UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)



ý	ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013



¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission file number 000-21430

RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Nevada	88-0296885
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada	89109
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (702) 734-5110

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:



Title of each class	Name of each exchange on which registered
NONE	NONE

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act:

Class A Shares, $0.001 par value

(Title of class)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¨ No ý

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No ý

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 ý No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ý No ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý

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



Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	ý	Smaller reporting company	¨

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

There is no market for the registrant’s common equity; therefore, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s common equity held by non-affiliates is not calculable.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.

Yes ý No ¨

As of March 31, 2014, there were 10 voting common Class A Shares, par value $0.001 per share, outstanding, and 9,039,035 non-voting common Class B Shares, par value $0.001, outstanding.

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RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013

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PART I		1

Item 1.	Business	1

	General	1
	Recent Developments
	Riviera Hotel & Casino	2
	Competitive Environment in Las Vegas, Nevada	5
	Employees and Labor Relations at the Riviera Hotel & Casino	6
	Nevada Regulation and Licensing	6
	Federal Registration	9
	Available Information	9

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	9

Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	20

Item 2.	Properties	20

Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	21

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	21

PART II		21

Item 5.	Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	21

Item 6.	Selected Financial Data	21

Item 7.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	23

	Overview	23
	Basis for Presentation	24
	Results of Operations	24
	Discontinued Operations	28
	Liquidity and Capital Resources	28
	Current Economic Environment	29
	Contractual Obligations	29
	Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements	29
	Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates	29
	Recently Issued Accounting Standards	31

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Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	31

Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	31

Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	31

Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	31

Item 9B.	Other Information	32

PART III		32

Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	32

Item 11.	Executive Compensation	35

Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	41

Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence	43

Item 14.	Principal Accounting Fees and Services	43

PART IV		44

Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	44

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PART I

Item 1. Business

General

Riviera Holdings Corporation, a Nevada corporation (“RHC” or the “Company”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Riviera Operating Corporation (“ROC”), owns and operates the Riviera Hotel & Casino located on Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Nevada. Riviera Hotel & Casino, which opened in 1955, has a long-standing reputation for delivering traditional Las Vegas-style gaming, entertainment and other amenities. The Company was incorporated in Nevada on January 27, 1993.

Recent Developments

Management Agreement

On June 21, 2013, RHC and ROC entered into a Resort Management Agreement (the “Management Agreement”) with Paragon Riviera LLC (“Paragon”). Pursuant to the Management Agreement, RHC and ROC engaged Paragon to provide oversight of the executive level management at Riviera Hotel & Casino. Paragon will also provide financial, marketing, business and organizational strategy services to Riviera Hotel & Casino. The term of the Management Agreement is two years from the date of execution, unless earlier terminated in accordance with its terms and conditions.

Sale of Riviera Black Hawk

As previously reported on April 26, 2012, RHC completed the sale of its Riviera Black Hawk casino to Monarch Casino and Resorts, Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiary Monarch Growth Inc., a Nevada corporation (collectively, the “Buyer”). The Buyer purchased Riviera Black Hawk by acquiring all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of RHC's subsidiary Riviera Black Hawk, Inc. (“RBH”). The Buyer paid $76 million for the stock, subject to certain post-closing working capital adjustments. At the closing, ROC paid or satisfied substantially all of RBH’s indebtedness (which consisted of inter-company accounts and equipment leases) and placed $2.1 million of working capital (as defined in the Stock Purchase Agreement for the transaction) in a restricted bank account. Accordingly, the Company has reflected the business, including gain on sale, as discontinued operations.

Emergence from Bankruptcy

As previously reported, on July 12, 2010 (the “Petition Date”), RHC, ROC and RBH (collectively, the “Debtors”) filed petitions (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) for relief under the provisions of Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada (the “Bankruptcy Court”). On November 17, 2010, the Bankruptcy Court entered a written order confirming the Debtors’ Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization (as amended and supplemented, the “Plan”). On December 1, 2010, the Plan became effective.

On April 1, 2011 (the “Substantial Consummation Date”), the Debtors emerged from reorganization proceedings under the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Reorganized Debtors”).

As of the Substantial Consummation 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 Substantial Consummation Date. Certain of these values differed materially from the values recorded on Predecessor’s (as defined below) balance sheet as of March 31, 2011. In addition, the Company’s accounting practices and policies may not be the same as that of Predecessor’s. For all of these reasons, our consolidated financial statements for periods subsequent to the Substantial Consummation Date are not comparable with Predecessor’s prior periods.

References in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to “Successor” refers to the Company on or after April 1, 2011. References to “Predecessor” refer to the Company prior to April 1, 2011. The accompanying consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit) and cash flows for the 12 months ended December 31, 2011 are presented for two periods: January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (the “Predecessor Period”) and April 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 (the “Successor Period”). The Predecessor Period reflects the historical accounting basis in Predecessor’s 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.

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For the Predecessor Period, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Predecessor have been prepared in accordance with accounting guidance for financial reporting by entities in reorganization under the United States Bankruptcy Code. Reorganization items include the expenses, realized gains and losses, and provisions for losses resulting from the reorganization under the United States Bankruptcy Code, and are reported separately as reorganization items in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Cash received and payments for reorganization items are disclosed separately in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.

Further details about the Debtor's reorganization proceedings under the United States Bankruptcy Code, the emergence from reorganization of the Reorganized Debtors and the sale of RBH can be found in RHC's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including RHC's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 14, 2010, Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 7, 2010, Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 21, 2011, Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2011 and Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 30, 2011.

Change in Capital Structure

Pursuant to the Plan, on the Substantial Consummation Date, all existing shares of the Company’s equity securities, including common stock outstanding prior to the Substantial Consummation Date, were cancelled, and the Company issued (i) 10 voting common Class A Shares, par value $0.001 per share (“Class A Voting Common Stock”), to Riviera Voteco, L.L.C.; and (ii) 8,550,000 non-voting common Class B Shares, par value $0.001 per share (“Class B Non-Voting Common Stock”), to certain former creditors of the Reorganized Debtors. The Company also issued warrants exercisable into an aggregate of 950,001 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock to the recipients of the Class B Non-Voting Common Stock. As of the Substantial Consummation Date, there is no public market for the Company’s securities.

Further details about the cancellation of the Company’s equity securities, including common stock, outstanding prior to the Substantial Consummation Date, and subsequent issuance of voting and non-voting common stock, can be found in RHC's filings with the SEC, including RHC's Registration Statement on Form 8-A12G filed on April 1, 2011 and Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 30, 2012.

Board of Directors and Management Changes

On September 24, 2012, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) appointed Paul Roshetko as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, positions Mr. Roshetko held until October 4, 2013. On October 7, 2013, the Board appointed Michael Pearse as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

Pursuant to the Plan, as of the Substantial Consummation Date, the Board consisted of: Barry S. Sternlicht, Derek J. Stevens, Marcos Alvarado and Andy Choy. Mr. Sternlicht serves as the Chairman of the Board. Each of Messrs. Sternlicht, Stevens, Alvarado and Choy were designated to the Board pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement described in Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements. As previously reported, Mr. Choy served as a member of the Board until his resignation on June 21, 2013, at which time Steven Hankin was elected to the Board, also on June 21, 2013. Mr. Sternlicht is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and owner of Starwood Capital Group and its related entities and each of Mr. Alvarado and Mr Hankin are employees of one of these related entities. Mr. Stevens is an employee and member of Desert Rock Enterprises LLC. As a result of the transactions contemplated by the Plan and consummated on the Substantial Consummation Date, Desert Rock Enterprises LLC and entities affiliated with Starwood Capital Group own approximately 12% and 43%, respectively, of the outstanding Class B Non-Voting Common Stock, and Desert Rock Enterprises LLC and an entity wholly-owned by Mr. Sternlicht collectively own 100% of the outstanding limited liability company interests of Riviera Voteco, L.L.C., which in turn owns 100% of the Class A Voting Common Stock. Additionally, pursuant to the Plan, Mr. Choy was elected to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company as of the Substantial Consummation Date, positions from which he resigned on June 21, 2013, the same date on which Mr. Choy resigned from the Board and the same date on which the Board appointed Robert James Kunkle President of the Company and President and General Manager of ROC.

Riviera Hotel & Casino

General

Riviera Hotel & Casino is located on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Riviera Boulevard in Clark County, Nevada, across Las Vegas Boulevard from the Circus Circus Las Vegas Resort and Casino and the Resorts World Las Vegas (formerly known as Echelon) construction project and just south of the Fontainebleau project. Boyd Gaming Corporation, the owner of the E

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chelon project, suspended construction on the project indefinitely as a result of economic issues. On March 4, 2013 Genting Group and Boyd Gaming announced that they had entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement for the Echelon project, and closed on the transaction that day. Phase 1 of Genting Group’s Resorts World Las Vegas construction project is to include 3,500 rooms and 175,000 square feet of casino with an estimated opening in 2016. The Fontainebleau project was owned by Fontainebleau Las Vegas LLC which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June 2009. The property was acquired by Icahn Nevada Gaming Acquisition LLC in January 2010. Plans for the Fontainebleau project are unknown. On February 12, 2013, SBE Hotel Group announced it began renovation of the SLS Las Vegas (formerly known as the Sahara Hotel and Casino), located on the corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Sahara Blvd. The SLS Las Vegas is to include 1,600 rooms with an estimated opening in the fall of 2014.

Gaming

Riviera Hotel & Casino has approximately 92,000 square feet of casino space. The casino currently has 834 slot machines and 21 gaming tables. The casino also includes a race and sports book, which is operated by William Hill US, a subsidiary of William Hill PLC. The Company closed its Bingo room in July 2012 and its poker room in June 2013.

Hotel

Riviera Hotel & Casino’ hotel is comprised of five towers with 2,075 guest rooms, including 171 suites, as follows:



Tower Description	Year Built	Std. Rooms	Suites	Total

North Tower	1955	379	11	390
South Tower	1967	132	30	162
Monte Carlo	1974	216	81	297
San Remo	1977	247	—	247
Monaco	1988	930	49	979
Total		1,904	171	2,075

Restaurants

Riviera Hotel & Casino owns and operates four bars and two restaurants, and also offers banquet event service and room service. The Poolside Café (a coffee shop with seating capacity of 290) was closed in January 2013 and the R Buffet (an all-you-can-eat buffet with seating capacity of 366) was closed in August 2013. The following outlines the type of service provided and total seating capacity for each restaurant:



Name	Type	Seating Capacity
R Steak & Seafood	Steak and Seafood	162
Wicked Vicky Tavern	Tavern	135
Total		297

In addition, Riviera Hotel & Casino operates two snack bars and has a 200-seat fast-food “food court” which had several fast food locations operating during 2013. The food court is managed by a third party. As of December 31, 2013, seven food court locations were leased to independent fast food operators. In addition, Riviera Hotel & Casino leases space to the operator of The Banana Leaf Restaurant, which is a full-service restaurant serving American and Asian cuisines. The Banana Leaf Restaurant is located adjacent to the casino floor and opened during the first quarter of 2007.

Convention Center

Riviera Hotel & Casino features approximately 140,000 square feet of convention, meeting and banquet space. The convention center is one of the larger convention facilities in Las Vegas and is an important feature that attracts customers. The facility can be reconfigured for multiple meetings of small groups or large gatherings of up to 5,000 people. Features include

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ample convention, meeting and banquet facilities in addition to teleconferencing, wireless internet, satellite uplink capabilities and 12 skyboxes.

Entertainment

Riviera Hotel & Casino has five entertainment venues. In 2013, the Company had three shows running in its three operating entertainment venues. In addition, the Company offered limited engagement shows in its Starlite Theatre in the first quarter. The following table outlines the type of service provided and total seating capacity for each of these entertainment venues:



Venue	Type	Seating Capacity
Le Bistro Theatre	Vacant	190
Comedy Club Theatre	Comedy	250
Crazy Girls Theatre	Music, Adult Revue	375
Starlite Theatre	Variety	575
Versailles Theatre	Vacant since 2009	875

As of December 31, 2013, one of our shows, Comedy Club, is owned and operated by us, all other shows are owned and operated by third parties. For the show we own, we receive all ticket revenue, excluding processing and handling fees from Red Mercury Entertainment, and bear the expense of the show. For the other shows, we receive ticket sales commissions and a predetermined number of complimentary tickets that we use primarily for marketing and promotions. In addition, we receive any gaming and food and beverage revenues from show patrons. The show operators pay rent. In November 2013, we entered into an agreement with Red Mercury Entertainment to lease three showrooms and the Le Bistro Theatre, and bring a minimum of four new shows to the property, all launching in the first half of 2014. In addition, as of January 2014, we have completed a remodel of the Versailles Theatre, which has been vacant since 2009, and anticipate having entertainment offerings in the space in 2014.

Marketing Strategies - Gaming

Our current marketing programs are directed at mid-level gaming customers. Mid-level gaming customers tend to provide us with a more consistent gaming revenue stream. Our principal strategy is to continue to invest in our players through our multi-tiered player’s club program known as Club Riviera and to offer slot tournaments and other special events and promotions.

Generating customer loyalty is a critical component of our business strategy as retaining customers is less expensive than attracting new ones. Consequently, we store all of our Club Riviera player’s information in a proprietary database program which we use for sending special offerings to Club Riviera members based on a variety of criteria. We frequently use free slot play, discounted or complimentary meals at our restaurants, accommodations at our hotel and tickets at our shows to incentivize Club Riviera members and other prospective customers to visit and game at our property. All slot machine and table game players are encouraged to join Club Riviera. Once a player joins Club Riviera, we can track the player’s level of play and gain useful information about the player’s preferences. We offer qualifying customers personalized service, credit availability and access to a variety of complimentary or reduced-rate hotel rooms, as well as dinner and entertainment options. We have found that an individualized marketing approach has been successful in generating revenue and repeat business.

We also seek to maximize the number of people who patronize the Riviera Hotel & Casino but who are not guests in the hotel by capitalizing on the Company's Las Vegas Strip location and proximity to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Circus Circus Las Vegas Resort and Casino, LVH, and various time-share and condominium properties.

Marketing Strategies - Rooms

We continue to focus on our convention customer. The convention market consists of two segments: (1) those trade organizations and groups that hold events in the banquet and meeting space provided by a single hotel, and (2) those attending city-wide events, usually held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. We target convention business because their patrons typically are willing to pay higher room rates and we are able to capitalize on certain advance planning benefits because conventions are often booked one to two years in advance of the event date. We focus our marketing efforts on conventions whose participants have the most active gaming profile and higher banquet and function spending habits; they are more likely to pay higher room rates. We also benefit from our proximity to the Las Vegas Convention Center, which makes us attractive to city-wide conventioneers looking to avoid the congestion that occurs during a major convention, particularly at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip.

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In addition to our convention customers, we have found our customers also tend to use tour and travel “package” options to reduce their combined costs of travel, lodging and entertainment. These packages are produced by wholesale operators and travel agents and often emphasize mid-week and longer duration stays. Tour and travel patrons often book at off-peak periods, helping us to maintain occupancy levels throughout the year. We have developed specialized marketing programs and cultivated relationships with wholesale operators, travel agents and major domestic air carriers to expand this market. We make an effort to convert many tour and travel customers who meet our target customer gaming profile into repeat gaming customers.

Seasonality

Our results of operations are not overly seasonal in nature, but are dependent upon a variety of factors among interim periods, including the timing of major conventions, the amount and timing of marketing and special events for our most valuable customers, and the level of play during major holidays. Our results do not depend on key individual customers. As discussed below, our success in marketing to customer groups such as conventions can affect our results.

Competitive Environment in Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas is a highly competitive environment, offering a variety of hospitality and entertainment options. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (“LVCVA”) reported that the number of people visiting Las Vegas decreased slightly by 0.1% in 2013 compared to 2012, and the gaming revenue per Las Vegas visitor has not yet returned to the peak experienced in 2007. Additionally, the LVCVA reported that available room inventory increased slightly to 150,593 rooms as of December 31, 2013, compared to 150,481 rooms available as of December 31, 2012. This represents less than a 0.1% increase over the prior year.

The LVCVA reported that Las Vegas hotel room occupancy, which is defined as occupied hotel rooms divided by total available hotel rooms, decreased 3.5% to 84.3% for the year ended December 31, 2013. LVCVA also reported that average daily room rate, which is defined as hotel room revenue divided by occupied hotel rooms, increased $2.64, or 2.4%, to $110.72 for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Riviera Hotel & Casino competes with all Las Vegas area casinos but primarily with certain large casino/hotels located on or near the Las Vegas Strip. To entice customers to their properties, our competitors continue to offer prospective customers significantly discounted pricing and complimentary offerings. Most of these properties offer more and better amenities than those offered by Riviera Hotel & Casino and many of our direct competitors have significantly greater resources than we do. To compete, we have lowered our room rates in response to these properties lowering their room rates.

We also compete for people who come and spend money at Riviera Hotel & Casino who are not guests in our hotel. We capitalize on our location on the Las Vegas Strip across from the Circus Circus Las Vegas Resort and Casino. However, our location at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip poses additional challenges as the dormant Resorts World Las Vegas (formerly known as Echelon) and Fontainebleau construction projects and the May 19, 2011 closure of the Sahara Hotel and Casino have resulted in, and continue to cause a significant reduction in walk-in traffic. With the opening of SLS Las Vegas (formerly known as the Sahara Hotel and Casino) in the fall of 2014, we hope to see increased foot traffic on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip.

In addition to competing with other casinos/hotels in the Las Vegas area, we compete to some extent with casinos in other states, riverboat and Native American gaming ventures, state-sponsored lotteries, on and off track wagering, card parlors, cruise ship gaming and other forms of legalized gaming in the United States. To a lesser extent, we also compete with internet gaming, gaming on cruise ships and gaming in other parts of the world. In addition, certain states recently legalized or are considering legalizing casino gaming in specific geographical areas within those states and internationally. Any future development of casinos, lotteries or other forms of gaming in other states and internationally could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

The number of casinos on Native American lands has increased since the enactment of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. California voters addressed this issue on March 7, 2000 when they voted in favor of an amendment to the California Constitution that allows Las Vegas-style gambling on Native American lands in that state. Additionally, California voters passed Propositions 94, 95, 96 and 97 which allow two tribes near San Diego to each increase their slot machine volume from 2,000 slot machines to 7,500 slot machines and two tribes near Palm Springs to each increase their slot machine volume from 2,000 slot machines to 5,000 slot machines. While new gaming jurisdictions generally have not materially impacted Las Vegas, the expansion of gaming in California poses a more serious threat due to its proximity to Las Vegas.

Our current business is highly dependent on gaming in Las Vegas. Riviera Hotel & Casino derives a substantial percentage of its business from tourists, including customers from southern California and the southwestern United States. The recent economic

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recession had an adverse effect on the number of visitors traveling to Las Vegas. A renewed or continued economic downturn, along with events in the future similar to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, could have an adverse effect on both the number of visitors traveling to Las Vegas and our financial results.

As a result of the above mentioned competitive environment challenges in the Las Vegas market, there can be no assurance that we will compete successfully in the future.

Employees and Labor Relations at the Riviera Hotel & Casino

As of December 31, 2013, Riviera Hotel & Casino had an aggregate of 850 employees and had collective bargaining contracts with eight unions covering 511 employees, including food and beverage employees, rooms department employees, carpenters, engineers, stagehands, electricians and painters. Riviera Hotel & Casino’ agreement with the Painters’ Union expired on May 31, 2010, and the agreement with the Carpenters’ Union expired on July 31, 2011. We are continuing to negotiate the terms of both the Painters’ Union and Carpenters’ Union agreements and are currently operating under the terms of the expired agreements. Agreements with the Southern Nevada Culinary and Bartenders Union, which cover the majority of our unionized employees, were extended indefinitely in 2013 subject to termination by either us or the union upon 14 days' written notice. As of March 2014, we have reached a tentative agreement with the Southern Nevada Culinary and Bartenders Union for a new collective bargaining agreement that expires May 31, 2018. Our agreement with the Stagehands Union was renewed in 2013 and extended until May 2014. Our agreement with the Teamsters Union, which covers both front of house and back of house employees, was renewed in 2008 and expired on March 31, 2013. We continue to operate under the terms of the expired agreement and are in the process of scheduling meetings to commence negotiations of a new agreement. Our Operating Engineers Union agreement was renewed in 2009 and expired in 2011, and we are currently operating under the terms of the expired agreement while we continue to negotiate terms of a new agreement. Our Electrician Union agreement was renewed in 2012 and expires in 2015. Our collective bargaining agreement with the Musicians Union expired in 1999. During 2011, we eliminated all musician positions as we had no shows requiring them. We have entered into an agreement with the Musicians Union whereby the Musicians Union will be eliminated on January 1, 2015. Although unions have been active in Las Vegas, Riviera Hotel & Casino considers its employee relations to be satisfactory. There can be no assurance, however, that new agreements will be reached without union action or on terms satisfactory to Riviera Hotel & Casino.

Nevada Regulation and Licensing

Nevada Gaming Authorities

The ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities in Nevada are subject to: (1) The Nevada Gaming Control Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively, the “Nevada Act”) and (2) various local ordinances and regulations. Our gaming operations are subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the Nevada Gaming Commission (the “Nevada Commission”), the State of Nevada Gaming Control Board (the “Nevada Board”), the Clark County Business License Department and the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board (collectively, the “Clark County Board”), all of which are collectively referred to as the “Nevada Gaming Authorities.”

The laws, regulations and supervisory procedures of the Nevada Gaming Authorities are based upon declarations of public policy which are concerned with, among other things: (1) the prevention of unsavory or unsuitable persons from having a direct or indirect involvement with gaming at any time and in any capacity; (2) the establishment and maintenance of responsible accounting practices and procedures; (3) the maintenance of effective controls over the financial practices of licensees, including the establishment of minimum procedures for internal fiscal affairs and the safeguarding of assets and revenues, providing reliable record keeping and requiring the filing of periodic reports with the Nevada Gaming Authorities; (4) the prevention of cheating and fraudulent practices; and (5) providing a source of state and local revenues through taxation and licensing fees. Changes in such laws, regulations and procedures could have an adverse effect on our operations.

ROC is required to be and is licensed by the Nevada Gaming Authorities (a “Corporate Licensee”). The gaming license held by ROC requires the periodic payment of fees and taxes and is not transferable. ROC is also licensed as a manufacturer and distributor of gaming devices. Such licenses require the periodic payment of fees and are not transferable. RHC is registered by the Nevada Commission as a publicly traded corporation (a “Registered Corporation”) and has been found suitable to own the stock of ROC. As a Registered Corporation, RHC is required to periodically, submit detailed financial and operating reports, to the Nevada Commission and to furnish any other information that the Nevada Commission may require. No person may become a more than 5% stockholder of, or receive any percentage of profits from, ROC without first obtaining licenses and approvals from the Nevada Gaming Authorities. No person may become a 5% or less stockholder of ROC without registering with the Nevada Gaming Authorities. RHC and ROC have obtained, from the Nevada Gaming Authorities the various registrations,

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approvals, permits, findings of suitability and licenses required in order to engage in gaming activities and manufacturing and distribution activities in Nevada.

The Nevada Gaming Authorities may investigate any individual who has a material relationship to, or material involvement with, RHC or ROC in order to determine whether such individual is suitable or should be licensed as a business associate of a gaming licensee. Officers, directors and certain key employees of ROC must file applications with the Nevada Gaming Authorities and may be required to be licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. RHC’s officers, directors and key employees, who are actively and directly involved in the gaming activities of ROC may be required to be licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The Nevada Gaming Authorities may deny an application for licensing for any cause that they deem reasonable. A finding of suitability is comparable to licensing, and both require submission of detailed personal and financial information followed by a thorough investigation. The applicant for licensing or a finding of suitability must pay all the costs of the investigation. Any change in a corporate position by a licensed person must be reported to the Nevada Gaming Authorities. In addition to their authority to deny an application for a finding of suitability or licensure, the Nevada Gaming Authorities have jurisdiction to disapprove a change in a corporate position.

If the Nevada Gaming Authorities were to find an officer, director or key employee unsuitable for licensing or unsuitable to continue having a relationship with ROC or RHC, we would have to sever all relationships with such person. In addition, the Nevada Commission may require us or ROC to terminate the employment of any person who refuses to file appropriate applications. Determinations of suitability or questions pertaining to licensing are not subject to judicial review in Nevada.

RHC and ROC are required to submit detailed financial and operating reports to the Nevada Commission. Substantially all material loans, leases, sales of securities and similar financing transactions by ROC must be reported to or approved by the Nevada Commission.

If it were determined that the Nevada Act was violated by ROC, the gaming license it holds could be limited, conditioned, suspended or revoked, subject to compliance with certain statutory and regulatory procedures. In addition, RHC or ROC and the persons involved in the violation could be subject to substantial fines for each violation of the Nevada Act, at the discretion of the Nevada Commission. Further, a supervisor could be appointed by the Nevada Commission to operate our casino and, under certain circumstances, earnings generated during the supervisor's appointment (except for reasonable rental value of the casino) could be forfeited to the State of Nevada. Limitation, conditioning or suspension of the gaming license of ROC or the appointment of a supervisor could (and revocation of any gaming license would) materially adversely affect our gaming operations.

Any beneficial holder of our voting securities, regardless of the number of shares owned, may be required to file an application, be investigated, and have its suitability as a beneficial holder of our voting securities determined if the Nevada Commission has reason to believe that such ownership would otherwise be inconsistent with the declared policies of the State of Nevada. The applicant must pay all costs of investigation incurred by the Nevada Gaming Authorities in conducting any such investigation.

The Nevada Act requires any person who acquires more than 5% of a Registered Corporation's voting securities to report the acquisition to the Nevada Commission. The Nevada Act requires that beneficial owners of more than 10% of our voting securities apply to the Nevada Commission for a finding of suitability within 30 days after the Chairman of the Nevada Board mails the written notice requiring such filing. However, an “institutional investor,” as defined in the Nevada Act, which acquires more than 10%, but not more than 11% of our voting securities as a result of a stock repurchase by us may not be required to file such an application. Further, an institutional investor that acquires more than 10% but not more than 25% of our voting securities may apply to the Nevada Commission for a waiver of such finding of suitability if such institutional investor holds our voting securities for investment purposes only. An institutional investor that has obtained a waiver may hold more than 25% but not more than 29% of our voting securities and maintain its waiver where the additional ownership results from a stock repurchase by us. An institutional investor shall not be deemed to hold our voting securities for investment purposes unless the voting securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business as an institutional investor and not for the purpose of causing, directly or indirectly, the election of a majority of the members of the Board, any change in our corporate charter, bylaws, management, policies or operations, or any of our gaming affiliates, or any other action which the Nevada Commission finds to be inconsistent with holding our voting securities for investment purposes only. Activities which are deemed consistent with holding our voting securities for investment purposes only include: (1) voting on all matters voted on by stockholders; (2) making financial and other inquiries of management of the type normally made by securities analysts for informational purposes and not to cause a change in management, policies or operations; and (3) such other activities as the Nevada Commission may determine to be consistent with such investment intent. If the beneficial holder of our voting securities who must be found suitable is a business entity or trust, it must submit detailed business and financial information, including a list of beneficial owners. The applicant is required to pay all costs of investigation.

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Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a license within 30 days after being ordered to do so by the Nevada Commission or the Chairman of the Nevada Board may be found unsuitable. The same restrictions apply to a record owner of stock if the record owner, after request, fails to identify the beneficial owner. Any stockholder who is found unsuitable and who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of stock beyond such period of time prescribed by the Nevada Commission may be guilty of a criminal offense. We are subject to disciplinary action if, after we receive notice that a person is unsuitable to be a stockholder or to have any other relationship with RHC or ROC, we (1) pay that person any dividend or interest upon voting our securities, (2) allow that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any voting right conferred through securities held by that person, (3) pay remuneration in any form to that person for services rendered or otherwise, or (4) fail to pursue all lawful efforts to require such unsuitable person to relinquish his voting securities, including, if necessary, the immediate purchase of said voting securities for cash at fair market value. Additionally, the Clark County Board has the authority to approve all persons owning or controlling the stock of any corporation controlling a gaming licensee.

The Nevada Commission may, in its discretion, require any holder of our debt securities to file applications, be investigated and be found suitable to own such securities, if it has reason to believe that such ownership would be inconsistent with the declared policies of the State of Nevada. If the Nevada Commission determines that a person is unsuitable to own such security, then we can be sanctioned (which may include the loss of our approvals) if, without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission, we (1) pay to the unsuitable person any dividend, interest, or any distribution whatsoever, (2) recognize any voting right by such unsuitable person in connection with such securities, (3) pay the unsuitable person remuneration in any form or (4) make any payment to the unsuitable person by way of principal, redemption, conversion, exchange, liquidation, or similar transaction.

We are required to maintain a current stock ledger in Nevada, which may be examined by the Nevada Gaming Authorities at any time. If any securities are held in trust by an agent or by a nominee, the record holder may be required to disclose the identity of the beneficial owner to the Nevada Gaming Authorities. A failure to make such disclosure may be grounds for finding the record holder unsuitable. We are also required to render maximum assistance in determining the identity of the beneficial owner.

We may not make a public offering of our securities without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission if the securities or proceeds are intended to be used to construct, acquire or finance gaming facilities in Nevada, or to retire or extend obligations incurred for such purposes.

Changes in control of a Registered Corporation through merger, consolidation, stock or asset acquisitions, management or consulting agreements, or any act or conduct by a person whereby he obtains control, may not occur without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission. Entities seeking to acquire control of a Registered Corporation must meet a variety of stringent standards of the Nevada Board and Nevada Commission prior to assuming control. The Nevada Commission may also require controlling stockholders, officers, directors and other persons having a material relationship or involvement with the entity proposing to acquire control, to be investigated and licensed as part of the approval process relating to the transaction.

The Nevada legislature has declared that some corporate acquisitions opposed by management, repurchases of voting securities and corporate defensive tactics affecting Nevada corporate gaming licensees and Registered Corporations that are affiliated with those operations may be injurious to stable and productive corporate gaming. The Nevada Commission has established regulations to ameliorate the potentially adverse effects of these business practices upon Nevada's gaming industry and to further Nevada's policy to: (1) assure the financial stability of corporate gaming licensees and their affiliates; (2) preserve the beneficial aspects of conducting business in the corporate form; and (3) promote a neutral environment for the orderly governance of corporate affairs. Approvals are, in certain circumstances, required from the Nevada Commission before the Registered Corporation can make exceptional repurchases of voting securities above the current market price and before a corporate acquisition opposed by management can be consummated. The Nevada Act also requires prior approval of a plan of recapitalization proposed by the Registered Corporation's board of directors in response to a tender offer made directly to the Registered Corporation's stockholders for the purposes of acquiring control of the Registered Corporation.

License fees and taxes, computed in various ways depending on the type of gaming or activity involved, are payable to the State of Nevada and to the county and city in which ROC’s operations are conducted. Depending upon the particular fee or tax involved, these fees and taxes are payable monthly, quarterly, or annually, and are based upon: (1) a percentage of the gross revenues received; (2) the number of gaming devices operated; or (3) the number of table games operated. A live entertainment tax is also paid by casinos where live entertainment is furnished in connection with admission charges, the serving or selling of food, refreshments or the selling of merchandise where live entertainment is furnished. Nevada licensees that hold a license to manufacture and distribute slot machines and gaming devices, such as ROC, also pay certain fees and taxes to the State of Nevada.

Any person who is licensed, required to be licensed, registered, or required to be registered, or a person who is under common control with any of such persons (collectively, “Licensees”), and who proposes to become involved in a gaming venture outside of Nevada, is required to deposit with the Nevada Board, and thereafter maintain, a revolving fund in the amount of $10,000

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to pay the expenses of investigation by the Nevada Board of such person’s participation in such foreign gaming. The revolving fund is subject to increase or decrease in the discretion of the Nevada Commission. Thereafter, Licensees are required to comply with certain reporting requirements imposed by the Nevada Act. Licensees are also subject to disciplinary action by the Nevada Commission if they knowingly violate any laws of the foreign jurisdiction pertaining to the foreign gaming operation, fail to conduct the foreign gaming operation in accordance with the standards of honesty and integrity required of Nevada gaming operations, engage in activities or enter into associations that are harmful to the State of Nevada or its ability to collect gaming taxes and fees, or employ, have contact with or associate with a person in the foreign operation who has been denied a license or finding of suitability in Nevada on the ground of personal unsuitability.

Alcoholic Beverage Licenses

The sale of alcoholic beverages in gaming establishments is subject to strict licensing, control and regulation by state and local authorities. Alcoholic beverage licenses are revocable and nontransferable. State and local licensing authorities have full power to limit, condition, suspend for as long as six months or revoke any such licenses. Violation of state alcoholic beverage laws may constitute a criminal offense resulting in incarceration, fines, or both.

Trademarks, Service Marks and Logos

Pursuant to a license agreement, ROC licensed to its former subsidiary RBH the use at Riviera Black Hawk of all of the trademarks, service marks and logos owned by ROC. The license agreement provides that additional trademarks, service marks and logos acquired or developed by us and used at our other facilities will be subject to the license agreement. The term of the agreement was for a period of twelve months, commencing on April 26, 2012, with an extension period for up to an additional six months upon RBH’s written request to ROC. RBH exercised it’s right to extend the term of the agreement to October 26, 2013.

Federal Registration

ROC is required to make annual filings with the Attorney General of the United States in connection with the sale, distribution, or operation of slot machines. All requisite filings for 2013 have been made.

Available Information

The Company maintains an internet website at www.rivierahotel.com and makes available on the website, free of charge, the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and any and all amendments to such reports, filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as soon as reasonably practicable after the Company electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the SEC. The Company has included its website address in this filing only as a textual reference. The information contained on that website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Default

As a result of existing defaults under our credit facilities, if the interest rate we pay thereunder is increased or the amounts outstanding thereunder are accelerated, our available cash, results from operations and ability to conduct business operations will be negatively affected.

As of December 31, 2013, the Company was in default under the Series A Credit Agreement and the Series B Credit Agreement (as each term is defined in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements). As a result, the interest rate we pay on amounts outstanding under each credit agreement may increase. An increase in the interest rate would negatively affect our available cash and results from operations. Further, the Required Lenders (as defined in the Series A Credit Agreement and the Series B Credit Agreement, respectively) and administrative agent under the Series A Credit Agreement and the Series B Credit Agreement, respectively, have the right to accelerate repayment of all amounts owed under each of the agreements and requires us to repay such amounts immediately. In the event that we were to repay all such amounts owed, we would not have sufficient capital resources to cover our operating losses and would need to obtain additional capital, including additional equity financing, debt financing or capital contributions from stockholders, if available to us. There can be no assurance that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Failure to secure any necessary additional financing would have a material adverse effect on our operations and ability to continue as a going concern. Any additional equity financing may result in substantial dilution to our then existing stockholders.

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Goodwill, Intangibles, and Other Long Lived Assets

If we are required to impair our goodwill, intangibles, or other long lived assets, our financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected.

Pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other and ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment, we are required to perform an annual impairment review of goodwill, intangibles and other long lived assets which could result in an impairment charge if it is determined that the carrying value of the assets are in excess of the fair value. We perform the impairment test annually during our fourth fiscal quarter. Goodwill, intangibles and other long lived assets are also tested more frequently if changes in circumstances or the occurrence of events indicates that a potential impairment exists. When changes in circumstances, such as changes in the variables associated with the judgments, assumptions and estimates made in assessing the appropriate fair value indicate the carrying amount of certain assets may not be recoverable, the assets are evaluated for impairment. If actual operating results differ from these assumptions, it may result in an asset impairment. As of December 31, 2012, management concluded indicators of impairment existed and recorded a $24.8 million impairment charge. Future write-downs of intangibles and other long lived assets could affect certain of the financial covenants under our debt agreements, could restrict our financial flexibility, and would impact our results of operations.

Limited Operating History Under Our Management Agreement

Our business has a limited operating history under our Management Agreement, which makes our future operating results difficult to predict.

While Predecessor historically operated our casino gaming properties, we, as Successor to Predecessor, have a limited operating history under our management contract upon which to base an evaluation of our business and prospects. To address these risks and uncertainties, we must do the following, among other things:


•	successfully execute our business strategy;


•	respond to competitive developments; and


•	attract, integrate, retain and motivate qualified personnel.

There can be no assurance that we will operate profitably or that we will have adequate working capital to meet our obligations as they become due. We cannot be certain that our business strategy will be successful, that we will successfully address the risks that face our business or that we will be able to access the capital markets if the need arises. In the event that we do not successfully address these risks, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

Substantial Losses

We have incurred substantial losses since the Substantial Consummation Date, and may continue to incur losses in the future.

We reported losses from continuing operations before income tax benefits of $26.8 million, $56.6 million and $19.3 million, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the period from April 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, respectively. We have recognized a significant non-cash impairment charge to Goodwill in 2011. There can be no assurance that we will operate profitability in the future or that we will have adequate working capital to meet our obligations as they become due.

Insufficient Cash Flow

We have been unable to achieve positive cash flow which could prevent us from funding operations and servicing our debt obligations.

We have been unable to generate positive cash flows since the Substantial Consummation Date. To the extent we do not achieve positive cash flows, we may lack sufficient liquidity to continue operating as planned and may be unable to service our debt obligations as they come due, which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Further, our failure to generate positive cash flows could lead to additional cash flow and working capital constraints, which may require us to seek additional working capital. We may not be able to obtain such working capital when it is required. Further, even if we were able to obtain additional working capital, it may only be available on unfavorable terms. For example,

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we may be required to incur additional debt, the interest costs of which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. If any such required capital is obtained in the form of equity, the equity interests of the holders of the then-outstanding common stock could be diluted.

Prior Bankruptcy Filing

The bankruptcy filing has had a negative impact on Predecessor's image, which may negatively impact our business going forward.

As a result of the Chapter 11 Cases, Predecessor was the subject of negative publicity which has had an impact on the image of its assets. This negative publicity may have an effect on the terms under which some customers and suppliers are willing to do business with us and could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Competition

We face intense competition in the market where we operate.

In Las Vegas, competition has continued to increase as a result of factors such as ongoing economic uncertainty, hotel room inventory increases and gaming floor expansions in addition to convention, trade show and meeting space additions. Our success depends on the ability of Riviera Hotel & Casino to attract customers and realize corresponding revenues. Riviera Hotel & Casino competes with casino resort properties and hotels in the Las Vegas area. Currently, there are approximately 30 major gaming properties located on or near the Las Vegas Strip, approximately ten additional major gaming properties in the downtown area and many additional gaming properties located in other areas of Las Vegas. Riviera Hotel & Casino competes with these properties based on overall atmosphere, range of amenities, level of service, price, location, entertainment offered, shopping and restaurant facilities, theme and size. Companies that own and operate multiple hotel/casino facilities operate many of the gaming properties in Las Vegas. These companies have greater name recognition and financial and marketing resources than we do and often market to the same target demographic groups as we do.

In addition to the competition that we face from our competitors in Las Vegas, we face increasing competition from other companies in the gaming industry generally, such as land-based casinos, dockside casinos, riverboat casinos, casinos located on Native American land and other forms of legalized gambling. We risk losing market share if other casinos operate more successfully or are enhanced or expanded or are established in or around the locations where we conduct business.

The number of casinos on Native American lands has increased since enactment of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. In 2000, California voters approved an amendment to the California Constitution that allows Las Vegas-style gaming on Native American lands in that state. Additionally, California voters recently passed Propositions 94, 95, 96 and 97 which allow two tribes near San Diego to each increase their slot machine volume from 2,000 slot machines to 7,500 slot machines and two tribes near Palm Springs to each increase their slot machine volume from 2,000 slot machines to 5,000 slot machines. While it is difficult to determine the impact of these new gaming jurisdictions, the continued expansion of gaming in California poses a more serious threat to the continued growth of Las Vegas. We also compete, to some extent, with other forms of gaming on both a local and national level, including state sponsored lotteries, Internet gaming, on- and off-track wagering and card parlors.

In particular, the legalization of gaming or the expansion of legalized gaming in or near any geographic area from which we attract or expect to attract a significant number of our customers could have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects.

Increased competition may also require us to make substantial capital expenditures to maintain or enhance the competitive positions of our property. Because we are highly leveraged and have considerable constraints on our available cash, we might not have sufficient financing to make such expenditures. If we are unable to make such expenditures, our competitive position, results of operations and future prospects could be materially and adversely affected.

Las Vegas Market

We operate in only the Las Vegas market, which exposes us to greater risks than gaming companies with a presence in more markets.

We do not have material assets or operations other than Riviera Hotel & Casino. Therefore, we are entirely dependent upon this property for our cash flow. This makes us more sensitive to events and conditions affecting the market in which we operate, including the following:

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•	weak macroeconomic conditions;


•	weak local economic conditions;


•	increased competitive conditions;


•	inaccessibility due to weather conditions, road construction or closure of primary access routes;


•	decline in air passenger traffic due to higher ticket costs or fears concerning air travel;


•	a decline in automobile traffic due to higher gasoline prices;


•	changes in state and local laws and regulations, including those affecting gaming;


•	an increase in the cost of electrical power as a result of, among other things, power shortages in California or other western states with which Nevada shares a single regional power grid;


•	a decline in the number of visitors to Las Vegas;


•	a decline in hotel room rates in Las Vegas due to increased hotel room supply without offsetting hotel room demand; and


•	a potential increase in the gaming tax rate in any jurisdiction in which we operate.

Key Personnel

Our operations are largely dependent on the skill and experience of our management and key personnel. The loss of management and other key personnel or our inability to hire additional personnel could significantly harm our business.

Our ability to operate successfully is dependent, in part, upon the continued services of certain of our executive personnel. The loss of the services of any member of our management team or our inability to attract or retain key employees in the future could have a material adverse effect on us.

Regulatory Environment

Regulations issued by gaming or other governmental authorities could adversely affect our operations.

As owners and operators of a gaming facility, we are subject to extensive governmental regulation. The ownership, management and operation of gaming facilities are subject to extensive laws, regulations and ordinances, which are administered by various federal, state and local government entities and agencies. The gaming authorities in the jurisdictions in which we operate have broad authority and discretion to require us and our officers, directors, managers, employees and certain security holders to obtain various licenses, registrations, permits, findings of suitability or other approvals. To enforce applicable gaming regulations, gaming authorities may, among other things, limit, suspend or revoke the licenses of any gaming entity or individual, and may levy fines against us or individuals or may cause us to forfeit our assets for violations of gaming laws or regulations. Any of these actions would have a material adverse effect on us.

Nevada, state and local government authorities require us to obtain gaming licenses and require our officers and key employees to demonstrate suitability to be involved in gaming operations. Those authorities may limit, condition, suspend or revoke a license for any cause they deem reasonable. Also, if we violate any gaming laws or regulations, those authorities may levy substantial fines against us or the individuals involved in the violations. The occurrence of any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects.

We cannot assure you that any new licenses, registrations, findings of suitability, permits and approvals will be granted or that our existing ones will be renewed when they expire. Any failure to renew or maintain our licenses or receive new licenses when necessary would have a material adverse effect on us.

We are subject to a variety of other laws, rules and regulations, including those pertaining to zoning, environmental matters, construction, land use and the serving of alcoholic beverages. We also pay substantial taxes and fees in connection with

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our operations as a gaming company, which taxes and fees are subject to increases or other changes at any time. Any changes to these laws could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects.

Our compliance costs associated with these laws, regulations and licenses are significant. A change in the laws, regulations and licenses applicable to our business or a violation of any of them could require us to make material expenditures or could otherwise materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects.

In other jurisdictions from which we attract customers, gaming is subject to local referendum. If the results of a referendum in a nearby non-gaming jurisdiction were to permit gaming, our results of operations could be negatively impacted.

Environmental Liabilities

We are subject to potential exposure to environmental liabilities.

Generally, we are subject to various federal, state and local governmental laws and regulations relating to the use, storage, discharge, emission and disposal of hazardous materials. Failure to comply could result in the imposition of severe penalties or restrictions on our operations by governmental agencies or courts. In 2002, Riviera Hotel & Casino experienced a diesel leak. Our continuing efforts to monitor the effects of this leak have been affected by construction at neighboring projects. We are continuing to monitor this matter. In order to come to final resolution regarding this issue with the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection, we may be required to take remediation steps including the excavation of the affected area. We are unable to estimate the cost of remediation at the present time.

Energy Prices

Energy price increases may adversely affect our costs of operations and our revenues.

Our casino property uses significant amounts of energy, natural gas and other forms of energy. Substantial increases in the cost of energy in the United States could have a negative effect on our operating results. The extent of the impact is subject to the magnitude and duration of energy price increases, but this impact could be material. In addition, energy price increases in cities that constitute a significant source of customers for our property could result in a decline in disposable income of potential customers and a corresponding decrease in visitation to our property which could negatively impact our revenues.

Other Factors

Our business, financial condition, results of operations and future prospects are dependent on many factors that are beyond our control.

The economic health of our business is generally affected by a number of factors that are beyond our control, including:


•	general economic conditions;


•	economic conditions specific to our primary markets;


•	general condition of the banking and credit markets;


•	decline in tourism and travel due to concerns about homeland security, terrorism or other destabilizing events;


•	decline in the Las Vegas convention business;


•	the ability to renegotiate union contracts;


•	intense competitive conditions in the gaming industry and the effect such conditions may have on the pricing of our games and products;


•	changes in the regulatory regimes affecting our business, including changes to applicable gaming, employment, environmental or tax regulations;


•	inaccessibility to our property due to construction on adjoining or nearby properties, streets or walkways;

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•	substantial increases in the cost of electricity, natural gas and other forms of energy;


•	local conditions in key gaming markets, including seasonal and weather-related factors;


•	increased transportation costs;


•	levels of disposable income of casino customers;


•	continued increases in health care costs;


•	increases in gaming taxes or fees;


•	increases in Clark County, Nevada facilities inspection fees and resulting remedial actions;


•	the relative popularity of entertainment alternatives to casino gaming that compete for the leisure dollar; and


•	an outbreak or suspicion of an outbreak of an infectious communicable disease.

Any of these factors could negatively impact our property or the casino industry generally, and as a result, our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Insurance Limitations

We may incur losses that are not adequately covered by insurance.

Insurance may not be available in the future or adequate to cover all loss or damage to which our business or our assets might be subjected. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, insurance coverage has diminished for certain types of damages or occurrences and is no longer available at reasonable commercial rates. The lack of adequate insurance for certain types or levels of risk could expose us to significant losses if a catastrophe or lawsuit occurs for which we do not have insurance coverage. Any losses we incur that are not adequately covered by insurance may decrease our future operating income, require us to pay the costs of replacing or repairing destroyed property and reduce the funds available for payment of our debt obligations.

Litigation

We are subject to litigation, which, if adversely determined, could cause us to incur substantial losses.

From time to time during the normal course of operating our business, we are subject to various litigation claims and other legal disputes. Some of the litigation claims may not be covered under our insurance policies or our insurance carriers may seek to deny coverage. As a result, we might be required to incur significant legal fees, which may have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, because we cannot predict the outcome of any legal action, it is possible that as a result of litigation, we will be subject to adverse judgments or settlements that could significantly reduce our results from operations.

Security, Terrorism and War

Homeland security, terrorism and war concerns, as well as other factors affecting discretionary consumer spending, may harm our operating results.

The strength and profitability of our business depend on consumer demand for hotel/casino resorts, gaming in general and the types of amenities we offer. Changes in consumer preferences or discretionary consumer spending could harm our business. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, ongoing war activities and concerns about terrorism and homeland security have had a negative impact on travel and leisure expenditures, including lodging, gaming (in some jurisdictions) and tourism. We cannot predict the extent to which those events may continue to affect us, directly or indirectly, in the future. An extended period of reduced discretionary spending or disruptions or declines in travel could significantly harm our operations.

In addition to concerns about war, homeland security and terrorism, other factors affecting discretionary consumer spending include: consumers’ confidence in general or regional economic conditions, consumers’ disposable income, and consumers’ fears of a continued or worsening economic recession or an economic depression. Negative changes in factors affecting discretionary spending could reduce customer demand for the products and services we offer, thus imposing practical limits on our pricing and harming our operations.

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Collective Bargaining Agreements

A significant portion of our labor force is covered by collective bargaining agreements, and a dispute with covered employees or new labor agreements may lower our revenues and increase our costs.

As of December 31, 2013, 511 of our 850 employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements. A prolonged dispute with the covered employees could have an adverse impact on our operations. In addition, wage and/or benefit increases resulting from new labor agreements may be significant and could also have an adverse impact on our results of operations.

Net Win Volatility

Our revenues may be negatively impacted by volatility in our hold percentage.

Casino revenue is recorded as the difference between gaming wins and losses or net win from gaming activities. Net win is impacted by variations in the hold percentage (the ratio of net win to total amount wagered), or actual outcome, on our slot machines, table games, and all other games we provide to our customers. We use the hold percentage as an indicator of a game’s performance against its expected outcome. Although each game generally performs within a defined statistical range of outcomes, actual outcomes may vary for any given period. The hold percentage and actual outcome on our games can be impacted by the level of a customer’s skill in a given game, errors made by our employees, the number of games played, faults within the computer programs that operate our slot machines and the random nature of slot machine payouts. If our games perform below their expected range of outcomes, our cash flow will suffer.

Competitive Reinvestment

We may need to increase capital expenditures to compete effectively but we may not have sufficient funds to do so.

Capital expenditures, such as room refurbishments, amenity upgrades and new gaming equipment may be necessary from time to time to preserve the competitiveness of our hotel and casino. The gaming industry market is very competitive and is expected to become more competitive in the future. If cash from operations is insufficient to provide for needed levels of capital expenditures and we are unable to raise funds for such purposes elsewhere, we may be unable to make necessary improvements and our facility may be less attractive to our visitors than that of our competitors’, causing us to lose our competitive position.

Technology and Energy Dependence

We are dependent upon technology services and electrical power to operate our business, and if we experience damage or service interruptions, we may have to cease some or all of our operations, resulting in a decrease in revenues.

Our gaming operations rely heavily on technology services and an uninterrupted supply of electrical power. Our security system and all of our slot machines are controlled by computers and reliant on electrical power to operate. Without electrical power or a failure of the technology services needed to run the computers, we may be unable to run all or parts of gaming operations. Any unscheduled interruption in our technology services or interruption in the supply of electrical power is likely to result in an immediate, and possibly substantial, loss of revenues due to a shutdown of our gaming operations. Although our systems have been designed based on industry-standard architectures to reduce downtime in the event of outages or catastrophic occurrences, they remain vulnerable to damage or interruption from earthquakes, floods, fires, power loss, telecommunication failures, terrorist attacks, computer viruses, computer denial-of-service attacks and similar events.

Riviera Brand

Our success depends on the value of our Riviera brand.

We depend on the name recognition of our Riviera brand in our marketing efforts. Maintaining and building recognition of our brand are important to expanding our customer base. If the value of our brand were adversely affected, our ability to attract customers would be negatively impacted and our growth could be impaired.

Our failure to protect our brands may undermine our competitive position and litigation to protect our brands or defend against third-party allegations of infringement may be costly.

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We believe that it is important for our business to achieve brand recognition. We rely primarily on tradenames to achieve brand recognition. Third parties may infringe or misappropriate our trademarks, trade names, and other intellectual property rights, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or operating results. In addition, policing unauthorized use of our trademarks, trade names, and other intellectual property can be difficult and expensive. Litigation may be necessary to enforce our intellectual property rights or determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others. We cannot give any assurance that the outcome of such potential litigation will be in our favor. Such litigation may be costly and may divert management attention as well as expend our other resources away from our business. An adverse determination in any such litigation will impair our intellectual property rights and may harm our business, prospects, and reputation.

Climate Changes

Climate change, climate change regulations and greenhouse effects may adversely impact our operations and markets.

There is a growing political and scientific consensus that emission of greenhouse gases, also referred to herein as “GHGs” continue to alter the composition of the global atmosphere in ways that are affecting and are expected to continue affecting the global climate. Climate change, including the impact of global warming, creates physical and financial risk. Physical risks from climate change include an increase in sea level and changes in weather conditions, such as an increase in changes in precipitation and extreme weather events. Climate change could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity. We have described the risks to us associated with extreme weather events in the risk factors above.

We may become subject to legislation and regulation regarding climate change, and compliance with any new rules could be difficult and costly. Concerned parties, such as legislators and regulators, stockholders and non-governmental organizations, as well as companies in many business sectors, are considering ways to reduce GHG emissions. Many states have announced or adopted programs to stabilize and reduce GHG emissions, and in the past, federal legislation has been proposed in Congress. If such legislation is enacted, we could incur increased energy, environmental and other costs and capital expenditures to comply with the limitations. Unless and until legislation is enacted and its terms are known, we cannot reasonably or reliably estimate its impact on our financial condition, operating performance or ability to compete. Further, regulation of GHG emissions may limit our customers' ability to travel to our properties as a result of increased fuel costs or restrictions on transportation.

Cyber Security Issues

We could face increased costs related to defending and resolving legal claims and other litigation related to cyber security issues.

Our reputation and business may be harmed from cyber security risk and we may be subject to legal claims if there is loss, disclosure or misappropriation of or access to our customers' or our business partners' or our own information or other breaches of our information security.

We collect and store information relating to our Club Riviera player’s information in a proprietary database program which we use for sending special offerings to Club Riviera members based on a variety of criteria. The collection and use of personal data are governed by privacy laws and regulations, and compliance with regulations may increase our operating costs and/or adversely impact our ability to market our products, properties and services to our Club Riviera player’s. In addition, non-compliance with applicable privacy regulations by us or a breach of security on systems storing our data may result in damage of reputation and/or subject us to fines, payment of damages, lawsuits or restrictions on our use or transfer of data.

We make extensive use of online services and centralized data processing, including through third-party service providers. The secure maintenance and transmission of customer information is a critical element of our operations. Our information technology and other systems that maintain and transmit customer information, or those of service providers, business partners, or employee information may be compromised by a malicious third-party penetration of our network security, or that of a third-party service provider or business partner, or impacted by advertent or inadvertent actions or inactions by our employees, or those of a third-party service provider or business partner. As a result, our customers' information may be lost, disclosed, accessed or taken without our customers' consent.

In addition, we and our third-party service providers and other business partners process and maintain proprietary business information and data related to our business-to-business customers, suppliers and other business partners. Our information technology and other systems that maintain and transmit this information, or those of service providers or business partners, may also be compromised by a malicious third party penetration of our network security or that of a third-party service provider or business partner, or impacted by advertent or inadvertent actions or inactions by our employees or those of a third party service

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provider or business partner. As a result, our business information, customer, supplier, and other business partner data may be lost, disclosed, accessed or taken without their consent.

Any such loss, disclosure or misappropriation of, or access to, customers' or business partners' information or other breach of our information security can result in legal claims or legal proceedings, including regulatory investigations and actions, may have a serious impact on our reputation and may adversely affect our businesses, operating results and financial condition. Furthermore, the loss, disclosure or misappropriation of our business information may adversely affect our businesses, operating results and financial condition.

Present Indebtedness

Our present indebtedness and projected future borrowings could adversely affect our financial health; future cash flows may not be sufficient to meet our obligations, and we may have difficulty obtaining additional financing; and we may experience adverse effects of interest rate fluctuations.

As of December 31, 2013, we had indebtedness of approximately $82.8 million under our Series A and B Term Loans. We have a revolving line of credit against our Working Capital Facility (as defined in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements) of up to $10 million, which has not been drawn as of April 1, 2014. However, due to the defaults under the Series A Credit Agreement and the Series B Credit Agreement, we do not currently have the ability to draw any additional funds under the Working Capital Facility until such time as the defaults are cured or waived. There can be no assurance in the future whether we will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or through asset sales to meet our long-term debt service obligations. Our present indebtedness and projected future borrowings could have important adverse consequences to us, such as:


•	making it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to our existing indebtedness;


•	limiting our ability to obtain additional financing without restructuring the covenants in our existing indebtedness to permit the incurrence of such financing;


•	requiring a substantial portion of our cash flow to be used for payments on the debt and related interest, thereby reducing our ability to use cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate requirements;


•	limiting our ability to respond to changing business, industry and economic conditions and to withstand competitive pressures, which may affect our financial condition;


•	causing us to incur higher interest expense in the event of increases in interest rates on our borrowings that have variable interest rates or in the event of refinancing existing debt at higher interest rates;


•	limiting our ability to make investments, dispose of assets, pay cash dividends or repurchase stock;


•	increasing our vulnerability to downturns in our business, our industry or the general economy and restricting us from making improvements or acquisitions or exploring business opportunities; and


•	placing us at a competitive disadvantage to competitors with less debt or greater resources.

We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations that our anticipated revenue growth will be realized, or that future borrowings will be available to us under our available credit in amounts sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs. In addition, if we consummate significant acquisitions in the future, our cash requirements and our debt service requirements may increase significantly.

If we fail to generate sufficient cash flow from future operations to meet our debt service obligations, we may need to refinance all or a portion of our debt on or before maturity. We cannot assure you that we will be able to refinance any of our debt on attractive terms, commercially reasonable terms or at all. Our future operating performance and our ability to service, extend or refinance our indebtedness will be subject to future economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.

Our indebtedness imposes restrictive covenants on us.

Our indebtedness imposes various customary covenants on us and our subsidiaries. The restrictions that are imposed under these debt instruments include, among other obligations, limitations on our and our subsidiaries’ ability to:

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•	sell assets;


•	change our business, management or ownership;


•	engage in any merger, acquisition or consolidation transactions;


•	incur additional debt;


•	make dividends or distributions and repurchase stock;


•	make investments;


•	enter into certain transactions with affiliates; and


•	make payments on subordinated obligations.

Our ability to comply with the covenants imposed by the terms of our indebtedness may be affected by general economic conditions, industry conditions, and other events beyond our control. As a result, we cannot assure you that we will be able to comply with these covenants. Our failure to comply with such covenants, including failure to comply as a result of events beyond our control, could result in an event of default, which could materially and adversely affect our operating results and our financial condition.

As disclosed in another risk factor, we are currently in default under our indebtedness and, the holders of the defaulted debt could cause all amounts outstanding with respect to that debt to be due and payable. We cannot assure you that our assets or cash flow would be sufficient to repay borrowings under our outstanding debt instruments if accelerated upon an event of default, or that we would be able to repay, refinance or restructure the payments on any of those debt instruments.

Dividends, Trading Market and Ownership Dilution

We have never paid dividends, do not intend to pay dividends in the foreseeable future and cannot pay dividends to any unsuitable person.

We have never paid dividends on our stock, nor do we anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain our cash flow or earnings, if any, to use in our ongoing operations. Also, due to gaming law considerations, our Articles of Incorporation prohibit the payment of dividends to anyone who is deemed an “unsuitable person” or is an affiliate of an “unsuitable person.” We may not pay dividends, except to defray tax liabilities, to any stockholder who has not been licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Commission without the Nevada Commission's approval.

There is currently no trading market for our capital stock and no trading market may develop.

There is currently no public market for our capital stock. Further, applicable gaming law requirements severely restrict the ability of our stockholders to transfer their capital stock. If an active trading market does not develop, owners of our capital stock may have difficulty selling any of our common stock.

Ownership could be diluted by future issuances of our stock, options, warrants or other securities.

Ownership of our securities may be diluted by future issuances of capital stock or the exercise of outstanding or to be issued options, warrants or convertible notes to purchase capital stock. In particular, we may sell securities in the future in order to finance operations, expansions, or particular projects or expenditures.

Possible Application For Suitability

Certain owners of our stock may have to file an application with, and be investigated by, the Nevada gaming authorities. If that owner is deemed “unsuitable,” that owner could lose most of the attributes of being a stockholder and it could have a detrimental effect on us.

As defined in Nevada gaming regulations, any person who acquires more than 5% of a Registered Corporation’s voting securities must report the acquisition to the Nevada Commission. Nevada gaming regulations also require that beneficial owners

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of more than 10% of our voting securities apply to the Nevada Commission for a finding of suitability within 30 days after the Chairman of the Nevada Board mails the written notice requiring such filing. However, an “institutional investor,” as defined in the Nevada gaming regulations, which acquires more than 10%, but not more than 11%, of our voting securities as a result of a stock repurchase by us may not be required to file such an application. Further, an institutional investor that acquires more than 10%, but not more than 25%, of our voting securities may apply to the Nevada Commission for a waiver of such finding of suitability if such institutional investor holds our voting securities for investment purposes only. An institutional investor that has obtained a waiver may hold more than 25%, but not more than 29%, of our voting securities and maintain its waiver where the additional ownership results from a stock repurchase by us. However, any beneficial owner of our voting securities, regardless of the number of shares owned, may be required, at the discretion of the Nevada Commission, to apply for a finding of suitability. A finding of suitability is comparable to licensing, and the applicant must pay all costs of investigation incurred by the Nevada gaming authorities in conducting the investigation.

Any such person who fails to apply for a finding of suitability within 30 days after being ordered to do so by the Nevada Commission may be found to be unsuitable. Any person who is found by the Nevada Commission to be unsuitable to be a beneficial owner of our voting securities but continues such beneficial ownership beyond the period of time prescribed by the Nevada Commission may be guilty of a criminal offense. We will be subject to disciplinary action if, after we receive notice that a person is unsuitable to be a beneficial owner of our voting securities or to have any other relationship with us, we:


•	pay that person any dividend or interest on our voting securities;


•	allow that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any voting right conferred through our voting securities held by that person;


•	pay that person any remuneration in any form for services rendered or otherwise; or


•	fail to pursue all lawful efforts to require that person to relinquish our voting securities for cash at fair market value.

Forward-Looking Statements

Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K , we make “forward-looking statements,” as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements include the words “may,” “would,” “could,” “likely,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “continue,” “believe,” “expect,” “project” or “anticipate” and similar words and our discussions about our ongoing or future plans, objectives or expectations and our liquidity projections. We do not guarantee that any of the transactions or events described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K will happen as described or that any positive trends referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K will continue. These forward-looking statements generally relate to our plans, objectives and expectations for future operations and results and are based upon what we consider to be reasonable estimates. Although we believe that our forward-looking statements are reasonable at the present time, we may not achieve or we may modify our plans, objectives and expectations. You should read this Annual Report on Form 10-K thoroughly and with the understanding that actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We do not plan to update forward-looking statements even though our situation or plans may change in the future, unless applicable law requires us to do so. Specific factors that might cause our actual results to differ from our plans, objectives or expectations, might cause us to modify our plans or objectives, or might affect our ability to meet our expectations include, but are not limited to:


•	adverse consequences from our current default under our credit facilities, such as the imposition of default interest rate or acceleration of the amounts outstanding thereunder;


•	potential impairment of long-lived assets;


•	our limited operating history under our Management Agreement;


•	our substantial losses since the Substantial Consummation Date;


•	our inability to achieve projected financial results and to service our debt obligations;


•	negative effects of the Chapter 11 Cases on our image;


•	competition in the gaming industry, including the availability and success of alternative gaming venues, and other entertainment attractions;

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•	risks related to geographic market concentration;


•	loss of management and key personnel;


•	changes or developments in laws, regulations or taxes in the gaming industry, for example, an increase in the Nevada gaming tax;


•	risks related to environmental liabilities;


•	increasing energy prices;


•	adverse effects of factors that are beyond our control;


•	uninsured losses or losses that are not adequately covered by insurance;


•	costs and liabilities associated with litigation;


•	the consequences of concerns associated with wars, terrorism and homeland security;


•	labor disputes and work stoppages;


•	volatility in our hold percentage;


•	the availability of additional capital to support capital improvements and development;


•	the loss of technological services and electrical power;


•	the loss in value of the Riviera brand;


•	our inability to protect our brands;


•	adverse effects from climate change, climate change regulations and greenhouse gas effects;


•	costs associated with legal claims and litigation related to the alleged effect of our operations on climate change;


•	adverse consequences from data breaches and other cyber security related risks;


•	the availability and adequacy of our cash flow to meet our capital requirements, including payment of amounts due under our credit agreements, and our inability to raise additional capital if needed;


•	adverse consequences of interest rate fluctuations; and


•	restrictions imposed by the terms of our indebtedness and our ability to meet the affirmative and negative covenants set forth in our credit agreements.

All future written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. In light of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this report might not occur.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2. Properties

Riviera Hotel & Casino is located on the Las Vegas Strip, at 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada and occupies approximately 26 acres. The building comprises approximately 1.8 million square feet. The building includes approximately 92,000 square feet of casino space, approximately 140,000 square feet of convention, meeting and banquet facility space, 2,075 hotel rooms, two restaurants, two snack bars, four showrooms, a lounge and approximately 2,300 parking spaces.

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In addition, the building houses our executive and administrative offices. We own the land and buildings on and in which we operate Riviera Hotel & Casino.

There are approximately 17 concessions operated under individual leases with third parties that provide food and beverage, retail, and service amenities, 7 of which are located in our food court. The leases are for periods from one month to several years.

We have pledged essentially all of our assets, including Riviera Hotel & Casino, as collateral to secure our obligations under the Series A and Series B Credit Agreements.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

We are party to routine lawsuits, either as plaintiff or as defendant, arising from the normal operations of a hotel or casino. We do not believe that the outcome of such litigation, in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of our operations.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

There is no established public trading market for the Company’s equity securities. As described elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, on the Substantial Consummation Date, all existing shares of the Company’s equity securities, including common stock outstanding prior to the Substantial Consummation Date, were canceled, and the Company issued (i) 10 shares of Class A Voting Common Stock, and (ii) 8,550,000 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock. Between June 26, 2009 and the Substantial Consummation Date, our then common stock was quoted on the OTC Pink market tier maintained by OTC Markets Group Inc. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company issued no shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock.

As of March 28, 2014, there was one stockholder of record of our Class A Voting Common Stock and 16 stockholders of record of our Class B Non-Voting Common Stock.

We have never paid dividends on our stock, nor do we anticipate paying dividends in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain our cash flow or earnings, if any, to use in our ongoing operations. The holders of our Class A Voting Common Stock have no right to receive dividends or any other distributions. Subject to the rights of any preferred stock when, as and if, dividends are declared on our common stock, whether payable in cash, in property or in securities of the Company, the holders of our Class B Non-Voting Common Stock shall be entitled to share equally, share for share, in such dividends. Also, due to gaming law considerations, we are prohibited to pay dividends to anyone who is deemed an “unsuitable person” or is an affiliate of an “unsuitable person.” We may not pay dividends, except to defray tax liabilities, to any stockholder who has not be licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Commission without the Nevada Commission's approval.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we did not make any purchases of our Class A Voting Common Stock.

The Company did not maintain any equity compensation plan during 2013.

We have not provided a performance graph as there is no market for our securities.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The following selected consolidated financial data presents the financial results of the Company for the Successor as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the Successor nine months ended December 31, 2011 and for the Predecessor three months ended March 31, 2011, and the Predecessor years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.

In accordance with accounting guidance related to financial reporting by entities in reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code, we adopted fresh-start reporting upon the Plan being consummated and becoming effective on December 1, 2010. As of the Substantial Consummation 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,

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as of such Substantial Consummation Date. Certain of these values differed materially from the values recorded on Predecessor’s balance sheet as of April 1, 2011. In addition, the Company’s accounting practices and policies may not be the same as that of Predecessor’s. For all of these reasons, our consolidated financial statements for periods subsequent to the Substantial Consummation Date are not comparable with Predecessor’s prior periods.

The accompanying consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2011 are presented for two periods: the Predecessor three months ended March 31, 2011 and the Successor nine months ended December 31, 2011. The Predecessor three months ended March 31, 2011 reflect the historical accounting basis in Predecessor’s assets and liabilities, while the Successor nine months ended December 31, 2011 reflect 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.

The selected financial data set forth below is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations” and audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following information is not necessarily indicative of our future financial results.

`1`(In thousands, except per share amounts)

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	Successor									Predecessor
	Year Ended December 31, 2013			Year Ended December 31, 2012			April 1, 2011 Through December 31, 2011			January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011			Year Ended December 31, 2010			Year Ended December 31, 2009
Income Statement Data:
Net revenues	$	66,560		$	76,359		$	61,027		$	20,649		$	79,266		$	91,881
Loss from continuing operations	(15,534		)	(47,337		)	(13,348		)	(2,535		)	(13,104		)	(6,564		)
Impairment	—			(24,826		)	—			—			—			—
Loss from continuing operations - excluding impairment	(15,535		)	(22,511		)	(13,348		)	(2,535		)	(13,104		)	(6,564		)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	(26,711		)	(46,866		)	(16,966		)	81,124			(24,113		)	(25,553		)
Fresh-start accounting adjustment	—			—			—			37,530			—			—
Gain on reorganization of debt	—			—			—			47,500			—			—
Net income (loss) from continuing operations - excluding impairment,fresh-start and reorganization adjustments	(26,711		)	(22,040		)	(16,966		)	(3,906		)	(24,113		)	(25,553		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share - basic	(2.96		)	(5.18		)	(1.88		)	6.52			(1.94		)	(2.05		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share - diluted	(2.96		)	(5.18		)	(1.88		)	6.41			(1.94		)	(2.05		)



	Successor						Predecessor
	December 31, 2013		December 31, 2012		December 31, 2011		March 31, 2011			December 31, 2010			December 31, 2009
Balance Sheet Data (as of period end):
Total assets	$	206,558	$	226,287	$	255,202	$	188,893		$	188,737		$	198,950
Total debt	82,750		76,873		72,380		60			276,653			249,806
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)	85,578		112,289		143,014		(106,013		)	(103,797		)	(83,073		)

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

We own and operate Riviera Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, and owned and operated Riviera Black Hawk in Black Hawk, Colorado until its sale on April 26, 2012.

On September 29, 2011, RHC, ROC and RBH, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with the Buyer, pursuant to which the Buyer agreed to purchase the Riviera Black Hawk by acquiring all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of RBH. This transaction was completed on April 26, 2012. The Buyer paid $76 million for the stock, subject to certain post-closing working capital adjustments.

Our capital expenditures for Riviera Hotel & Casino are geared primarily toward maintaining and upgrading our hotel rooms, gaming products, convention space, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.

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Our primary marketing focus in Las Vegas is to maximize gaming revenues and grow revenue per available room, or RevPar. To maximize gaming revenues, we market directly to members of our Club Riviera utilizing customized mail offerings and special promotions to entice players to visit and game at the property. We frequently use free slot play, complimentary room, food and beverage and entertainment products to increase player visits and gaming revenues. We also use various promotions to entice hotel guests that are not members of Club Riviera to join Club Riviera and game at the property. To grow RevPar, we are leveraging our significant convention space to entice meeting planners and convention coordinators to choose Riviera Hotel & Casino for their events. Moreover, we are showcasing our hotel room product to grow our tour and travel and internet sales.

In addition to the above, we continuously strive to maximize the number of people who patronize Riviera Hotel & Casino but who are not guests in our hotel. We achieve this by capitalizing on our Las Vegas Strip location, convention center proximity and availability of our entertainment productions and other amenities. We are well situated for walk-in traffic on the Las Vegas Strip near several major properties including the Circus Circus Las Vegas Resort and Casino, LVH (Las Vegas Hotel and Casino), Las Vegas Convention Center, Wynn Las Vegas, Wynn Encore and several timeshare and condominium projects. While we benefit from our proximity to several major properties, the dormant Resorts World Las Vegas (formerly known as Echelon) and Fontainebleau construction projects and the SLS Las Vegas property (formerly known as the Sahara Hotel & Casino) closed for renovation have caused a major reduction in walk-in traffic. We anticipate that our walk-in traffic will be adversely impacted until the opening of SLS Las Vegas, anticipated to occur on Labor Day weekend 2014.

Basis of Presentation

In accordance with accounting guidance related to financial reporting by entities in reorganization under the United States Bankruptcy Code, we adopted fresh-start reporting upon the Plan being consummated on April 1, 2011. In connection with the adoption of fresh-start reporting, a new entity was deemed created for financial reporting purposes. Fresh-start reporting generally requires resetting the historical net book value of assets and liabilities to fair value by allocating our enterprise value as set forth in the Plan to our assets and liabilities pursuant to accounting guidance related to business combinations upon emergence from bankruptcy.

The Predecessor Period reflects the historical accounting basis in Predecessor's assets and liabilities, while the Successor Period reflects the assets and liabilities at fair value by allocating the enterprise value to our company's assets and liabilities pursuant to accounting guidance related to business combinations. Moreover, the historical financial results of Predecessor are not indicative of our current financial condition or our future results of operations. Our future results of operations will be subject to significant business, economic, regulatory and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, some of which are beyond our control.

Results of Operations

The accompanying table shows Predecessor’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011, Successor’s results of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2011 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013, and the combined results of operations of Predecessor and Successor for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011. The results for the twelve-months ended December 31, 2011, were derived by the mathematical addition of the results of the three months ended March 31, 2011 Predecessor Period and the nine months ended December 31, 2011 Successor Period. The presentation of financial information for the combined twelve months ended December 31, 2011 herein may yield results not fully comparable on a period-to-period basis, particularly with respect to depreciation, amortization, interest expense and tax provision accounts, as a result of the adoption of fresh-start reporting by us on April 1, 2011 and the sale of RBH. In addition, the results of operations for the combined twelve months ended December 31, 2011 do not comply with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States or with the SEC's rules for pro forma presentation; however, it is presented because we believe that it provides the most meaningful comparison of our results for 2011 to our results for current and prior periods.

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(In thousands)	Successor Year Ended December 31, 2013			Successor Year Ended December 31, 2012			Percentage Increase (Decrease) 2013 vs 2012		Successor Nine Months Ended December 31, 2011			Predecessor Three Months Ended March 31, 2011			2011 Combined			Percentage Increase (Decrease) 2012 vs 2011
Revenues
Casino	$	27,786		$	34,314		(19.0	)%	$	28,837		$	8,983		$	37,820		(9.3	)%
Rooms	30,743			33,400			(8.0	)%	25,954			9,288			35,242			(5.2	)%
Food and beverage	10,443			13,486			(22.6	)%	10,579			3,843			14,422			(6.5	)%
Entertainment	717			1,571			(54.4	)%	2,125			745			2,870			(45.3	)%
Other	3,160			3,507			(9.9	)%	2,888			1,088			3,976			(11.8	)%
Total revenues	72,849			86,278			(15.6	)%	70,383			23,947			94,330			(8.5	)%
Less-promotional allowances	(6,289		)	(9,919		)	(36.6	)%	(9,356		)	(3,298		)	(12,654		)	(21.6	)%
Net revenues	66,560			76,359			(12.8	)%	61,027			20,649			81,676			(6.5	)%
Expenses
Casino	17,407			28,133			(38.1	)%	19,881			5,779			25,660			9.6	%
Rooms	19,373			20,950			(7.5	)%	14,420			4,578			18,998			10.3	%
Food and beverage	9,259			10,776			(14.1	)%	9,249			3,498			12,747			(15.5	)%
Entertainment	807			1,531			(47.3	)%	1,626			425			2,051			(25.4	)%
Other	946			1,127			(16.1	)%	836			293			1,129			(0.2	)%
Other operating expenses:
Share-based compensation	—			—			—	%	—			12			12			(100.0	)%
Other general and administrative	27,679			28,547			(3.0	)%	22,606			6,211			28,817			(0.9	)%
Emergence related expenses	—			—			—	%	1,699			—			1,699			(100.0	)%
Asset Impairment	—			24,826			(100.0	)%	—			—			—			100.0	%
Depreciation and amortization	6,624			7,806			(15.1	)%	4,058			2,388			6,446			21.1	%
Total expenses	82,095			123,696			(33.6	)%	74,375			23,184			97,559			26.8	%
Loss from Operations	$	(15,535	)	$	(47,337	)	(67.2	)%	$	(13,348	)	$	(2,535	)	$	(15,883	)	198.0	%

2013 Compared to 2012

Revenues

Net revenues for 2013 were $66.6 million, a decrease of $9.8 million, or 12.8%, from $76.4 million for the comparable period in the prior year.

Casino revenues for 2013 were $27.8 million, a decrease of $6.5 million, or 19.0% for the comparable period in the prior year. Casino revenues are comprised primarily of slot machine and table game revenues. In comparison to the period in the prior year, slot machine revenue was $22.3 million, a decrease of $4.4 million, or 16.6%, from $26.7 million and table game revenue was $5.4 million, a decrease of $1.7 million, or 24.3% from $7.1 million. Slot machine win decreased due to lower visitation during 2013 which saw coin-in decrease to $296.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 from $382.8 million for the comparable period in the prior year, which was partially offset by an increase in hold percentage of 7.5% from 7.0% for the comparable period in the prior year. Table games saw a substantial decrease in volume due to the cancellation of our strategy to target gamers that prefer the Baccarat, Pai Gow, and other traditionally Asian style games in 2012. Table game drop was $34.2 million for 2013, compared to $65.2 million for the comparable period in the prior year, however, a higher hold percentage of 15.6% in 2013 compared to 10.8% for 2012 slightly offset the reduced volume.

Room revenues for 2013 were 8.0% lower than for the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease in room revenues was seen in all channels, but most significantly in the Group, Retail, and Casino channels. Occupancy decreased 10.0% to 63.4% for 2013 from 73.4% in the prior year. Our average daily room rate increased 3.0% to $54.23 in 2013 from $52.66 in 2012. Room revenues included $3.1 million and $4.8 million related to rooms provided to casino guests on a complimentary basis for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These revenues are included in promotional allowances which are deducted from total revenues to arrive at net revenues.

Food and beverage revenues for 2013 declined 22.6% from the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease was due primarily to selective reduction of hours of operation and closure of outlets during low occupancy dates. The reduction was partially offset by the addition of the Wicked Vicky Tavern and an increase in R Steak & Seafood business. Food and beverage

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revenues included $3.0 million and $4.0 million related to food and beverage provided to casino guests on a complimentary basis for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These revenues are included in promotional allowances which are deducted from total revenues to arrive at net revenues.

Entertainment revenues for 2013 decreased 54.4% from the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease in entertainment revenues is primarily due to the reduction of headliner shows in the Royale Pavilion since 2012. We eliminated some shows in the Starlite Lounge in 2012 due to low ticket sales. Entertainment revenues included $0.1 million and $0.6 million in revenues related to show tickets offered to guests on a complimentary basis for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These revenues are included in promotional allowances which are deducted from total revenues to arrive at net revenues.

Other revenues for 2013 decreased 9.9% from the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in retail sales due to the closure of our retail store, tenant rents related to the termination of the Queen Victoria Pub lease in May 2013, and ATM revenue related to lower gaming play. There was a decrease in revenue from the business center, as it was closed in May 2012, with the space being leased to the UPS Store, which offset the lost revenues and related additional expenses of self-operating.

Promotional allowances were $6.3 million and $9.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Promotional allowances are comprised of food, beverage, hotel room nights and other items provided on a complimentary basis primarily to our high-value casino players and convention guests. Promotional allowances decreased primarily due to our efforts to focus complimentaries on our most valuable customers.

Costs and Expenses

Costs and expenses for 2013 were $82.1 million, a decrease of $41.6 million, or 33.6%, from $123.7 million for the comparable period in the prior year.

Casino costs and expenses for 2013 decreased 38.1% from the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease in casino expenses was primarily due to a decrease in table game and slots payroll and related costs due to a reduction in staffing due to a more condensed gaming floor layout. Marketing expenses decreased as a result of a more targeted campaign and the bad debt reserve decreased related to the decrease in exposure related to credit issuance.

Room department costs and expenses for 2013 decreased 7.5% from the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease in room expenses was primarily due to a reduction in staffing and other expenses related to lower occupancy.

Food and beverage costs and expenses for 2013 decreased 14.1% from the comparable period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in food and beverage expenses related to the lower volume as explained above.

Entertainment department costs and expenses for 2013 decreased 47.3% as we reduced contract payments to entertainers based on revenue share agreements for shows, and reduced equipment rental and ticketing costs.

Other operating costs and expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, decreased as a result of asset impairment charges of $24.8 million in 2012. As of September 30, 2012, management concluded indicators of goodwill impairment existed and, as required by ASC Topic 350, recorded an estimated impairment loss of $24.8 million in 2012.

Net Loss from Continuing Operations

Net Loss from Continuing Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $15.5 million and $47.3 million, respectively.

2012 Compared to 2011

Revenues

Net revenues for 2012 were $76.4 million, a decrease of $5.3 million, or 6.5%, from $81.7 million for the comparable Combined period in the prior year.

Casino revenues for 2012 were $34.3 million, a decrease of $3.5 million, or 9.3% for the comparable Combined period in the prior year. Casino revenues are comprised primarily of slot machine and table game revenues. In comparison to the Combined

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period in the prior year, slot machine revenue was $30.7 million, a decrease of $0.4 million, or 1.3%, from $31.1 million and table game revenue was $7.1 million, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 21.4% from $9.0 million. Slot machine win decreased due to lower visitation during 2012 which saw coin-in decrease to $382.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $404.4 million for the comparable Combined period in the prior year, which was partially offset by an increase in hold percentage of 8.0% from 7.7% for the comparable Combined period in the prior year. Table games, on the other hand, saw a substantial increase in volume due to the implementation of our strategy to target gamers that prefer the Baccarat, Pai Gow, and other traditionally Asian style games. Table game drop was $65.2 million for 2012, compared to $47.1 million for the comparable Combined period in the prior year, however, a lower hold percentage of 10.8% in 2012 compared to 19.1% for 2011 Combined significantly reduced revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to the comparable Combined period in the prior year.

Room revenues for 2012 were 5.2% lower than for the comparable Combined period in the prior year. The decrease in room revenues was primarily due to a decrease in the Wholesale, Tour and Travel, Casino and Convention channels which was partially offset by an increase in the Retail channel. Occupancy decreased 4.9% to 73.4% for 2012 from 77.2% in the prior year. Our average daily room rate decreased 0.5% to $59.89 in 2012 from $60.20 in 2011. Room revenues included $4.8 million and $6.8 million related to rooms provided to casino guests on a complimentary basis for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These revenues are included in promotional allowances which are deducted from total revenues to arrive at net revenues.

Food and beverage revenues for 2012 declined 6.5% from the comparable Combined period in the prior year. The decrease was due primarily to selective reduction of hours of operation and closure of outlets during low occupancy dates. The reduction was partially offset by an increase in banquet, R Steak, and Java Stop business. Food and beverage revenues included $4.0 million related to food and beverage provided to casino guests on a complimentary basis for both the 2011 Combined and year ended December 31, 2012. These revenues are included in promotional allowances which are deducted from total revenues to arrive at net revenues.

Entertainment revenues for 2012 decreased 45.3% from the comparable Combined period in the prior year. The decrease in entertainment revenues is primarily due to the elimination of ticketed shows in LeBistro Lounge, including The Rat Pack and Dr. Scott, as well as in the Versailles Showroom, which hosted the Dao Chinese acrobats. Additionally, entertainment revenues in the Royale Pavilion decreased as we hosted the Chinese Harvest concert in 2011, but not in 2012. We added several new shows in the Starlite Lounge in late 2011 to help offset this lost revenue. Entertainment revenues included $0.6 million and $1.0 million in revenues related to show tickets offered to guests on a complimentary basis for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These revenues are included in promotional allowances which are deducted from total revenues to arrive at net revenues.

Other revenues for 2012 decreased 11.8% from the comparable Combined period in the prior year. The decrease in other revenues was primarily due to a bundling of WiFi service for hotel guests with other services provided as part of the resort fee. The resort fee was increased to capture the revenues lost by charging separately for this service. There was also a decline in tenant rental income as a result of tenant lease terminations. The prolonged economic downturn made it unprofitable for some tenants to continue operating. There was a decrease in revenue from the business center, as it was closed in May 2012, with the space being leased to the UPS Store, which offset the lost revenues and related additional expenses of self-operating.

Promotional allowances were $9.9 million and $12.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 Combined, respectively. Promotional allowances are comprised of food, beverage, hotel room nights and other items provided on a complimentary basis primarily to our high-value casino players and convention guests. Promotional allowances decreased primarily due to our efforts to focus complimentaries on our most valuable customers.

Costs and Expenses

Costs and expenses for 2012 were $123.7 million, an increase of $26.1 million, or 26.8%, from $97.6 million for the comparable Combined period in the prior year.

Casino costs and expenses for 2012 increased 9.6% from the comparable Combined period in the prior year. The increase in casino expenses was primarily due to an increase in table game payroll and related costs as a result of the additional games added during 2012, bad debt reserve adjustment related to the development of more high-end table game play, promotional efforts to drive slot and table game play, and the addition of bingo as an amenity to attract players and drive gaming revenues (which was subsequently closed in July 2012).

Room department costs and expenses for 2012 increased 10.3% from the comparable Combined period in the prior year. Laundry expense increased, primarily as a result of contractual price increases. Convention sales commissions and rebates increased

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per contractual obligations used to entice groups to have their event at our property. Travel agent commissions increased due to more reservations coming through an internet-based reservation service for which the Company pays commissions. The provision for doubtful accounts increased due to uncollectible balances related to incorrect rate billings.

Food and beverage costs and expenses for 2012 decreased 15.5% from the comparable Combined period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in food and beverage expenses related to the lower distribution volume as explained above.

Entertainment department costs and expenses for 2012 decreased 25.4% as we reduced contract payments to entertainers based on revenue share agreements for new shows, and billed stagehand labor to the producers in the new agreements.

Other operating costs and expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization, increased as a result of asset impairment charges of $24.8 million in 2012, partially offset by non-recurring costs in 2011 associated with emergence after bankruptcy and costs associated with the sale of our Black Hawk, Colorado operation. As of September 30, 2012, management concluded indicators of goodwill impairment existed and, as required by ASC Topic 350, recorded an estimated impairment loss of $24.8 million in 2012.

Net Loss from Continuing Operations

Net Loss from Continuing Operations for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 Combined were $47.3 million and $15.9 million, respectively.

Discontinued Operations

On September 29, 2011, we entered into the Stock Purchase Agreement to sell our Black Hawk, Colorado operation. We have reflected the operation as a discontinued operation and the related assets and liabilities as held for sale through the sale completion date of April 26, 2012.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company had $60.1 million and $76.5 million in cash and cash equivalents (of which $39.3 million and $62.6 million, respectively, was restricted) as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Additionally, effective April 1, 2011, the Company has access to a $10 million Working Capital Facility. However, due to the default under the Series A Credit Agreement and the Series B Credit Agreement described in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements, we do not currently have the ability to draw any funds under the Working Capital Facility until such time as the default is cured or waived. The lenders under our Series A Credit Agreement and our Series B Credit Agreement also hold 100% of our Class B Non-Voting Common Stock. As a result of the default, the Required Lenders (as defined in the Series A Credit Agreement and the Series B Credit Agreement, respectively) have the ability to increase the interest accruing on amounts owed under the Series A Credit Agreement and the Series B Credit Agreement, respectively. An increase in the interest rate would negatively affect our available cash and results from operations. Further, the Required Lenders and administrative agent under the Series A Credit Agreement and the Series B Credit Agreement, respectively, have the right to accelerate repayment of all amounts owed under each of the agreements and require us to repay such amounts immediately. We do not currently have sufficient funds to repay the Series A and Series B debt. Repaying these amounts and covering our operating losses will require additional cash, which may include the issuance of additional equity, debt financing and/or capital contributions from stockholders, if available to us. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining additional capital resources. The inability to obtain additional capital will restrict our ability to grow and inhibit our ability to continue to conduct business operations. Any additional equity financing may result in substantial dilution to our then existing stockholders. We do not provide any guarantees or assurances that the Company will have ample liquidity and capital resources to meet future financial obligations. If repayment of the indebtedness under our Series A Credit Agreement and Series B Credit Agreement were accelerated, we do not believe the Company has sufficient liquidity and capital resources to meet both debt service and normal operating expenditures.

Our cash and cash equivalents increased $6.8 million during 2013 compared to the prior year primarily due to release of restricted cash of $23.3 million less cash used in operating activities of $13.5 million and $3.0 million in net cash used in investing activities. The $3.0 million in net cash used in investing activities was primarily related to capital expenditures to update the casino floor, update a portion of room inventory, renovate a restaurant, and perform maintenance and safety related improvements at the Riviera Hotel & Casino.

Series A Credit Agreement

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The information set forth under the caption “Series A Credit Agreement” in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements is incorporated herein by reference.

Series B Credit Agreement

The information set forth under the caption “Series B Credit Agreement” in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements is incorporated herein by reference.

Current Economic Environment

We believe that a number of factors are affecting consumer sentiment and behavior. We believe that consumers have saved and will continue to save more and spend less on discretionary items such as vacations and gaming. Thus, we believe that the outlook for the gaming and hospitality industries remains highly uncertain. Based on these adverse circumstances, we believe that the Company will continue to experience lower than historical hotel occupancy, room rates and casino volumes.

Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2013 ($ in thousands):



	Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations	Total		less than 1 year		1 to 3 years		4 to 5 years		more than 5 years
Operating Leases	$	1	$	1	$	—	$	—	$	—
Capital Leases	360		102		221		37		—
Resort Management Agreement*	4,350		2,325		2,025		—		—
Maturities of Borrowings Under Credit Facility (Note 9)	82,750		82,750		—		—		—
Purchase Obligations	988		988		—		—		—
Total Contractual Cash Obligations	$	88,449	$	86,166	$	2,246	$	37	$	—

* This amount represents the total contractual obligations. $3.0 million of the $4.350 million is due and payable to Paragon if RHC achieves certain EBITDAM according to the agreement.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

It is not our usual business practice to enter into off-balance sheet arrangements such as guarantees on loans and financial commitments, indemnification arrangements and retained interests in assets transferred to an unconsolidated entity for securitization purposes. Consequently, we have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to adopt accounting policies and to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and provision for income taxes. We periodically evaluate our policies, and our estimates and assumptions related to these policies. We operate in a highly regulated industry. We are subject to regulations governing operating and internal control procedures. The majority of our casino revenue is in the form of cash, personal checks or gaming chips, which by their nature do not require complex estimations. We estimate certain liabilities with payment periods that extend for longer than several months. Such estimates include the liability associated with our customer loyalty program, the cost of workers' compensation, property and casualty insurance settlements and the cost of litigation. We believe that these estimates are reasonable based upon our past experience with our business and based upon our assumptions related to possible outcomes in the future. Future actual results might differ materially from these estimates.

We have determined that the following accounting policies and related estimates are critical to the preparation of our consolidated financial statements because such estimates are highly uncertain or susceptible to change so as to present a significant risk of a material impact on our financial condition or operating performance, and such policies and estimates were selected from among available alternatives, or require the exercise of significant management judgment to apply.

Intangibles and Other Long-lived Assets

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In accordance with accounting guidance related to other intangible assets, we test for impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets annually in the fourth quarter of each year and in certain situations between those annual dates.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not subject to compromise, 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 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, we may have to record additional impairment charges in future accounting periods. Our 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.

Long-lived assets, primarily property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Our separate long-lived assets do not have identifiable cash flows independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities and cannot be identified with a specific asset group that has identifiable cash flows. As such, our long-lived assets comprise a single asset group for evaluation purposes. We evaluate whether an impairment indicator occurs primarily based on progress achieved against our business plan. To the extent an impairment indicator has occurred, recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the net carrying value to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated. If the carrying amount of net assets exceeds the estimated undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the net assets exceed the fair value. During 2013, an indicator of impairment was noted; however, there was no impairment recognized as the carrying amount of net assets was determined to be recoverable. The undiscounted cash flows of the asset group exceeded the total carrying value of such assets by approximately 79% as of December 31, 2013.

Income Taxes

The Company is subject to income taxes in the United States. Authoritative guidance for accounting for income taxes requires that we account for income taxes by recognizing deferred tax assets, net of applicable reserves, and deferred tax liabilities for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, operating losses and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on the income tax provision and deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. Authoritative guidance for accounting for income taxes also requires that we perform an assessment of positive and negative evidence regarding the realization of the deferred tax assets. This assessment includes the evaluation of the future reversal of temporary tax differences, the nature and frequency of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future taxable income and implementation of tax planning strategies.

Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company’s tax positions and determining its provision for income taxes. Authoritative guidance regarding uncertainty in income taxes provides a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more-likely-than-not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount which is more than 50% likely, based solely on the technical merits, of being sustained on examination. The Company considers many factors when evaluating and estimating its tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and which may not accurately anticipate actual outcomes.

Allowance for doubtful accounts

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical experience and specific customer collection issues. Any unforeseen change in customers’ liquidity or financial condition could adversely affect our ability to collect account balances and our operating results.

Self-insurance Provisions

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We are self-insured for various levels of general liability and workers’ compensation. Insurance claims and provisions include accruals of estimated settlements for known claims as well as accrued estimates of incurred but not reported claims. In estimating these costs, we consider our historical claims experience and make judgments about the expected levels of costs per claim. Changes in health care costs, accident frequency and severity and other factors can materially affect the estimate for these liabilities.

Loyalty Club Program

We offer to our players club members the opportunity to earn points based on their level of gaming activities. Points can be redeemed for free play, promotions, complimentary hotel rooms, entertainment, and food and beverage. We accrue the cash-equivalent value of points earned based upon expected redemption rates.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (ASC Topic 350) Testing of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment. ASU No. 2012-02 amends the impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets by allowing companies to first assess the qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset might be impaired as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test. The changes to the ASC as a result of this update are effective prospectively for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012 (January 1, 2013 for the Company). The Company adopted the guidance as of January 1, 2013, which did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting standards are currently under review and study 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 any such proposed or revised standards would have on our consolidated financial statements.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

At times, we are exposed to market risk from adverse changes in interest rates with respect to the short-term floating interest rate on borrowings under our credit agreements. As of December 31, 2013, we had $82.8 million in borrowings outstanding under our credit agreements. Any borrowings outstanding accrue interest at LIBOR plus a margin determined by the credit agreements or an alternative rate based on the federal funds rate. As of December 31, 2013, if LIBOR rates were to increase or decrease by one percentage point, our interest expense would increase or decrease by approximately $0.8 million per year.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Our consolidated financial statements, including the notes to all such statements and other supplementary data are included in this report beginning on page F-1.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15(d)-15(e) of the Exchange Act) designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. These include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that this information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its President and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management, with the participation of the President and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2013. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s President and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2013.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act). The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Management, with the participation of the President and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (1992). Based on this evaluation, management, with the participation of the President and the Chief Financial Officer, concluded that, as of December 31, 2013, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

Limitations of the Effectiveness of Internal Control

A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the internal control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations of any internal control system, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended December 31, 2013, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B. Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Director Qualifications

The Board consists of four members. The Board believes that it is necessary for each of the Company’s directors to possess many qualities and skills. When searching for new candidates, the Board considers the evolving needs of the Board and searches for candidates that fill any current or anticipated future gap. The Board also believes that all directors must possess a considerable amount of business management and educational experience. The Board first considers a candidate’s management experience and then considers issues of judgment, background, stature, conflicts of interest, integrity, ethics and commitment when considering director candidates. The Board also focuses on education, professional experience and differences in viewpoints and skills. In considering candidates for the Board, the Board considers the entirety of each candidate’s credentials in the context of these standards. With respect to the nomination of continuing directors for re-election, the individual’s contributions to the Board are also considered. All our directors bring to the Board a wealth of executive leadership experience derived from their service in various leadership capacities in the private and public sectors.

Directors

The following table presents information as of March 31, 2014 regarding our directors and the directors of ROC, our wholly-owned subsidiary:

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Name	Age	Position

Barry Sternlicht	53	Chairman of the Board

Marcos Alvarado	33	Director

Steven Hankin	53	Director

Derek Stevens	46	Director

Each of Messrs. Sternlicht, Stevens and Alvarado was appointed to the Board as of the Substantial Consummation Date pursuant to the Plan. Mr. Hankin was appointed to the Board on June 21, 2013. Each of Messrs. Sternlicht, Stevens, Alvarado and Hankin were designated to the Board pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement described in Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements. Mr. Hankin is designated as the “Class A Director” under the Stockholders Agreement. The directors will hold these positions until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

Provided below are descriptions and the backgrounds of our directors and their principal occupations for the past five years.

Barry S. Sternlicht, age 53, is the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer and owner of Starwood Capital Group, a private investment firm he formed in 1991, and its related entities. Entities affiliated with Starwood Capital Group collectively own approximately 43% of the outstanding Class B Non-Voting Common Stock, and Desert Rock Enterprises LLC (which is managed and partly owned by Derek Stevens) and an entity wholly-owned by Mr. Sternlicht collectively own 100% of the outstanding limited liability company interests of Riviera Voteco, L.L.C., which in turn owns 100% of the Class A Voting Common Stock. Mr. Sternlicht is Chairman of Starwood Property Trust, the largest commercial mortgage REIT in the United States (NYSE: STWD), Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust (NYSE: SWAY), Baccarat, S.A., and TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE: TPH). From 1995 through early 2005, Sternlicht was Chairman and CEO of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., a company he founded in 1995. Mr. Sternlicht is a trustee of Brown University. He serves on the Board of Directors of The Estée Lauder Companies, Restoration Hardware, and the Pension Real Estate Association (PREA). He is the Chairman of the Board of the Robin Hood Foundation. He received his BA, magna cum laude, with honors from Brown University. He later earned an M.B.A. with distinction from Harvard Business School. Mr. Sternlicht’s extensive experience as a senior executive in the hospitality industry and service on several other board of directors provide significant insight and expertise to our Board in all facets of the Company’s operations and in its financing activities.

Marcos Alvarado, age 33, is a Senior Vice President of Starwood Capital Group responsible for the origination, underwriting, structuring and execution of investments in all property types across the capital stack with a geographic focus on New York City and corporate investments for the firm. Mr. Alvarado serves on the Board of Directors of Opus Bank, a California-based commercial bank, and Northwest Management, the holding company for the assets of Corus Bancshares. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of ST Residential. Prior to joining Starwood Capital Group in 2008, Mr. Alvarado was a Vice President in Lehman Brothers’ Global Real Estate Group, and prior to that he worked in Morgan Stanley’s CMBS group. Mr. Alvarado holds a BA from Dartmouth College. Mr. Alvarado’s experience in the capital markets and with real estate-related corporate transactions provides our Board with invaluable expertise in the areas of financing and strategic opportunities.

Derek J. Stevens, age 46, is part-owner of and manages Desert Rock Enterprises LLC, through which he has been involved in the management of the Golden Gate Casino since March 2008. Desert Rock Enterprises LLC owns approximately 12% of the outstanding Class B Non-Voting Common Stock, and Desert Rock Enterprises LLC and an entity wholly-owned by Mr. Sternlicht collectively own 100% of the outstanding limited liability company interests of Riviera Voteco, L.L.C., which in turn owns 100% of the Class A Voting Common Stock. Mr. Stevens is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Golden Gate Casino, a position he has held since September 2009. In addition, Mr. Stevens controls The Cold Heading Co., Ajax Metal Processing, Inc. and Wolverine Carbide & Tool, Inc. He has been found suitable in both Nevada and Colorado. Mr. Stevens is a 1990 graduate of the University of Michigan. He received an M.B.A. in finance from Wayne State University in 1994. Mr. Stevens’ extensive general business experience and experience as a senior executive in the gaming industry provide our Board with invaluable expertise in these areas.

Steven Hankin, age 53, is a Managing Director of Portfolio Operations for Starwood Capital Group where he assists with managing the firm's operating entities and corporate investments. Before joining Starwood Capital Group, Mr. Hankin served as the Chief Executive Officer of Sentient Jet, a provider of private jet travel services. Prior to that, Mr. Hankin served as the Chief

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Marketing Officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide where he was responsible for brand marketing, brand operations and creative services. Mr. Hankin previously ran Strategic Planning at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, during which time he was tasked with developing Starwood’s internet and distribution strategy. Before joining Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Mr. Hankin was a partner at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, and headed the firm’s Charlotte office. In his 13 years at McKinsey & Company, he served clients in parcel, rail, and air as well as the travel agency business. Mr. Hankin holds a BS from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Darden School of the University of Virginia. Mr. Hankin was appointed to serve as a member of a newly formed management agreement committee. Mr. Hankin’s experience as a senior executive and management consultant with marketing initiatives provide our Board with invaluable expertise in the areas of management, marketing and corporate governance.

Executive Officers

The following table presents information as of March 31, 2014 regarding our and ROC’s executive officers:



Name	Age	Position

Robert James Kunkle	45	President of RHC, and President and General Manager of ROC

Michael Pearse	46	Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of RHC

		Chief Financial Officer, Vice President - Finance and Treasurer of ROC

Tullio Marchionne	59	Secretary of RHC and ROC

Mr. Marchionne was appointed to the position indicated above as of the Substantial Consummation Date. Messrs. Kunkle and Pearse were appointed to the positions indicated above on June 21, 2013 (June 24, 2013 as the General Manager of ROC) and October 7, 2013, respectively. Paragon retained Mr. Kunkle as the General Manager of ROC pursuant to its authority under the Management Agreement. Our officers serve at the discretion of the Board and are also subject to the licensing requirements of the Nevada Gaming Commission.

Provided below are descriptions and the backgrounds of Messrs. Kunkle, Pearse and Marchionne.

Robert James Kunkle, age 45, has served as our President and as the President and General Manager of ROC since June 2013. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Kunkle served in a number of positions with Station Casinos from March 2008 to November 2012, most recently as Vice President and General Manager of Texas Station Hotel and Gambling Hall. Mr. Kunkle began his service with Station Casinos as General Manager of Wildfire Gaming, a division of Station Casino, with multiple casino properties in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada, and also served as Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Texas Station Hotel and Gambling Hall and Vice President and General Manager of Fiesta Rancho Hotel and Casino. From November 2006 through March 2008, Mr. Kunkle was Director of Food and Beverage for Horseshoe Casino (Caesars Entertainment) in Hammond, Indiana.

Michael Pearse, age 46, has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, and the Chief Financial Officer, Vice President - Finance and Treasurer of ROC since October 2013. Mr. Pearse is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and brings over 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry, primarily in the area of finance and accounting. Before joining the Company, Mr. Pearse was the Director of Finance for the Belle of Baton Rouge since January 2013. Before that, Mr. Pearse was the Vice President of Finance for L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Resort, a position he held from April 2011 until November 2012. Before that, Mr. Pearse served as Executive Director of Finance for Mandalay Bay Resort from October 2006 until February 2011, and before that as Director of Finance for various properties owned by Stations Casinos from September 2005 until October 2006. Mr. Pearse also served in a variety of finance and accounting positions for Caesars Entertainment from December 1993 until August 2005. Mr. Pearse holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and a Master’s of Business Administration degree from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Tullio J. Marchionne, age 59, has served as our secretary since February 2000. Mr. Marchionne served as a Co-CEO between April 2010 and March 2011 and as our General Counsel between January 2000 and March 2011. Mr. Marchionne was initially employed by Riviera, Inc., in June 1986 as a casino dealer and served in various capacities, including Pit Manager, General Counsel and Director of Gaming Administration until September 1996, when he was transferred to the Four Queens Hotel and

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Casino as Director of Casino Operations pursuant to the management agreement our subsidiary had with the Four Queens. He served in that position until May 1997. Mr. Marchionne served as the General Manager of the Regency Casino Thessaloniki, located in Thessaloniki, Greece, from June 1997 until December 1997. Mr. Marchionne served as a Casino Supervisor with Bally’s Las Vegas from February 1998 until June 1998, Director of Casino Operations at the Maxim Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from June 1998 until November 1998 and Director of Table Games at the Resort at Summerlin from November 1998 until December 1999.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act (Section 16(a)) requires our directors and executive officers and persons who own more than 10% of our common stock to file with the SEC certain reports regarding ownership of our common stock. Such persons are required to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file. Based solely on our review of such reports that were furnished to us by those reporting persons in connection with certain of those reporting requirements, we believe that all the reporting persons met their Section 16(a) reporting obligations on a timely basis during 2013.

Code of Ethics

We have adopted certain ethical policies that apply to all of our employees at the level of supervisor or higher, including our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer. Those policies, together with certain rules adopted by our Disclosure Committee, comprise what we consider to be our code of ethics. Those policies and rules are available on our Internet web site at www.rivierahotel.com by clicking on the “Investor Relations” link and may also be obtained upon request without charge by writing to the Secretary of the Company.

Audit Committee Financial Expert

The Company believes that Marcos Alvarado, member of the Audit Committee, is an audit committee financial expert as defined in Regulation S-K, Item 407(d)(5)(ii). None of the Company’s securities are listed on any national securities exchange of securities market. As a result, the Company is not subject to any requirement that its directors be considered “independent.”

Item 11. Executive Compensation

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND RELATED INFORMATION

Summary Compensation Table

The following table sets forth all compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the following type of executive officers for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and nine-month period ended December 31, 2011 Combined: (i) individuals who served as, or acted in the capacity of, the Company’s principal executive officer or principal financial officer for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013; (ii) the Company’s three most highly compensated executive officers, other than the Company’s current principal executive officer and principal financial officer, who were serving as executive officers at the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013; and (iii) up to two additional individuals for whom disclosure would have been provided under clause (ii) but for the fact that the individual was not serving as an executive officer of the Company at the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. We refer to these individuals collectively as our “Named Executive Officers” or "NEOs."

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Name and Principal Position (1)	Year	Salary	Bonus	Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation	All Other Compensation (2)	Total
Robert James Kunkle	2013	$96,154	—	$11,250	$72	$107,476
President
Michael Pearse	2013	33,654	—	—	—	33,654
Chief Financial Officer
Tullio Marchionne	2013	200,000	—	7,500	826	208,326
Secretary	2012	200,000	—	—	826	200,826
	2011	228,462	75,000	—	2,704	306,166
Johannes Franken	2013	169,999	—	6,375	288	176,662
Vice President of Hotel Operations	2012	170,001	—	—	288	170,289
	2011	107,885	—	—	120	108,005
Andy Choy	2013	315,838	—	—	207,941	523,779
Former Chief Executive Officer and President	2012	450,000	—	—	497	450,497
	2011	323,654	—	—	248	323,902
Paul Roshetko	2013	149,352	6,563	—	7,281	163,196
Former Chief Financial Officer	2012	40,385	—	—	0	40,385
Noah Acres	2013	144,301	—	—	77,048	221,349
Former Senior Vice President of Gaming Development	2012	250,000	—	—	250	250,250
	2011	224,039	—	—	146	224,185

(1) Changes in Officers of the Company:

Upon the Substantial Consummation Date, Andy Choy was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and later resigned on June 21, 2013. Tullio Marchionne resigned his position as Co-CEO of the Company effective March 31, 2011, and retained his title as Secretary of the Company. Robert James Kunkle was appointed President of the Company on June 21, 2013. Paul Roshetko joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer on September 24, 2012 and later resigned on October 4, 2013. Michael Pearse joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer on October 7, 2013.

(2) Includes payment for auto allowance,executive life insurance, and severance upon termination of employment. For the year ended December 31, 2013, Andy Choy received $207,693, Paul Roshetko received $6,731 and Noah Acres received $76,923 in severance upon termination of employment.

Compensation discussion and analysis

The following descriptions of our compensation agreements, plans and programs are intended to assist in your reading and understanding of the information reported in the Summary Compensation table above and the related footnotes.

Compensation Objectives

We seek to compensate our NEOs in a manner that will attract and retain qualified individuals who are responsible for the management, growth and success of the Company. We believe that NEO compensation should be designed to:

1. motivate performance in areas consistent with our short and long-term objectives,

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2. reward for achieving those objectives, and

3. encourage NEOs to continue in our employ.

We evaluate and establish the total compensation of our NEOs in light of what we believe to be the compensation practices, and relative corporate financial performance, of other companies in the gaming industry similar to us in terms of asset size and target market. We do not engage in a formal benchmarking study. Because many of these companies are not publicly held, their compensation practices are not published publicly. As such, we rely on the industry experience and knowledge of our Board in determining appropriate NEO compensation.

Compensation Elements

Our NEO compensation program has two primary components, which are annual salary and bonuses paid under our discretionary Bonus Plan.

Annual Salary: The salary element compensates each NEO for performance of the fundamental duties associated with that NEOs position. In addition to what we believe to be the compensation practices and relative corporate financial performance of other companies in the gaming industry similar to us in terms of asset size and target market, we consider other factors in establishing NEO annual salaries, including the executive’s respective record of leadership and service to us, our growth during the NEOs term of employment, the relative importance of the NEO in overseeing both our strategic direction and our day-to-day operations, the relative performance of our competitors, and civic leadership in the Las Vegas area. Salaries are reviewed annually and are adjusted as warranted.

Incentive Bonus Plan: Those of our NEOs who currently serve as officers are eligible for cash bonuses under our Bonus Plan (as defined below under “Incentive Bonus Plan”). We intend that bonuses paid to our NEOs will reward them for the achievement of successful financial, strategic, and operational performance. Our Bonus Plan measures and rewards our NEOs based on a formula directly linked to the annual financial results of the Company, as measured by EBITDAM, thereby aligning our NEOs’ interest with our stockholders’. The Bonus Plan is intended to attract and retain highly-qualified management personnel by providing appropriate incentive awards. Further details about the Bonus Plan and payments made for 2013 under the Bonus Plan are set forth below under “Incentive Bonus Plan.”

Other Benefits and Compensation

The NEOs also participate in our other benefit plans on the same basis as other employees. The plans include subsidized health insurance benefits and company paid life insurance.

Board Process - Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

The Board considers and approves all compensation to the NEOs. The Board reviews the performance and the compensation of the President and sets his compensation after discussion of performance and performance metrics. For the remaining NEOs, the President makes recommendations to the Board that generally are approved. The Board believes that it is appropriate for the Company not to have a Compensation Committee. All directors participate in the consideration of executive officer and director compensation.

Compensation Committee Report

The Board has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis required by Item 402(b) of Regulation S-K with management and, based on such review and discussion, the Board has determined that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The information contained in this report shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C or the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except to the extent that we specifically request that the information be treated as “soliciting material” or specifically incorporate it by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as Amended or the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Board Members Participating in Compensation Committee Functions

Barry Sternlicht

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Marcos Alvarado

Steven Hankin

Derek Stevens

Employment Agreements and Payments Upon Change of Control or Termination

Employment Agreements

On June 24, 2013, the Company executed an employment offer letter with Robert James Kunkle for his services as the General Manager of the Riviera Hotel & Casino (the "Kunkle Agreement"). The Kunkle Agreement is effective as of June 24, 2013. The Kunkle Agreement provides that Mr. Kunkle's employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time with or without cause and with or without notice, subject to the severance arrangement described below. The Kunkle Agreement provides that Mr Kunkle will earn an annual base salary of $200,000 and that he is eligible for a potential bonus equal to 30% of his base salary based on predetermined EBITDA and customer service objectives set by the Company. During the term of the Kunkle Agreement, the executive is entitled to participate in the Company’s benefit plans generally made available from time to time to the Company’s senior executives. The Company will reimburse Mr. Kunkle for COBRA for the period of time until he is eligible for the Company's benefits. Mr. Kunkle is entitled to 15 business days' paid time off in each calendar year (which were prorated for 2013).

The Company's offer letter with Michael Pearse, dated September 8, 2013 (the "Pearse Agreement"), provides that Mr. Pearse will earn an annual base salary of $175,000 and that he is eligible for a potential bonus equal to 20% of his base salary based on predetermined EBITDA and customer service objectives set by the Company, in his role as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of RHC and Vice President of Finance of ROC, Mr. Pearse is entitled to participate in the Company’s benefit plans generally made available from time to time to the Company’s senior executives. Mr. Pearse is entitled to 18 days paid time off in each calendar year (which were prorated for 2013). Under the Pearse Agreement, the Company reimbursed Mr. Pearse $12,000 for moving expenses (which Mr. Pearse is obligated to pay back in the event of termination of his employment during the first year of employment under certain circumstances).

On May 9, 2012, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Andy Choy for his service as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (the “Choy Agreement”) providing for an initial term of three years and an annual base salary of $450,000. The Choy Agreement terminated upon his separation from the Company on June 21, 2013. For a period of six months following termination of his employment, Mr. Choy was prohibited from engaging in certain competitive conduct, further described in the Choy Agreement, within a 100-mile radius of the Riviera Hotel & Casino. Further, for a period of 18 months after termination of employment, Mr. Choy may not (a) share with competitors or their affiliates certain information pertaining to advertisers, suppliers, vendors, independent contractors, brokers, partners, patrons, executives or customers (collectively referred to as “business contacts” in the Choy Agreement) of the Company, or certain prospective business contacts, and (b) solicit business contacts or employees. Mr. Choy also has agreed to keep certain information with respect to the Company and its business affiliates confidential for a period of five years after termination of his employment.

The foregoing description of the Kunkle Agreement, the Pearse Agreement and the Choy Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to Kunkle Agreement, the Pearse Agreement and the Choy Agreement, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 10.11, Exhibit 10.12 and Exhibit 10.4, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.

Payments Upon Termination of Employment

On June 21, 2013, Mr. Choy separated from his position as Chief Executive Officers of the Company and as a member of the Board. Upon his separation, the Company paid Mr. Choy $225,000 in cash severance, an amount equal to 6 months' base salary, and is providing continuation of health care benefits for him and his dependents for a period of 12 months. The Company estimates that the cash value of the continuation of health care benefits is $18,137. The total cash value of Mr. Choy's severance package is estimated to be $243,137. It was a condition to Mr. Choy's right to receive severance payments under the Choy Agreement that he execute a general release in favor of the Company. As described above, certain restrictive covenants apply to Mr. Choy for specified periods following the termination of his employment under certain circumstances but these covenants were not conditions to his right to receive severance payments or benefits under the Choy Agreement.

On October 4, 2013, Paul Roshetko separated from his positions as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company and the Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Vice President of Finance of ROC. In exchange for a general release in favor of the Company, the Company agreed to compensate Mr. Roshetko through October 18, 2013.

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Potential Payments Upon Termination of Employment

The Kunkle Agreement provides that if Mr. Kunkle's employment is terminated without cause during the first 18 months of employment, Mr. Kunkle will be entitled to six months' salary continuation. If termination without cause occurs during the last six months, the amount of salary continuation will decline proportionately until it reaches zero at the end of the two year employment. Assuming that the Company had terminated Mr. Kunkle's employment without cause on December 31, 2013, the Company would have paid Mr. Kunkle cash severance of $100,000.

Stay Put Bonus Agreements

On October 8, 2012, the Company entered into substantially identical Stay Put Bonus Agreements with each of Andy Choy, Paul Roshetko, Tullio Marchionne, Noah Acres and Johannes Franken. Pursuant to the Stay Put Bonus Agreements, if the Company closed a fundamental corporate transaction of a specified type, such as a merger or asset sale, on or before December 31, 2013, each executive was entitled to receive a cash stay bonus. The Stay Put Bonus Agreements expired on December 31, 2013 without triggering any payment obligation.

Restricted Stock Plan

The Company terminated its restricted stock plan upon the Substantial Consummation Date. No awards under the restricted stock plan were made in 2011.

Stock Option Plans and Stock Grants

Since the Substantial Consummation Date, the Company has not maintained any compensation plans or individual compensation arrangements under which the Company’s equity securities are authorized for issuance. None of the Named Executive Officers were granted stock options or other incentive awards in 2013, 2012 or 2011. During 2013 and as of December 31, 2013, there were no stock options, unvested stock or equity incentive plan awards issued and outstanding.

Additional Benefits

We offer a number of other benefits to executive officers pursuant to benefit programs that provide for broad-based employee participation. These programs include long-term and short-term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, employee assistance and certain other benefits.

Our 401(k) plan and other generally available benefit programs allow us to remain competitive for employee talent, and we believe that the availability of the benefit programs generally enhances employee productivity and loyalty. The main objectives of our benefit programs are to give our employees access to quality health care, financial protection from unforeseen events, assistance in achieving retirement financial goals and enhanced health and productivity, in compliance with applicable legal requirements. These generally available benefits typically do not specifically factor into our calculation or evaluation of an individual executive’s total compensation or equity award-based package.

Incentive Bonus Plan

The purpose of the Company’s discretionary Riviera Hotel & Casino Bonus Plan (the “Bonus Plan”) is to attract and retain highly-qualified management personnel by providing appropriate incentive awards. A Bonus Plan participant does not have any claim to be granted any bonus under the Bonus Plan and the Company may reduce or eliminate the amount payable to any Bonus Plan participant, in each case based upon such factors as the Company may deem relevant. There is no obligation for uniformity of treatment among Bonus Plan participants. Except for discretionary bonuses paid outside of the Bonus Plan, a Bonus Plan participant must be employed by the Company for the entire quarterly period for which a bonus is paid and at the time of payment disbursements to be eligible to receive an awarded bonus. The President and General Manager, the Chief Financial Officer, Vice Presidents, Directors, the Secretary and certain managers of the Company are eligible to receive bonuses under the Plan.

Each Bonus Plan participant is eligible to receive an aggregate annual bonus in an amount up to a specified percentage of such Bonus Plan participant’s base salary. The table below sets forth such percentages for the Company’s Named Executive Officers who were eligible to participate in the Bonus Plan during 2013.

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Name and Title	Annual Bonus Eligibility Level
Robert James Kunkle President and General Manager	30%
Michael Pearse Chief Financial Officer	20%
Tullio Marchionne Secretary	20%
Johannes Franken Vice President of Hotel Operations	20%
Paul Roshetko Former Chief Financial Officer	20%

Bonuses are dependent on two factors: (a) the Company may award a Bonus Plan participant up to 75% of the maximum bonus eligibility if the Company achieves an EBITDAM that is approved by the Company and (b) the Company may award a Bonus Plan participant up to 25% of the maximum bonus eligibility if the Company achieves certain customer service satisfaction shop scores target set by the Company in its discretion. The customer service shop scores target is verified by an independent third-party. The Company determines whether bonus targets have been achieved and pays bonuses quarterly. In addition to the foregoing, the Company may pay discretionary quarterly bonuses outside of the Bonus Plan.

If the Company does not meet the EBITDAM target for a particular quarter and, consequently, the Company does not pay any bonuses for financial performance for such quarter, the Company may award a “catch-up” bonus, if the Company meets the end-of-year EBITDAM target for such year, in an amount equal to the full amount of bonus eligibility attributable to financial performance for the applicable fiscal year. The Company may not make such “catch-up” bonus awards with respect to quarters for which the Company did not achieve the applicable customer satisfaction targets.

The Company may at any time and from time to time alter, amend, suspend, or terminate the Plan in whole or in part. The Company may make such amendments as it deems necessary to comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no alteration or amendment to the Plan may adversely affect the rights of any Plan participant with respect to any bonus previously paid under the Plan without such Plan participant's consent.

The Company paid cash bonuses under the Plan for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013. With respect to each of the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2013, the Company achieved the applicable EBITDAM targets but did not meet the applicable customer satisfaction targets. Consequently, the Company awarded 75% of the maximum quarterly bonus amount to the eligible participants with respect to each such quarter. The Company did not pay any “catch-up” bonus awards for fiscal year 2013.

Grants of Plan-Based Awards in 2013

The following table provides information about non-equity incentive awards granted during fiscal year 2013 to each of our Named Executive Officers. Cash awards are made pursuant to the Bonus Plan. During fiscal year 2013, four of our Named Executive Officers were eligible to receive awards under the Bonus Plan for the third and fourth quarters. Those of our Named Executive Officers omitted from the table below were not eligible to receive any bonuses under the Bonus Plan for fiscal year 2013.

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Name		Estimated Possible Payouts Under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards (1)
Robert James Kunkle		$30,000
Paul Roshetko (2)		15,608
Tullio Marchionne		20,000
Johannes Franken		17,000


(1)	The amounts presented represent the target amounts. There are no threshold or maximum levels for the awards. Payments under the Bonus Plan are made in the month following the fiscal quarter end date.

(2)

A Bonus Plan participant must be employed by the Company for the entire quarterly period for which a bonus is paid and at the time of payment disbursements to be eligible to receive an awarded bonus. Mr. Roshetko separated from the Company effective on October 4, 2013, at which time bonuses for the third quarter had not yet been paid. Consequently, the Company did not pay any bonus under the Bonus Plan to Mr. Roshetko for 2013.

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

We did not offer any compensation to our directors for their service as such for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Stock Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

The Company has two classes of common stock: Class A Voting Common Stock and Class B Non-Voting Common Stock. Only the Class A Voting Common Stock is a voting security. The following tables contain information regarding the beneficial ownership of our Class A Voting Common Stock and Class B Non-Voting Common Stock as of March 31, 2014, by (i) each of our directors and each of our Named Executive Officers, and (ii) all of our directors and executive officers as a group. With respect to our Class A Voting Common Stock, one of the tables below contains information regarding the beneficial ownership by each person who, to our knowledge, beneficially owns more than 5% of the Class A Voting Common Stock. The percentage of outstanding shares of common stock represented by each named person’s stock ownership assumes the exercise by such person of all stock warrants beneficially owned by such person that are exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2014, but does not assume the exercise of stock warrants by any other persons. The percentage of outstanding stock represented by the stock ownership of all of our directors and executive officers as a group assumes the exercise by all members of that group of stock warrants beneficially owned by such members that are exercisable within 60 days of March 31, 2014, but does not assume the exercise of options by any persons outside of that group. Except as indicated in the footnotes to the tables, each person listed below has sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares set forth opposite such person’s name. The address for each director and executive officer is c/o Riviera Holdings Corporation, 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.

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	Class A Voting Common Stock Beneficially Owned
Name (1)	Number	Percentage
Barry S. Sternlicht (2)	10	100	%
Derek J. Stevens	0	—	%
Marcos Alvarado	0	—	%
Steven Hankin	0	—	%
Robert James Kunkle	0	—	%
Tullio J. Marchionne	0	—	%
Michael Pearse	0	—	%
Johannes Franken	0	—	%
Andy Choy (3)	0	—	%
Paul Roshetko (3)	0	—	%
Noah Acres (3)	0	—	%
All directors and executive officers as a group (1), (2)	10	100.0	%

(1)

Except for the Starwood Capital Entities (as defined in footnote 1 to the table below) and Desert Rock Enterprises, LLC, each of the holders of our Class B Non-Voting Common Stock hold warrants to acquire membership interests in Riviera Voteco, L.L.C. These warrants are currently exercisable by their terms but the warrant holders may not exercise them without first obtaining all required gaming approvals necessary to acquire a membership interest in Riviera Voteco, L.L.C. Because it is probable that the period of time necessary to obtain the required gaming approvals will exceed 60 days, for purposes of the table above, none of these warrant holders are deemed to be beneficial owners of Riviera Voteco, L.L.C.

(2)

Riviera Voteco, L.L.C. is the record owner and has sole voting and investment power over these shares, which represents 100% of the outstanding shares of Class A Voting Common Stock. BSS Voteco, L.L.C., in its capacity as a member of Riviera Voteco, L.L.C., has voting and investment power over these shares. In turn, Barry S. Sternlicht, one of the Company’s directors, in his capacity as the sole member of BSS Voteco, L.L.C., has voting and investment power over the shares beneficially owned by BSS Voteco, L.L.C. The address of each of Riviera Voteco, L.L.C. and BSS Voteco, L.L.C. is 591 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830.


(3)	Mr. Choy served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company until June 21, 2013, Mr. Roshetko served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company until October 4, 2013 and Mr. Acres served as the Senior Vice President of Gaming Development of the Company until October 20, 2013.



	Class B Non-Voting Common Stock Beneficially Owned
Name	Number	Percentage
Directors and Executive Officers:
Barry S. Sternlicht (1)	3,917,815	43.3	%
Derek J. Stevens (2)	1,044,998	11.6	%
Marcos Alvarado	—	—	%
Steven Hankin	—	—	%
Robert James Kunkle	—	—	%
Michael Pearse	—	—	%
Tullio J. Marchionne	—	—	%
Johannes Franken	—	—	%
Andy Choy (3)	—	—	%
Paul Roshetko (3)	—	—	%
Noah Acres (3)	—	—	%
All directors and executive officers as a group	4,962,813	54.9	%

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(1)

Mr. Sternlicht is the beneficial holder of 2,448,637 shares (27.1%) held by SCH/VIII Bonds LLC, 816,209 shares (9.0%) held by SCH/VIII Bonds II LLC, 172,845 shares (1.9%) held by SCH/VIII Bonds III LLC, and 480,124 shares (5.3%) held by SCH/VIII Bonds IV LLC (these entities are collectively referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as the “Starwood Capital Entities”). The address for each of the Starwood Capital Entities is C/O Starwood Capital Group, 591 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830.


(2)	Mr. Stevens is the beneficial holder of 1,044,998 shares held by Desert Rock Enterprises, LLC. The Desert Rock Enterprises, LLC members are Derek J. Stevens (78% membership interest) and Gregory J. Stevens (22% membership interest). The address for Desert Rock Enterprises, LLC is One Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101.


(3)	Mr. Choy served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company until June 21, 2013, Mr. Roshetko served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company until October 4, 2013 and Mr. Acres served as the Senior Vice President of Gaming Development of the Company until October 20, 2013.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

As of December 31, 2013, the Company did not maintain any compensation plans or individual compensation arrangements under which the Company’s equity securities are authorized for issuance.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

Transactions with Related Persons

During 2012, the Company paid an aggregate of $0.1 million of expenses associated with gaming authority licensing in Nevada and Colorado on behalf of Desert Rock Enterprises. Mr. Stevens is a member of our Board and managing member of Desert Rock Enterprises. Further, Mr. Stevens owns 12% of our Class B Non-Voting Common Stock (which shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock are directly owned by Desert Rock Enterprises).

During 2011, the Company paid an aggregate of $1.0 million of expenses associated with gaming authority licensing in Nevada and Colorado on behalf of Starwood Capital Entities. Mr. Sternlicht is our Chairman of the Board and is also the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and owner of Starwood Capital Group and its related entities. Further, Mr. Sternlicht beneficially owns 100% of the shares of our Class A Voting Common Stock and approximately 43% of the shares of our Class B Non-Voting Common Stock (which shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock are directly owned by entities related to Starwood Capital Group). In addition, Marcos Alvarado and Steven Hankin, two of our directors, are employees of an entity related to Starwood Capital Group.

Although not in writing, the Board engages in discussions regarding related party transactions reflecting our Board’s understanding of policies and procedures which give our Board the power to approve or disapprove potential related party transactions of our directors and executive officers, their immediate family members and entities where they hold a 5% or greater beneficial ownership interest. Our Board is charged with reviewing all relevant facts and circumstances of a related party transaction, including if the transaction is on terms comparable to those that could be obtained in arm’s length dealings with an unrelated third party and the extent of the related party’s interest in the transaction.

Director Independence

The Board is comprised of individuals with a direct and/or indirect financial interest in the Company. As such, none of our directors is independent.

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Audit Fees

We were billed by our principal accountants, Ernst & Young, a total of $332,000 for 2013 and $290,000 for 2012 for their audits of our annual consolidated financial statements and their reviews of our consolidated financial statements in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the respective years.

Audit-Related Fees

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We were billed $23,600 by Ernst & Young in 2013 and $65,000 in 2012 for audit-related services associated with responding to SEC comment letters, the sale of RBH and our potential debt restructuring that are not reported above in “Audit Fees”.

Tax Fees

We were billed $112,326 and $118,500 by Ernst & Young in 2013 and 2012, respectively, for tax services associated with tax return preparation, restructuring and other general tax advisory services.

All Other Fees

We were not billed by Ernst & Young for other professional services in fiscal years 2013 and 2012.

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Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

(a)(1) List of Financial Statements

The following is a list of our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm’s Reports and the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:


•	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on the Consolidated Financial Statements


•	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012


•	Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Successor), the period January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (Predecessor), and the period April 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 (Successor)


•	Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011


•	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Successor), the period January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (Predecessor), and the period April 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 (Successor)


•	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(a)(2) List of Financial Statement Schedules

No financial statement schedules have been filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K because they are either not required, are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or related notes.

(a)(3) List of Exhibits

Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Exhibit Index herein, which information is incorporated herein by reference, and such exhibits are filed herewith.

(b) The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.



March 31, 2014	RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION

	By:	/s/ Robert James Kunkle
		Robert James Kunkle
		President
		(Principal Executive Officer)

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.



Signature	Title	Date

/s/ Barry S. Sternlicht	Chairman of the Board	March 31, 2014
Barry S. Sternlicht

/s/ Robert James Kunkle	President (Principal Executive Officer)	March 31, 2014
Robert James Kunkle

/s/ Marcos Alvarado	Director	March 31, 2014
Marcos Alvarado

/s/ Steven Hankin	Director	March 31, 2014
Steven Hankin

/s/ Derek J. Stevens	Director	March 31, 2014
Derek J. Stevens

/s/ Michael Pearse	Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)	March 31, 2014

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EXHIBIT INDEX



EXHIBIT NO.	DESCRIPTION

2.1+	Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2011, by and among Riviera Operating Corporation, Riviera Holdings Corporation, Riviera Black Hawk, Inc., Monarch Growth Inc. and Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on September 30, 2011 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

3.1	Certificate of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Riviera Holdings Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A12G, filed on April 1, 2011 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

3.2	Amended and Restated By-Laws of Riviera Holdings Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A12G, filed on April 1, 2011 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

4.1	Stockholders Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, by and among SCH/VIII Bonds, L.L.C., SCH/VIII Bonds II, L.L.C., SCH/VIII Bonds III, L.L.C., SCH/VIII Bonds IV, L.L.C., Cerberus Series Four Holdings, LLC, Desert Rock Enterprises, LLC, Strategic Value Special Situations Master Fund, LP, Riviera Voteco, L.L.C. and Riviera Holdings Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form 8-A12G, filed on April 1, 2011 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

10.1	Series A Credit Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, by and among Riviera Holdings Corporation, the Guarantors party thereto, the several banks and other financial institutions from time to time parties thereto, and Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 7, 2011 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

10.2	Series B Credit Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, by and among Riviera Holdings Corporation, the Guarantors party thereto, the several banks and other financial institutions from time to time parties thereto, and Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 7, 2011 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

10.3	Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, by and among Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, in its capacity as First Lien Agent, Cantor Fitzgerald Securities, in its capacity as Second Priority Agent, Riviera Holdings Corporation, and each of its Subsidiaries party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 7, 2011 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).



10.4	Employment Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, by and between Riviera Holdings Corporation and Andy Choy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 11, 2012 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

10.5	Employment Agreement, dated as of April 19, 2011, by and between Riviera Holdings Corporation and Larry King (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on May 11, 2012 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

10.6	Trademark and Domain Name License Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2012, by and between Riviera Operating Corporation and Riviera Black Hawk, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K , filed on May 1, 2012 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

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10.7	Series A Amendment and Consent Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2012, by and among Riviera Operating Corporation, Riviera Holdings Corporation, Riviera Black Hawk, Inc., SCH/VIII Bonds, L.L.C., SCH/VIII Bonds II, L.L.C., SCH/VIII Bonds III, L.L.C., SCH/VIII Bonds IV, L.L.C., Desert Rock Enterprises LLC, Cerberus Series Four Holdings, LLC and Strategic Value Special Situations Master Fund, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K , filed on May 1, 2012 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

10.8	Series B Amendment and Consent Agreement, dated as of April 25, 2012, by and among Riviera Operating Corporation, Riviera Holdings Corporation, Riviera Black Hawk, Inc., SCH/VIII Bonds, L.L.C., SCH/VIII Bonds II, L.L.C., SCH/VIII Bonds III, L.L.C., SCH/VIII Bonds IV, L.L.C., Desert Rock Enterprises LLC, Cerberus Series Four Holdings, LLC and Strategic Value Special Situations Master Fund, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 1, 2012 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

10.9	Form of Stay Put Bonus Agreement and list of parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on April 1, 2013 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

10.10	Resort Management Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2013, by and between Riviera Holdings Corporation, Riviera Operating Corporation and Paragon Riviera LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on August 14, 2013 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).
10.11	Employment Offer Letter, dated June 24, 2013, between Riviera Operating Corporation and Robert James Kunkle (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on August 14, 2013 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

10.12	Employment Offer Letter, dated September 8, 2013, between Riviera Operating Corporation and Michael Pearse (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed on November 14, 2013 (Commission File Number 000-21430)).

21.1	Subsidiaries

31.1*	Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*	Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1**	Certification of President pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2**	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
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*	Filed herewith.

**	Furnished herewith.

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+	The Company has omitted from Exhibit 2.1 schedules and exhibits pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The Company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request.
++	Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING	F-2

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012	F-3

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Successor), the period January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (Predecessor), and the period April 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 (Successor)	F-4

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011	F-5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Successor), the period January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (Predecessor), and the period April 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 (Successor)	F-6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	F-8

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Riviera Holdings Corporation

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Riviera Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income, stockholder’s equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Successor), the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011 (Successor) and the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 (Predecessor). These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Riviera Holdings Corporation at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (Successor), the nine-month period ended December 31, 2011 (Successor) and the three-month period ended March 31, 2011 (Predecessor) in conformity with US generally accepted accounting principles.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has recurring losses from operations and has a working capital deficiency. In addition, the Company is in default under the loan agreements with its stockholders. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The December 31, 2013 consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, on November 17, 2010 the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada entered a written order confirming the Debtors’ Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization, which became effective on April 1, 2011. Accordingly, the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with Accounting Standards Codification 852-10, Reorganizations, for the Successor company as a new entity with assets, liabilities and a capital structure having carrying amounts not comparable with prior periods as described in Note 1.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Las Vegas, Nevada

March 31, 2014

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RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012

(In thousands, except share amounts)



	December 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	20,738		$	13,914
Restricted cash	39,327			62,610
Accounts receivable-net of allowances of $746 and $2,283, respectively	2,548			1,663
Income taxes receivable	106			—
Inventories	377			471
Prepaid expenses and other assets	2,039			2,261
Deferred tax asset	—			273
Total current assets	65,135			81,192
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT-net	135,189			138,237
INTANGIBLE ASSETS-net	4,632			5,238
OTHER ASSETS-net	1,602			1,620
TOTAL	$	206,558		$	226,287

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	82,750		$	76,873
Accounts payable	5,184			5,741
Deferred tax liabilities	103			—
Accrued interest	2,998			1,426
Accrued expenses	7,614			7,251
Total current liabilities	98,649			91,291
LONG-TERM DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES	22,331			22,707
Total liabilities	120,980			113,998

COMMITMENTS and CONTINGENCIES (Note 14)

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
PREFERRED STOCK - 500,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012	—			—
COMMON STOCK - Class A Voting ($0.001 par value; 10 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012) and Class B Non-Voting ($0.001 par value; 10,000,001 authorized, 9,039,035 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012)	9			9
WARRANTS ISSUED	7,657			7,657
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL	149,170			149,170
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT	(71,258		)	(44,547		)
Total stockholders' equity	85,578			112,289
TOTAL	$	206,558		$	226,287

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts)



	Successor									Predecessor
	Year Ended December 31, 2013			Year Ended December 31, 2012			April 1, 2011 Through December 31, 2011			January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
REVENUES:
Casino	$	27,786		$	34,314		$	28,837		$	8,983
Rooms	30,743			33,400			25,954			9,288
Food and beverage	10,443			13,486			10,579			3,843
Entertainment	717			1,571			2,125			745
Other	3,160			3,507			2,888			1,088
Total revenues	72,849			86,278			70,383			23,947
Less-promotional allowances	(6,289		)	(9,919		)	(9,356		)	(3,298		)
Net revenues	66,560			76,359			61,027			20,649

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Direct costs and expenses of operating departments:
Casino	17,407			28,133			19,881			5,779
Rooms	19,373			20,950			14,420			4,578
Food and beverage	9,259			10,776			9,249			3,498
Entertainment	807			1,531			1,626			425
Other	946			1,127			836			293
Other operating expenses:
Share-based compensation	—			—			—			12
Other general and administrative	27,679			28,547			22,606			6,211
Emergence related expenses	—			—			1,699			—
Asset impairment	—			24,826			—			—
Depreciation and amortization	6,624			7,806			4,058			2,388
Total costs and expenses	82,095			123,696			74,375			23,184
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS	(15,535		)	(47,337		)	(13,348		)	(2,535		)

OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME:
Gain on sale of assets	3			28			—			—
Interest (expense) and income, net (contractual interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was $3,507)	(11,285		)	(9,254		)	(5,905		)	12
Total other (expense) income	(11,282		)	(9,226		)	(5,905		)	12
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE OTHER ITEMS	(26,817		)	(56,563		)	(19,253		)	(2,523		)
Fresh-start accounting adjustment	—			—			—			37,530
Gain on reorganization of debt	—			—			—			47,500
Reorganization items	—			—			—			(1,383		)
(LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAX BENEFIT	(26,817		)	(56,563		)	(19,253		)	81,124
Income tax benefit from continuing operations	106			9,697			2,287			—
(LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	(26,711		)	(46,866		)	(16,966		)	81,124
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Income from discontinued operations	—			26,936			4,515			1,678
Income tax expense	—			(9,697		)	(1,626		)	—
Income from discontinued operations	—			17,239			2,889			1,678
NET (LOSS) INCOME	(26,711		)	(29,627		)	(14,077		)	82,802
Other comprehensive (loss) income	—			—			—			—
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME	$	(26,711	)	$	(29,627	)	$	(14,077	)	$	82,802

NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE DATA:
Basic
(Loss) Income from continuing operations	$	(2.96	)	$	(5.18	)	$	(1.88	)	$	6.52
Income from discontinued operations	—			1.91			0.32			0.13
Net (Loss) Income, net	$	(2.96	)	$	(3.27	)	$	(1.56	)	$	6.65
Diluted
(Loss) Income from continuing operations	$	(2.96	)	$	(5.18	)	$	(1.88	)	$	6.41
Income from discontinued operations	—			1.91			0.32			0.13
Net (Loss) Income, net	$	(2.96	)	$	(3.27	)	$	(1.56	)	$	6.54
Basic-weighted average common shares outstanding	9,039			9,039			9,039			12,448
Diluted-weighted average common and common equivalent shares	9,039			9,039			9,039			12,652

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013, 2012 AND 2011

(Amounts in thousands)



	Successor																	Predecessor
	Preferred Stock			Common Stock			Warrants					Additional Paid-			Accumulated			Common Stock					Additional Paid-			Accumulated			Treasury Stock
	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount			in Capital			Deficit			Shares		Amount			in Capital			Deficit			Shares		Amount			Total
Balance - December 31, 2010	—	—		—	—				—			—			$	—		17,115,624		$	17		$	20,514		$	(114,692	)	(4,668,069	)	$	(9,635	)	$	(103,796	)
Net income																										82,802								82,802
Elimination of Predecessor's equity															(843		)	(17,115,624	)	(17		)	(20,514		)	31,890			4,668,069		9,635			20,151
Issuance of Class A shares				10	—																													—
Issuance of Class B shares				8,550,000	9							141,607																						141,616
Issuance of Class B Warrants							950,001		16,318																									16,318
Balance - April 1, 2011	—	—		8,550,010	9		950,001		16,318			141,607			(843		)	—		—			—			—			—		—			157,091
Issuance of Class B shares				489,035	—																													—
Exercise of Class B Warrants							(489,035	)	(8,661		)	8,661																						—
Net loss															(14,077		)																	(14,077		)
Balance - December 31, 2011	—	—		9,039,045	9		460,966		7,657			150,268			(14,920		)	—		—			—			—			—		—			143,014

Payments made on behalf of owners												(1,098		)																				(1,098		)
Net loss															(29,627		)																	(29,627		)

Balance - December 31, 2012	—	—		9,039,045	9		460.966		7,657			149,170			(44,547		)	—		—			—			—			—		—			112,289

Net loss															(26,711		)																	(26,711		)
Balance - December 31, 2013	—	$	—	9,039,045	$	9	460,966		$	7,657		$	149,170		$	(71,258	)	—		—			—			—			—		—			$	85,578

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

Successor

Predecessor

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