UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
         Washington, D.C. 20549

         FORM 10-Q



(Mark One)
 
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
 
For the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009
   
 
OR
   
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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 000-23401
   
 
GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



DELAWARE
33-0612983
(State or other jurisdiction
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)
 
   
   
8850 DOUBLE DIAMOND PKWY, RENO, NEVADA
89521
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (775) 850-6000


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On September 4, 2009, the registrant had 11,731,270 outstanding shares of its Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share.
 


 

 
 
 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE 13 WEEKS ENDED AUGUST 2, 2009

INDEX


 
       
Page
       
No.
PART 1.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
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Condensed Consolidated Balance sheets as of August 2, 2009 (Unaudited) and November 2, 2008
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations for the 13 and 39 Weeks Ended August 2, 2009 and the Three and Nine Months Ended July 31, 2008
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the 39 Weeks Ended August 2, 2009 and the Nine Months ended July 31, 2008
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
14
 
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
19
 
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
20
 
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
21
 
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
21
 
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
21
 
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
21
 
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
22
 
SIGNATURES
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ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, except shares and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

   
August 2, 2009
   
November 2, 2008
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Note 1)
 
ASSETS:
       
Current assets:
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 7,363     $ 6,076  
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,559 in 2009 and $1,217 in 2008
    6,865       6,303  
Inventory
    7,501       8,976  
Deposits
    27       42  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    968       912  
Prepaid income taxes
    -       1,634  
Current portion of notes receivable
    31       119  
Deferred income taxes
    1,944       1,825  
Total current assets
    24,699       25,887  
                 
Property, bingo equipment, furniture and other equipment, net
    22,203       22,884  
Goodwill, net
    25,900       25,900  
Intangibles, less accumulated amortization of $6,514 in 2009 and $6,197 in 2008
    5,557       6,302  
Restricted cash
    516       3,158  
Notes receivable, net of current portion
    -       1  
Deferred income taxes
    5,696       4,539  
Debt acquisition costs, net
    236       258  
Investments
    567       566  
Total assets
  $ 85,374     $ 89,495  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 
Current liabilities:
 
Accounts payable
  $ 498     $ 2,278  
Accrued payroll and related obligations
    1,112       1,168  
Accrued loss contingencies
    4,022       4,022  
Income taxes payable
    750       0  
Current portion of long-term debt
    4,520       4,509  
Deferred revenue
    3,632       3,502  
Other accrued liabilities
    1,507       1,285  
Total current liabilities
    16,041       16,764  
                 
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    29,134       32,652  
Interest rate swap
    1,291       668  
Deferred income taxes
    1       1  
Total liabilities
    46,467       50,085  
                 
                 
Stockholders’ equity:
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value: 40,000,000 shares authorized; 14,485,538 shares issued
  $ 14     $ 14  
Additional paid in capital
    51,900       51,561  
Retained earnings (deficit)
    (298 )     543  
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,774,268 shares in 2009 and 2,781,283 shares in 2008
    (12,709 )     (12,708 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    38,907       39,410  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 85,374     $ 89,495  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 

 
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GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
   
13 Weeks Ended
   
Three Months Ended
   
39 Weeks Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
August 2, 2009
   
July 31, 2008
   
August 2, 2009
   
July 31, 2008
 
Net revenue
  $ 11,443     $ 13,362     $ 36,738     $ 42,416  
Cost of revenue
    4,934       6,815       15,070       19,584  
Gross profit
    6,509       6,547       21,668       22,832  
Gross margin
    56.9 %     49.0 %     59.0 %     53.8 %
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
General and administrative
    2,364       2,503       7,840       7,817  
Sales and marketing
    2,593       2,625       8,569       7,876  
Research and development
    1,373       1,430       4,076       4,261  
Total operating expenses
    6,330       6,558       20,485       19,954  
Income (loss) from operations
    179       (11 )     1,183       2,878  
                                 
Interest expense
    (316 )     (768 )     (2,355 )     (2,150 )
Impairment of investments
    -       (102 )     -       (1,079 )
Other income (expense), net
    175       111       (17 )     280  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    38       (770 )     (1,189 )     (71 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    129       (282 )     (347 )     (27 )
Net income (loss)
                               
    $ (91 )   $ (488 )   $ (842 )   $ (44 )
                                 
Net income (loss) per share:
                               
Basic
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.00  
Diluted
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.00  
                                 
Shares used in calculating net income (loss) per share:
                               
Basic
    11,701       12,079       11,699       12,244  
Diluted
    11,701       12,079       11,699       12,244  
                                 

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


 
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GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, In Thousands)


   
39 Weeks Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
August 2, 2009
   
July 31, 2008
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (842 )   $ (44 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
Depreciation and amortization
    6,090       7,695  
Obsolescence and loss on disposal of bingo terminals and related equipment
    147       609  
Loss on disposal of furniture and other equipment
    93       9  
Loss on investment impairment
    -       1,079  
Stock compensation expense
    340       58  
Deferred income taxes
    (1,275 )     (234 )
Amortization of debt acquisition costs
    42       42  
Interest rate swap
    623       -  
Interest on investments
    (105 )     (271 )
Interest on restricted cash
    -       (11 )
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
Accounts receivable, net
    (562 )     2,088  
Deposits
    15       (121 )
Inventory
    1,448       (358 )
Prepaid taxes
    1,634       (524 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (70 )     (514 )
Notes receivable
    89       90  
Income taxes payable
    750       -  
Accounts payable
    83       (1,014 )
Accrued payroll and related obligations
    (56 )     492  
Deferred revenues
    130       2,715  
Other accrued liabilities
    222       8  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    8,796       11,794  
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments
    105       10,158  
Acquisition of intangibles
    (188 )     -  
Payments for purchase of short-term investments
    -       (6,000 )
Restricted cash for capital expenditures
    2,642       -  
Capital expenditures for property, bingo equipment, furniture, and other equipment
    (6,553 )     (3,537 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (3,994 )     621  
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
Payments on long-term debt
    (3,492 )     (3,336 )
Repurchase of treasury stock
    (2 )     (3,073 )
Payment for debt acquisition costs
    (21 )     -  
Net cash (used in) financing activities
    (3,515 )     (6,409 )
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    1,287       6,006  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    6,076       3,630  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 7,363     $ 9,636  
                 
Supplemental cash flow information:
 
Cash paid during the period for:
 
Interest
  $ 1,827     $ 2,105  
Income taxes
  $ 164     $ 757  
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
Acquisition of assets included in accounts payable
  $ 118     $ 485  
Settlement of related party receivable in the company's common stock
  $ -     $ 500  
Issuance of note payable for insurance
  $ -     $ 53  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 




 
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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures as of August 2, 2009, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) applicable to interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and interim results have been included. Operating results for the 13 and 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the current fiscal year or any other period.
 
The balance sheet at November 2, 2008, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These condensed unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes, as well as other information included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 53 weeks ended November 2, 2008, and any other of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
USE OF ESTIMATES
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Allowance for doubtful accounts, obsolescence, impairment of goodwill, impairment of investments, loss contingencies, provision for income taxes, and stock-based compensation are significant estimates made by us. Actual results could ultimately differ from those estimates.
 
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
 
INVESTMENTS
 
Our long-term investments consist of principal invested in auction rate securities (ARS). The ARS held are private placement securities with long-term nominal maturities with the interest rates reset through a Dutch auction each month. Prior to fiscal 2008, the monthly auctions historically had provided a liquid market for these securities. Our investments in ARS represent interests in collateralized debt obligations supported by pools of residential and commercial mortgages, credit cards, insurance securitizations, and other structured credits, including corporate bonds. Some of the underlying collateral for the ARS held consists of sub-prime mortgages.  
 
Consistent with our investment policy guidelines, the ARS investments had AAA/Aaa credit ratings at the time of purchase. With the liquidity issues experienced in global credit and capital markets, the ARS held by us have experienced multiple failed auctions throughout fiscal 2008 and 2009, as the amount of securities submitted for sale exceeded the amount of purchase orders.
 
Given the failed auctions, our ARS are illiquid until there is a successful auction for them. Accordingly, we reclassified the entire balance of the ARS from short-term to long-term investments in the first quarter of the 53 weeks ended November 2, 2008.
 
REVENUE RECOGNITION
 
We recognize revenue when the following criteria are met:
 
·  
Persuasive evidence of an arrangement between us and our customer exists,
 
·  
delivery has occurred or services have been rendered,
 
·  
the price is fixed or determinable, and
 
·  
collectability is reasonably assured.
 
We earn our revenue in a variety of ways. We offer our products for lease or sale. We also sell service and software updates for equipment previously sold or leased.
 
Bingo Equipment
 
Revenue is recognized for bingo terminals and bingo systems installed as a single element placed in bingo halls under contracts based on (1) a fixed fee per use per session; (2) a fixed weekly fee per terminal; or (3) a percentage of the revenue generated by each terminal. Revenue recognition is a key component of our results of operations, and determines the timing of certain expenses, such as commissions. We recognize revenue when all of the following factors exist: (a) evidence of an arrangement with the customer; (b) play or availability of the bingo terminals; (c) a fixed or determinable fee; and (d) collectability is reasonably assured. We exercise judgment in assessing the credit worthiness of customers to determine whether collectability is reasonably assured. Should changes in conditions cause us to determine these factors are not met for future transactions, revenue recognized for future reporting periods could be adversely affected.
 
 
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Box Equipment
 
Our product sales revenues are generated from the sale of video lottery terminals (“VLT’s”), conversion kits, content fees, license fees, participation fees, equipment, and services. Revenues are recorded in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) Statement of Position (“SOP”) No 97-2 Software Revenue Recognition and are reported net of discounts, sales taxes and other taxes of a similar nature. Revenues related to contracted production are recognized as the related work is delivered. We recognize license fee revenues over the term of the associated agreement unless the fee is in exchange for products delivered or services performed that represent the culmination of a separate earnings process. Amounts received prior to completing the earnings process are deferred until revenue recognition criteria are met. In some instances, we recognize recurring participation revenue in lieu of a one-time machine sale.  Our sales credit terms are predominately 30 days. In certain limited circumstances, we may extend credit terms up to 180 days.
 
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISKS
 
Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentration of credit risk, consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, investments, and trade receivables. Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of money market accounts. Cash and cash equivalents are in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits.
 
No single customer comprised more than ten percent of our total revenue during fiscal years 2008 and 2007.   We conduct a substantial amount of our business through distributor relationships, many of which we act as a collection agent.  As of August 2, 2009, there was one distributor that represented 35.2% of the consolidated accounts receivable balance, with sales during the quarter representing 80.1% of box sales and 15.1% of overall sales; and for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, represented 75.8% of box sales and 13.0% of overall sales.
 
DEFERRED REVENUE
 
Deferred revenue consists of amounts received or billed after product is delivered or services are rendered, but prior to meeting all of the requirements for revenue recognition.  Complex systems and/or multiple element contracts may take several months to complete and our deferred revenues may increase as our products evolve toward a more systems-centric environment.  Deferred revenue totaled $3.6 million at August 2, 2009 as compared to $3.5 million at November 2, 2008, and primarily represents amounts received for future deliverables.
 
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
 
Accounts receivable are recorded when revenue is recognized in accordance with our revenue recognition policy and represent claims against third parties that will be settled in cash. The carrying value of our receivables, net of allowances, represents our estimated net realizable value. The balance of accounts receivable as of August 2, 2009 is $8.4 million with an allowance for doubtful accounts totaling $1.5 million, for net accounts receivable of $6.9 million.
 
Bingo Equipment
 
We estimate the possible losses resulting from non-payment of outstanding accounts receivable arising from the lease of our bingo units. Our customer base consists primarily of entities operating in charitable, Native American, and commercial bingo halls located throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. In some jurisdictions, the billing and collection function is performed as part of a distributor relationship, and in those instances, we maintain allowances for possible losses resulting from non-payment by both the customer and distributor. We perform ongoing evaluations of our customers and distributors for credit worthiness, economic trends, changes in our customer payment terms, and historical collection experience when evaluating the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts. We also reserve a percentage of our accounts receivable based on aging categories. In determining these percentages, we review historical write-offs of our receivables, payment trends, and other available information. While such estimates have been within our expectations and the provisions established, a change in financial condition of specific customers or in overall trends experienced may result in future adjustments of our estimates of recoverability of our receivables.
 
Box Equipment
 
We estimate the possible losses resulting from non-payment of outstanding accounts receivable arising from the sale of VLTs and related equipment. Our customer base consists of casinos located in various states and Native American territories as well as distributors in Louisiana and Oklahoma.  We perform ongoing evaluations of our customers and distributors for credit worthiness, economic trends, changes in our customer payment terms, and historical collection experience when evaluating the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts.
 
INVENTORIES  
 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Our raw materials are valued using the first-in, first-out method and our finished goods are valued using average costing that approximates the first-in, first-out method. Management periodically reviews inventory balances, using recent and future expected sales to identify slow-moving or obsolete items.  Inventories consist of the following at August 2, 2009 (in thousands):

 
  
 
August 2, 2009
   
November 2, 2008
 
Raw Materials
  $ 3,066     $ 2,474  
Work in Progress
    3,142       4,480  
Finished Goods
    1,293       2,022  
 
  $ 7,501     $ 8,976  
 
 
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PROPERTY, BINGO EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
 
Bingo equipment includes portable and fixed-base player terminals, file servers, caller units, point-of-sale units, and other support equipment. We record bingo equipment, furniture, and other equipment at cost and depreciate these over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
 
Bingo equipment
3-5 years
Office furniture and equipment
3-7 years
Leasehold improvements
Remaining Life of Lease
Building
39 ½ years
 
We provide reserves for excess or obsolete bingo terminals on hand that we do not expect to use. The reserves are based upon several factors, including estimated forecast of bingo terminal demand for placement into bingo halls. The estimates of demand for future bingo terminals may prove to be inaccurate, in which case we may have understated or overstated the provision required for excess and/or obsolete bingo terminals. Although we attempt to assure the accuracy of these estimated forecasts, any significant unanticipated changes in demand or technological developments could have a significant impact on the value of bingo terminals, results of operations, and financial condition.
 
On August 22, 2008, we purchased from RKD Holdings, L.L.C. certain real property in southwest Reno, Nevada for an aggregate purchase price of $7.2 million. The real property includes an approximately 100,000 square foot building that is being used as our new headquarters. We have invested approximately $3.3 million in additional improvements to the interior of the building to add office space, and provide for the manufacturing and assembly needs of bingo, VLT and slot equipment. The purchase price of the building and related improvements have been funded by proceeds from the New Credit Facility, of which $2.7 million was held in a construction control cash account with U.S. Bank N.A.  The New Credit Facility provided for the release of the funds to cover payments for the construction of the additional improvements. As of May 3, 2009, the account was closed.  We relocated to our new corporate headquarters and completed all major building improvements during the second quarter of 2009.  We expensed $321 thousand of related exit fees during the second quarter of 2009 such as the write-off of leasehold improvements, prepaid insurance, final rents, prepaid real estate property taxes, and utilities related to our old headquarters.
 
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT CAPITALIZATION
 
We capitalize costs related to the development of certain software products that meet the criteria of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 86 - Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed . SFAS No. 86 provides for the capitalization of computer software that is to be used as an integral part of a product or process to be sold or leased, after technological feasibility has been established for the software and all research and development activities for the other components of the product or process have been completed. We capitalize qualified costs of software developed for new products and for significant enhancements to existing products. We cease capitalizing costs when the product is available for general release to our customers. We amortize the costs on a straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the product beginning when the product becomes available for general release. The achievement of technological feasibility and the estimate of the product’s economic life require management’s judgment. Any changes in key assumptions, market conditions, or other circumstances could result in an impairment of the capitalized asset and a charge to our operating results.
 
GOODWILL
 
We account for goodwill and intangibles according to SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets . This rule provides that goodwill should not be amortized but instead should be tested for impairment annually and whenever circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.  Depending upon the results of that measurement, the recorded goodwill may be written down and charged to income from operations when its carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value. Amortization is still required for identifiable intangible assets with finite lives.
 
Our evaluation of the goodwill of our operations consists of two reporting units, bingo and box. Goodwill of a reporting unit must be tested for impairment on at least an annual basis.  We conduct our annual goodwill impairment analysis during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, measured as of July 31, using an outside third party.  In addition to our annual review, we assess the impairment of goodwill whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of a reporting unit may be greater than its fair value.  Factors that we consider important that could trigger an impairment review include significant changes in the manner of the use of our assets or the strategy for our overall business and significant negative industry or economic trends. We also consider operating results, forecasts, anticipated future cash flows, and market place data when determining whether we have a triggering event.
 
The evaluation of goodwill and other non-amortizing intangible assets requires the use of estimates about future operating results of each reporting unit to determine their estimated fair value.  Changes in forecasted operations can materially affect these estimates.  The Company determines fair value of each reporting unit using either the market approach, the income approach, or the asset approach.  The choice of which approach to use in a particular situation depends on the specific facts and circumstances associated with the Company, as well as the purpose for which the valuation analysis is being conducted.  In the analysis performed by a third party, the bingo reporting unit was analyzed using the market and income approaches, specifically the market multiple, comparable transaction and discounted cash flow methodologies.  For the box reporting unit, the market multiple and discounted cash flow methods were used, as relevant comparable transactions were not identified. Once an impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets has been recorded, it cannot be reversed.
 
We do not believe a triggering event requiring us to conduct an interim impairment test has occurred as of August 2, 2009.
 
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
 
We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets .  Recoverability of long-lived assets are measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset, undiscounted and without interest.  If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets .
 
 
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LEGAL CONTINGENCIES
 
We are currently involved in various claims and legal proceedings (see Note 7 Legal Proceedings). Periodically, we review the status of each matter and assess the potential financial exposure. If the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be estimated, we accrue a liability for the estimated loss. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether an exposure can be reasonably estimated.
 
Because of uncertainties related to these matters, we base accruals on the best information available at the time. As additional information becomes available, we reassess the potential liability related to our pending claims and litigation and may revise these estimates. Such revisions in the estimates of the potential liabilities could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition.
 
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 
We grant stock options to our employees for a fixed number of shares with an exercise price equal to the fair value of the shares on the date of the grant. We also grant restricted stock grants valued at the price equal to the fair value of the shares on the date of grant.
 
We have adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) SFAS No. 123(R), Share Based Payment . This statement is a revision of SFAS No. 123, and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, and its related implementation guidance. SFAS No. 123(R) addresses all forms of share-based payment awards including shares issued under employer stock purchase plans, stock options, restricted stock, and stock appreciation rights. Under SFAS No. 123(R), share-based payment awards result in a cost that will be measured at fair value on the award’s grant date. Stock options exercised in future periods will result in an adjustment within the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows depicting increase in net cash provided by financing activities related to the cash received and an incremental tax benefit. In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2005, our Board of Directors approved the acceleration of the vesting of all unvested stock options awarded under the 1997 Incentive Stock Plan. As a result, all options outstanding at October 31, 2005, were fully vested and no compensation cost for such options will be recognized in any future periods.
 
For the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $118.0 thousand for stock options and restricted stock and a related tax benefit of $45.8 thousand for a net cost of $72.2 thousand.  For the 39 weeks then ended, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $339.6 thousand and a related tax benefit of $131.8 thousand for a net cost of $207.8 thousand. For the 13 and 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, there was an effect of $.01 to the basic earnings per share and an effect of $.02 to the diluted earnings per share as a result of recognizing the share-based compensation expense, net of tax.
 
For the three-month period ended July 31, 2008, we recognized stock-based compensation costs of $87.9 thousand and a related tax benefit of $33.7 thousand for a net cost of $54.2 thousand. This includes an additional compensation expense of $64.5 thousand for two stock option settlements for fully vested equity shares. For the nine months then ended, we recognized stock-based compensation expense of $96.2 thousand and a related tax benefit of $36.8 thousand for a net cost of $59.3 thousand. For the three and nine month periods ended July 31, 2008, there was no effect to either the basic and diluted earnings per share as a result of recognizing the share-based compensation expense, net of tax. 
 
As of August 2, 2009, the total compensation cost related to unvested stock option awards granted to employees under our stock option plan but not recognized was $475 thousand. The cost of each award will be amortized on a straight-line basis over its term, which range from two to four years, and will be adjusted for subsequent changes in estimated forfeitures.  As of August 2, 2009, the compensation related to unvested restricted stock awards granted to employees under our stock option plan, but not yet recognized, was $356 thousand.  The cost will be adjusted for subsequent changes in estimated forfeitures.
 
During the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, we granted stock options for 297,500 shares and granted 25,000 shares of restricted stock. Included in the stock options granted is a modification of an employee’s existing option agreement reducing the number of shares from 50,000 shares to 20,000 shares at a reset price. During the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, we granted stock options for 497,500 shares and granted 67,500 shares of restricted stock grants, some of which were pursuant to offer letters made to certain employees during fiscal year 2008.  For the three and nine-month period ended July 31, 2008, we granted 30,000 and 65,000 restricted shares, respectively, to various employees and board members that vest over a three-year period.  The shares were valued at market on the grant date. The awards will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the grants.
 
INTEREST RATE SWAP CONTRACT
 
We have entered into an interest rate swap agreement to hedge its interest rate exposure on its credit facility described in Note 9. In this agreement, we agree to pay the counterparty a fixed rate payment in exchange for the counterparty agreeing to pay us a variable rate payment that is intended to approximate our variable rate payment obligation on the credit facility. The payment obligation is based on the notional amount of the swap. Depending on the state of interest rates in general, the use of interest rate swaps could enhance or harm the overall performance of the common shares. The market value of interest rate swaps is based on pricing models that consider the time value of money, volatility, and the current market and contractual prices of the underlying financial instrument. Unrealized gains are reported as an asset and unrealized losses are reported as a liability on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The change in value of interest rate swaps, including the accrual of periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swaps is reported as interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  Swap agreements involve, to varying degrees, elements of market and counterparty risk, and exposures to loss in the related amounts are reflected in the Balance Sheet.
 
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
 
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations , and SFAS No. 160, Accounting and Reporting of Non-Controlling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements , an Amendment of ARB No. 51. These new standards will significantly change the financial accounting and reporting of business combination transactions and non-controlling (or minority) interests in consolidated financial statements. We will be required to adopt SFAS No. 141(R) and SFAS No. 160 on or after fiscal years beginning December 15, 2008. We are evaluating the impact, if any, that the adoption of SFAS 141(R) and SAS No. 160 will have on our consolidated financials.  This adoption will be effective our first fiscal quarter of 2010.
 
In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 157-2 (“FSP 157-2”). FSP 157-2 delays the implementation of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. This statement defers the effective date to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 and interim periods within those fiscal years, which is fiscal year 2010 for the Company.
 
In April 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. FAS 142-3 which amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” The intent of this FSP is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under Statement 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under FASB Statement No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations , and other U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). We continue to evaluate the effect of FAS No. 142-3 on our consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS No. 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) No. 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments.” This FSP amends SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” and requires disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods as well as for annual financial statements. Additionally, this FSP amends APB Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting,” and requires those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. These disclosures are required for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. We adopted FSP FAS No. 107-1 and APB No. 28-1 in the third quarter of 2009. As this FSP provides only disclosure requirements, the adoption of this standard will not have a material impact on our financial condition or operating results.
 
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events.” We adopted SFAS No. 165 during the third quarter of fiscal 2009. SFAS No. 165 incorporates the principles and accounting guidance for recognizing and disclosing subsequent events that originated as auditing standards into the body of authoritative literature issued by the FASB as well as prescribes disclosure regarding the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. We are required to evaluate subsequent events through the date our financial statements are issued. As SFAS No. 165 is not intended to significantly change the current practice of reporting subsequent events, it did not have an impact on our results of operations, cash flows or financial positions.
 
In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - a replacement of FASB Statement No 162 . SFAS 168 established the effective date for use of the FASB codification for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. Companies should account for the adoption of the guidance on a prospective basis. The Company does not anticipate the adoption of SFAS 168 will have a material impact on their financial statements. The Company will update their disclosures for the appropriate FASB codification references after adoption in the fourth quarter of 2009.
 
3. INVESTMENTS
 
Long-term investments at August 2, 2009 consisted of $3.9 million of principal invested in auction rate securities (ARS). The ARS held are private placement securities with long-term nominal maturities with the interest rates reset through a Dutch auction each month. Prior to fiscal 2008, the monthly auctions historically had provided a liquid market for these securities. Our investments in ARS represent interests in collateralized debt obligations supported by pools of residential and commercial mortgages, credit cards, insurance securitizations, and other structured credits, including corporate bonds. Some of the underlying collateral for the ARS we hold consists of sub-prime mortgages.  
 
Consistent with our investment policy guidelines, the ARS investments held had AAA/Aaa credit ratings at the time of purchase. With the liquidity issues experienced in global credit and capital markets, the ARS held by us at August 2, 2009 have experienced multiple failed auctions as the amount of securities submitted for sale exceeded the amount of purchase orders.
 
Although six of the eight ARS continue to pay interest according to their stated terms, based on the fair value of the investments and an analysis of other-than-temporary impairment factors, we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of approximately $3.3 million for the 53 weeks ended November 2, 2008.  We did not record any additional pre-tax impairment charge for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009. The current value of the ARS as of August 2, 2009 is $0.6 million.   
 
4. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES
 
In fiscal 2007, we acquired the assets of Summit Gaming and added $26.5 million to goodwill. In addition, we acquired $7.7 million in identifiable intangible assets, which are being amortized over 5 to 10 years. We conduct our annual goodwill impairment analysis during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, measured as of July 31, using an outside third party.   We performed our 2008 annual impairment testing of goodwill and intangibles as of July 31, 2008. Based on a combination of factors, including the economic environment, decreased revenues and increased costs, we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment associated with our acquisition of Summit of $10.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. The annual evaluation of goodwill and other non-amortizing intangible assets requires the use of estimates about future operating results of each reporting unit to determine their estimated fair value.  Changes in forecasted operations can materially affect these estimates.  Once an impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets has been recorded, it cannot be reversed.  Goodwill of $25.9 million consists of $10.2 million for our Bingo segment and $15.7 million for Box segment.

 
 
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Intangible assets consisted of the following as of August 2, 2009 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Cost
   
Accumulated Amortization
   
Net Carrying Value
   
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years)
 
Intellectual property (software)
  $ 3,744     $ (3,544 )   $ 200       3.2  
Copyrights/trademarks
    247       (69 )     178       10.1  
Distributor buyouts
    260       (260 )            
Summit Gaming identifiable intangible assets:
                         
   Customer relationships
    3,600       (1,680 )     1,920       2.7  
   Patent applications
    620       (121 )     499       7.7  
   Game software library
    3,600       (840 )     2,760       7.7  
    $ 12,071     $ (6,514 )   $ 5,557          


Intangible assets consisted of the following as of November 2, 2008 (dollars in thousands):
 
   
Cost
   
Accumulated Amortization
   
Net Carrying Value
   
Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years)
 
Intellectual property (software)
  $ 4,173     $ (4,090 )   $ 83       0.7  
Copyrights/trademarks
    247       (55 )   $ 192       10.8  
Distributor buyouts
    260       (260 )   $ 0       0  
Summit Gaming identifiable intangible assets:
                         
   Customer relationships
    3,600       (1,140 )   $ 2,460       3.4  
   Patent applications
    620       (82 )   $ 538       8.4  
   Game software library
    3,600       (571 )   $ 3,029       8.4  
    $ 12,500     $ (6,198 )   $ 6,302          
 

 
Estimated future aggregate amortization expense for intangible assets subject to amortization as of August 2, 2009 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
   
2009
 
$408
   
2010
 
1,215
   
2011
 
1,212
   
2012
 
717
   
2013
 
430
   
After 2013
1,575
       
$5,557

A prepaid royalty of $100,000 was paid during fiscal year 2008 related to a license agreement to develop, manufacture, sell or lease games and gaming devices that use the technology protected by claims in patents owned by Patent Investments Co., LLC. Amortization will not be recognized on this until the life is determined which will not occur until after the software is approved. As a result, the table above does not include any amortization of this amount.
 
5. NET INCOME PER SHARE
 
Basic net income per share is computed by dividing reported net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding each period. Diluted net income per share is computed by using the weighted average number of common shares and other common equivalent shares outstanding during each period. Diluted common shares are calculated in accordance with the treasury stock method, which treats the proceeds from the exercise of all warrants and options as if they were used to reacquire stock at market value.
 


 (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                       
   
13 Weeks Ended
   
Three Months Ended
   
39 Weeks Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
August 2, 2009
   
July 31, 2008
   
August 2, 2009
   
July 31, 2008
 
                         
Net income (loss), as reported
  $ (91 )   $ (488 )   $ (842 )   $ (44 )
                                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
    11,701       12,079       11,699       12,244  
Incremental shares from the assumed exercise of dilutive stock options
    -       -       -       -  
Dilutive weighted shares
    11,701       12,079       11,699       12,244  
                                 
Weighted average number of anti-dilutive shares outstanding
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
     Net income (loss) per share:
                               
     Basic
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.00  
    Diluted
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.07 )   $ 0.00  

In all periods included above, the effect of diluted earnings per share are anti-dilutive due to the net loss in each period reported.
 
 
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6. TREASURY STOCK
 
On September 4, 2007, the Board of Directors authorized spending up to $5.0 million in a share repurchase program. On September 16, 2008, this program was extended through close of the trading day December 31, 2008.  The actual amount and timing of dollars expended and shares repurchased were subject to business and market conditions and applicable SEC rules.  As of December 31, 2008, we had acquired 918,943 shares at a cost of approximately $4.7 million.  This program is now expired, with no additional shares purchased.
 
7. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
Trend Gaming Systems, LLC Litigation – Texas.  On March 22, 2001, we filed GameTech International, Inc. v. Trend Gaming Systems, LLC, CIV 01-0540 PHX LOA, a claim in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, seeking a declaratory judgment that we were not in material breach of our November 1, 1999 Distribution Agreement with Trend Gaming Systems, LLC (“Trend”), and seeking damages for past due payments and wrongful withholdings by Trend. Trend counterclaimed, alleging that its payments were in compliance with its contractual obligations. Trend also contended that we were in breach of certain of our contractual obligations to Trend, including that we had wrongfully terminated Trend. On December 16, 2002, the court entered at our request an order enjoining Trend from using approximately $540,000 in funds it had collected on our behalf, pending a trial on our ownership interest in those funds. The money was placed in two bank accounts/constructive trusts, subject to the court’s control. The sums in those accounts now total approximately $646,000. In addition, collections of accounts receivable by Trend, if any, are also being placed in that account, pending the resolution of the case. We have posted a $450,000 deposit with the court as a bond, which is presented as restricted cash on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The accounts receivable from Trend were fully reserved. During the quarter ended April 30, 2008, we wrote off all receivables and related reserves. Trial in this matter commenced October 4, 2004. On November 1, 2004, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Trend against us in the amount of $3.5 million in compensatory damages. The jury also awarded us $735,000 in compensatory damages against Trend for funds Trend collected on our behalf but failed to remit to us. The court denied all of our post-trial motions, except that it maintained the injunction imposing a constructive trust, pending resolution of the issues on appeal. The court setoff the jury awards and entered an amended judgment for Trend on March 12, 2005, in the amount of $2.8 million, plus interest on that sum at the rate of 3.31% per annum beginning March 30, 2005.
 
We appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on April 8, 2005. We posted a supersedeas bond on April 8, 2005, in the court-appointed amount of $3.4 million, which bond stayed any action by Trend to collect on the judgment, pending appeal. Trend initially sought an award of $810,000 in legal fees and $26,000 in expenses and costs. In an amended request, Trend sought an award of $1.4 million in legal fees and $61,000 in expenses and costs. The court awarded Trend $909,000 in legal fees, expenses and costs plus interest of 3.77% per annum beginning August 5, 2005. We appealed the fee award to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on August 5, 2005. We posted an additional supersedeas bond with the court on August 18, 2005, in the amount of $1.1 million, thereby staying any action by Trend to collect the fees, pending appeal. Any cash used in the collateralization of the bonds was accounted for as restricted short-term investments on our consolidated balance sheets. On April 19, 2007, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments for the appeal.
 
On May 16, 2007, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued its ruling in our favor upholding each of the items we appealed, reversing the trial court’s rulings and remanding the matter back to the trial court for a new trial.  As a result of this decision, the supersedeas bonds we posted prior to filing the appeal were released by the lower court as of August 18, 2007. Upon receipt of the released supersedeas bonds from the court we terminated the supporting insurance policies and had the letters of credit released giving us access to the certificates of deposit, which had served as the cash security for the supersedeas bonds.
 
For the year ended October 31, 2004, we recorded an estimated loss contingency in the Trend litigation of $2.8 million, which was estimated based on the amounts of the judgment described above. We recorded an additional loss contingency of $0.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2005 to account for the increased total award to Trend for legal fees and expenses and costs. In addition, we recorded a loss of $313,000 through October 31, 2007, for the interest accrued on the Trend judgment. With the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruling upholding each of the items we appealed, reversing the trial court’s rulings and remanding the matter back to the trial court for a new trial, we believe there is no further justification at this time for continuing to accrue loss contingencies. This matter is now pending retrial, which is set to begin on October 19, 2009 in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
 
Trend Gaming, LLC Litigation – Virginia.  On March 2, 2004, a jury rendered a verdict in our favor and against Trend Gaming, LLC, a Kentucky LLC (“Trend Gaming”) (involving a prior distribution agreement in Virginia) awarding compensatory and punitive damages in the total amount of approximately $1.5 million. The jury also returned a verdict against Steven W. and Rhonda Hieronymus awarding compensatory and punitive damages of $1.0 million. The court reduced compensatory damages against Trend Gaming to $1.1 million. The court affirmed $150,000 in punitive damages against Trend Gaming and awarded us fees and costs of suit against Trend Gaming in the amount of $650,000. Compensatory damages against Mr. and Mrs. Hieronymus have been reduced to $762,000 but the punitive damage award against them in the amount of $150,000 remains unchanged. Of the total compensatory damages of $1.1 million awarded to us, $762,000 represents compensation for lost profits. We can only collect such damages from one of the defendants to avoid a double recovery. Defendants appealed the judgment against them. On March 5, 2007, the Appellate Court entered its ruling affirming the judgment of the lower court in our favor. On June 16, 2008, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals awarded attorney fees in the amount of $139,177 in favor of GameTech and jointly and severally against Trend Gaming L.L.C., Steven W. Hieronymous, and the marital estate of Steven W. Hieronymous and Rhonda Hieronymous. We have not recorded an estimated gain contingency, as we can give no assurances whether we will be able to collect any award from the defendants.
 
We are involved in various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business. We do not believe that any of those proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
 
 
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8. INCOME TAXES  
 
We recorded our income tax benefit at an effective rate of 29.2% for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, compared with 38.3% for the nine-month period ended July 31, 2008. The actual effective tax rate is different from the expected federal rate of 34%, reflecting certain permanent differences between financial accounting and tax accounting, and state and foreign tax provisions.
 
In fiscal 2008, we adopted FIN No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes , an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, which creates a single model to address uncertainty in income tax positions and prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a taxation is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements.  FIN No. 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.  The 2008 fiscal year is the first year that we were required to adopt FIN No. 48 as it became effective after the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after December 15, 2006.  The impact of FIN No. 48 on our financial position, cash flows and results of operations is not material, therefore during fiscal 2008 and the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, we did not book any interest or penalties related to unrecognized tax positions.
 
We file numerous consolidated and separate income tax returns in the United States and in many state and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to United States federal income tax examinations for years before 2004, and are no longer subject to state and local, or foreign income tax examinations for years before 2003.  However, we have been randomly selected for an audit by the IRS and they are currently examining fiscal year 2007.  At this time, we are not aware of any tax deficiencies.
 
9. CREDIT AGREEMENT
 
Our New Credit Facility, as amended, provides a Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (the “Revolver”) of $2.0 million, maturing on August 31, 2010, with monthly interest-only payments due on the last day of each month beginning September 30, 2008. We select the interest rate calculation for each advance under the Revolver from two allowable interest rate calculations. The first allowed interest rate calculation, called the Base Rate, is the higher of the Agent’s prime rate or the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% (a “Base Rate Loan”). The second allowed interest rate calculation is the 1, 2, 3, 6, or 12-month LIBOR rate plus 2.5%. As of August 2, 2009, there were no outstanding borrowings under the Revolver.
 
Our New Credit Facility also provides for a Senior Secured Term Credit Facility (the “Term Loan”) of $38.0 million that requires monthly interest payments beginning September 30, 2008, and quarterly principal payments of approximately $1.1 million beginning October 31, 2008, until its maturity on August 28, 2013, when the balance will be due in full. The interest rate for the term loan varies based upon the one-month LIBOR rate plus 2.80%. In connection with the Term Loan agreement, we also entered into an interest rate swap agreement with U.S. Bank N. A., which exchanged the variable one-month LIBOR rate of the Term Loan for a fixed LIBOR rate of 3.99% per annum effective August 22, 2008, through the maturity of the Term Loan. As of August 2, 2009, there was $33.5 million outstanding under the Term Loan at an average interest rate of 6.79% and the value of the interest rate swap was ($1.3) million.
 
Under the New Credit Facility, as amended, we must comply with various financial and non-financial covenants. The financial covenants include a cash flow leverage ratio, fixed charge coverage ratio, working capital requirement and liquidity requirement. The non-financial covenants include restrictions on asset divestitures; liens; transactions with related parties; limitations on additional indebtedness; mergers, acquisitions and consolidations; cash dividends; redemptions of stock; and change of control. The New Credit Facility provides for a mandatory prepayment of principal equal to 50% of free cash flow when a collateral shortfall is present, measured on an annual basis beginning October 31, 2009. A collateral shortfall will exist if the outstanding principal balance of the New Credit Facility exceeds the sum of (i) 100% of cash held in a control account, (ii) 80% of accounts receivable, (iii) 50% of net book value of finished goods and raw materials, (iv) 75% of the net book value of land, buildings, and property improvements, and (v) 50% of the net book value of all other fixed assets. Free cash flow is defined as EBITDA as of the fiscal year then ended less the sum of (i) unfinanced capital expenditures, (ii) cash paid interest, (iii) cash paid taxes, (iv) the change in working capital, and (v) debt amortization under the New Credit Facility.  On January 28, 2009, we entered into an amendment with both lenders of the New Credit Facility (“Amendment”).  The Amendment waived the fixed charge coverage ratio requirement for the fiscal 2008 year end.  The Amendment also reduced the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio for the first fiscal quarter of 2009, increased the base rate on the Revolver by 0.25%, and increased the LIBOR spread on the Revolver from 2.0% to 2.5%.  At August 2, 2009, we were in compliance with all of the covenants as amended.
 
10. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
Management reviewed the Company’s operating segments in accordance with SFAS 131, Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information . As a result of our acquisition of Summit in March 2007, management determined that a new operating segment was appropriate.  The segment discussion outline below represents the adjusted segment structure as determined by management in accordance with SFAS No. 131.

Management has identified two operating segments. Each operating segment is considered a reporting segment, which is described as follows:  the design, development, and marketing of interactive electronic bingo systems consisting of portable and fixed-based systems and the manufacturing and sale of gaming equipment.

The accounting policies of the reporting segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. We evaluate the performance of these segments based on many factors including sales, sales trends, margins, and operating performance.
 
 
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
       
   
13 Weeks Ended
   
Three Months Ended
   
39 Weeks Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
August 2, 2009
   
July 31, 2008
   
August 2, 2009
   
July 31, 2008
 
Net Revenue
       
 
             
Bingo Equipment
  $ 9,281     $ 11,004     $ 30,448     $ 33,222  
Box Equipment
    2,162       2,358       6,290       9,194  
    $ 11,443     $ 13,362     $ 36,738     $ 42,416  
Net Cost of Revenue
                               
Bingo Equipment
  $ 3,425     $ 5,051     $ 11,052     $ 14,324  
Box Equipment
    1,509       1,764       4,018       5,260  
    $ 4,934     $ 6,815     $ 15,070     $ 19,584  
Net Income/(Loss)
                               
Bingo Equipment
  $ 1,271     $ 250     $ 3,212     $ 1,731  
Box Equipment
    (1,362 )     (738 )     (4,054 )     (1,775 )
    $ (91 )   $ (488 )   $ (842 )   $ (44 )
Depreciation and Amortization
                         
Bingo Equipment
  $ 1,474     $ 2,118     $ 5,091     $ 6,705  
Box Equipment
    344       322       999       962  
    $ 1,818     $ 2,440     $ 6,090     $ 7,667  
Interest Expense
                               
Bingo Equipment
  $ 56     $ 1     $ 320     $ 25  
Box Equipment
    260       767       2,035       2,125  
    $ 316     $ 768     $ 2,355     $ 2,150  
                                 
                                 
                   
August 2, 2009
   
November 2, 2008
 
Identifiable Assets
                               
Bingo Equipment
                  $ 47,907     $ 47,088  
Box Equipment
                    37,467       42,407  
                    $ 85,374     $ 89,495  

11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
As of November 2, 2008, there was a balance owing to a member of the board of the Company in the amount of $34.5 thousand, net of discount. As of August 2, 2009, the remaining balance was $22 thousand, net of discount. This relates to the coverage of the board member for medical insurance until the age of retirement.
 
ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report, as well as our audited consolidated financial statements for the 53 weeks ended November 2, 2008, contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
This document includes various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events. Statements containing expressions such as “believes,” “anticipates,” or “expects,” used in our press releases and periodic reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the SEC, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Although we believe our expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge of our business and operations, there can be no assurances that actual results will not differ materially from expected results. We caution that these and similar statements included in this report are further qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 53 weeks ended November 2, 2008, and in this report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
 
OVERVIEW
 
We design, develop, and market bingo systems, VLT’s, slot machines and related software, and server-based wireless gaming systems.  VLT’s, slot machines and related software are collectively referred to as “box business.” We entered the box business in March 2007 with our acquisition of Summit Gaming for $40.9 million in cash. 

For the third quarter of 2009, our revenue from box business sales equaled 19% of total revenue, lease revenue from portable bingo systems equaled 64% of total revenue, and lease revenue from fixed-based bingo units equaled 17% of total revenue.  During the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, revenue from box business sales equaled 17% of total revenue, lease revenue from portable bingo systems equaled 64% of total revenue, and lease revenue from fixed-based bingo units equaled 19% of total revenue.

 
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As of August 2, 2009, we had bingo systems in service in 40 states, one US territory, various Native American locations and five foreign countries.  We had box sales in 10 states and various Native American locations.  We are marketing new server-based wireless gaming systems where users play a range of games including bingo, video poker, keno and other slot machine games.  The Mini™ wireless server-based gaming system was installed in Europe during the second quarter of 2008.  The Elite™ server-based gaming system was installed domestically in the third quarter of 2008 and in Europe during the first quarter of fiscal 2009.  The European configuration supports wireless bingo and fast action gaming for the European bingo market.
 
We generate bingo revenue by placing electronic bingo systems in bingo halls under contracts based on (1) a fixed fee per use per session; (2) a fixed weekly fee per terminal; or (3) a percentage of the revenue generated by each terminal. Revenue growth for our bingo systems is affected by player acceptance of electronic bingo as an addition or an alternative to paper bingo.  Additionally, our bingo revenue growth is dependent on our ability to expand operations into new markets and our ability to increase our market share in our current markets. Fixed-base bingo terminals generate greater revenue per terminal than portable bingo terminals, but also require a greater initial capital investment.
 
We typically install our electronic bingo systems at no charge to our customers, and we capitalize the costs. We record depreciation of bingo equipment over either a three- or five-year estimated useful life using the straight-line method of depreciation.
 
Our box business generates revenue from the sale of boxes (new and used), software conversion kits, content fees, license fees, participation fees, parts, and services. For the 13 and 39 weeks ending August 2, 2009, 94.5% and 94.7%, respectively, of our box business sales were derived from the sale of new and used equipment, conversion kits, and parts compared to 96.0% and 95.9% for the three and nine months ending July 31, 2008.  In some instances, we recognize recurring participation revenue in lieu of a one-time machine sale. Increasing market share in existing markets and expanding product placement into new markets drive revenue growth.
 
Our bingo and box expenses consist primarily of cost of revenue, general and administrative expense, sales and marketing expense, and research and development expense.  Cost of revenue consists of expenses associated with technical and operational support of the bingo systems in bingo halls, depreciation and amortization of bingo terminals, cost of sales related to equipment sold, and repair/refurbishment/disposal costs of bingo terminals and related support equipment.  General and administrative costs consist of expenses associated with management of our company and the related support including finance and accounting, legal, compliance, information systems, human resources, allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, and amortization of intangible assets acquired from the Summit acquisition.  Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of commissions paid to distributors for promoting and supporting our products, and compensation paid to our internal sales force to manage existing customers, to generate new customers, and sell additional and upgraded equipment.  Research and development costs consist of company-sponsored activities to provide customers with new or enhanced games or game themes for our VLT and slot machines, improved bingo terminals, and to develop and test new wireless server-based systems.
 
For the quarter, we recorded a tax expense of $129 thousand against pre-tax income of $38 thousand, which brought our net loss to $91 thousand or $.01 per share.  Year-to-date, we recorded a deferred tax benefit of $0.3 million, which brought our net loss to $0.8 million or $0.07 per share.  The net loss of $91 thousand for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, is an improvement of $397 thousand over the net loss of $488 thousand for the three months ended July 31, 2008. Although we experienced a $1.9 million decline in revenue for the third quarter of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, our gross margin improved from 49.0% to 56.9%. Year to date, we reported a net loss of $842 thousand for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, compared to a net loss of $44 thousand for the nine months ended July 31, 2008. Although we experienced a $5.7 million decline in revenue for the 39 weeks of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, our gross margin improved from 53.8% to 59.0%.  This improvement in gross margin for both the third quarter and year-to-date is the result of aligning service and operating expenses to our revenue and business levels.  The decrease in general and administrative (“G&A”) expense for the third quarter 2009 is primarily due to a reduction in accounting fees, and lower facility rent as a result of consolidating in to our own corporate headquarters.  Although G&A remained flat year-to-date compared to the nine months ended July 31, 2008, cost reductions in accounting and legal fees offset one-time costs of $0.6 million incurred for the relocation to our new corporate headquarters in the second quarter of 2009.  Sales and marketing expense remained flat for the third quarter compared to prior year but increased for the 39 weeks of 2009 due to increased promotional costs invested with our distributor to promote revenue growth in Louisiana.  Interest expense for the third quarter of 2009 includes a $0.3 million non-cash benefit to adjust for the value of the interest rate swap contract, while year-to-date interest expense includes a $0.6 million non-cash expense adjustment for the value of the interest rate swap contract.

 
APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
 
"Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" discuss our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to revenue recognition, bad debts, bingo terminal depreciation, goodwill impairment, obsolescence, provision for income taxes, and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
 
Our critical accounting policies are those that are both important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective, and complex judgment. These critical accounting policies are discussed in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our 2008 Form 10-K. There have been no changes to our critical accounting policies since the filing of our 2008 Form 10-K.
 
 
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
13 Weeks Ended August 2, 2009, compared to the Three Months Ended July 31, 2008


         
The following table sets forth certain selected unaudited condensed consolidated financial data for the periods indicated:
 
                                     
      13 Weeks Ended August 2, 2009 and Three Months Ended July 31, 2008  
    (In Thousands)
      Bingo Equipment       Box Equipment  
   
13 Weeks
   
Three Months
   
% Change
   
13 Weeks
   
Three Months
   
% Change
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Favorable/
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Favorable/
 
   
8/2/2009
   
7/31/2008
   
(Unfavorable)
   
8/2/2009
   
7/31/2008
   
(Unfavorable)
 
Net Revenue
  $ 9,281     $ 11,004       -15.7 %   $ 2,162     $ 2,358       -8.3 %
Cost of Revenue
    3,425       5,051       32.2 %     1,509       1,764       14.5 %
Gross Profit
  $ 5,856     $ 5,953       -1.6 %   $ 653     $ 594       9.9 %
Operating Expenses:
                                               
General and administrative
    1,376       1,784       22.9 %     988       719       -37.4 %
Sales and marketing
    2,404       2,524       4.8 %     189       102       -85.3 %
Research and development
    826       832       0.7 %     547       598       8.5 %
Total operating expenses
    4,606       5,140       10.4 %     1,724       1,419       -21.5 %
Income from operations
  $ 1,250     $ 813       53.8 %   $ (1,071 )   $ (825 )     -29.8 %
                                                 
Interest expense
    (56 )     (1 )     -5500.0 %     (260 )     (767 )     66.1 %
Impairment of investments
    -       (102 )     100.0 %     -       -       0  
Other income (expense), net
    173       110       57.3 %     2       1       100.0 %
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 1,367     $ 820       66.7 %   $ (1,329 )   $ (1,591 )     16.5 %
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    96       570       83.2 %     33       (853 )     -103.9 %
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,271     $ 250       408.4 %   $ (1,362 )   $ (738 )     -84.6 %


Net Revenue

Bingo net revenue decreased $1.7 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, or 15.7% to $9.3 million from $11.0 million compared to the three months ended July 31, 2008. The decrease in bingo net revenue is primarily due to hall closures and price adjustments from both adverse economic conditions and competition, which was partially offset by an increase in business from new products.
 
Box net revenues decreased $0.2 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, or 8.3%, to $2.2 million from $2.4 million compared to the three months ended July 31, 2008, primarily due to some delays in releasing new products as we collaborate with regulators to obtain approvals on new software programs and other features in certain markets.
 
Cost of Revenue
 
Bingo cost of revenue decreased 32.2% to $3.4 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from $5.1 million for the three months ended July 31, 2008. Bingo equipment depreciation decreased by approximately $0.6 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, primarily due to certain products becoming fully depreciated, and service labor decreased by $0.5 million due to aligning expenses to business levels.
 
Box cost of revenue decreased 14.5% to $1.5 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from $1.8 million for the three months ended July 31, 2008. The decrease in cost of revenue is in part related to the decline in net revenue, and due to a higher than normal write-down of obsolete inventory in the third quarter of 2008.
 
Gross Profit
 
Bingo gross profit decreased 1.6% to $5.9 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from $6.0 million for the three months ended July 31, 2008.  Bingo gross margin increased to 63.1% of net revenue for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from 54.1% of net revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2008. The 9.0 point increase in bingo gross margin is related to reduced labor and travel costs in service and operations plus other cost of revenue decreases as described above.
 
Box gross profit increased 9.9% to $0.7 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from $0.6 million for the three months ended July 31, 2008.   Box gross margin increased 5.0 points to 30.2% of net revenue for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from 25.2% of net revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2008.  The increase in box gross profit and margin is due to a higher than normal write-down of obsolete inventory in the third quarter of 2008.
 
Operating Expenses
 
Bingo general and administrative costs decreased 22.9% to $1.4 million or 14.8% of net revenue for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from $1.8 million, or 16.2% of net revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2008. The decline in costs is due to a decrease in outside accounting fees related to costs incurred in the third quarter of 2008 for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance review, and lower facility rent as we consolidate operations in to our own corporate headquarters.
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Box general and administrative costs increased $0.3 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009 when compared to the three months ended July 31, 2008.  The increase is due to the increased regulatory and licensing costs for product submissions as we position ourselves for growth in our box business.

Bingo sales and marketing expenses for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009 decreased 4.8% when compared to the three months ended July 31, 2008 to $2.4 million.  This decrease is due to the decrease in distributor commissions directly related to the decline in bingo revenue.
 
Box sales and marketing expenses for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009 increase 85.3% to $0.2 million over the three months ended July 31, 2008.  This increase is primarily due to increased marketing and promotion costs related to positioning ourselves for growth in the box business.
 
Bingo research and development expenses remained flat at $0.8 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, compared to the three months ended July 31, 2008.
 
Box research and development expenses also remained relatively flat at $547 thousand for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, compared to $598 thousand for the three months ended July 31, 2008. 
 
Interest Expense
 
Interest expense was $0.3 million for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009, compared to $0.8 million for the three months ended July 31, 2008, a decrease of $0.5 million. The decrease is primarily due to a $0.3 million non-cash benefit to adjust for the value of the interest rate swap contract and a lower effective annual borrowing rate of 6.79% for 2009 compared to 9.0% for 2008.
 
39 Weeks Ended August 2, 2009, compared to the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2008
 

   
The following table sets forth certain selected unaudited condensed consolidated financial data for the periods indicated:
 
                                     
    39 Weeks Ended August 2, 2009 and Nine Months Ended July 31, 2008  
      (In Thousands)  
      Bingo Equipment       Box Equipment  
   
39 Weeks
   
Nine Months
   
% Change
   
39 Weeks
   
Nine Months
   
% Change
 
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Favorable/
   
Ended
   
Ended
   
Favorable/
 
   
8/2/2009
   
7/31/2008
   
(Unfavorable)
   
8/2/2009
   
7/31/2008
   
(Unfavorable)
 
Net Revenue
  $ 30,448     $ 33,222       -8.3 %   $ 6,290     $ 9,194       -31.6 %
Cost of Revenue
    11,052       14,324       22.8 %     4,018       5,260       23.6 %
Gross Profit
  $ 19,396     $ 18,898       2.6 %   $ 2,272     $ 3,934       -42.2 %
Operating Expenses:
                                               
General and administrative
    4,582       5,443       15.8 %     3,258       2,374       -37.2 %
Sales and marketing
    7,662       7,481       -2.4 %     907       395       -129.6 %
Research and development
    2,268       2,317       2.1 %     1,808       1,944       7.0 %
Total operating expenses
    14,512       15,241       4.8 %     5,973       4,713       -26.7 %
Income from operations
  $ 4,884     $ 3,657       33.6 %   $ (3,701 )   $ (779 )     375.1 %
                                                 
Interest expense
    (320 )     (25 )     -1180.0 %     (2,035 )     (2,125 )     4.2 %
Impairment of investments
    -       (1,079 )     100.0 %     -       -       0.0 %
Other income (expense), net
    (27 )     253       -110.7 %     10       27       -63.0 %
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 4,537     $ 2,806       61.7 %   $ (5,726 )   $ (2,877 )     -99.0 %
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    1,325       1,075       -23.3 %     (1,672 )     (1,102 )     51.7 %
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,212     $ 1,731       85.6 %   $ (4,054 )   $ (1,775 )     -128.4 %

 
Net Revenue
 
Bingo net revenue for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009 decreased 8.3% to $30.4 million from $33.2 million compared to the nine months ended July 31, 2008. The decrease in bingo net revenue is primarily due to hall closures and price adjustments from adverse economic conditions and competition, which was partially offset by an increase due to business from new products.
 
Box net revenue for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009 decreased 31.6% to $6.3 million from $9.2 million compared to the nine months ended July 31, 2008.  The decrease in box revenues is primarily due to some delays in releasing new product as we collaborate with regulators to obtain approvals on new software programs and other features in certain markets.
 
Cost of Revenue
 
Bingo cost of revenue decreased 22.8% to $11.1 million for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from $14.3 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2008. Bingo equipment depreciation decreased by approximately $1.5 million due to certain product becoming fully depreciated, and service labor decreased by $1.1 million due to aligning expenses to our business levels.
 
 
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Box business cost of revenue decreased 23.6% to $4.0 million for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from $5.3 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2008. The decrease in cost of revenue is in part related to the decline in net revenue, and due to a higher mix of software sales in 2008 which have lower product costs.
 
Gross Profit
 
Bingo gross profit increased 2.6% to $19.4 million for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from $18.9 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2008.  Bingo gross margin increased to 63.7% of net revenue from 56.9% of net revenue for the nine months ended July 31, 2008.  Bingo gross margin increased 6.8 points due to reduced labor and travel costs in service and operations plus other cost of revenue decreases as described above
 
Box gross profit decreased 42.2% to $2.3 million for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from $3.9 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2008.  Box gross margin decreased 6.7 points to 36.1% of net revenue for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from 42.8% of net revenue for the nine months ended July 31, 2008.  The decline in box gross profit and margin is due to a mix of lower margin sales in 2009 to Louisiana, which is a distributor-based jurisdiction, compounded by a high mix of software sales in 2008 which are higher margin.
 
Operating Expenses
 
Bingo general and administrative costs decreased 15.8% to $4.6 million or 15.0% of net revenue for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from $5.4 million, or 16.4% of net revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2008.   This decline in costs is due to a decrease in outside accounting fees related to costs incurred in the third quarter of 2008 for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance review, decrease in outside legal fees as cases have been resolved and lower facility rent as we consolidate operations in to our own corporate headquarters.
 
Box general and administrative costs increased 37.2% to $3.3 million or 51.8% of net revenue in the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, from $2.4 million or 25.8% of net revenue for the three months ended July 31, 2008.  The increase is due to the increased regulatory and licensing costs for product submissions and jurisdiction expansion as we maximize our position for growth in our box business.
 
Bingo sales and marketing expenses for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009 increased by $181 thousand or 2.4% over the nine months ended July 31, 2008 to $7.7 million. This increase in bingo sales and marketing expenses is primarily due to expanding our sales force and marketing efforts to take advantage of both new markets and competitive opportunities. This increase was offset in part by lower distributor commissions directly related to decrease in bingo revenue.
 
Box sales and marketing expenses for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009 increased 129.6% to $0.9 million from $0.4 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2008. This increase is primarily due to increased promotional costs as we invest and partner with our distributor to promote revenue growth in Louisiana.
 
Bingo research and development remained flat at $2.3 million for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, compared to the nine months ended July 31, 2008.
 
Box research and development expenses decreased by $0.1 million to $1.8 million for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009, compared to $1.9 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2008. This slight decrease is due to lower costs incurred related to outside pre-testing of our products.
 
Interest Expense
 
Interest expense was $2.4 million for the 39 weeks compared to $2.2 million for the nine months, an increase of $0.2 million.  Interest increased for the 39 weeks due to a $0.6 million non-cash expense to adjust for the value of the interest rate swap contract, offset by $0.2 million in capitalized interest and a lower effective borrowing rate of 6.79% for 2009 compared to 9.0% for 2008.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
We have funded our operations and capital expenditures through cash from operations and other capital sources. As of August 2, 2009, and November 2, 2008, we had a working capital balance of $8.7 million and $9.1 million, respectively. As of August 2, 2009, our principal source of liquidity included cash and cash equivalents of $7.4 million and a $2.0 million revolving credit facility with no amounts drawn. Current liabilities include an accrued liability of $4.0 million in connection with a contingent litigation judgment.
 
Operating activities provided $8.8 million of cash for the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009 compared with $11.8 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2008. The $8.8 million consisted of a net loss of $0.8 million, adjusted by $6.1 million for depreciation, amortization, obsolescence provisions, and loss on disposal of equipment, a $0.6 million non-cash benefit adjustment for the interest rate swap, a $1.5 million tax refund, and a reduction in inventory of $1.4 million due to sales. During the nine months ended July 31, 2008, the $11.8 million consisted primarily of a net loss adjusted by $8.3 million for depreciation, amortization, obsolescence provisions, and loss on disposal of bingo terminals and related equipment, a $1.1 million loss on the impairment of investments, and $2.4 million provided by other net changes in operating assets and liabilities.
 
We used approximately $4.0 million of cash in investing activities during the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009 compared to $0.6 million of cash provided during the nine months ended July 31, 2008. The $4.0 million consisted of $6.6 million of capital expenditures, offset in part by the use of $2.6 million of restricted cash to fund capital spending on the improvements for our new headquarters.  During the nine months ended July 31, 2008, the $0.6 million included a net inflow of $4.1 million  from short-term investments offset in part by $3.5 million of capital expenditures.

Financing activities used $3.5 million during the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009 compared to $6.4 million during the nine months ended July 31, 2008. The $3.5 million used during the 39 weeks ended August 2, 2009 was for the payments on long-term debt. The $6.4 million used during the nine months ended July 31, 2008 included payments on long-term debt of approximately $3.3 million and the purchase of the Company’s common stock for approximately $3.1 million.
 
 
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Our New Credit Facility, as amended, provided a total of $40.0 million of financing, $38.0 million of which is in the form of a term loan and $2.0 million of which is in the form of a revolving line of credit.  Proceeds from the New Credit Facility were used to refinance our prior credit facility, acquire real property, and for general corporate purposes.  The term loan matures on August 28, 2013 with monthly interest payments beginning September 30, 2008 based upon one-month LIBOR rate plus 2.80% and quarterly principal payments of approximately $1.1 million beginning October 31, 2008 until the loan is repaid in full.  The Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility matures on August 31, 2010, with monthly interest-only payments due on the last day of each month beginning September 30, 2008 with an interest rate of either (i) the higher of the Agent's prime rate or the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% (a "Base Rate Loan) or (ii) 1, 2, 3, 6, or 12-month LIBOR rate plus 2.5%. With respect to the term loan, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement which exchanged the variable one-month LIBOR rate for a fixed LIBOR rate of 3.99% per annum effective August 22, 2008 through the maturity of the loan.  The New Credit Facility provides for a mandatory prepayment of principal equal to 50% of free cash flow when a collateral shortfall is present, measured on an annual basis beginning October 31, 2009. A collateral shortfall will exist if the outstanding principal balance of the New Credit Facility exceeds the sum of (i) 100% of cash held in a control account, (ii) 80% of accounts receivable, (iii) 50% of net book value of finished goods and raw materials, (iv) 75% of the net book value of land, buildings, and property improvements, and (v) 50% of the net book value of all other fixed assets. Free cash flow is defined as EBITDA as of the fiscal year then ended less the sum of (i) unfinanced capital expenditures, (ii) cash paid interest, (iii) cash paid taxes, (iv) the change in working capital, and (v) debt amortization under the New Credit Facility.  In the event that a collateral shortfall exists on October 31, 2009 and the Company is required to make a prepayment, management does not believe the Company’s cash flows will be adversely affected.
 
We believe that cash flows from operations, cash, cash equivalents, and amounts available under our New Credit Facility will be sufficient to support our operations, provide for budgeted capital expenditures, and meet liquidity requirements through the remainder of fiscal 2009. Our long-term liquidity requirements depend on many factors, including the rate at which we expand our business and whether we do so internally or through acquisitions. In addition, we may pursue strategic opportunities that could require us to fund our portion of operating expenses of such ventures and may require us to advance additional amounts should any partners in such ventures be unable to meet unanticipated capital requirements or similar funding events. To the extent that the funds generated from the sources described above are insufficient to fund our activities in the long term, we may be required to raise additional funds through public or private financing. No assurance can be given that the additional financing will be available or that, if it is available, it will be on terms acceptable to us.  In the event we were unable to raise additional capital if needed, further measures would be necessary, including the delay or reduction of our operations, research and development and other activities. Certain of these measures may require third-party consent or approvals, including our lenders under the New Credit Facility, certain regulatory bodies, and others, and there are no assurances such consent or approvals could be obtained. Management does not believe that these limitations will adversely affect our operations or our ability to acquire necessary capital.
 
On September 4, 2007, the Board of Directors authorized expending up to $5.0 million in a share repurchase program. On September 16, 2008, this program was extended through close of the trading day December 31, 2008.  The actual amount and timing of dollars expended and shares repurchased were subject to business and market conditions and applicable SEC rules.  As of December 31, 2008, we had acquired 918,943 shares at a cost of approximately $4.7 million.  This program is now expired, with no additional shares purchased.
 
Contractual Obligations


      The following table presents information on contractual obligations held as of August 2, 2009 (in thousands):  
      Payments Due by Period  
   
Total
   
Less than 1 year
   
1 - 3 years
   
3 - 5 years
   
More than 5 years
 
Long-Term Debt Obligations:
                         
  Term Loan Facility
  $ 33,529     $ 4,471     $ 13,413     $ 15,645     $ -  
  Estimated Interest Payments
    6,926       2,163       4,673       90       -  
  Other Notes Payable
    125       49       76       -       -  
  Operating Leases
    186       141       45       -       -  
Total
  $ 40,766     $ 6,824     $ 18,207     $ 15,735     $ -  

Purchase Commitments
 
From time to time, we enter into commitments with our vendors to purchase box parts, bingo terminals and support equipment at fixed prices and/or guaranteed quantities. We entered into a construction agreement in September 2008 with a general contractor for $2.7 million for improvements to our new corporate headquarters, which was funded by loan proceeds in a restricted cash account. As of August 2, 2009, this commitment was fulfilled and the building improvements were completed.
 
Various orders for product have been placed throughout fiscal 2008 and the first three quarters of 2009, of which $0.1 million was outstanding as of August 2, 2009.  All purchases are expected to occur by the end of fiscal 2009.
 
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Market Risks
 
At August 2, 2009, we held auction rate securities (“ARS”) with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $3.9 million. With the liquidity issues experienced in global credit and capital markets, the ARS held by us at August 2, 2009 have experienced multiple failed auctions as the amount of securities submitted for sale exceeded the amount of purchase orders.  Although six of the eight ARS continue to pay interest according to their stated terms, based on the fair value of the investments and an analysis of other-than temporary impairment factors, we recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of approximately $3.3 million as of the 53 weeks ended November 2, 2008.  We did not incur an impairment charge for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009.  If uncertainties in the credit and capital markets deteriorate further or we experience any additional rating downgrades on any of our ARS, we may incur up to an additional $0.6 million impairment charge related to our ARS (representing the aggregate fair value of our ARS at August 2, 2009), which could negatively affect our financial condition and reported earnings.

 
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On August 22, 2008, we terminated our existing credit facility. Concurrently, we entered into a Senior Secured Credit Facility (the “New Credit Facility”) with U.S. Bank N.A. as lender, lead arranger and administrative agent, and Bank of the West as lender (collectively “Lenders”) that provides up to $40.0 million of financing for our company, $38.0 million of which is represented by a term loan note and $2 million of which is a Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility. U.S. Bank N.A. will hold up to $25.0 million of the New Credit Facility and Bank of the West will hold up to $15.0 million. As of August 2, 2009, the balance of the term loan was $33.5 million, and there was no outstanding balance on the revolver.

The term loan requires monthly interest payments which began on September 30, 2008, and quarterly principal payments of approximately $1.1 million which began on October 31, 2008, until its maturity on August 28, 2013, when the balance will be due in full. The interest rate for the term loan varies based upon the one-month LIBOR rate plus 2.80%.  With respect to the term loan, we also entered into an interest rate swap agreement with U.S. Bank N. A., which exchanged the variable one-month LIBOR rate of the term loan for a fixed LIBOR rate of 3.99% per annum effective August 22, 2008, through the maturity of the term loan. As of August 2, 2009, there was $33.5 million outstanding under the term loan, and the average interest rate is 6.79%.
 
Because the interest rate on the term loan is fixed under a LIBOR swap agreement, increases in interest rates will not affect our cash flow. However, if we find it necessary to accelerate the amortization of the term loan, we could be required to pay early breakage fees on the LIBOR contracts in the event that interest rates decrease. We do not anticipate the need to accelerate amortization of the term loan at any time for the remainder of fiscal 2009.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, including, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
We have evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of August 2, 2009. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of August 2, 2009.
 
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
Internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) refers to the process designed by, or under the supervision of, our CEO and CFO, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
 
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
For a discussion of our current litigation, see Note 7 (Legal Proceedings) to our consolidated financial statements included herein.
 
We are involved in various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business. We do not believe that any of those proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
 
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS  
 
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our 2008 Form 10-K and Form 10-Q for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2009.
 
 
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
Not Applicable
 
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
Not Applicable
 
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
 
Not Applicable
 
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Not Applicable
 
 
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
2.1
Asset Purchase Agreement dated August 30, 2006, between GameTech International, Inc. and Summit Amusement & Distributing Ltd. (1)
3.1
Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended (2)
3.2
Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of the Registrant (3)
3.3
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (4)
4.1
GameTech International, Inc. Registration Rights Agreement (5)
4.2
Rights Agreement, dated as of March 7, 2003, between GameTech International, Inc. and Mellon Investor Services, LLC, as rights agent (6)
4.3
Amendment No. 1 to Rights Agreement dated as of July 16, 2009, between GameTech International, Inc. and Mellon Investor Services, LLC, as rights agent (7)
4.4
Specimen Common Stock Certificate (3)
10.1
First Amendment to August 22, 2008 Financing Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2009 (8)
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
   
(1)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 30, 2006 as filed with the Commission on or about August 31, 2006.
(2)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 3.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-34967) as filed with the Commission on or about September 4, 1997.
(3)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 3.2 and 4.3 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 31, 2003, as filed with the Commission on or about March 17, 2003 (Commission File No. 000-23401).
(4)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended April 30, 2004, as filed with the Commission on or about March 16, 2004 (Commission File No. 000-23401).
(5)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-34967) as filed with the Commission on or about October 17, 1997.
(6)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 7, 2003, as filed with the Commission on or about March 10, 2003 (Commission File No. 000-23401).
(7)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 16, 2009 as filed with the Commission on or about July 20, 2009.
(8)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 10-K dated November 2, 2008, as filed with the Commission on or about January 30, 2009.
 
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SIGNATURES

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


Signature   
 
Title  
 
Date   
         
/S/ Jay M. Meilstrup
 
Chief Executive Officer and President
   
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
September 9, 2009
         
/S/ Marcia R. Martin
 
Chief Financial Officer
   
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
September 9, 2009
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