determined in accordance with accounting guidance related to income taxes.
 
        Estimates of fair value represent the Company's best estimates, which are based on industry data and trends, and by reference to relevant market rates and transactions and discounted cash flow valuation methods, among other factors. The determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities is subject to significant estimation and assumptions, there can be no assurance that the estimates, assumptions and values reflected in the valuations will be realized, and actual results could vary materially. In accordance with accounting guidance for business combinations, the preliminary allocation is subject to additional adjustments within one year from the Effective Date as improved information on asset and liability valuations becomes available.
 
        During the quarter ended September 30, 2010, the Company adjusted the fair value of an unfavorable lease liability recorded in connection with fresh-start reporting for CP Vicksburg. This adjustment, which was immaterial to the Predecessor Period for CP Vicksburg, resulted in an understatement of $1.4 million in reorganization items, net in the Company's condensed statement of operations for the Predecessor Period. The recorded balance for the unfavorable lease liability was, likewise, overstated in the condensed balance sheet for periods subsequent to the Effective Date. As a result, the Company's enterprise value was increased to $389.1 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2010. The Company evaluated the effects of this adjustment on prior periods' financial statements, individually and in the aggregate, in accordance with the guidance provided by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 108, codified as Topic 1.N, "Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements When Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements," and concluded that no prior period is materially misstated. However, in accordance with the provisions of this SAB Topic, the Company is restating CP Vicksburg's Condensed Statement of Operations for the Predecessor Period as follows (in thousands):

   
CP Vicksburg
 
   
Period from
January 1,
2010 through
March 7, 2010 as
previously reported
   
Adjustment
   
Period from
January 1,
2010 through
March 7, 2010
as revised
 
Loss from continuing operations before reorganization items and income taxes
  $ (834 )   $     $ (834 )
Reorganization items, net
    2,286,748       1,437       2,288,185  
Net income
    2,285,914       1,437       2,287,351  
 
        The implementation of the Plan and the effects of the consummation of the transactions contemplated therein, which included the settlement of various liabilities, repayment of Predecessors' indebtedness, elimination of affiliate activity amongst the Predecessors, incurrence of new indebtedness and the adoption of fresh-start reporting in the Company's condensed balance sheet as of March 7, 2010, are as follows (in thousands, unaudited):

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010

   
Predecessors
               
Successor
 
   
March 7, 2010
                   
   
T EH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
   
Effects of
the Plan(a)
   
Fresh Start
Adjustments(i)
   
March 7,
2010
 
ASSETS
                                   
Current assets:
                                   
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 51,950     $ 2,381     $ 4,833     $ 37,841 (b)   $ (7 )   $ 96,998  
Restricted cash
    2,801                   16,075 (b)           18,876  
Receivables, net
    14,441       23       101       (2,869 )(c)     5,322 (m)     17,018  
Due from affiliates
    6,436       121       629       (6,771 )(d)           415  
Inventories
    1,533       37       30                   1,600  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    7,534       173       155                   7,862  
Total current assets
    84,695       2,735       5,748       44,276       5,315       142,769  
Property and equipment, net
    418,622       10,183       15,808             (163,664 )(j)     280,949  
Beneficial interest in Trust
    200,000                   (200,000 )(g)            
Goodwill
    16,802       590       8,432             4,562 (k)     30,386  
Intangible assets, net
    73,806       318       20             9,599 (l)     83,743  
Receivable from affiliate
          9,838       11,076       (20,914 )(d)            
Reserve related to receivable from affiliate
          (7,478 )     (5,451 )     12,929 (d)            
Other assets, net
    19,495       157       87       1,500 (b)     (91 )     21,148  
Total assets
  $ 813,420     $ 16,343     $ 35,720     $ (162,209 )   $ (144,279 )   $ 558,995  
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' DEFICIT/SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                               
Current liabilities not subject to compromise:
                                               
Current portion of debt
  $ 65,588     $     $     $ (63,919 )(b)   $     $ 1,669  
Accounts payable
    16,643       282       81       (750 )     2       16,258  
Due to affiliates
    2,203       3,557       921       (6,681 )(d)            
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    37,985       1,961       1,215       18,148       14,191 (m)     73,500  
Note payable to affiliate guarantors
    7,000                   (7,000 )(d)            
Total current liabilities not subject to compromise
    129,419       5,800       2,217       (60,202 )     14,193       91,427  
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
                      100,136 (b)           100,136  
Other long-term liabilities
    32,041       1,925                   (23,676 )(m)     10,290  
Deferred tax liabilities
    29,955                   (29,955 )(c)     30,386 (m)     30,386  
Total liabilities not subject to compromise
    191,415       7,725       2,217       9,979       20,903       232,239  
Liabilities subject to compromise
    2,449,797       3,455       1,434       (2,454,686 )(e)            
Liabilities subject to compromise—guarantee of affiliate debt
          2,289,249       2,289,249       (4,578,498 )(f)            
Total liabilities
    2,641,212       2,300,429       2,292,900       (7,023,205 )     20,903       232,239  
Members' Deficit/Shareholders' Equity:
                                               
Members' deficit
    (1,846,786 )     (2,284,086 )     (2,257,180 )     6,637,282 (g)     (249,230 )(n)      
Successor common stock
                      121 (g)           121  
Successor additional paid-in capital
                      241,604 (g)     83,743 (o)     325,347  
Noncontrolling interest
    18,994                   (18,011 )(h)     305 (p)     1,288  
Total members' deficit/shareholders' equity
    (1,827,792 )     (2,284,086 )     (2,257,180 )     6,860,996       (165,182 )     326,756  
Total liabilities and members' deficit/shareholders' equity
  $ 813,420     $ 16,343     $ 35,720     $ (162,209 )   $ (144,279 )   $ 558,995  
 

 
(a)           Represents amounts recorded as of the Effective Date for the consummation of the Plan, including the settlement of liabilities subject to compromise, elimination of affiliate activity amongst the Predecessors, the satisfaction of the DIP Credit Facility, the issuance of new indebtedness and related cash payments, the issuance of Common Stock and warrants to purchase Common Stock.
 
(b)           Reflects the sources and uses of the $130.0 million Term Loan Facility (in thousands, unaudited):

Sources
 
 
 
Uses
 
 
 
Term Loan Facility
  $ 130,000  
Cash
  $ 37,841  
Term Loan Facility discount
      (9,100 )
Restricted cash(ii)
      16,075  
         
Repayment of DIP Credit Facility
      65,219  
         
Payment of DIP Credit Facility interest
      265  
         
Revolver fees(iii)
      1,500  
Total Sources(i)
  $ 120,900  
    Total Uses
  $ 120,900  

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 

 
(i) 
The Exit Facility includes the issuance of 1,312,500 Penny Warrants to participating lenders for an estimated fair value of $19.5 million. As a result, the fair value of the Term Loan Facility was approximately $100.1 million, of which $1.3 million is classified as current.
 
(ii) 
Amount consists of funds restricted by the Bankruptcy Court in connection with the Plan for the purpose of satisfying liabilities related to professional services incurred as part of the Chapter 11 Cases.
 
(iii)
The terms of the Exit Facility require commitment fees and revolver fees in the aggregate amount of $8.9 million. As of December 31, 2009, TEH paid $7.5 million of commitment fees which is included in other assets. The remaining $1.4 million of revolver fees and the annual administrative fee of $0.1 million was paid on March 8, 2010.
 
The following table sets forth the adjustments to current portion of debt based on the sources and uses (in thousands, unaudited):

Repayment of DIP Credit Facility
  $ (65,219 )
Current portion of Term Loan Facility
    1,300  
Adjustment to current portion of debt
  $ (63,919 )
 
The following table sets forth the adjustments to long-term debt, excluding current portion, based on the sources and uses (in thousands, unaudited):

Long-term portion of Term Loan Facility
  $ 128,700  
Term Loan Facility discount
      (9,100 )
Penny Warrants issued(iv)
    (19,464 )
Adjustment to long-term debt, excluding current portion
  $ 100,136  
 
 (iv)  
Pursuant to the terms of the Exit Facility, the Company issued 1,312,500 Penny Warrants to purchase its common stock at a strike price of $0.01 to participating lenders on the Effective Date. The Penny Warrants had a term of 3 months. The Company valued the Penny Warrants using the Black-Scholes option valuation model assuming a life of 0.24 years, a volatility factor of 41% and a risk free rate of 0.16%. The resulting value of $19.5 million is recorded as a debt discount and netted against the carrying value of the Exit Facility. The discount is amortized at a constant rate applied to the outstanding balance of the Exit Facility, with a corresponding increase in non-cash interest expense.
 
 (c)  
Reflects the income tax consequences of asset sales related to the Plan.
 
 (d)  
Reflects the elimination of affiliated activity of the Predecessors.
 
 (e)  
Reflects the discharge of the Predecessors' liabilities subject to compromise in accordance with the Plan.
 
 (f)  
Reflects the elimination of debt guarantee obligations related to the affiliate guarantee of the Notes and Credit Facility, as a result of the Plan.
 
 (g)  
Reflects the cumulative impact of the reorganization adjustments as follows (in thousands, unaudited):

Discharge of liabilities subject to compromise
  $ 2,454,686  
Elimination of Beneficial interest in Trust
    (200,000 )
Discharge of liabilities subject to compromise—guarantee of affiliate debt (note f)
    4,578,498  
Liabilities subject to compromise to be paid in cash
      (21,471 )
Elimination of noncontrolling interest
      18,011  
Implementation of accounting guidance related to base jackpots
      1,257  
Discharge of liabilities subject to compromise—intercompany activity amongst Predecessors
      593  
Income tax impact
      27,969  
Issuance of Penny Warrants
      19,464  
Issuance of Common Stock and Ordinary Warrants
    (241,725 )
    $ 6,637,282  
 
 
 (h)  
Reflects the effects of the Plan on noncontrolling interest of $2.0 million and the elimination of the noncontrolling interest in Realty of $16.0 million as a result of Realty becoming a subsidiary of the Company under the Plan.
     
 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
 (i)  
Represents the adjustment of assets and liabilities to fair value, or other measurement as specified in accounting guidance related to business combinations, in conjunction with the adoption of fresh-start reporting.
    
 (j)  
Reflects the fair values of property and equipment and intangible assets in connection with fresh-start reporting. The following table summarizes the components of property and equipment as a result of the application of fresh-start reporting at March 8, 2010 and property and equipment, net at March 7, 2010 (in thousands, unaudited):
 
   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
         
March 7, 2010
 
   
March 8,
2010
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
 
Property and equipment:
                       
Land
  $ 26,220     $ 33,990     $ 1,380     $ 440  
Riverboats and barges, net
    20,286       29,432       1,120       9,599  
Building and improvements, net
    199,672       318,960       6,597       1,920  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net
    31,044       32,524       1,086       3,838  
Construction-in-progress
    3,727       3,716             11  
Total property and equipment, net
  $ 280,949     $ 418,622     $ 10,183     $ 15,808  
 
Fair value estimates were based on various valuation methods. Personal property related to assets with active secondary markets, such as riverboats, barges and slot machines, were valued using market prices of similar assets. Other personal property such as furniture, fixtures and other equipment, were valued using a depreciated replacement cost method. Land was valued using market comparable data. Where applicable, the income approach was utilized to estimate the fair value of the income producing land, buildings, building improvements and land improvements either by direct capitalization or discounted cash flow analysis. For specific real property assets that were valued using the cost approach, the income and/or sales comparison approach was utilized to support the value conclusion of the cost approach.
 
 (k)  
Reflects the elimination of historical goodwill of $25.8 million and the establishment of $30.4 million of goodwill as a result of fresh-start reporting.
 
 (l)  
Reflects the fair value of identifiable intangible assets in connection with fresh-start reporting. The following table summarizes the components of intangible assets as a result of the application of fresh-start reporting at March 8, 2010 and intangible assets, net at March 7, 2010 (in thousands, unaudited):
 
   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
         
March 7, 2010
 
   
March 8,
2010
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
 
Intangible assets, net:
                       
Trade name (indefinite life)
  $ 29,500     $ 16,700     $     $ 20  
Gaming licenses (indefinite life)
    43,970       50,718              
Trade name, net
          175              
Customer list, net
    1,703       2,268              
Other, net
    8,570       3,945       318        
Total intangible assets, net
  $ 83,743     $ 73,806     $ 318     $ 20  
 
For further information on the valuation of intangible assets, see Note 9— Goodwill and Intangible Assets .
 
 (m)  
Reflects the fair value of unfavorable lease amounts as well as the re-measurement of the Predecessors' current and deferred tax assets and liabilities, unrecognized tax benefits and other tax related accounts as a result of fresh-start reporting in accordance with accounting guidance.
 
 (n)  
Reflects the adjustment of assets and liabilities to fair value, or other measurement as specified in accounting guidance related to business combinations as follows (in thousands, unaudited):

Elimination of Predecessors' goodwill
  $ 25,824  
Elimination of Predecessors' intangible assets
      74,144  
Property and equipment adjustment
    163,664  
Other asset and liabilities adjustment
      8,318  
Noncontrolling interest adjustment
      305  
Tax account adjustments
    (23,025 )
Total elimination of Predecessors, members' deficit
  $ 249,230  

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
 (o)  
Reflects additional paid in capital of Successor as a result of intangible assets recognized as a result of fresh-start reporting.
 
 (p)  
Reflects the adjustment of the noncontrolling interest in Greenville Riverboat to its estimated fair value. Estimated fair values were based on internal and external valuations using customary valuation methodologies, including comparable earnings multiples, discounted cash flows and negotiated transaction values.
 
Liabilities Subject to Compromise
 
        Liabilities subject to compromise are certain liabilities of the Predecessors incurred prior to the Effective Date. In accordance with accounting guidance for financial reporting by entities in reorganization under the bankruptcy code, liabilities subject to compromise are recorded at the estimated amount that is expected to be allowed as pre-petition claims in the Chapter 11 proceedings and are subject to future adjustments. Adjustments may result from negotiations, actions of the Bankruptcy Court, further developments with respect to disputed claims, rejection of executory contracts and unexpired leases, proofs of claim, implementation of the Plan, or other events. In some individual instances and in total, claims filed by creditors are in excess of the amounts recorded by the Predecessors. The Predecessors recorded an estimate of allowed claims based on the reconciliation work that had been performed.
 
Liabilities subject to compromise as of December 31, 2009 consist of the following (in thousands):

   
Predecessors
 
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
 
9 5 / 8 % Senior Subordinated Notes
  $ 960,000     $     $  
Senior Secured Credit Facility-Term Loan
    1,300,239              
Senior Secured Credit Facility-Revolver
    29,010              
Capital leases
    11                  
Debt subject to compromise
    2,289,260              
Interest rate swaps
    53,158              
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    23,919       407       382  
Accounts payable
    19,675       1,296       752  
Accrued interest
    36,173              
Note payable and accrued interest to affiliate guarantor
    13,109              
Due to affiliates
    14,606        1,752        300  
Total liabilities subject to compromise
  $ 2,449,900     $ 3,455     $ 1,434  
 
Liabilities Subject to Compromise—Guarantee of Affiliate Debt
 
        The New Jersey License Denial caused an immediate default under the Credit Facility and the subsequent transfer of asset of Tropicana AC to the Trustee caused a default under the Notes of which CP Vicksburg and JMBS Casino were Affiliate Guarantors. As a result of the Chapter 11 Cases, both CP Vicksburg and JMBS Casino recorded a loss during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 of $8.0 million, which is included in the accompanying condensed statements of operations related to the guarantee of affiliate debt. Both CP Vicksburg and JMBS Casino have a corresponding $2.3 billion liability subject to compromise related to the guarantee of affiliate debt included as a separate item in the accompanying condensed balance sheets as of December 31, 2009.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
Ordinary Warrants
 
        In accordance with the Plan, holders of the Predecessors' notes and general unsecured claims received Ordinary Warrants to purchase 3,750,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The Ordinary Warrants have a four year and nine month term and an exercise price of $52.44 per share. The Company evaluated the Ordinary Warrants under current accounting pronouncements and determined they were properly classified as equity on the accompanying condensed balance sheet. The Company valued the Ordinary Warrants using the Black-Scholes option valuation model assuming a life of 4.5 years; a volatility factor of 61% and a risk free interest rate of 2.36%. The resulting value of $11.5 million was recorded as reorganization items of the Predecessors on the accompanying condensed statements of operations.
 
Reorganization Items
 
        Reorganization items, excluding amounts included in discontinued operations, represent amounts incurred as a direct result of the Chapter 11 Cases and were comprised of the following (in thousands, unaudited):

   
Predecessors
 
   
Period January 1, 2010
through March 7, 2010
   
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2009
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2009
 
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
 
Discharge of liabilities subject to compromise
  $ 2,454,648     $ 2,293,780     $ 2,285,349     $     $     $     $     $     $  
Elimination of Beneficial interest in Trust
    (200,000 )                                                
Revaluation of assets and liabilities
    (140,703 )     (5,662 )     (18,817 )                                    
Elimination and revaluation of minority interest
    15,963                                                  
Liabilities reinstated
    (21,466 )     (3 )     (2 )                                    
Issuance of Ordinary Warrants
    (11,475 )                                                
Other
    1,097        76       84                                                  
Non-cash reorganization items, net
    2,098,064       2,288,191       2,266,614                                      
Professional fees
    (4,382 )                 (2,770 )                 (22,448 )            
Interest income
    1                   3                   66              
Other
    (585 )      (6 )      (5 )      (320 )      (21 )      (13 )      (437 )      (44 )      (31 )
Total reorganization items, net
  $ 2,093,098     $ 2,288,185     $ 2,266,609     $ (3,087 )   $ (21 )   $ (13 )   $ (22,819 )   $ (44 )   $ (31 )
 
        Professional fees include financial, tax, legal, real estate and valuation services, among other items, that are directly associated with the reorganization process. The Company continues to incur expenses related to the Predecessors' Chapter 11 Cases, including professional fees that were classified as reorganization items by the Predecessors. Upon the Effective Date, these expenses were classified in operating costs and expenses, primarily in general and administrative expense in the condensed statement of operations.
 
NOTE 4—ACQUISITION OF TROPICANA AC
 
        On March 8, 2010 (the "Acquisition Date"), as further discussed in Note 1, the Company acquired certain assets of Adamar, including Tropicana AC, from the lenders who had made the Credit Bid to acquire those assets from the Trustee. The lenders transferred those assets to the Company in exchange for the issuance of shares of the Company's common stock. The results of operations for Tropicana AC have been included in the Company's condensed financial statements since the Acquisition Date.
 
        In accordance with ASC 805, the consideration transferred to acquire Tropicana AC was measured as the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of Acquisition Date. The fair values of the net assets acquired were determined by the Company's management after input from an independent third party valuation expert.
 
        Current assets and liabilities are current in nature and have been carried at fair value.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
Property and equipment were valued based on management's estimates and assumptions including variations of the income approach, the cost approach, and the market approach. Real property such as land, land improvements, and buildings were predominately valued using a combination of the income approach as well as the cost approach where appropriate. Personal property such as gaming equipment and tracking systems were predominately valued using the market approach. Where no market data was readily available, the cost approach was utilized.
 
        For intangible assets, the income approach was utilized for the favorable lease interests. For the player relationship intangible asset, insufficient cash flow was projected in order to utilize the income approach; therefore, the cost approach was used to establish fair value. Investments consist of CRDA deposits and were carried at cost less a valuation allowance, which approximates fair value.
 
        Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.
 
        The purchase price allocation is preliminary and subject to refinement and completion within one year of the acquisition as provided under ASC 805. The most significant of the items not finalized is the determination of deferred tax balances associated with differences between the estimated fair values and the tax bases of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company's preliminary allocation of the fair value of assets and liabilities of Tropicana AC is as follows (in thousands, unaudited):

   
March 8,
2010
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 56,714  
Other current assets
    23,552  
Property and equipment
    189,451  
Goodwill
    33,549  
Intangible assets
    6,600  
Investments
    30,985  
Other noncurrent assets
    3,639  
Current portion of long-term debt
    (37 )
Accounts payable
    (17,763 )
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    (10,849 )
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    (164 )
Deferred income taxes
    (33,549 )
Total purchase price
  $ 282,128  
 
The amounts of revenue and earnings of Tropicana AC included in the Company's condensed statement of operations are as follows (in thousands, unaudited):

   
Three months
ended
September 30,
2010
   
Period
March 8,
2010 through
September 30,
2010
 
Net revenues
  $ 86,105     $ 183,401  
Operating expenses
    (77,400 )     (170,098 )
Net income
    8,146       12,497  
 
        The following details TEI's condensed consolidated opening balance sheet as of March 8, 2010 which represents the Successor upon emergence from bankruptcy and the acquisition of Tropicana AC (in thousands, unaudited):

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010

   
Successor
   
Tropicana AC
   
Eliminations(i)
   
TEI
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 96,998     $ 56,714     $     $ 153,712  
Other current assets
    45,771       23,552       (415 )     68,908  
Property and equipment
    280,949       189,451             470,400  
Goodwill
    30,386       33,549             63,935  
Intangible assets
    83,743       6,600             90,343  
Investments
          30,985             30,985  
Other noncurrent assets
    21,148        3,639                24,787  
Total assets
  $ 558,995     $ 344,490     $ (415 )   $ 903,070  
Current liabilities
  $ 91,427     $ 28,649     $ (415 )   $ 119,661  
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    100,136       164             100,300  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    40,676        33,549                74,225  
Total liabilities
    232,239        62,362       (415 )      294,186  
TEI's shareholders' equity
    325,468       282,128             607,596  
Noncontrolling interest
    1,288                        1,288  
Total shareholders' equity
    326,756        282,128                608,884  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 558,995     $ 344,490     $ (415 )   $ 903,070  
 

 
 
(i)
Reflects the elimination of affiliate activity of $0.4 million.
 
NOTE 5—PRO FORMA RESULTS
 
        The following unaudited pro forma results of operations assume that the Restructuring Transactions, including the acquisition of the Predecessors and Tropicana AC, occurred at the beginning of the respective periods (in thousands, except per share data, unaudited):

   
 Three Months
Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net revenues
  $ 190,288     $ 510,624     $ 552,295  
Operating income
    15,806       28,556       36,240  
Net income
    3,663       1,132       3,027  
Basic and diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.14     $ 0.04     $ 0.12  
 
        This unaudited pro forma information should not be relied upon as necessarily being indicative of the results that would have been obtained if the Restructuring Transactions had actually occurred on those dates, nor of the results that may be reported in the future.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
NOTE 6—RECEIVABLES
 
        Receivables consist of the following (in thousands):
 
   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
         
December 31, 2009
 
   
September 30,
2010
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
 
   
(unaudited)
                   
Casino
  $ 18,252     $ 877     $ 74     $  
Hotel
    6,055       1,148       9       8  
Income tax receivable
          12,787              
Other
    20,057        393                14  
      44,364       15,205       83       22  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (9,399     (691 )     (52 )        
Receivables, net
  $ 34,965     $ 14,514     $ 31     $ 22  
 
NOTE 7—PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
 
        Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
               
TEH
   
CP Vicksburg
   
JMBS Casino
 
   
Estimated
life
(years)
   
September 30,
2010
   
Estimated
life
(years)
   
December 31,
2009
   
Estimated
life
(years)
   
December 31,
2009
   
Estimated
life
(years)
   
December 31,
2009
 
         
(unaudited)
                                     
Land
 
    $ 94,240    
    $ 33,990    
    $ 1,380    
    $ 440  
Buildings and improvements
 
10 - 40
      297,262    
10 - 39
      377,547    
5 - 25
      13,099    
5 - 25
      2,965  
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
 
3 - 7
      64,228    
5 - 10
      107,747    
3 - 10
      10,053    
3 - 10
      7,843  
Riverboats and barges
 
25 - 40
      20,300    
10
      47,580    
10
      2,554    
20
      15,772  
Construction in progress
 
      5,291    
      3,417    
         
       
            481,321             570,281             27,086             27,020  
Accumulated depreciation
          (24,264           (146,631 )           (16,528 )           (10,791 )
Property and equipment, net
        $ 457,057           $ 423,650           $ 10,558           $ 16,229  
 
NOTE 8—BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST
 
        Prior to TEH's acquisition of Aztar Corporation, the NJ Commission granted TEH temporary authority to operate Tropicana AC, requiring Adamar and its subsidiary's stock be placed in the ICA Trust until completion of the licensing process. On December 12, 2007, the NJ Commission issued the NJ License Denial, denying TEH a permanent license to operate Tropicana AC and declaring operative the ICA Trust. The Trustee was assigned under the ICA Trust to assume management responsibility of Tropicana AC until it could be sold to a third party. The sale of Tropicana AC was in the control of the Trustee. Under New Jersey law, TEH was entitled to receive upon the eventual sale of Tropicana AC an amount equal to the lower of the value of the property as of the date the trust became operative or its original cost to acquire the property. Because Tropicana AC was sold to the lenders under the Credit Facility pursuant to the $200 million credit bid, as discussed below, the Company and TEH did not receive any cash proceeds from the sale of Tropicana AC.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
        As a result of the actions taken on December 12, 2007, by the NJ Commission, the Company determined that Tropicana AC should not be consolidated subsequent to December 12, 2007. This determination was based on the accounting guidance for consolidation of all majority owned subsidiaries, insofar as the government-imposed restrictions on TEH's continued management and control of Tropicana AC were so severe, they cast significant doubt on TEH's ability to control the subsidiary. TEH has thereafter accounted for its interest in Tropicana AC, held by the ICA Trust, under the cost method. TEH's cost basis was then adjusted to fair value in accordance with accounting guidance related to accounting for certain investments in debt and equity securities.
 
        As a result, the net cost basis in Tropicana AC is presented as a beneficial interest in Trust in the accompanying condensed balance sheet of TEH as of December 31, 2009. As the Trustee had control of the operations of Tropicana AC from December 12, 2007 until the Company's acquisition of the property, there are no results of operations, other than impairment charges associated with the beneficial interest for Tropicana AC included in the condensed statements of operations and statements of cash flows of TEH for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Impairment Loss
 
        Under the accounting guidance related to the meaning of other-than-temporary impairment and its application to certain investments, cost basis investments such as the beneficial interest in Trust are evaluated for impairment under a process that results in an impairment charge reducing the cost basis to fair value when other-than-temporary impairment exists. To determine the fair value, TEH utilized a combination of the income approach and market approach. The income approach incorporates the use of the discounted cash flow method, whereas the market approach incorporates the use of the guideline company method. Significant assumptions are used to determine the fair value such as cash flow projections, working capital requirements and the discount rate which are considered "Level 3" inputs. The estimated fair value of the beneficial interest in Trust declined to $200.0 million at December 31, 2009 from $354.3 million at December 31, 2008 which was based on the $200 million credit bid by the lenders under the Credit Facility, resulting in impairment charges of $154.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
 
NOTE 9—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
 
        Goodwill represents the excess of total acquisition costs over the fair market value of net assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. The Company recorded goodwill of $30.4 million upon the application of fresh-start reporting and $33.5 million in connection with the acquisition of Tropicana AC. The Company established deferred tax liabilities for book and tax differences between assigned values and tax bases of the acquired assets which resulted in the Company recognizing goodwill. As of December 31, 2009, TEH had $16.8 million of goodwill related to Belle of Baton Rouge, CP Vicksburg had $0.6 million of goodwill and JMBS Casino had $8.4 million of goodwill. In connection with fresh-start reporting, the Predecessors' goodwill of $25.8 million was eliminated.
 
Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
 
   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
               
TEH
   
CP Vicksburg
   
JMBS Casino
 
   
Estimated
life
(years)
   
September 30,
2010
   
Estimated
life
(years)
   
December 31,
2009
   
Estimated
life
(years)
   
December 31,
2009
   
Estimated
life
(years)
   
December 31,
2009
 
         
(unaudited)
                                     
Trade name
 
Indefinite
    $ 29,500    
Indefinite
    $ 16,700    
    $    
Indefinite
    $ 20  
Gaming licenses
 
Indefinite
      43,970    
Indefinite
      50,718    
         
       
Trade name
 
         
1 / 2  - 10
      3,200    
         
       
Customer lists
 
3
      3,103    
5 - 15
      7,467    
5
      1,795    
       
Favorable lease
 
5 - 42
      24,100    
9 - 60
      4,408    
5-35
      747    
5
      3,000  
Total intangible assets
          100,673             82,493             2,542             3,020  
Less accumulated amortization:
                                                       
Trade name
                      (3,017 )                        
Customer lists
          (603 )           (5,195 )           (1,795 )            
Favorable lease
          (702 )           (393 )           (427 )           (3,000 )
Total accumulated amortization
          (1,305           (8,605 )           (2,222 )           (3,000 )
Intangible assets, net
        $ 99,368           $ 73,888           $ 320           $ 20  

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
        Upon the Effective Date, in connection with fresh-start reporting, the Predecessors' intangible assets were eliminated. In connection with the adoption of fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized $29.5 million in an indefinite life trade name related to the "Tropicana" trade name and $44.0 million of indefinite life gaming licenses related to entities that are located in gaming jurisdictions where competition is limited to a specified number of licensed gaming operators. Customer lists were valued at $1.7 million representing the value associated with our customers under our customer loyalty programs and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over three years. Favorable lease arrangements were valued at $8.6 million and are being amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over 30 years, which approximates the remaining useful life of the leased facility.
 
        In connection with the Tropicana AC acquisition, the Company also recognized $5.2 million of intangibles assets relating to favorable lease arrangements which are being amortized to tenant income on a straight-line basis over the terms of the various leases, and $1.4 million representing the value associated with customers enrolled in our customer loyalty programs which are being amortized on a straight-line basis over three years.
 
        Intangible assets related to the Plan and Tropicana AC acquisition were valued using income and cost based methods as appropriate. The "Tropicana" trade name was valued based on the relief from royalty method which is a function of projected revenue, the royalty rate that would hypothetically be charged by a licensor of an asset to unrelated licensee, and a discount rate. The royalty rate was based on factors such as age, market competition, absolute and relative profitability, market share and prevailing rates for similar assets to reach a 1% royalty rate. The discount rate applied was 14%, based on the weighted average cost of capital of the properties benefiting from the trade name. Gaming licenses were valued based on the Greenfield method, which is the function of the cost to build a new casino operation, the build out period, projected cash flows attributed to the casino once operational, and a discount rate. The projected cash flows assumed a revenue growth rate of 2% and effective tax rate of 40%. The discount rate assumed was 16%, based on the weighted average cost of capital for the respective property plus a premium to reflect the additional risks of achieving individual cash flows. The value assigned to customer lists is based on the present value of future earnings using the replacement cost method based on internally developed estimates.
 
        In connection with the acquisition of Tropicana Aruba, the Company recognized $10.3 million of intangible assets relating to a favorable lease arrangement for a land lease which will be amortized to rental expense on a straight-line basis over approximately 42 years, which is the remaining term of the land lease.
 
        Amortization expense related to favorable lease arrangements which is amortized to rental expense or tenant income, as applicable, was $0.3 million and $0.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 and the Successor Period, respectively. Estimated annual amortization related to the Company's favorable lease arrangements for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 is anticipated to be $1.1 million, $1.5 million, $1.5 million, $1.5 million, and $1.5 million, respectively.
 
        Amortization expense related to customer lists which is amortized to depreciation and amortization expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 and the Successor Period was $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Estimated annual amortization expense related to the Company's customer lists for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 is anticipated to be $0.8 million, $1.0 million, $1.0 million, and $0.2 million, respectively. Amortization expense at TEH for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Predecessor Period and the nine months ended September 30, 2009 for those assets amortized was $41,000, $27,000 and $122,000, respectively.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
NOTE 10—INVESTMENTS (SUCCESSOR)
 
        The New Jersey Casino Control Act provides, among other things, for an assessment of licenses equal to 1.25% of gross gaming revenues in lieu of an investment alternative tax equal to 2.5% of gross gaming revenues. The Company may satisfy this investment obligation by investing in qualified eligible direct investments, by making qualified contributions or by depositing funds with the CRDA. Funds deposited with the CRDA may be used to purchase bonds designated by the CRDA or, under certain circumstances, may be donated to the CRDA in exchange for credits against future CRDA investment obligations. The carrying value of the total investments at September 30, 2010 approximates their fair value.
 
Investments consist of the following (in thousands, unaudited):

   
Successor
 
   
September 30, 2010
 
Investment in bonds—CRDA
  $ 13,469  
Less unamortized discount
    (3,617 )
Less valuation allowance
    (2,170 )
Deposits—CRDA
    29,548  
Less valuation allowance
    (7,529 )
Direct investment—CRDA
    3,685  
Less valuation allowance
    (652 )
Total investments
  $ 32,734  
 
        The CRDA bonds have various contractual maturities that range from 5 to 40 years. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because of prepayment rights.
 
NOTE 11—ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
 
        Accrued expenses and other current liabilities, excluding liabilities subject to compromise, consist of the following (in thousands):

   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
         
December 31, 2009
 
   
September 30,
2010
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
 
   
(unaudited)
                   
Accrued payroll and related
  $ 28,227     $ 14,036     $ 352     $ 301  
Accrued gaming and related
    7,748       8,749       834       277  
Accrued taxes
    8,953             661       551  
Accrued interest
          240              
Deferred tax liability—current portion
          858              
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities
    21,362        6,292        298        148  
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities
  $ 65,563     $ 30,175     $ 2,145     $ 1,277  

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
NOTE 12—DEBT
 
        Debt consists of the following (in thousands):

   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
         
December 31,
2009
 
   
September 30,
2010
   
TEH
 
   
(unaudited)
       
Term Loan Facility, due 2013, interest at 15% at September 30, 2010, net of unamortized discount of $23.2 million at September 30, 2010
  $ 106,831     $  
Revolving Facility, due 2013, interest at 15% at September 30, 2010
           
Debtor-in-Possession Credit Agreement, interest at 13.3% at December 31, 2009
          65,219  
Senior Secured Credit Facility—Term Loan, due 2012, interest at 0% at December 31, 2009 (subject to compromise)
          1,300,239  
Senior Secured Credit Facility—Revolver, interest at 0% at December 31, 2009 (subject to compromise)
          29,010  
9 5 / 8 % Senior Subordinated Notes, due 2014 (subject to compromise)
          960,000  
Other long-term debt
    186        461  
Total debt
    107,017       2,354,929  
Less amounts subject to compromise
          (2,289,260 )
Less current portion of debt not subject to compromise
    (1,345     (65,669 )
Total long-term debt, net
  $ 105,672     $  
 
Successor
 
Exit Facility
 
        On December 29, 2009, TEI entered into the Exit Facility with multiple lenders including Icahn Capital LP ("Icahn Capital"), as further discussed in Note 14, which consists of (i) a $130 million Term Loan Facility and (ii) a $20 million Revolving Facility. The Exit Facility matures on March 8, 2013. The Term Loan Facility requires mandatory principal payments of $1.3 million annually on March 8, 2011 and 2012. The Revolving Facility generally does not require mandatory borrowing or principal payments. Additionally, the Company issued 1,312,500 Penny Warrants to purchase its Common Stock at a strike price of $0.01 to participating lenders under the Exit Facility. On the Effective Date the proceeds of the Exit Facility were used to repay certain indebtedness, including the Predecessors DIP Credit Facility, to pay Bankruptcy Court-approved administrative claims and expenses, to provide for working capital, to pay fees and expenses related to the Exit Facility and for other general corporate purposes. All amounts outstanding under the Exit Facility bear interest at a rate per annum of 15% so long as no default or event of default has occurred and is continuing, or at a rate per annum of 17% in the event that a default or event of default has occurred and is continuing. In addition, the Company will be required to pay an annual administrative fee of $100,000 and an unused line fee equal to 0.75% of the daily average undrawn portion of the Revolving Facility. The Exit Facility is guaranteed by substantially all the existing and future subsidiaries of TEI.
 
        The Exit Facility contains mandatory prepayment provisions from proceeds received by TEI and its subsidiaries as a result of asset sales and the incurrence of indebtedness (subject in each case to certain exceptions). Key covenants binding TEI and its subsidiaries include (i) $50 million limitation per annum on capital expenditures, (ii) compliance with a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 2.00 to 1.00 and (iii) compliance with a total leverage ratio not to exceed 4.25 to 1.00. Financial covenants will be tested at the end of each fiscal quarter on a last twelve months basis. Key defaults (termination provisions) include (i) failure to repay principal, interest, fees and other amounts owing under the facility, (ii) cross default to other material indebtedness, (iii) the rendering of a material judgment against TEI or any subsidiary, (iv) failure of security documents to create valid liens on property securing the facility and to perfect such liens, (v) revocation of casino, gambling or gaming licenses, and (vi) the bankruptcy or insolvency of TEI or any of its subsidiaries. Many defaults are also subject to cure periods prior to such default giving rise to the right of the lenders to accelerate the loans and to exercise remedies. TEI was in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2010.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
Predecessors
 
Debtor-in-Possession Credit Agreement
 
        On May 5, 2008, TEH entered into the DIP Credit Facility. In October 2008, TEH increased its availability under the DIP Credit Facility from $67 million to $80 million. TEH extended the maturity of the DIP Credit Facility to the earlier of March 31, 2010 or the Effective Date of the Plan. Borrowings under the DIP Credit Facility bore interest at a margin over the Alternate Base Rate or Adjusted LIBO Rate (each as defined in the DIP Credit Facility), as selected by TEH.
 
        The DIP Credit Facility provided the administrative agent, collateral agent and lenders with a senior priming lien on all of TEH's tangible and intangible assets subject to certain exceptions specified therein. In addition, each of TEH's subsidiaries, as well as the Affiliate Guarantors, were guarantors under the DIP Credit Facility.
 
        The DIP Credit Facility contained certain financial and other covenants and certain defaults and events of default customary for debtor-in-possession financings of this type. On the Effective Date the DIP Credit Facility was paid in full.
 
Senior Secured Credit Facility—subject to compromise
 
        On January 3, 2007, TEH entered into the Credit Facility comprised of a $1.53 billion senior secured term loan ("Term Loan") and a $180.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility ("Revolver"). The Term Loan bore interest at a margin above the LIBO Rate or Alternative Base Rate (each as defined in the Credit Facility), as selected by TEH. The borrowings under the Credit Facility were guaranteed by the same guarantors as the Notes; security interests in all of TEH's and the guarantors' tangible and intangible assets, including a pledge of all equity interests in TEH and the guarantors; and a guarantee of Columbia Sussex Corporation ("CSC"), a company related to the Predecessors by common ownership, to the extent that the Revolver exceeded $100.0 million. The Credit Facility required additional mandatory principal payments of, among other things, excess cash flow, as defined in the agreement.
 
        Subsequent to the Petition Date, the Bankruptcy Court authorized TEH to make adequate protection payments that included interest on the Credit Facility. Effective February 1, 2009, the Bankruptcy Court authorized TEH to suspend the adequate protection payments with respect to interest, which resulted in no interest expense in 2009 related to the Credit Facility. The interest rate was the Adjusted LIBO Rate plus 2.25% per annum until (but not including) June 30, 2008 and thereafter, at the Alternate Base Rate plus 1.25% per annum. As of the Effective Date, the Credit Facility was terminated pursuant to the Plan, with the exception of the portion related to the Credit Bid as further discussed in Note 1.
 
        Prior to the Petition Date, the Company had approximately $8.0 million in letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility, of which $7.5 million was paid to the beneficiary in the quarter ended March 31, 2009 and the remaining $0.5 million was paid to the beneficiary during the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Accordingly, these payments increased the outstanding balance of the Credit Facility during 2009. As a result, CP Vicksburg and JMBS Casino recorded a loss related to the increase during nine months ended September 30, 2009 of $8.0 million, which is included in the accompanying condensed statements of operations.
 
Senior Subordinated Notes—subject to compromise
 
        On December 28, 2006, TEH issued the Notes. Interest on the Notes was payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 of each year.
 
        The Notes were guaranteed by certain of TEH's subsidiaries, as well as by the Affiliate Guarantors. The Notes contained certain restrictive covenants regarding, among other things, TEH's and the guarantors' ability to incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, pay dividends, sell or transfer assets, make certain investments, create or incur certain liens, enter into merger, consolidation or sale transactions and to enter into transactions with affiliates that are not described in the agreements. Upon a change in control of TEH, the holders of each Note had the right to require TEH to repurchase the Notes at 101% of the principal amount plus any unpaid interest to the date of purchase. As of the Effective Date the Notes were cancelled pursuant to the Plan.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
NOTE 13—DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (PREDECESSORS)
 
        TEH had entered into interest rate swap agreements to effectively convert a portion of its variable interest rate to a fixed interest rate. Prior to the Effective Date, TEH had two interest rate swap agreements for an aggregate notional amount of $1.0 billion, each converting a portion of its floating-rate debt to a fixed rate of 5.0% based on three-month LIBO Rate. The filing for bankruptcy protection on May 5, 2008 caused an early termination of these interest swap agreements. The interest rate swap agreements provided that upon an early termination, the market value of the interest rate swap agreement as of the date of the early termination was due and interest payable on this amount was owed at the prime rate plus 2%. The fair value of the interest rate swap agreements as of May 5, 2008 was approximately $53.2 million, which was included in liabilities subject to compromise at December 31, 2009 and was discharged on the Effective Date upon consummation of the Plan.
 
NOTE 14—RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
Cayman Company
 
        On August 31, 2010 the Company, through its subsidiary New Tropicana Opco, Inc., purchased all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Tropicana Entertainment Cayman Holdings Co. Ltd., formerly known as Icahn Fund Sub 1D Ltd. ("Cayman Company"), a Cayman Islands exempt company with limited liability, for a total purchase price of approximately $12.0 million. Cayman Company was an entity controlled by Carl C. Icahn, Chairman of our Board of Directors and the beneficial owner of approximately 48.9% of the Company's common stock. Pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company indirectly acquired all of the membership interests of Cayman Company's wholly owned subsidiary Abura Development Corp. VBA, which in June 2010 acquired out of bankruptcy The Aruban Resort & Casino at Eagle Beach as discussed in Note 1.
 
Icahn Capital
 
        On May 4, 2009, pursuant to the Plan, the Company entered into a commitment letter (the "Commitment Letter") with Icahn Capital, an affiliate of Mr. Carl C. Icahn, Chairman of our Board of Directors, pursuant to which Icahn Capital committed to provide, on a fully underwritten basis, the Exit Facility. Furthermore, entities affiliated with Mr. Icahn are lenders under the Exit Facility and hold more than 50% of the loans extended under the Exit Facility. In addition, an entity affiliated with Mr. Icahn is the administrative agent and collateral agent under the Exit Facility. Pursuant to the Commitment Letter, the Company is also responsible for various professional fees, including legal costs and gaming license costs, on behalf of Mr. Icahn. The Company and TEH expensed $0 and $1.2 million during the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company and TEH expensed $0.3 million, $1.1 million and $2.3 million during the Successor Period, the Predecessor Period and the nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, related to these costs. The Company paid $9.5 million in debt issuance costs related to the Exit Facility. Unamortized debt issuance costs of $7.7 million were included in other long term assets, net on the accompanying condensed balance sheet as of September 30, 2010.
 
Icahn Sourcing, LLC
 
        Icahn Sourcing, LLC ("Icahn Sourcing") is an entity formed and controlled by Mr. Icahn in order to maximize the potential buying power of a group of entities with which Mr. Icahn has a relationship in negotiating with a wide range of suppliers of goods, services and tangible and intangible property. We are a member of the buying group and, as such, are afforded the opportunity to purchase goods, services and property from vendors with whom Icahn Sourcing has negotiated rates and terms. Icahn Sourcing does not guarantee that we will purchase any goods, services or property from any such vendors, and we are under no obligation to do so. We do not pay Icahn Sourcing any fees or other amounts with respect to the buying group arrangement. We may purchase a variety of goods and services as members of the buying group at prices and on terms that we believe are more favorable than those which would be achieved on a stand-alone basis.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
NOTE 15—AFFILIATE TRANSACTIONS (PREDECESSORS)
 
Tahoe Horizon
 
        In June 2009, TEH and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Master Restructuring Agreement with CSC and the landlord of its Horizon Casino Resort ("Tahoe Horizon") operations, agreeing to assign the leases, certain related assets, rights and obligations of the Tahoe Horizon operations to affiliates of CSC. Assignment of the leases was approved by the Bankruptcy Court concurrently with the confirmation of the Plan. The terms of the assignment provided for the Company to assign the hotel lease on June 15, 2009, while continuing to operate the casino on a limited basis until CSC or a third party designee was licensed by the Nevada Gaming Commission. In October 2009, the gaming assets and all remaining rights and certain obligations related to Tahoe Horizon were assigned to entity affiliated with CSC, and TEH no longer had any involvement with this property.
 
Notes Payable to Affiliate Guarantors
 
        In 2009, JMBS Casino loaned $2.5 million to TEH. The loan accrued interest at an annual rate of 12.0%. No principal or interest payments were due under the loans until the maturity date of January 1, 2015. In September 2008, JMBS Casino and CP Vicksburg loaned $2.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively, to TEH. The loans accrued interest at an annual rate of 12.0%. No principal or interest payments were due under the loans until the maturity date of January 1, 2015. Pursuant to the Plan, these loans and accrued interest were cancelled on the Effective Date.
 
        In 2007, JMBS Casino and CP Vicksburg loaned $5.0 million and $7.0 million, respectively, to TEH. The loans accrued interest at an annual rate of 12.0%. No principal or interest payments were due under these loans until maturity, which was January 1, 2015. Due to the bankruptcy filing in May 2008, the total of these pre-petition loans and accrued interest of $13.1 million is included in liabilities subject to compromise on TEH's accompanying December 31, 2009 condensed balance sheets. Pursuant to the Plan, these loans and accrued interest were discharged on the Effective Date.
 
Wimar and Columbia Sussex Corporation
 
        Wimar Tahoe Corporation ("Wimar"), the Predecessors' ultimate parent, provided various support services through September 2008 which were charged to the Predecessors. The services provided by Wimar to the Predecessors under casino services agreements primarily related to casino operations, employment matters, staffing, marketing, advertising, casino layout, compliance, internal audit and purchasing of gaming related equipment and supplies. The operations of the Predecessors were separate and apart from Wimar. Any costs incurred by Wimar for the benefit of or related to the Predecessors' operations were charged to the Predecessors. Wimar charged the Predecessors its allocated portion of the corporate overhead costs for these services based on the ratio of the Predecessors' net operating revenues to the total aggregate net operating revenue of all casino operations owned by Wimar.
 
        CSC provided, until April 30, 2009, various administrative and accounting services to the Predecessors under a series of administrative services agreements. In addition, the Predecessors also occasionally bought and sold slot machines and other equipment at net book value from and to subsidiaries of Wimar and CSC.
 
        The services provided by CSC were primarily related to accounting and administrative services in the areas of accounts payable, cash management, payroll processing, purchasing, human resources, marketing, risk management, tax and accounting. Also, the Predecessors participated in general liability, workers' compensation, property and health insurance programs facilitated by CSC. In addition, certain of the Predecessors adopted CSC's 401(k) pension savings plan. The operations of the Predecessors were separate and apart from CSC. Any costs incurred by CSC for the benefit of or related to the Predecessors' operations were charged to the Predecessors. Effective April 30, 2009, the Predecessors terminated the administrative services agreements with CSC in anticipation of the Plan.
 
CP Vicksburg
 
        CP Vicksburg licensed the use of the name "Horizon" from a wholly owned subsidiary of TEH, an affiliate through common ownership. The trademark license agreement term was for ten years, terminating in October 2013 with an annual fee of $12,000. Payments were to be made annually on the anniversary date. The agreement allowed for six ten-year renewals at CP Vicksburg's option. Pursuant to the Plan, on the Effective Date, such costs become intercompany transactions and are eliminated upon consolidation as CP Vicksburg is a subsidiary of the Company.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
JMBS Casino
 
        JMBS Casino shares the cost of operating shuttle buses owned by Greenville Riverboat. The shuttle buses service both casinos and various food and beverage establishments in downtown Greenville. Pursuant to the Plan, on the Effective Date, such costs become intercompany transactions and are eliminated upon consolidation as JMBS Casino and Greenville Riverboat are subsidiaries of the Company.
 
NOTE 16—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
Leases
 
MontBleu Lease
 
        The Company has a lease agreement with respect to the land and building which MontBleu operates, through December 31, 2028. Under the terms of the lease, rent is $333,333 per month beginning May 1, 2009, plus 10% of gross revenues in excess of $50 million through December 31, 2011. After December 31, 2011, rent will be equal to the greater of (i) $333,333 per month as increased by the same percentage that the consumer price index has increased from 2009 thereafter, or (ii) 10% of gross revenues. In connection with fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized an unfavorable lease liability of $9.6 million related to this lease that will be amortized on a straight-line basis to rental expense over the remaining term of the lease. The unfavorable lease liability balance was $9.4 million on the accompanying condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2010.
 
Casino Aztar Land Lease
 
        The Company leases from the City of Evansville, Indiana approximately four and a half acres of the eight and a half acres on which Casino Aztar is situated. Under the terms of the lease, the Company has the option to extend the lease for up to seven five-year renewal options until November 30, 2040. In March 2010, the Company exercised the second of seven renewal options, which extended the lease term through November 2015. Under the terms of the lease as amended, the Company is required to pay a percentage of the adjusted gross receipts ("AGR") for the year in rent, with a minimum annual rent of no less than $2 million. The percentage rent is equal to 2% of the AGR up to $25 million, plus 4% of the AGR in excess of $25 million up to $50 million, plus 6% of the AGR in excess of $50 million up to $75 million, plus 8% of the AGR in excess of $75 million up to $100 million, plus 12% of the AGR in excess of $100 million. In addition, the Company must make two prepayments of percentage rent to the City of Evansville for the period between January 2011 and December 2015. The first payment of $5.0 million was paid in April 2010 with the second payment of $5.0 million due no later than December 31, 2010. The Company was also required to pay $3.5 million to the City of Evansville within 30 days after the Effective Date for city development projects, which was paid in April 2010, and has agreed to construct a pedestrian bridge to Casino Aztar, at an estimated cost of approximately $3.0 million, to be completed within three years after the Effective Date.
 
Belle of Baton Rouge Lease
 
        Belle of Baton Rouge leases certain land, buildings and airspace rights under separate leases, one of which runs through 2019 and the other of which runs through 2013 with options to extend for up to 70 years. In addition, Belle of Baton Rouge leases a parking lot with annual rent of $0.6 million through August 2012.
 
Lighthouse Point Lease
 
        Lighthouse Point leases approximately four acres of land on which the docking, entry and parking facilities of the casino are situated. Lighthouse Point is required to pay an amount equal to 2% of its monthly gross gaming revenues in rent, with a minimum monthly payment of $75,000. In addition, in any given year in which annual gross gaming revenues exceed $36.6 million, Lighthouse Point is required to pay 8% of the excess amount as rent pursuant to the terms of the lease. The current lease expires in 2014, with an option to extend its term through 2044.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
CP Vicksburg Lease
 
        CP Vicksburg assumed an agreement with the City of Vicksburg (the "City") that permitted the development of the Company's hotel and casino and provided for ongoing payments to the City. The agreement expires in 2033 and provides that certain parcels of land, primarily including parking, casino dockage and casino entry parcels, revert back to the City upon termination of the agreement. Monthly amounts owed include a fixed annual payment of $563,000, subject to adjustment for changes in the consumer price index (base year 2003), and 1.5% of net revenue, as defined in the agreement (primarily gaming and food and beverage revenues). In connection with fresh-start reporting, the Company recognized an unfavorable lease liability of $0.6 million related to this lease that will be amortized on a straight-line basis to rental expense over the remaining term of the lease. The unfavorable lease liability balance was $0.6 million on the accompanying condensed balance sheets as of September 30, 2010.
 
JMBS Casino Lease
 
        JMBS Casino leases land, buildings and equipment used in its operations, including a lease with the City of Greenville, Mississippi, for rights for land used in connection with JMBS Casino's riverboat gaming operation for moorage, docking and berthing. JMBS Casino's current lease with the City of Greenville terminated in August 2010, but it entered into a new lease agreement with the City of Greenville for the same moorage, docking and berthing rights, the term of which is from September 2010 to August 2020 (with the option of two five-year renewals) with annual rent payments of $420,000.
 
Tropicana Aruba Land Lease
 
        The Company assumed a land lease in August 2010 for approximately 14 acres of land on which the Tropicana Aruba is situated through July 30, 2051. Under the terms of the land lease, the annual rent is $93,000.
 
Other Commitments
 
2008 NJSEA Subsidy Agreement
 
        Effective August 14, 2008, the casinos located in Atlantic City ("Casinos"), including Tropicana AC, executed a new subsidy agreement with New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority ("NJSEA") for the benefit of the horse racing industry for $30.0 million annually for a three-year period ("2008 NJSEA Subsidy Agreement"). In addition, the NJ Commission adopted regulations effective September 22, 2008 that established procedures by which the Casinos may implement the promotional gaming credit tax deduction. The 2008 NJSEA Subsidy Agreement provides that the Casinos will pay the NJSEA $90.0 million to be used solely for purse enhancements, breeder's purses and expenses to establish off-track wagering facilities which it incurs through 2011. The payments will be made in eleven installments from September 29, 2008 through November 15, 2011 and will total $30.0 million in 2010 and $7.5 million in 2011. Each Casino will pay a share equal to a percentage representing the gross gaming revenue it reported for the prior calendar year compared to that reported by all Casinos for that year. The Company estimates its portion of this industry obligation is approximately 7.9%.
 
        The 2008 NJSEA Subsidy Agreement also provides that the NJSEA, all other entities which receive any portion of the payments and affiliates of either shall not operate, conduct, maintain or permit any casino gaming, including video lottery gaming, in any New Jersey location other than Atlantic City prior to 2012 and that the Casinos may bring an action in New Jersey Superior Court against any entity that does so to enforce this prohibition by specific performance.
 
        The 2008 NJSEA Subsidy Agreement further provides that if, prior to 2011, a statewide public question to authorize casino gaming at any New Jersey location other than Atlantic City is approved by the New Jersey Legislature or if, prior to 2012, any such statewide public question is approved by New Jersey voters or any New Jersey legislation is enacted or other New Jersey governmental action is taken authorizing such gaming or any such gaming is actually operated, conducted or maintained, then the Casinos shall make no further payments to NJSEA and, in certain circumstances, NJSEA shall return some or all of the payments it previously received from the Casinos.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
        The 2008 NJSEA Subsidy Agreement acknowledges the publicly announced intention of the Governor to, by executive order, create a commission to study and report its recommendations for the long term stability of the horse racing industry to the Governor and the Legislature. In July 2010, Pursuant to Executive Order No. 11, the Governor's Advisory Commission (the "Advisory Commission") issued a report on New Jersey Gaming, Sports and Entertainment (the "Report") which set forth a number of recommendations that would not require outside funding to subsidize the horse racing industry's continued viability and stabilization.
 
New Jersey CRDA
 
        The NJ Commission imposes an annual tax of eight percent on gross casino revenue. Pursuant to legislation adopted in 1984, casino licensees are required to invest an additional one and one-quarter percent of gross casino revenue for the purchase of bonds to be issued by the CRDA or make other approved investments equal to that amount; in the event the investment requirement is not met, the casino licensee is subject to a tax of two and one-half percent on gross casino revenue. As mandated by the legislation, the interest rate of the CRDA bonds purchased by the licensee will be two-thirds of the average market rate for bonds available for purchase and published by a national bond index at the time of the CRDA bond issuance.
 
Contingencies
 
Tropicana Trademark Litigation
 
        Certain parties (the "Plaintiffs") affiliated with the new owners of Tropicana Hotel & Casino ("Tropicana LV") filed a declaratory judgment action in the District Court, Clark County, Nevada, on July 20, 2009, against Aztar Corporation ("Aztar") and Tropicana Entertainment, LLC ("TE") originally seeking only a declaratory judgment that Tropicana LV had the right to operate a hotel and casino under the name "Tropicana" without any interference by or payment to Aztar or TE (together, the "Defendants"). The Plaintiffs' complaint sought no damages or injunctive relief. On August 10, 2009, Defendants removed the action to the District of Nevada and filed an answer and counterclaim asserting Plaintiffs' use of "Tropicana" infringes upon Defendants' rights in three federally registered trademarks. The Plaintiffs filed a motion to remand the action to Nevada state court, which was granted on January 21, 2010. The parties are currently engaged in discovery.
 
        During the course of proceedings, the Plaintiffs and Defendants each filed a motion for summary judgment claiming ownership of the "Tropicana" trademark. Both motions were denied, although the Nevada state court preliminarily found that the Plaintiffs might have an unexercised reversionary ownership interest in the trademark as a result of an agreement that is 30 years old. Nonetheless, because any exercise of this purported reversionary interest by Tropicana LV could potentially deprive the Company, as successor to TE, of its asserted ownership of the Tropicana trademark, the Defendants filed a motion in the Chapter 11 Cases for an order rejecting the 1980 trade name agreement. In addition, the Company, together with its subsidiary, New Tropicana Holdings, Inc. ("New Tropicana"), and certain affiliates of Icahn Capital LP, as secured lenders to the Company, filed a complaint in the Chapter 11 Cases against the Plaintiffs, seeking a declaration that, consistent with prior, uncontested orders of the Bankruptcy Court, New Tropicana is the owner of the "Tropicana" trademark, the Exit Facility lenders have a perfected security interest in that property, and the Nevada state court action, to the extent it seeks to assert ownership over the trademark or question the validity of the security interest, violates the automatic stay. The complaint also demands an injunction against any further efforts by the Plaintiffs to re-litigate the ownership issue, and seeks other remedies on behalf of the Exit Facility lenders. A motion by the Plaintiffs to dismiss the complaint is pending.
 
        If the Plaintiffs are successful in either court, the Company's right to continued use of the "Tropicana" name, in a particular geographic area, on an exclusive basis, or at all, could be adversely affected. In the event the Plaintiffs prevail, they would also have the right to continued use of the "Tropicana" trademark in perpetuity without payment of any royalty or license fee to the Company, and their continued use of the trademark without restriction could dilute the "Tropicana" brand and be detrimental to the Company's future properties that utilize that brand.
 
Wimar and CSC Administrative Expense Claims
 
        On March 31, 2009, Wimar and CSC filed separate proceedings with the Bankruptcy Court related to administrative expense claims in which the Predecessors were a party. The total claim filed by Wimar and CSC is in excess of the amounts recorded by the Predecessors. The Company intends to contest claims to the extent that they exceed the amounts the Company believes are due.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
Aztar v. Marsh
 
        Aztar filed a broker malpractice and breach of contract action in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County, on August 12, 2010, against Marsh & McLennan Companies, Marsh, Inc., Marsh USA, Inc. and various fictitious Marsh entities (together, the "Marsh Defendants"). The claim seeks $100 million or more in compensatory damages against the Marsh Defendants, Aztar's risk management and insurance brokers at the time of a 2002 expansion of Tropicana AC by Aztar, including, but not limited to, lost profits, expenses arising from the interruption of operations, attorneys' fees, loss of the use of the insurance proceeds at issue, and litigation expenses resulting from the Marsh Defendants' failure to secure for Aztar business interruption and property damage coverage covering losses sustained by Aztar from the collapse of a parking garage that occurred at Tropicana AC on October 30, 2003. The Marsh Defendants filed an answer on October 20, 2010 denying the material allegations of the Complaint. Any recovery obtained by Casino Aztar in this action will be recoverable by the Company as the current owner of Tropicana AC.
 
Litigation in General
 
        The Company is a party to various litigation that arises in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, all pending legal matters are either adequately covered by insurance or, if not insured, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or the results of operations of the Company.
 
NOTE 17—STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (SUCCESSOR)
 
Common Stock
 
        We are authorized to issue up to 100 million shares of our Common Stock, of which 26,312,500 shares were issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2010. Each holder of the Common Stock is entitled to one vote for each share held of record on each matter submitted to a vote of stockholders. The holders of our Common Stock have no cumulative voting rights, preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to our Common Stock. Subject to any preferences that may be granted to the holders of our preferred stock, each holder of Common Stock is entitled to receive ratably, such dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore, as well as any distributions to the stockholders and, in the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up is entitled to share ratably in all our assets remaining after payment of liabilities.
 
Preferred Stock
 
        We are authorized to issue up to 10 million shares of our preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, of which none were issued as of September 30, 2010. The Board of Directors, without further action by the holders of Common Stock, may issue shares of preferred stock in one or more series and may fix or alter the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including the voting rights, redemption provisions (including sinking fund provisions), dividend rights, dividend rates, liquidation rates, liquidation preferences, conversion rights and the description and number of shares constituting any wholly unissued series of preferred stock. Except as described above, the Board of Directors, without further stockholder approval, may issue shares of preferred stock with rights that could adversely affect the rights of the holders of Common Stock. The issuance of shares of preferred stock under certain circumstances could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of TEI or other corporate action.
 
Warrants
 
        In accordance with the Plan, holders of the Predecessors notes and general unsecured claims received Ordinary Warrants to purchase 3,750,000 shares of our Common Stock. The Ordinary Warrants have a four year, six month term and an exercise price of $52.44 per share. The Company evaluated the Ordinary Warrants under current accounting pronouncements and determined they were properly classified as equity on the accompanying condensed balance sheet. The Company valued the Ordinary Warrants using the Black-Scholes option valuation model assuming a life of 4.5 years, a volatility factor of 61% and a risk free interest rate of 2.36%. The resulting value of $11.5 million was recorded as a reorganization item of the Predecessors on the accompanying condensed statements of operations.

 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
        In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Exit Facility, we issued Penny Warrants to purchase 1,312,500 shares of our Common Stock at a strike price of $0.01 to participating lenders on the Effective Date. The Penny Warrants have a term of 3 months. The Company valued the Penny Warrants using the Black-Scholes option valuation model assuming a life of 0.24 years, a volatility factor of 41% and a risk free rate of 0.16%. The resulting value of $19.5 million is treated as a debt discount and netted against the carrying value of the Exit Facility on the accompanying condensed balance sheet as of September 30, 2010. The discount is amortized at a constant rate applied to the outstanding balance of the Exit Facility with a corresponding increase in non-cash interest expense. During the Successor Period, all 1,312,500 warrants were exercised at $0.01 per share.
 
Significant Ownership
 
        At September 30, 2010, Mr. Icahn indirectly controlled approximately 48.9% of the voting power of the Company's Common Stock and, by virtue of such stock ownership, is able to exert substantial influence over the Company, including the election of directors. The existence of a significant stockholder may have the effect of making it difficult for, or may discourage or delay, a third party from seeking to acquire a majority of the Company's outstanding Common Stock. Mr. Icahn's interests may not always be consistent with the Company's interests or with the interests of the Company's other stockholders. Mr. Icahn and entities controlled by him may also pursue acquisitions or business opportunities that may or may not be complementary to the Company's business. To the extent that conflicts of interest may arise between the Company and Mr. Icahn and his affiliates, those conflicts may be resolved in a manner adverse to the Company or its other shareholders.
 
NOTE 18—BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE (SUCCESSOR)
 
The Company computes net income per share in accordance with accounting guidance that requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") on the face of the income statement. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, increased by potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive common shares include warrants. Diluted EPS excludes all potential dilutive shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.
 
        Excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share are the Ordinary Warrants to purchase 3,750,000 shares of our common stock as they were out-of-the-money as of September 30, 2010.
 
NOTE 19—DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (PREDECESSORS)
 
        TEH disposed of Tropicana LV, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the year ended December 31, 2009. As a result, Tropicana LV was no longer owned or operated by TEH subsequent to June 30, 2009. In addition, TEH assigned the leases and all rights and certain obligations related to Tahoe Horizon located in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, in two phases effective June 15, 2009 and October 16, 2009. As a result, TEH no longer had any involvement with operating Tahoe Horizon subsequent to October 16, 2009. Accordingly, the results of operations of Tropicana LV and Tahoe Horizon are presented as discontinued operations in the condensed statements of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The cash flows of the discontinued operations are included with the cash flows of continuing operations in the accompanying condensed statements of cash flows.
 
        Operating results of discontinued operations are summarized as follows (in thousands, unaudited):

   
Predecessor
 
   
TEH
 
   
Three Months
   
Nine Months
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2009
 
Net revenues
  $ 1,076     $ 54,556  
Operating costs and expenses
    519       64,089  
Impairment charge
          427,948  
Income (loss) from operations
    557       (437,481 )
Interest expense, net (contractual interest was $4,889)
          (2,560 )
Reorganization items, net
    (12 )     (1,540 )
Gain from disposal of discontinued operations, net
    276,912       273,041  
Income tax benefit
    260       129,711  
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net
  $ 277,717     $ (38,829 )
 
 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
Impairment Charge in Discontinued Operations, Net
 
        In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification subtopic 360-10, Property, plant and equipment ("ASC 360-10"), when the Tropicana LV Plan was confirmed on May 5, 2009, and it was determined that Tropicana LV would no longer be owned or operated by TEH, the assets held for sale were reviewed for impairment. TEH recorded an impairment charge during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 of $427.0 million related to the property and equipment at Tropicana LV as it exceeded its estimated fair value.
 
        In June 2009, TEH assigned the non-gaming assets of the Tahoe Horizon lease to an affiliated of CSC. As a result, in accordance with ASC 360-10, TEH recorded an impairment loss of approximately $0.9 million related to the gaming assets at Tahoe Horizon during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Gain on Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net
 
        TEH no longer owned or operated Tropicana LV as of July 1, 2009. As a result, TEH recorded a gain on the disposition of Tropicana LV in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 of $276.9 million.
 
        As a result of the assignment of non-gaming assets of the Tahoe Horizon lease discussed above, TEH recorded $3.9 million in loss on asset disposals related to the non-gaming assets at Tahoe Horizon during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
 
Reorganization Items in Discontinued Operations, Net
 
        Reorganization items related to discontinued operations represent amounts incurred since the Petition Date as a direct result of the Chapter 11 Cases for Tropicana LV and Tahoe Horizon, and were comprised of the following (in thousands, unaudited):
 
   
Predecessor
 
   
TEH
 
   
Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2009
   
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
2009
 
Professional fees
  $     $ (1,565 )
Interest income
          77  
Other
    (12 )     (52 )
Total reorganization items included in loss from discontinued operations, net
  $ (12 )   $ (1,540 )
 
 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
NOTE 20—INCOME TAXES
 
        The Company's effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and the Successor Period was 76.3% and 117.4%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and the Company's effective tax rate for both the three months ended September 30, 2010 and the Successor Period was primarily related to state income taxes (net of federal benefit), non-deductible meals and entertainment and other permanent differences. Looking forward, our effective income tax rate may fluctuate due to changes in tax legislation, changes in our estimates of federal tax credits, changes in our assessment of uncertainties as valued under accounting guidance for uncertainty in income taxes, as well as accumulated interest and penalties.
 
TEH's effective tax rate for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Predecessor Period, and the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was (16.2)%, (1.3)% and (3.3)%, respectively. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and TEH's tax rate for the Predecessor Period was primarily due to reorganization charges for which no tax benefit was recognized. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and TEH's tax rate for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 was primarily due to changes in the Company's valuation allowance. The difference between the federal statutory rate of 35% and TEH's tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was primarily due to changes in the Company's valuation allowance and the impairment charge related to the beneficial interest in Trust.
 
        CP Vicksburg and JMBS Casino were pass-through entities for federal and state income tax purposes. As pass-through entities, the tax attributes of CP Vicksburg and JMBS Casino would pass through to its members who owed any related income taxes. As a result, no provision for income taxes was recorded in the accompanying financial statements for CP Vicksburg and JMBS Casino.
 
NOTE 21—SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
        The Company views each property as an operating segment which we aggregate by region in order to present our reportable segments: (i) East, (ii) Central, (iii) West, (iv) South and (v) Corporate and other. The Company uses operating income to compare operating results among its segments and allocate resources. The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income (loss), and reconciles operating income (loss) to loss from continuing operations before income taxes for the quarters ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands, unaudited):

   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
         
Three months ended
September 30, 2009
 
   
Three months
ended
September 30,
2010
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
 
Net revenues:
                       
East
  $ 86,105     $     $     $  
Central
    31,768       30,631              
West
    34,440       38,367              
South
    25,500       22,049       2,939       3,497  
Corporate and other
    103                    
Total net revenues
  $ 177,916     $ 91,047     $ 2,939     $ 3,497  
Operating income (loss):
                               
East
  $ 8,705     $     $     $  
Central
    5,809       4,370              
West
    2,642       (639 )            
South
    655       2,015       (1,501 )     (24 )
Corporate and other
    (3,801 )     (5,311 )            
Total operating income (loss)
  $ 14,010     $ 435     $ (1,501 )   $ (24 )
Reconciliation of operating income (loss) to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes:
                               
Operating income (loss)
  $ 14,010     $ 435     $ (1,501 )   $ (24 )
Interest expense
    (8,239     (3,654 )            
Interest income
    281             65       125  
Reorganization items, net
          (3,087 )     (21 )     (13 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
  $ 6,052     $ (6,306 )   $ (1,457 )   $ 88  
 
 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010
 
        The following table highlights by segment our net revenues and operating income (loss), and reconciles operating income (loss) to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes for the Successor Period, the Predecessor Period and the nine months ended September 30, 2009 (in thousands, unaudited):

   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
         
Period January 1, 2010
through March 7, 2010
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2009
 
   
Period
March 8,
2010 through
September 30,
2010
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
 
Net revenues:
                                         
East
  $ 183,401     $     $     $     $     $     $  
Central
    69,876       22,432                   91,083              
West
    75,137       25,999                   114,895              
South
    59,385       16,043       1,271       3,552       73,621       10,515       12,226  
Corporate and other
    142       45                   3              
Total net revenues
  $ 387,941     $ 64,519     $ 1,271     $ 3,552     $ 279,602     $ 10,515     $ 12,226  
Operating income (loss):
                                                       
East
  $ 13,303     $     $     $     $     $     $  
Central
    12,641       4,691                   13,370              
West
    4,528       1,731                   (242 )            
South
    3,274       2,603       (874 )     933       11,492       (3,415 )     919  
Corporate and other
    (12,671 )     (4,604 )                 (17,820 )            
Impairment of beneficial interest in Trust
                            (154,300 )            
Total operating income (loss)
  $ 21,075     $ 4,421     $ (874 )   $ 933     $ (147,500 )   $ (3,415 )   $ 919  
Reconciliation of operating income (loss) to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes:
                                                       
Operating income (loss)
  $ 21,075     $ 4,421     $ (874 )   $ 933     $ (147,500 )   $ (3,415 )   $ 919  
Interest expense
    (18,545 )     (2,005 )           (2 )     (10,996 )     (5 )      
Interest income
    552       11       40       103             186       292  
Loss related to guarantee of affiliate debt
                                  (8,010 )     (8,010 )
Reorganization items, net
          2,093,098       2,288,185       2,266,609       (22,819 )     (44 )     (31 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
  $ 3,082     $ 2,095,525     $ 2,287,351     $ 2,267,643     $ (181,315 )   $ (11,288 )   $ (6,830 )
 
 
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TROPICANA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2010

   
Successor
   
Predecessors
 
         
December 31, 2009
 
   
September 30,
2010
   
TEH
   
CP
Vicksburg
   
JMBS
Casino
 
Assets by segment:
                       
East
  $ 366,783     $     $     $  
Central
    163,193       207,646              
West
    116,906       265,277              
South
    124,322       137,127       16,731       34,969  
Corporate and other
    139,895       208,162              
Total assets
  $ 911,099     $ 818,212     $ 16,731     $ 34,969  
 
NOTE 22—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
        We have evaluated all activity of the Company through the date the condensed financial statements were issued, and concluded that no material subsequent events would require recognition in the condensed financial statements or disclosure in the notes to the condensed financial statements other than discussed below.
 
        On October 28, 2010, the Merger became effective upon the Mississippi Gaming Commission's approval of the Merger. As a result, Greenville Riverboat was merged with and into Lighthouse, with Lighthouse as the surviving company.
 
        On October 29, 2010, Scott C. Butera notified the Company of his intention to resign from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer and from the Board of Directors of Tropicana Entertainment Inc. As a result, Mr. Butera's employment agreement with the Company will terminate on the date that Mr. Butera's resignation becomes effective. Mr. Butera has agreed to continue his current position for a transition period and until a replacement has been identified by the Board of Directors.
 
 
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
On November 15, 2010, Icahn Enterprises, through its Investment Management segment, acquired 668,000 Tropicana Shares. As a result of this purchase, the Investment Management segment holds, in the aggregate, 13,538,446 Tropicana Shares, representing approximately 51.5% of the outstanding Tropicana Shares.
 
We will consolidate Tropicana’s financial results effective November 15, 2010.
 
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of September 30, 2010 is presented as if the acquisition of the controlling interest in Tropicana occurred on September 30, 2010. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 (“fiscal 2009”) have been prepared as if the acquisition of the controlling interest in Tropicana had occurred on January 1, 2009. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet and statements of operations of Tropicana have been derived from the financial statements of Tropicana, the Predecessors and Tropicana AC which are included or incorporated by reference in this Form 8-K/A.
 
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price of Tropicana used in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements is based upon preliminary estimates. The estimates and assumption are subject to change upon completion of the valuation of Tropicana’s assets and liabilities. Upon completion of the valuation, we expect to make additional adjustments, and these valuations could change significantly from those used in the pro forma condensed combined financial statements presented below.
 
The pro forma condensed combined financial statements are unaudited and are not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the above transactions had been consummated as of the dates indicated above, nor do they purport to represent the financial position and results of operations for future periods. The pro forma adjustments are based upon currently available information and upon certain assumptions that we believe are reasonable. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements of Icahn Enterprises and Tropicana included in their respective annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and related amendments, and Icahn Enterprises’ amended and adjusted financial statements and related notes for fiscal 2009 contained in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 9, 2010.

 
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ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
September 30, 2010
(in millions)

   
Historical
Icahn
Enterprises
   
Historical
Tropicana
   
Icahn
Enterprises
Pro Forma
Adjustments
     
Icahn
Enterprises Pro
Forma Results
 
ASSETS
                         
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,261     $ 158     $ -       $ 2,419  
Cash held at consolidatd affiliated partnerships and resticted cash
    1,943       22       (9 )
(2a)
    1,956  
Investments
    6,882       33       (249 )
(2b)
    6,666  
Accounts receivable, net
    1,384       35       -         1,419  
Inventories, net
    1,175       4       -         1,179  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    3,015       457       -         3,472  
Goodwill
    1,095       64       (64 )
(2c)
    1,095  
Intangible assets, net
    979       99       -         1,078  
Other assets
    589       39       -         628  
Total assets
  $ 19,323     $ 911     $ (322 )     $ 19,912  
                                   
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
                                 
Accounts payable
  $ 764     $ 57     $ -       $ 821  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    1,922       139       (34 )
(2d)
    2,027  
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value
    887       -       -         887  
Due to broker
    803       -       -         803  
Postemployment benefit liability
    1,228       -       -         1,228  
Debt
    5,966       107       (57 )
(2e)
    6,016  
Total liabilities
    11,570       303       (91 )       11,782  
                                   
Equity attributable to Tropicana shareholders
    -       607       (607 )
(2f)
    -  
Equity attributable to Icahn Enterprises
    3,149       -       35  
(2f)
    3,184  
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
    4,604       1       341  
(2f)
    4,946  
Total equity
    7,753       608       (231 )       8,130  
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 19,323     $ 911     $ (322 )     $ 19,912  
 
 
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ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
(in millions, except per unit data)

   
Historical
Icahn
Enterprises
   
Pro Forma
Tropicana
Entertainment(3)
   
Icahn
Enterprises
Pro Forma
Adjustments
     
Icahn
Enterprises Pro
Forma Results
 
Revenues:
                         
Net sales
  $ 5,884     $ -     $ -       $ 5,884  
Other revenues from operations
    87       510       -         597  
Net gain from investment activities
    540       -       21  
(2g)
    561  
Interest and dividend income
    155       1       (6 )
(2h)
    150  
Other loss, net
    (35 )     -       -         (35 )
      6,631       511       15         7,157  
Expenses:
                                 
Cost of goods sold
    4,990       -       -         4,990  
Other expenses from operations
    58       256       -         314  
Selling, general and administrative
    759       227       -         986  
Restructuring
    13       -       -         13  
Impairment
    13       -       -         13  
Interest expense
    286       24       (13 )
(2i)
    297  
      6,119       507       (13 )       6,613  
Income from continuing operations before income tax (expense) benefit
    512       4       28         544  
Income tax (expense) benefit
    (19 )     (4 )     -         (23 )
Income from continuing operations
    493       -       28         521  
Net (income) loss from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interests
    (376 )     -       (18 )
(2f)
    (394 )
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Icahn Enterprises
  $ 117     $ -     $ 10       $ 127  
Net income from continuing operations attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to limited partners
  $ 115     $ -     $ 10       $ 125  
                                   
Basic income per LP unit from continuing operations
  $ 1.39                       $ 1.51  
Basic weighted average LP units outstanding
    83                         83  
                                   
Diluted income per LP unit from continuing operations
  $ 1.39                       $ 1.51  
Diluted weighted average LP units outstanding
    83                         83  
 
 
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ICAHN ENTERPRISES L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31, 2009
(in millions, except per unit data)

   
Historical
Icahn
Enterprises
   
Pro Forma
Tropicana
Entertainment(3)
   
Icahn
Enterprises
Pro Forma
Adjustments
     
Icahn
Enterprises Pro
Forma Results
 
Revenues:
                         
Net sales
  $ 6,790     $ -     $ -       $ 6,790  
Revenues from other operations
    104       716       -         820  
Net gain from investment activities
    1,382       -       (28 )
(2g)
    1,354  
Interest and dividend income
    244       1       (5 )
(2h)
    240  
Other income, net
    85       -       -         85  
      8,605       717       (33 )       9,289  
Expenses:
                                 
Cost of goods sold
    5,844       -       -         5,844  
Expenses from other operations
    73       374       -         447  
Selling, general and administrative
    1,097       315       -         1,412  
Restructuring
    51       -       -         51  
Impairment
    41       3       -         44  
Interest expense
    319       32       (17 )
(2i)
    334  
      7,425       724       (17 )       8,132  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax benefit
    1,180       (7 )     (16 )       1,157  
Income tax benefit
    44       -       -         44  
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    1,224       (7 )     (16 )       1,201  
Net income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interests
    (972 )     7       11  
(2f)
    (954 )
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Icahn Enterprises
  $ 252     $ -     $ (5     $ 247  
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Icahn Enterprises allocable to limited partners
  $ 228     $ -     $ (5     $ 223  
                                   
Basic income per LP unit from continuing operations
  $ 3.04                       $ 2.98  
Basic weighted average LP units outstanding
    75                         75  
                                   
Diluted income per LP unit from continuing operations
  $ 2.96                       $ 2.90  
Diluted weighted average LP units outstanding
    79                         79  
 
 
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS

1.
Basis of Presentation
 
On March 8, 2010, (the “Effective Date”), Tropicana completed the acquisition of certain assets of Tropicana Entertainment Holdings, LLC (“Tropicana LLC”) and certain subsidiaries and affiliates thereof. Tropicana also acquired certain assets of Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City (“Tropicana AC”). Such transactions, referred to as the “Restructuring Transactions,” were effected pursuant to the Joint Plan of Reorganization of Tropicana LLC and Certain of Its Debtor Affiliates Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on January 8, 2009, as amended (the “Plan”). Prior to the Restructuring Transactions, Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment held positions in certain debt securities and instruments in Tropicana LLC and certain subsidiaries and affiliates thereof. As a result of the Restructuring Transactions pursuant to the Plan, Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment received a combined amount of 11,880,021 Tropicana Shares. See Note 3 for further discussion.
 
In addition, in connection with Tropicana’s completion of the Restructuring Transactions, Tropicana entered into a credit agreement, dated as of December 29, 2009 (the “Exit Facility”). Certain entities within the Investment Management segment are lenders under the Exit Facility and, in the aggregate, hold over 50% of the loans under the Exit Facility. Pursuant to the terms of the Exit Facility, the lenders, including certain entities within the Investment Management segment, were issued warrants to purchase Tropicana Shares (the “Warrants”). On March 9, 2010, Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment exercised the Warrants in their entirety and received an additional combined amount of 784,158 Tropicana Shares.
 
Through November 15, 2010, Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment applied the fair value option to its investment in the Tropicana Shares that would have otherwise been subject to the equity method of accounting.
 
On November 15, 2010, Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment purchased 668,000 Tropicana Shares resulting in Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment holding, in the aggregate, 13,538,446 Tropicana Shares, representing approximately 51.5% of the outstanding Tropicana Shares.  As a result, Icahn Enterprises will consolidate Tropicana’s financial results effective November 15, 2010.
 
Icahn Enterprises accounts for acquisitions under the Business Combinations Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC.  In accordance with business combination accounting, Icahn Enterprises will allocate the purchase price of Tropicana to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. Icahn Enterprises’ management has not yet determined the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired as the valuation of Tropicana’s assets and liabilities has not yet been completed.
 
 
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2.
Icahn Enterprise L.P. Pro Forma Adjustments

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation

For purposes of the pro forma financial statements, Icahn Enterprises has used Tropicana’s assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2010 as the basis for developing Tropicana’s fair value estimates.

The total preliminary purchase price will be allocated to Tropicana’s tangible and intangible assets acquired, and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets over the carrying value of the investment will be recorded as a gain on acquisition. For purposes of the accompanying pro forma condensed combined financial statements, the total preliminary purchase price for each major class of assets and liabilities was allocated as follows (in millions):

   
September 30,
2010
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 158  
Restricted cash
    22  
Receivables
    35  
Property and equipment
    457  
Intangible assets
    99  
Other assets
    76  
Total acquired assets
  $ 847  
         
Accounts payable
    57  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    105  
Debt
    107  
Total assumed liabilities
  $ 269  
Fair value of Tropicana consolidated net assets acquired
  $ 578  
Less: Net assets attributable to non-controlling interests in Tropicana
    (1 )
Fair value of nets assets acquired attributable to Tropicana shareholders
  $ 577  
         
Fair value of Investment Management segment's 51.5% interest
  $ 297  
Less:
       
Carrying value of equity investment in Tropicana  at September 30, 2010
    (177 )
Cost of additional Tropicana Shares purchased on November 15, 2010
    (9 )
      (186 )
         
Gain on acquisition attributable to the Investment Management segment
  $ 111  
Gain on acquisition attributable to Icahn Enterprises
  $ 40  

Icahn Enterprises Pro Forma Adjustments

(2a)   Represents the cash paid by Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment for the additional 668,000 Tropicana Shares purchased on November 15, 2010.

(2b)   Represents Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment’s carrying value of its investment in Tropicana Shares of $177 million and Tropicana debt of $72 million, recorded at fair value, which are eliminated in consolidation.

(2c)   Elimination of historical goodwill of Tropicana in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, “Business Combinations.”

(2d)   Represents adjustment to Tropicana’s deferred tax liability relating to its acquisition of Tropicana AC.

 
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(2e)   Elimination of Tropicana debt that is held by Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment.

(2f)   Allocation of pro forma adjustments and historical balances to non-controlling interests.

(2g)   Represents the gains and losses recorded by Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment on its debt and equity investment in Tropicana.

(2h)   Represents interest income recorded by Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment on its investment in Tropicana debt securities.

(2i)   Represents the portion of interest expense incurred by Tropicana on its Exit Facilities that is held by Icahn Enterprises’ Investment Management segment.

3.
Pro Forma Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
 
Basis of Presentation
 
Tropicana is a Delaware corporation that was formed on May 11, 2009 to acquire certain assets of Tropicana LLC, and certain of its subsidiaries pursuant to their plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). Tropicana also acquired Columbia Properties Vicksburg, LLC (“CP Vicksburg”), JMBS Casino, LLC (“JMBS Casino”) and CP Laughlin Realty (“Realty”, collectively with CP Vicksburg and JMBS Casino, the “Affiliate Guarantors”), all of whom were part of the same plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) as Tropicana LLC (collectively, the “Predecessors”).
 
In addition, Tropicana acquired certain assets of Adamar of New Jersey, Inc. (“Adamar”), an unconsolidated subsidiary of Tropicana LLC, pursuant to an amended and restated asset purchase agreement, including Tropicana AC.  The results of operations of Tropicana AC are included in Tropicana’s historical results for the period from March 8, 2010 through September 30, 2010.
 
The reorganization of the Predecessors and the acquisition of Tropicana AC (together, the “Restructuring Transactions”) were consummated and became effective on March 8, 2010, at which time Tropicana acquired Adamar and several of the Predecessors’ gaming properties and related assets. Prior to March 8, 2010, Tropicana conducted no business, other than in connection with the reorganization of the Predecessors and the acquisition of Tropicana AC, and had no material assets or liabilities.
 
As of March 8, 2010, the Effective Date, Tropicana was required to adopt the “fresh start” provisions in accordance with accounting guidance for reorganizations, as it relates to the Predecessors. Under fresh start reporting, a new reporting entity is deemed created. Fresh start reporting generally requires resetting the historical net book value of assets and liabilities to fair value by allocating the entity’s enterprise value as set forth in the Plan to its assets and liabilities pursuant to accounting guidance related to business combinations as of the Effective Date. An independent third-party appraiser assisted Tropicana’s management in performing a valuation of these assets and liabilities as of the Effective Date.
 
On March 8, 2010, the Acquisition Date, Tropicana acquired Tropicana AC from the lenders who had made the Credit Bid to acquire those assets from the Trustee. The lenders transferred those assets to Tropicana in exchange for the issuance of shares of Tropicana’s common stock. The results of operations for Tropicana AC have been included in Tropicana’s condensed financial statements since the Acquisition Date. In accordance with accounting guidance related to business combinations, the net assets acquired were booked at fair value determined by Tropicana’s management with the assistance of an independent third-party appraiser as of the Acquisition Date.
 
The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009 presented below for Tropicana have been prepared as if the reorganization of the Predecessors and the acquisition of Tropicana AC occurred on January 1, 2009.
 
 
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Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009
(in thousands)

   
Period from March
8, 2010 through
September 30, 2010
   
Period from January 1, 2010 through March 7, 2010
                       
   
Successor
   
Historical Predecessor
   
Historical
   
Tropicana Pro Forma Adjustments
         
   
Tropicana
Entertainment Inc.
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Holdings
LLC
   
Columbia
Properties
Vicksburg,
LLC
   
JMBS Casino,
LLC
   
Tropicana
Atlantic City
   
Reorganization
of Predecessors
     
Acquisition of
Tropicana AC
     
Pro Forma
Tropicana
Entertainment
Inc.
 
Revenues:
                                                   
Revenues from gaming operations
  $ 387,941     $ 64,519     $ 1,271     $ 3,552     $ 53,341     $ -       $ -       $ 510,624  
Interest income
    552       11       40       103       77       -         -         783  
Reorganization items
    -       2,093,098       2,288,185       2,266,609       (10,084 )     (6,647,892 )
(3a)
    10,084  
(3a)
    -  
Other loss, net
    (127 )     -       -       -       -       -         -         (127 )
      388,366       2,157,628       2,289,496       2,270,264       43,334       (6,647,892 )       10,084         511,280  
Expenses:
                                                                   
Expenses from gaming operations
    196,086       31,832       772       1,124       26,452       -         -         256,266  
Selling, general and administrative
    170,653       28,266       1,373       1,495       33,183       (2,376 )
(3b)
    (5,894 )
(3b)(3c)
    226,700  
Interest expense
    18,545       2,005       -       2       3       3,943  
(3d)
    -         24,498  
      385,284       62,103       2,145       2,621       59,638       1,567         (5,894 )       507,464  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before  income tax (benefit) expense
    3,082       2,095,525       2,287,351       2,267,643       (16,304 )     (6,649,459 )       15,978         3,816  
Income tax (expense) benefit
    (3,618 )     26,654       -       -       1,208       (26,654 )
(3e)
    (1,208 )
(3e)
    (3,618 )
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (536 )     2,122,179       2,287,351       2,267,643       (15,096 )     (6,676,113 )       14,770         198  
Less: net loss from continuing operastions attributable to non-controlling interests
    89       845       -       -       -       (910 )
(3f)
    -         24  
Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to Tropicana shareholders
  $ (447 )   $ 2,123,024     $ 2,287,351     $ 2,267,643     $ (15,096 )   $ (6,677,023 )     $ 14,770       $ 222  

 
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Year Ended December 31, 2009
                       
   
Historical Predecessor
   
Historical
   
Tropicana Pro Forma
Adjustments
         
   
Tropicana
Entertainment
Holdings
LLC
   
Columbia
Properties
Vicksburg,
LLC
   
JMBS
Casino, LLC
   
Tropicana
Atlantic
City
   
Reorganization
of Predecessors
     
Acquisition
of Tropicana
AC
     
Pro Forma
Tropicana
Entertainment
Inc.
 
Revenues:
                                             
Revenues from gaming operations
  $ 366,214     $ 12,448     $ 15,694     $ 321,629     $ -       $ -       $ 715,985  
Interest income
    -       241       438       550       (665 )
(3g)
    -         564  
Reorganization items
    (26,997 )     (54 )     (31 )     (1,950 )     27,082  
(3a)
    1,950  
(3a)
    -  
Loss related to guarantee of affiliate debt
    -       (8,010 )     (8,010 )     -       16,020  
(3h)
    -         -  
      339,217       4,625       8,091       320,229       42,437         1,950         716,549  
Expenses:
                                                           
Expenses from gaming operations
    201,450       9,302       6,868       156,496       -         -         374,116  
Selling, general and administrative
    163,930       7,821       7,545       191,068       (20,234 )
(3b)
    (35,581 )
(3b)(3c)
    314,549  
Impairment
    154,330       2,599       -       -       -         (154,300 )
(3i)
    2,629  
Interest expense
    13,960       -       -       17,983       470  
(3d)
    -         32,413  
      533,670       19,722       14,413       365,547       (19,764 )       (189,881 )       723,707  
Loss from continuing operations before  income tax benefit
    (194,453 )     (15,097 )     (6,322 )     (45,318 )     62,201         191,831         (7,158 )
Income tax benefit
    5,146       -       -       833       (5,146 )
(3e)
    (833 )
(3e)
    -  
Loss from continuing operations
    (189,307 )     (15,097 )     (6,322 )     (44,485 )     57,055         190,998         (7,158 )
Less: net loss from continuing operastions attributable to non-controlling interests
    (4,193 )     -       -       -       4,208  
(3f)
    -         15  
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to Tropicana shareholders
  $ (193,500 )   $ (15,097 )   $ (6,322 )   $ (44,485 )   $ 61,263       $ 190,998       $ (7,143 )

Pro Forma Adjustments—Reorganization of Predecessors and Tropicana AC Acquisition
 
(3a)—
Represents the elimination of reorganization items of the Predecessors and Tropicana AC.
 
(3b)—
Represents the reduction in depreciation expense related to the lower fair values of property and equipment and intangible assets in connection with fresh start reporting and the fair value purchase allocation.
 
(3c)—
Represents the elimination of intercompany activity as part of the acquisition of Tropicana AC of $808 thousand and $4,845 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, respectively.
 
(3d)—
Represents the adjustment to interest expense as a result of Tropicana entering into the Exit Facility and the elimination of historical interest expense related to the DIP financing, calculated as follows (in thousands):
 
   
Nine months
ended
September 30,
2010
   
Year ended
December 31,
2009
 
Interest expense on $130 million Term Loan Facility at 15.0%
  $ 14,625     $ 19,500  
Amortization of the fair value of Penny Warrants issued related to the Term Loan Facility of $19.5 million over 36 months
    4,874       6,498  
Amortization of Term Loan Facility 7% discount of $9.1 million over 36 months
    2,275       3,033  
Revolving Facility undrawn commitment fee
    113       150  
Amortization of deferred financing costs(i)
    2,424       3,232  
Total pro forma interest expense on Exit Facility
    24,311       32,413  
Less: combined historical interest expense
    (20,368 )     (31,943 )
Pro forma interest expense adjustment
  $ 3,943     $ 470  
 

 
(i)
Represents the amortization of $9.4 million in deferred financing costs over the 3-year term of the Exit Facility and a $0.1 million annual administrative fee.
 
 
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(3e)—
Represents the elimination of historical income tax benefit. Tropicana has determined there would be no income tax benefit recorded.
 
(3f)—
Represents the elimination of non-controlling interest that became a subsidiary of Tropicana on the Effective Date.
 
(3g)—
Represents the elimination of affiliated activity of the Predecessors.
 
(3h)—
Represents the elimination of debt guarantee obligation and related losses related to the affiliate guarantee of Tropicana LLC debt that was discharged on the Effective Date.
 
(3i)—
Represents the elimination of goodwill impairment relating to write-down of beneficial interest in trust of Tropicana AC.
 
 
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