UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

Form 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007

Commission file number      1-16791

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

 

51-0414140

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 
1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, Delaware  19901

(Address of principal executive offices)

(302) 674-4600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes x      No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer.  See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o         Accelerated filer x         Non-accelerated filer o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes 
o      No x

As of April 30, 2007, the number of shares of each class of the registrant’s common stock outstanding is as follows:

 

Common Stock -

 

15,639,357 shares

 

 

 

 

Class A Common Stock -

 

17,003,173 shares

 

 

 

 




Part I — Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts
(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

 

$

56,972

 

$

55,487

 

Other operating

 

3,659

 

3,785

 

 

 

60,631

 

59,272

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Gaming

 

41,851

 

41,447

 

Other operating

 

3,280

 

3,345

 

General and administrative

 

1,570

 

1,639

 

Depreciation

 

1,742

 

1,737

 

 

 

48,443

 

48,168

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating earnings

 

12,188

 

11,104

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

524

 

644

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

11,664

 

10,460

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

4,783

 

4,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

6,881

 

$

6,163

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.19

 

Diluted

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.18

 

 

 

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts
(Unaudited)

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

18,630

 

$

20,020

 

Accounts receivable

 

4,183

 

4,325

 

Due from State of Delaware

 

3,569

 

10,972

 

Inventories

 

1,761

 

1,765

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

1,779

 

1,838

 

Prepaid income taxes

 

 

128

 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,312

 

1,247

 

Total current assets

 

31,234

 

40,295

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

145,395

 

132,732

 

Total assets

 

$

176,629

 

$

173,027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

15,083

 

$

8,173

 

Purses due horsemen

 

2,825

 

8,899

 

Accrued liabilities

 

9,181

 

11,198

 

Payable to Dover Motorsports, Inc.

 

55

 

9

 

Income taxes payable

 

4,745

 

 

Deferred revenue

 

110

 

37

 

Total current liabilities

 

31,999

 

28,316

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving line of credit

 

53,000

 

59,425

 

Liability for pension benefits

 

2,453

 

2,640

 

Deferred income taxes

 

5,329

 

5,387

 

Total liabilities

 

92,781

 

95,768

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (see Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.10 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: none

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.10 par value; 74,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 15,639,357 and 15,413,867, respectively

 

1,564

 

1,542

 

Class A common stock, $0.10 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding: 17,003,173 and 17,003,173, respectively

 

1,700

 

1,700

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

1,924

 

769

 

Retained earnings

 

79,148

 

73,736

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(488

)

(488

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

83,848

 

77,259

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

176,629

 

$

173,027

 

 

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In Thousands
(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

6,881

 

$

6,163

 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

1,742

 

1,737

 

Amortization of credit facility origination fees

 

11

 

11

 

Stock-based compensation

 

216

 

196

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(123

)

(81

)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

142

 

1,095

 

Due from State of Delaware

 

7,403

 

6,693

 

Inventories

 

4

 

71

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

48

 

454

 

Accounts payable

 

2,486

 

436

 

Purses due horsemen

 

(6,074

)

(5,852

)

Accrued liabilities

 

(2,017

)

(3,517

)

Payable to/receivable from Dover Motorsports, Inc.

 

46

 

4

 

Income taxes payable/prepaid income taxes

 

4,873

 

1,927

 

Deferred revenue

 

73

 

(19

)

Other liabilities

 

(187

)

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

15,524

 

9,318

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(9,981

)

(2,322

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(9,981

)

(2,322

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings from revolving line of credit

 

33,325

 

93,210

 

Repayments of revolving line of credit

 

(39,750

)

(64,510

)

Dividends paid

 

(1,469

)

(1,295

)

Repurchase of common stock

 

(71

)

(34,986

)

Proceeds from stock options exercised

 

999

 

16

 

Excess tax benefit on stock awards

 

33

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(6,933

)

(7,565

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash

 

(1,390

)

(569

)

Cash, beginning of period

 

20,020

 

19,986

 

Cash, end of period

 

$

18,630

 

$

19,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental information:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

525

 

$

474

 

Income taxes paid

 

$

 

$

2,451

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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DOVER DOWNS GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 — Basis of Presentation

References in this document to “we,” “us” and “our” mean Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and/or its wholly owned subsidiaries, as appropriate.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in compliance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, but do not include all of the information and disclosures required for audited financial statements.  These consolidated statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 6, 2007.  In the opinion of management, these consolidated statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the interim periods presented.  Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2007.

NOTE 2 - Business Operations

We are a diversified gaming and entertainment company whose operations consist of Dover Downs Slots — a 97,000 square-foot video lottery (slots) casino complex; the Dover Downs Hotel — featuring luxury accommodations with conference, banquet, fine dining, ballroom and concert hall facilities; and Dover Downs Raceway — a harness racing track with pari-mutuel wagering on live and simulcast horse races.      Our entertainment complex is located in Dover, the capital of the State of Delaware.

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. is a public holding company that has two wholly owned subsidiaries: Dover Downs, Inc. and Dover Downs Management Corp.  Dover Downs, Inc. was incorporated in 1967 and began motorsports and harness racing operations in 1969.  In June of 1994, legislation authorizing video lottery operations in the State of Delaware (the “State”) was adopted. Our video lottery (slots) casino operations began on December 29, 1995.  As a result of several restructurings, Dover Downs, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Dover Motorsports, Inc. (formerly known as Dover Downs Entertainment, Inc.) (“DVD”), and became the operating entity for all of DVD’s gaming operations.

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. was incorporated in the State in December of 2001 as a wholly owned subsidiary of DVD.  Effective March 31, 2002, DVD completed a tax-free spin-off of its gaming operations by contributing 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of Dover Downs, Inc. to Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc., and subsequently distributing 100% of our issued and outstanding common stock to DVD stockholders.  Immediately following the spin-off, Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. became an independent public company.

Dover Downs, Inc. is authorized to conduct video lottery operations as one of three “Licensed Agents” under the Delaware State Lottery Code. Pursuant to Delaware’s Horse Racing Redevelopment Act, enacted in 1994, the Delaware State Lottery Office administers and controls the operation of the video lottery.

Our license from the Delaware Harness Racing Commission (the “Commission”) to hold harness race meetings on our premises and to offer pari-mutuel wagering on live and simulcast horse races must be renewed on an annual basis. In order to maintain our license to conduct video lottery operations, we are required to maintain our harness horse racing license.  We have received an annual license from the Commission for the past 38 consecutive years and management believes that our relationship with the Commission remains good.

Due to the nature of our business activities, we are subject to various federal, state and local regulations.

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NOTE 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of consolidation—The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries.  Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Property and equipment—Property and equipment is stated at cost.  Depreciation is provided for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method.  Accumulated depreciation was $48,761,000 and $47,036,000 as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.

We perform reviews for impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. No such events or changes in circumstances have occurred to date. An impairment loss would be measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.  Generally, fair value will be determined using valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows.

Interest capitalization—Interest is capitalized in connection with the construction of major facilities.  The capitalized interest is amortized over the estimated useful life of the asset to which it relates.  During the three months ended March 31, 2007, we incurred $871,000 of interest cost, of which $347,000 was capitalized.  During the three months ended March 31, 2006, we incurred $656,000 of interest cost, of which $12,000 was capitalized.

Point loyalty program—We currently have a point loyalty program for our video lottery customers which allows them to earn points based on the volume of their video lottery activity.  All reward points earned by customers are expensed in the period they are earned.  The estimated amount of points redeemable for cash is recorded as a reduction of revenue and the estimated amount of points redeemable for services and merchandise is recorded as gaming expense. In determining the amount of the liability, which was $2,123,000 and $2,010,000, respectively, at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, we estimate a redemption rate, a cost of rewards to be offered and the mix of cash, goods and services for which reward points will be redeemed.  We use historical data to estimate those amounts.

Revenue and expense recognition—Gaming revenues represent (i) the net win from video lottery (slot) machine wins and losses and (ii) commissions from pari-mutuel wagering.  Other operating revenues consist of hotel rooms revenue, food and beverage sales and other miscellaneous income.  Revenues do not include the retail amount of hotel rooms, food and beverage and other miscellaneous goods and services provided without charge to customers as promotional items of $3,667,000 and $3,816,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The estimated direct cost of providing these items has been charged to the casino through interdepartmental allocations and is included in gaming expenses in the consolidated statement of earnings.

For the video lottery operations, which account for approximately 90% of revenues for all periods presented, the difference between the amount wagered by bettors and the amount paid out to bettors is referred to as the win. The win is included in the amount recorded in our consolidated financial statements as gaming revenue. The Delaware State Lottery Office sweeps the win from the video lottery operations, collects the State’s share of the win and the amount due to the vendors under contract with the State who provide the video lottery (slot) machines and associated computer systems, collects the amount allocable to purses for harness horse racing and remits the remainder to us as our commission for acting as a Licensed Agent. Gaming expenses include the amounts collected by the State (i) for the State’s share of the win, (ii) for remittance to the providers of the video lottery (slot) machines and associated computer systems, and (iii) for harness horse racing purses. We recognize revenues from pari-mutuel commissions earned from live harness horse racing and importing of simulcast signals from other race tracks when the race occurs. Revenues from hotel rooms, food and beverage sales and other miscellaneous income are recognized at the time the service is provided.

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Net earnings per shareWeighted average shares used in computing basic and diluted net earnings per common share (“EPS”) are as follows:

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Basic EPS

 

32,301,000

 

32,945,000

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

336,000

 

481,000

 

Diluted EPS

 

32,637,000

 

33,426,000

 

 

Dilutive securities include stock options and nonvested stock awards.

There were no anti-dilutive securities excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.

Accounting for stock-based compensation—We account for our stock-based compensation expense in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement No. 123R, Share-Based Payment.    Statement No. 123R requires recognition of the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments in the financial statements over the period the employee is required to perform the services.

We recorded total stock-based compensation expense of $216,000 and $196,000 as general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  We recorded income tax benefits of $58,000 and $40,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, related to our nonvested restricted stock awards.

Use of estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair value of financial instruments—The carrying amounts of financial instruments reported in the balance sheet for current assets and current liabilities approximates their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.  The carrying value of our revolving line of credit at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 approximates its fair value based on the interest rates available on similar borrowings.

Adjustment to prior year amounts—During the fourth quarter of 2006, we adopted Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements.  As a result of adoption, the amounts reported in our first quarter 2006 consolidated statement of earnings included herein have been adjusted.  Net earnings were reduced by $22,000 in connection with the differences in the amount of slot win we recorded from our meters as compared to the amount of cash slot win that was taken out of the slot machines. Additionally, the amounts reported in our first quarter 2006 consolidated statement of cash flows included herein have been adjusted accordingly.

Recent accounting pronouncements—In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. FIN 48 prescribes detailed guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109. Tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date to be recognized upon the adoption of FIN 48 and in subsequent periods. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and the provisions of FIN 48 are applied to all tax positions under Statement No. 109 upon initial adoption.  We adopted FIN 48 as of January 1, 2007.  The adoption of FIN 48 did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements since we have not identified any uncertain tax positions as defined by FIN 48.

The tax years 2003-2006 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which we are subject.

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In September 2006 the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Statement No. 157 applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and, accordingly, Statement No. 157 does not require any new fair value measurements. Statement No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We will adopt Statement No. 157 as of January 1, 2008.  The adoption of Statement No. 157 is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 4 — Credit Facility

We have a credit facility with Wilmington Trust Company that expires on April 17, 2012.  The facility is currently for $105,000,000 and it adjusts to $125,000,000 on October 1, 2007, to $100,000,000 on January 1, 2010, to $85,000,000 on January 1, 2011 and to $75,000,000 on January 1, 2012.  Interest is based, at our option, upon LIBOR plus a margin that varies between 75 and 125 basis points depending on the ratio of funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (the “leverage ratio”) or the base rate (the greater of the prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.5%) less a margin that varies between 50 and 100 basis points depending on the leverage ratio.  The credit facility has minimum net worth, interest coverage and maximum leverage requirements.  Material adverse changes in our results of operations could impact our ability to satisfy these requirements.  The facility is for seasonal funding needs, capital improvements (including our hotel expansion) and other general corporate purposes.  At March 31, 2007, we were in compliance with all terms of the facility and there was $53,000,000 outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 6.1%. At March 31, 2007, $52,000,000 was available pursuant to the facility.

NOTE 5 — Pension Plans

We maintain a non-contributory, tax qualified defined benefit pension plan. All of our full time employees are eligible to participate in this qualified pension plan.  Benefits provided by our qualified pension plan are based on years of service and employees’ remuneration over their term of employment.  Pension costs are funded in accordance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. We also maintain a non-qualified, non-contributory defined benefit pension plan for certain employees.  This excess plan provides benefits that would otherwise be provided under the qualified pension plan but for maximum benefit and compensation limits applicable under federal tax law.  The cost associated with the excess plan is determined using the same actuarial methods and assumptions as those used for our qualified pension plan.

The components of net periodic pension cost are as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Service cost

 

$

308,000

 

$

280,000

 

Interest cost

 

125,000

 

99,000

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(125,000

)

(80,000

)

Recognized net actuarial loss

 

3,000

 

9,000

 

Amortization of prior service cost

 

2,000

 

2,000

 

 

 

$

313,000

 

$

310,000

 

 

We contributed $500,000 to our pension plans during the first three months of 2007 and expect to contribute approximately $1,000,000 to our plans for the year ended December 31, 2007.

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NOTE 6 — Stockholders’ Equity

Changes in the components of stockholders’ equity are as follows:

 

 

Common
Stock

 

Class A
Common
Stock

 

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

 

Retained
Earnings

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

 

Balance at December 31, 2006

 

$

1,542,000

 

$

1,700,000

 

$

769,000

 

$

73,736,000

 

$

(488,000

)

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

6,881,000

 

 

Dividends paid, $0.045 per share

 

 

 

 

(1,469,000

)

 

Repurchase and retirement of common stock

 

(1,000

)

 

(70,000

)

 

 

Proceeds from stock options exercised

 

15,000

 

 

984,000

 

 

 

Issuance of nonvested stock awards, net of forfeitures

 

8,000

 

 

(8,000

)

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

216,000

 

 

 

Excess tax benefit on stock awards

 

 

 

33,000

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2007

 

$

1,564,000

 

$

1,700,000

 

$

1,924,000

 

$

79,148,000

 

$

(488,000

)

 

On April 25, 2007, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.045 per share.  The dividend is payable on June 10, 2007 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2007.

On October 23, 2002, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 3,000,000 shares of our outstanding common stock.  The purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions as conditions warrant.  The repurchase authorization does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time.  No purchases of our equity securities were made pursuant to this authorization during the three months ended March 31, 2007 or 2006.  At March 31, 2007, we had remaining repurchase authority of 2,668,733 shares.

During the three months ended March 31, 2007, we purchased and retired 4,746 shares of our outstanding common stock for $64,000.  These purchases were made from employees in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards under our stock incentive plan and were not pursuant to the aforementioned repurchase authorization. Since the vesting of a restricted stock award is a taxable event to our employees for which income tax withholding is required, the plan allows employees to surrender to us some of the shares that would otherwise have vested in satisfaction of their tax liability.  The surrender of these shares is treated by us as a purchase of the shares.  No purchases were made during the three months ended March 31, 2006.

On December 19, 2005, our Board of Directors authorized us to commence a tender offer to purchase up to 1,595,906 shares of our common stock and up to 1,988,202 shares of our Class A common stock at a fixed price of $9.67 per share.  The offer expired on January 19, 2006. We purchased 1,595,906 shares of our common stock and 1,987,500 shares of our Class A common stock for $34,986,000, including expenses, in connection with the tender offer.

NOTE 7 - Related Party Transactions

During the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, we allocated costs of $492,000 and $419,000, respectively, to DVD for certain administrative and operating services.  Additionally, DVD allocated costs of $48,000 and $26,000 to us for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.  The allocations were based on an analysis of each company’s share of the costs.  Additionally, DVD invoiced us $85,000 in the first quarter of 2007 for our rental of a skybox suite and tickets to DVD’s NASCAR event weekends at Dover International Speedway.  As of March 31, 2007, our consolidated balance sheet includes a $55,000 payable to DVD for the aforementioned items.  We have since settled the payable in the second quarter of 2007.  The net costs incurred by each company for these services are not necessarily indicative of the costs that would have been incurred if the companies had been unrelated entities and/or had otherwise independently managed these functions; however, management believes that these costs are reasonable.

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Our use of DVD’s 5/8-mile harness racing track is pursuant to an easement granted to us by DVD which does not require the payment of any rent. Under the terms of the easement, we have exclusive use of the harness track during the period beginning November 1 of each year and ending April 30 of the following year, together with set up and tear down rights for the two weeks before and after such period.  The harness track is located on property owned by DVD and is on the inside of DVD’s motorsports superspeedway.  Our indoor grandstands are used by DVD at no charge in connection with its major motorsports events. DVD also leases its principal office space from us.  Various easements and agreements relative to access, utilities and parking have also been entered into between DVD and us relative to our respective Dover, Delaware facilities.

Henry B. Tippie, Chairman of our Board of Directors, controls in excess of fifty percent of our voting power.  Mr. Tippie’s voting control emanates from his direct and indirect holdings of common stock and Class A common stock, from his status as executor of the estate of John W. Rollins, our largest stockholder, and from certain shares as to which he has voting rights pursuant to a voting agreement with R. Randall Rollins, one of our directors.  This means that Mr. Tippie has the ability to determine the outcome of our election of directors and to determine the outcome of many significant corporate transactions, many of which only require the approval of a majority of our voting power.

Patrick J. Bagley, Kenneth K. Chalmers, Denis McGlynn, Jeffrey W. Rollins, John W. Rollins, Jr., R. Randall Rollins and Henry B. Tippie are all Directors of ours and DVD. Denis McGlynn is the President and Chief Executive Officer of both companies, Klaus M. Belohoubek is the Senior Vice President — General Counsel and Secretary of both companies and Patrick J. Bagley is the Senior Vice President — Finance and Chief Financial Officer of DVD.  Mr. Tippie controls in excess of fifty percent of the voting power of DVD.

NOTE 8 — Commitments and Contingencies

We are a party to ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business.  Management does not believe that the resolution of any of these matters is likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

As of March 31, 2007, we have purchase obligations related to the expansion of the Dover Downs Hotel.  Construction began in the second quarter of 2006 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2007.  The estimated cost of the hotel expansion is $53,600,000, of which approximately $23,800,000 was paid through March 31, 2007.

As of March 31, 2007, we have purchase obligations related to the expansion of our casino.  Construction began in the first quarter of 2007 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2008.  The estimated cost of the casino expansion is $56,000,000, of which approximately $1,600,000 was paid through March 31, 2007.  We have signed contracts representing approximately $46,300,000 of the estimated $56,000,000.

We have employment, severance and noncompete agreements with certain of our officers and directors under which certain change of control, severance and noncompete payments and benefits might become payable in the event of a change in our control, defined to include a tender offer or the closing of a merger or similar corporate transactions.  In the event of such a change in our control and the subsequent termination of employment of all employees covered under these agreements, the maximum contingent liability would be approximately $9,700,000.

Item 2.                                   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion is based upon and should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this document.

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. is a diversified gaming and entertainment company whose operations consist of Dover Downs Slots — a 97,000 square-foot video lottery (slots) casino complex; the Dover Downs Hotel — featuring luxury accommodations with conference, banquet, fine dining, ballroom and concert hall facilities; and Dover Downs Raceway — a harness racing track with pari-mutuel wagering on live and simulcast horse races.

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Approximately 90% of our revenue is derived from video lottery (slot) machine win.  Several factors contribute to the video lottery (slot) machine win for any gaming company, including, but not limited to:

·                  Proximity to major population bases,

·                  Competition in our market,

·                  The quantity and types of slot machines available,

·                  The quality of the physical property,

·                  Other amenities offered on site,

·                  Customer service levels, and

·                  Marketing programs.

We believe that we hold a strong position in each of these areas.  Our entertainment complex is located in Dover, the capital of the State of Delaware. We draw patrons from several major metropolitan areas. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. are all within a two hour drive. According to the 2000 United States Census, approximately 32.8 million people live within 150 miles of our complex.  There are significant barriers to entry related to the gaming business in Delaware.  By law, only three existing horse racing facilities in the State are allowed to have a gaming license.  Our property, originally designed and developed with the assistance of Caesars World Gaming Development Corporation, is similar to properties found in the country’s largest gaming markets.  We offer the only luxury hotel in the Delaware gaming market, providing a strong marketing tool, especially to higher-end players.  We also utilize our recently improved slot marketing system to allow for the most efficient marketing programs and the highest levels of customer service.

Because all of our operations are located at one facility, we face the risk of increased competition from the legalization of new or additional gaming venues.  We have therefore focused on creating the region’s premier gaming destination and building and rewarding customer loyalty through innovative marketing efforts and unparalleled customer service.

Results of Operations

Gaming revenues represent (i) the net win from video lottery (slot) machine wins and losses and (ii) commissions from pari-mutuel wagering.  Other operating revenues consist of hotel rooms revenue, food and beverage sales and other miscellaneous income.  Revenues do not include the retail amount of hotel rooms, food and beverage and other miscellaneous goods and services provided without charge to customers as promotional items. The estimated direct cost of providing these items has been charged to the casino through interdepartmental allocations and is included in gaming expenses in the consolidated statement of earnings.

For the video lottery operations, the difference between the amount wagered by bettors and the amount paid out to bettors is referred to as the win. The win is included in the amount recorded in our consolidated financial statements as gaming revenue. The Delaware State Lottery Office sweeps the win from the video lottery operations, collects the State’s share of the win and the amount due to the vendors under contract with the State who provide the video lottery (slot) machines and associated computer systems, collects the amount allocable to purses for harness horse racing and remits the remainder to us as our commission for acting as a Licensed Agent. Gaming expenses include the amounts collected by the State (i) for the State’s share of the win, (ii) for remittance to the providers of the video lottery (slot) machines and associated computer systems, and (iii) for harness horse racing purses. We recognize revenues from pari-mutuel commissions earned from live harness horse racing and importing of simulcast signals from other race tracks when the race occurs. Revenues from hotel rooms, food and beverage sales and other miscellaneous income are recognized at the time the service is provided.

See NOTE 3 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this document for a discussion on the adoption of SAB No. 108 in 2006.  The first quarter 2006 amounts have been revised for the immaterial impact of the adoption of SAB No. 108.

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 vs. Three Months Ended March 31, 2006

Gaming revenues increased by $1,485,000, or 2.7%, to $56,972,000 in the first quarter of 2007, primarily the result of increased play in our casino.  We believe that the increase in casino play can be attributed to the conversion of 4,000 square-feet of space within our existing complex to gaming space which allowed us to add more than 200 new machines in July of 2006, targeted marketing efforts using our growing player database, and our efforts to provide our customers with enhanced casino products and other amenities.  Our average number of machines increased from 2,500 in the first quarter of 2006 to 2,731 in the first quarter of 2007.

Other operating revenues were $3,659,000 in the first quarter of 2007 as compared to $3,785,000 in the first quarter of 2006.  Net food and beverage revenues decreased $76,000 to $2,516,000 from $2,592,000 in the first quarter of 2006 primarily due to a slight decrease in sales at our premium buffet restaurant and a decrease in banquet sales.  The remainder of the other operating revenue decrease resulted mainly from a decrease in concert ticket sales as a result of promoting fewer shows.  These decreases were partially offset by an increase in cash rooms revenue of $50,000 in the first quarter of 2007 compared to the first quarter of 2006 and the opening of a new coffee shop in our hotel lobby during the second quarter of 2006.  Other operating revenues do not include the retail amount of promotional allowances which are provided to customers on a complimentary basis of $3,667,000 and $3,816,000 in the first quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively.  Promotional allowances represented 50.1% and 50.2% of gross other operating revenues in first quarter of 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Gaming expenses increased by $404,000, or 1.0%, reflecting the higher gaming revenues.  Amounts retained by the State of Delaware and the amount collected by the State for payment to the vendors under contract with the State who provide the video lottery (slot) machines and associated computer systems increased by $226,000 and $245,000, respectively.  Additionally, amounts allocated from the video lottery operation for harness horse racing purses increased from $6,235,000 in the first quarter of 2006 to $6,355,000 in the first quarter of 2007.  Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in marketing expenses.

Other operating expenses decreased by $65,000, or 1.9%.  Expenses related to our food and beverage operations were $2,771,000 in the first quarter of 2007 and $2,789,000 in the first quarter of 2006.  All other operating expenses decreased $47,000 in the first quarter of 2007 as compared to the first quarter of 2006.

General and administrative expenses decreased by $69,000 to $1,570,000 from $1,639,000 in the first quarter of 2006 primarily the result of a decrease in legal expenses and the write-off of office expansion costs in the first quarter of 2006.  These decreases were partially offset by an increase in wages and benefits costs.

Depreciation expense remained consistent between the first quarter of 2007 and the first quarter of 2006.

Interest expense decreased by $120,000 due to higher average outstanding borrowings and an increase in our average interest rate on our credit facility being more than offset by the amount of interest we capitalized during the first quarter of 2007 as compared to the first quarter of 2006.  During the first quarter of 2006, the majority of our credit facility borrowings were used to fund our $34,986,000 self-tender in January 2006.  During the first quarter of 2007, the majority of our credit facility borrowings were used for our hotel expansion project.  The interest expense associated with the borrowings for our hotel expansion is being capitalized as part of the project cost.

Our effective income tax rate was 41.0% and 41.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Net earnings were $6,881,000 in the first quarter of 2007 as compared to $6,163,000 in the first quarter of 2006.  The increase of $718,000, or 11.7%, was due to the improved results for our gaming operations that resulted from an increase in slot win during the quarter and a reduction in our general and administrative and interest expenses.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash provided by operating activities was $15,524,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $9,318,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in net earnings and the timing of income tax payments.

Net cash used in investing activities was $9,981,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $2,322,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006, all of which was related to capital expenditures.  Capital expenditures for the first three months of 2007 related primarily to the Dover Downs Hotel expansion and to a lesser extent, our Phase VI casino expansion.  Capital expenditures for the first three months of 2006 related primarily to improvements to the heating, cooling and lighting systems for our entire entertainment complex.

Net cash used in financing activities was $6,933,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2007 compared to $7,565,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2006.  We had net repayments under our revolving line of credit of $6,425,000 during the first three months of 2007.  We had net borrowings under our revolving line of credit of $28,700,000 during the first three months of 2006, primarily to fund stock repurchases of $34,986,000.  We paid $1,469,000 and $1,295,000 in cash dividends during the first three months of 2007 and 2006, respectively.

On April 25, 2007, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.045 per share.  The dividend is payable on June 10, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 10, 2007.

On October 23, 2002, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 3,000,000 shares of our outstanding common stock.  The purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions as conditions warrant.  The repurchase authorization does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time.  No purchases of our equity securities were made pursuant to this authorization during the three months ended March 31, 2007 or 2006.  At March 31, 2007, we had remaining repurchase authority of 2,668,733 shares.

On March 16, 2006, we announced an expansion plan that will more than double the number of hotel rooms from 232 to 500, including eleven luxury spa suites, and add a luxurious 6,000 square-foot spa to the Dover Downs Hotel.  Construction began in the second quarter of 2006 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2007, although rooms will become available as completed beginning in August 2007.  The estimated cost of the hotel expansion is $53,600,000, of which approximately $23,800,000 was paid through March 31, 2007.  On March 30, 2007, we announced our Phase VI casino expansion plan that will add nearly 70,000 square-feet to the Dover Downs Casino and will feature a new main entrance for the casino, a new gaming floor with room for more than 500 additional slot machines and the new Dover Downs Fire and Ice Lounge — an upscale entertainment lounge that will seat approximately 200 guests.  Plans also include retail space and three new restaurant options.  Construction began in the first quarter of 2007 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2008.  The estimated cost of the casino expansion is $56,000,000, of which approximately $1,600,000 was paid through March 31, 2007.  Based on current business conditions, we expect to make additional capital expenditures of approximately $8,000,000 during 2007, primarily for casino equipment and improvements, an improved surveillance system and improvements in our food and beverage departments.  Additionally, we expect to contribute approximately $1,000,000 to our pension plans in 2007, of which $500,000 was contributed in the first three months of 2007.

On December 19, 2005, we commenced a tender offer to purchase up to 1,595,906 shares of our common stock and up to 1,988,202 shares of our Class A common stock at a fixed price of $9.67 per share.  The offer expired on January 19, 2006. We purchased 1,595,906 shares of our common stock and 1,987,500 shares of our Class A common stock for $34,986,000, including expenses, in connection with the tender offer. The tender offer was funded with borrowings on our unsecured revolving line of credit.

We have a credit facility with Wilmington Trust Company that expires on April 17, 2012.  The facility is currently for $105,000,000 and it adjusts to $125,000,000 on October 1, 2007, to $100,000,000 on January 1, 2010, to $85,000,000 on January 1, 2011 and to $75,000,000 on January 1, 2012.  Interest is based, at our option, upon LIBOR plus a margin that varies between 75 and 125 basis points depending on the ratio of funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (the “leverage ratio”) or the base rate (the greater of the prime

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rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.5%) less a margin that varies between 50 and 100 basis points depending on the leverage ratio.  The credit facility has minimum net worth, interest coverage and maximum leverage requirements.  Material adverse changes in our results of operations could impact our ability to satisfy these requirements.  The facility is for seasonal funding needs, capital improvements (including our hotel expansion) and other general corporate purposes.  At March 31, 2007, we were in compliance with all terms of the facility and there was $53,000,000 outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 6.1%.  At March 31, 2007, $52,000,000 was available pursuant to the facility.

We expect that our net cash flows from operating activities and funds available from our credit facility will be sufficient to provide for our working capital needs and capital spending requirements at least through the next twelve months, as well as any cash dividends our Board of Directors may declare.  We expect cash flows from operating activities and funds available from our credit facility to also provide for long-term liquidity.

The introduction or expansion of gaming in and around our market area could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows and results of operations.  See Factors That May Affect Operating Results; Forward-Looking Statements beginning on page 15 for further discussion.

Contractual Obligations

At March 31, 2007, we had the following contractual obligations:

 

 

 

 

 

Payments Due by Period

 

 

 

Total

 

2007

 

2008 — 2009

 

2010 — 2011

 

Thereafter

 

Revolving line of credit

 

$

53,000,000

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

53,000,000

 

Estimated interest payments on revolving line of credit

 

16,272,000

 

2,421,000

 

6,455,000

 

6,455,000

 

941,000

 

Pension contributions

 

4,500,000

 

500,000

 

2,000,000

 

2,000,000

 

 

Purchase obligations

 

84,210,000

 

50,011,000

 

34,199,000

 

 

 

 

 

$

157,982,000

 

$

52,932,000

 

$

42,654,000

 

$

8,455,000

 

$

53,941,000

 

 

The future interest payments on our revolving credit agreement were estimated using the current outstanding principal as of March 31, 2007 and related interest rates.

Although we have no required minimum contribution related to our pension plans, we expect to contribute approximately $1,000,000 per year to the plans.

At March 31, 2007, we have purchase obligations related to the expansion of the Dover Downs Hotel.  On March 16, 2006, we announced an expansion plan that will more than double the number of hotel rooms from 232 to 500, including eleven luxury spa suites, and add a luxurious 6,000 square-foot spa to the Dover Downs Hotel.  Construction began in the second quarter of 2006 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2007.  The estimated cost of the expansion is $53,600,000, of which approximately $23,800,000 was paid through March 31, 2007.

At March 31, 2007, we have purchase obligations related to the expansion of our casino.  Construction began in the first quarter of 2007 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2008.  On March 30, 2007, we announced our Phase VI casino expansion plan that will add nearly 70,000 square-feet to the Dover Downs Casino and will feature a new main entrance for the casino, a new gaming floor with room for more than 500 additional slot machines and the new Dover Downs Fire and Ice Lounge — an upscale entertainment lounge that will seat approximately 200 guests.  Plans also include retail space and three new restaurant options.  Construction began in the first quarter of 2007 and is expected to be completed in the fall of 2008.  The estimated cost of the casino expansion is $56,000,000, of which approximately $1,600,000 was paid through March 31, 2007.

Related Party Transactions

See NOTE 7 — Related Party Transactions to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this document for a full description of related party transactions.

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Critical Accounting Policies

The accounting policies described below are those considered critical by us in preparing our consolidated financial statements and/or include significant estimates made by management using information available at the time the estimates are made.  As described below, these estimates could change materially if different information or assumptions were used.

Points Program

We currently have a point loyalty program for our video lottery customers which allows them to earn points based on the volume of their video lottery activity.  The points may be redeemed for various services and merchandise throughout the gaming facility and for cash under certain circumstances.  All reward points earned by customers are expensed in the period they are earned.  The estimated amount of points redeemable for cash is recorded as a reduction of revenue and the estimated amount of points redeemable for services and merchandise is recorded as gaming expense.  In determining the amount of the liability, which was $2,123,000 and $2,010,000, respectively, at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, we estimate a redemption rate, a cost of rewards to be offered and the mix of cash, goods and services for which reward points will be redeemed.  We use historical data to estimate those amounts.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 5 to 10 years for furniture, fixtures and equipment and up to 40 years for facilities.  These estimates require assumptions that are believed to be reasonable.  We perform reviews for impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable.  No such events or changes in circumstances have occurred to date.  An impairment loss would be measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value.  Generally, fair value will be determined using valuation techniques such as the present value of future cash flows.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See NOTE 3—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this document for a description of recent accounting pronouncements including the expected dates of adoption and effects on results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

Factors That May Affect Operating Results; Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, relating to our financial condition, profitability, liquidity, resources, business outlook, proposed acquisitions, market forces, corporate strategies, consumer preferences, contractual commitments, legal matters, capital requirements and other matters. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. To comply with the terms of the safe harbor, we note that a variety of factors could cause our actual results and experience to differ substantially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements. When words and expressions such as: “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “intends,” “objectives,” “goals,” “aims,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “possible,” “seeks,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “might,” “likely,” “enable” or similar words or expressions are used in this document, as well as statements containing phrases such as “in our view,” “there can be no assurance,” “although no assurance can be given” or “there is no way to anticipate with certainty,” forward-looking statements are being made.

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Various risks and uncertainties may affect the operation, performance, development and results of our business and could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in our forward-looking statements, including the following factors:

·                  success of any expansion to or renovation of our existing facilities or changes in our growth strategies;

·                  expansion of gaming in neighboring jurisdictions;

·                  anticipated trends in the gaming industry;

·                  patron demographics;

·                  general market and economic conditions, including consumer and corporate spending sentiment;

·                  our ability to finance future business requirements;

·                  our ability to effectively compete in the marketplace;

·                  the availability of adequate levels of insurance;

·                  our development and potential acquisition of new facilities;

·                  our ability to successfully integrate acquired companies and businesses;

·                  management retention and development;

·                  changes in Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including environmental, gaming license and tax legislation;

·                  the effect of weather conditions or travel on attendance at our facilities;

·                  military or other government actions; and

·                  national or local catastrophic events.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of future developments, events or conditions.  New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ significantly from those forecast in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, stockholders should not overly rely or attach undue weight to our forward-looking statements as an indication of our actual future results.

Our Gaming Activities Compete Directly With Other Gaming Facilities And Other Entertainment Businesses

We compete in local and regional markets with horse tracks, off-track betting parlors, state run lotteries, casinos and other gaming facilities.  We cannot be certain that we will maintain our market share or compete more effectively with our competitors.  The introduction or expansion of gaming in neighboring jurisdictions, particularly Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania or New Jersey, or the legalization of additional gaming venues in Delaware, could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows and results of operations.  From time to time legislation is proposed for adoption in these jurisdictions which if enacted, would further expand state gambling and wagering opportunities, including video lottery (slot) machines at racetracks. Enactment of such legislation could increase our competition and could adversely affect our business, financial condition and overall profitability.  For example, in 2005, the Maryland Senate passed a bill providing for various gaming venues for the third straight year and for the third straight year could not reach any consensus with the Maryland House. Accordingly, no legislation was passed. Approximately 70% of our Capital Club® member slot win comes from out

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of state patrons.  In July 2004, Pennsylvania adopted legislation which authorizes up to 61,000 slot machines at various existing and proposed venues throughout the state.  It is difficult for us to predict the effect that such legislation will have on us, but several facilities in Pennsylvania began operations by the end of 2006.  Management has estimated that slot win from Pennsylvania patrons represents approximately 4% of our total slot win.

All Of Our Facilities Are In One Location

Our facilities are located adjacent to one another at a single location in Dover, Delaware. Any prolonged disruption of operations at these facilities due to damage or destruction or other reasons could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. We maintain property and business interruption insurance to protect against such types of disruption, but there can be no assurance that the proceeds of such insurance would be adequate to repair or rebuild our facilities or to compensate us for lost profits.

The Revocation, Suspension Or Modification Of Our Gaming Licenses Would Adversely Affect Our Gaming Business

The Delaware State Lottery Office and the Delaware Harness Racing Commission regulate our gaming operations. Our license from the Commission must be renewed on an annual basis. To keep our license for video lottery (slot) machine gaming, we must remain licensed for harness horse racing by the Commission and conduct at least 80 live race days each racing season, subject to the availability of harness race horses. The Commission has broad discretion to reject any application for a license or suspend or revoke a license once it is issued. The Director of the Delaware State Lottery Office (the “Lottery Director”) has broad discretion to revoke, suspend or modify the terms of a video lottery license. Any modification or termination of existing licensing regulations or any revocation, suspension or modification of our licenses could adversely affect our business, financial condition and overall profitability.

Our Gaming Activities Are Subject To Extensive Government Regulation And Any Additional Government Regulation Or Taxation Of Gaming Activities Could Substantially Reduce Our Revenue Or Profit

Video lottery (slot) machine gaming, harness horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering are subject to extensive government regulation. Delaware law regulates the win we are entitled to retain and the percentage of commission we are entitled to receive from our gaming revenues, which comprises a significant portion of our overall revenues. The State granted us a license to conduct video lottery (slot) machine operations and a license to conduct harness horse races and pari-mutuel wagering. The laws under which these licenses are granted could be modified or repealed at any time and we could be required to terminate our gaming operations. If we are required to terminate our gaming operations or if the amount of the commission we receive from the State for conducting our gaming operations is decreased, our business operations and overall profitability would be significantly impaired.

We believe that the prospect of significant additional tax revenue is one of the primary reasons why jurisdictions have legalized gaming. As a result, gaming operators are typically subject to significant taxes and fees in addition to normal federal and state corporate income taxes. These taxes and fees are subject to increase at any time. We pay substantial taxes and fees with respect to our operations and will likely incur similar burdens in any other jurisdiction in which we may conduct gaming operations in the future. Any material increase in taxes or fees, or the adoption of additional taxes or fees, may have a material adverse effect on our future financial results.

We are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations in addition to gaming regulations. These laws and regulations include, but are not limited to, restrictions and conditions concerning alcoholic beverages, environmental matters, employees, currency transactions, taxation, zoning and building codes, and marketing and advertising. Such laws and regulations are always subject to change, can be interpreted differently in the future, and new laws and regulations may be enacted which could adversely affect the tax, regulatory, operational or other aspects of our gaming operations. Furthermore, noncompliance with one or more of these laws and regulations could result in the imposition of substantial penalties against us.

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We Do Not Own Or Lease Our Video Lottery (Slot) Machines And Related Technology

We do not own or lease the video lottery (slot) machines or computer systems used by the State in connection with our video lottery gaming operations.  The Lottery Director enters into contracts directly with the providers of the video lottery (slot) machines and computer systems. The State purchases or leases all equipment and the Lottery Director licenses all technology providers. Our operations could be disrupted if a licensed technology provider violates its agreement with the State or ceases to be licensed for any reason. Such an event would be outside of our control and could adversely affect our gaming revenues.

Due to Our Concentrated Stock Ownership, Stockholders May Have No Effective Voice In Our Management

We have elected to be treated as a “controlled corporation” as defined by New York Stock Exchange Rule 303A.  We are a controlled corporation because a single person, Henry B. Tippie, the Chairman of our Board of Directors, controls in excess of fifty percent of our voting power. This means that he has the ability to determine the outcome of the election of directors at our annual meetings and to determine the outcome of many significant corporate transactions, many of which only require the approval of a majority of our voting power. Such a concentration of voting power could also have the effect of delaying or preventing a third party from acquiring us at a premium.  In addition, as a controlled corporation, we are not required to comply with certain New York Stock Exchange rules.

Item 3.            Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We do not utilize financial instruments for trading purposes and hold no derivative financial instruments which could expose us to market risk.  Our exposure to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates is limited to our variable rate borrowings of $53,000,000 at March 31, 2007 under our revolving credit facility.  A change in interest rates of one percent on the balance outstanding at March 31, 2007 would cause a change in total annual interest costs of $530,000.  The carrying values of these borrowings approximate their fair values at March 31, 2007.

Item 4.            Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to the officers who certify our financial reports and to other members of senior management and the Board of Directors.

Based on their evaluation as of March 31, 2007, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2007 that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II — Other Information

Item 1.            Legal Proceedings

We are a party to ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business.  Management does not believe that the resolution of any of these matters is likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

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Item 1A.         Risk Factors

Disclosure regarding the most significant factors that may adversely affect our business, operations, industry or financial position or our future financial performance is set forth under the section entitled, Factors That May Affect Operating Results; Forward-Looking Statements, beginning on page 15.

Item 2.                                   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On October 23, 2002, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 3,000,000 shares of our outstanding common stock.  The purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions as conditions warrant.  The repurchase authorization does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time.  No purchases of our equity securities were made pursuant to this authorization during the three months ended March 31, 2007.

During the three months ended March 31, 2007, we purchased and retired 4,746 shares of our outstanding common stock for $64,000.  These purchases were made from employees in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awards under our stock incentive plan and were not pursuant to the aforementioned repurchase authorization. Since the vesting of a restricted stock award is a taxable event to our employees for which income tax withholding is required, the plan allows employees to surrender to us some of the shares that would otherwise have vested in satisfaction of their tax liability.  The surrender of these shares is treated by us as a purchase of the shares.

The following table details our purchases of equity securities for the three months ended March 31, 2007 (the average price paid per share does not include associated expenses):

Period

 

 

 

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased

 

Average
Price Paid
Per  Share

 

Total Number of
Shares Purchased  as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs

 

Maximum Number
of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs

 

January 1, 2007 — January 31, 2007

 

4,746

 

$

13.54

 

 

2,668,733

 

February 1, 2007 — February 28, 2007

 

 

 

 

2,668,733

 

March 1, 2007 — March 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

2,668,733

 

 

Item 3.            Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.            Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 25, 2007, John W. Rollins, Jr. and Patrick J. Bagley were re-elected as directors by our stockholders.  Directors whose terms of office continued after the meeting were Henry B. Tippie, Denis McGlynn, R. Randall Rollins, Jeffrey W. Rollins and Kenneth K. Chalmers.

 

 

Votes For

 

Votes
Withheld

 

Shares
Not Voted

 

Election of John W. Rollins, Jr

 

184,618,076

 

199,932

 

858,329

 

Election of Patrick J. Bagley

 

184,433,040

 

384,968

 

858,329

 

 

Item 5.            Other Information

None.

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Item 6.            Exhibits

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

 

 

32.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

DATED: May 4, 2007

 

 

 

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Registrant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Denis McGlynn

 

 

 

 

Denis McGlynn

 

 

 

 

President, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

and Director

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Timothy R. Horne

 

 

 

 

Timothy R. Horne

 

 

 

 

Senior Vice President-Finance,

 

 

 

 

Treasurer and

 

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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