UNION PLAZA HOTEL & CASINO INC
10-Q, 1997-05-15
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                           FORM 10-Q
           
                SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
           
                     WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
           
           
           
     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                 SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
           
           
          For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1997
           
           
                  Commission file number 0-8133
           
           
                UNION PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO INC.
     (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
           
           
               Nevada                      88-0110085
  (State or other jurisdiction of      (I.R.S. Employer
   incorporation or organization)       Identification No.)
         No. 1 Main Street                    89125
         Las Vegas, Nevada                 (Zip Code)
       (Address of principal
         executive offices)
           
           
                        (702) 386-2110
      (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
           
           
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days.
           
             YES    [ X ]               NO    [   ]
                      
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the close of the period covered by
this report:
                           
                                        Outstanding at
       Class of Common Stock            March 31, 1997
          $.50 par value                758,419 shares

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The Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington D.C.


The financial information included herein is unaudited.  In
addition, the financial information does not include all
disclosures required under generally accepted accounting
principles because certain note information included in the
Company's annual report has been omitted; however, such
information reflects all adjustments (consisting soley of normal
recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of Management,
necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim
period.



/s/ JOHN D. GAUGHAN

John D. Gaughan, President

Las Vegas, Nevada
May 09, 1997

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                 PART 1. - Financial Information

Item 1.    Financial Statements










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      UNION PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                         (UNAUDITED)     
                     Amounts in Thousands
[CAPTION]              
             MARCH 31, 1997 and DECEMBER 31, 1996
           
                            ASSETS
                                     
                                    MARCH 31,     DECEMBER 31,
                                      1997            1996
[S]                               [C]             [C]
Current Assets:
 Cash                             $    2,418      $    2,982     
 Accounts receivable                     837             883
  Inventories of food, beverage
    and supplies                         453             528
  Prepaid expense                      1,036             997

           Total current assets        4,744           5,390
           
Property and equipment:
  Land                                 7,012           7,012
  Buildings                           56,746          56,746
  Leasehold improvements               3,514           3,484
  Furniture and equipment             34,349          34,176
                                     101,621         101,418
                                                   
Less accumulated depreciation                        
  and amortization                    60,299          59,253

      Net property and equipment      41,322          42,165

Other assets                           1,944           1,762

           
           
           
                                   $  48,010      $   49,317     
     
           
           
           
              






            The accompanying notes are an integral
              part of these financial statements.
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               LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

         
                                                   
                                        MARCH 31,    DECEMBER 31,
                                          1997           1996
[S]                                      [C]           [C]
Current liabilites:
  Accounts payable                       $  1,878      $  2,323
  Accrued liabilities                       1,927         2,143
  Checks issued against future deposits                     330
  Current portion of long-term debt           320           320 
  Current portion of obligations under
   capital leases                             713           714
        Total current liabilities           4,838         5,830

Long-term debt, less current portion       18,880        18,970
Obligations under capital leases, less
 current portion                            3,356         3,525
  
Deferred income taxes                       4,023         4,015

                                           31,097        32,340

Commitments and contingencies
           
           
Stockholders' equity:
 Common stock, $.50 par value; authorized
   20,000,000 shares; issued 1,500,000
   shares; Outstanding 758,469 shares at
   December 31, 1996 and 758,419 shares
   at March 31, 1997.                         750           750
Additional paid-in capital                  5,462         5,462
Retained earnings                          26,010        24,635
                                           32,222        30,847
Less treasury stock, at cost, 741,351
 shares at December 31, 1996 and 741,581
 shares at March 31, 1997                  13,872        13,870 

           Total stockholders' equity      16,913        16,977
                                           48,010        49,317









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



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      UNION PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                          (UNAUDITED)   
[CAPTION]
          Amounts in thousands, except per share data
           THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996          

                                      1997         1996   
[S]                                [C]          [C]
REVENUES:
  Casino                           $  8,874     $10,622 
  Food and Beverage                   2,574       2,598
  Rooms                               3,010       3,147
  Other                                 587         603
           
   GROSS REVENUES                    15,045      16,970
  Less promotional complimentaries    1,975       2,104

   NET REVENUES                      13,070      14,866    

OPERATING EXPENSES:
 Casino                               3,381       3,784
 Food and Beverage                    3,869       3,486
 Rooms                                1,421       1,401
 General & Administrative             1,164       1,245
 Entertainment                          121         126
 Advertising & Promotion                 18          71
 Utilities & Maintenance              1,292       1,341
 Depreciation & Amortization          1,067       1,097
 Provisions for Doubtful Accts.          19          (9)
 Other Costs and Expenses               320         361

   TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES          12,672      12,903

   OPERATING INCOME                     398       1,963

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
 Interest Income                          1           5
 Interest Expense                      (535)       (603)

   TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)        (534)       (598)

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES             (136)      1,365
INCOME TAXES                            (73)        464

NET INCOME                             ( 63)        901

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE            ($0.08)      $1.18
           
            The accompanying notes are an integral
              part of these financial statements.
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      UNION PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                         (UNAUDITED)
        FOR THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
       
         Amounts in thousands, except per share data
     
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
                                                1997         1996 
[S]                                        [C]          [C]
Cash flows from operating activities:
 Cash received from customers              $  12,947   $  14,853
 Cash paid to suppliers and employees        (12,514)    (12,120)
 Interest received                                 1           5
 Interest paid                                  (535)       (603)
 Income taxes paid                                 0           0
   Net cash provided by operating activities    (101)      2,135

Cash flows from investing activities:
 Proceeds from sale of property & equipment        0           0
 Proceeds from sale of bonds                       0           0
 Purchase of property and equipment             (203)       (302)
   Net cash used in investing activities        (203)       (302)

Cash flows from financing activities:
 Proceeds from note payable to Stockholder         0           0
 Principal payments on capital lease            (169)       (148)
 Principal payments on long-term debt            (90)       (850)
 Purchase of Treasury Stock                        1           0
 Net cash used in financing activities          (260)       (998)

Net increase (decrease) in cash &
  cash equivalents                              (564)        835
Cash and cash equivalents 
  at 12/31/96 & 12/31/95                       2,982       2,959

Cash and cash equivalents, 
  at 3/31/97 & 3/31/96                         2,418       3,794

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING
ACTIVITIES

Net income for period ended 
  3/31/97 and 3/31/96                      $     (63) $      901

 Adjustments to reconcile net income to
 Net cash provided by operating activities:      
 Depreciation and amortization                 1,056       1,120
 Gain on sale of assets                            0           0
 Bad debt expense                                  0          (9)
(Increase) decrease in assets:
   Accounts receivable                            46         125
   Interest receivable                             0          11

   Inventories                                    75          (8)
   Prepaid expenses                              (48)        (77)
   Other assets                                 (188)         40
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
   Accounts payable and accrued expenses        (906)       (401)
   Interest payable                                0           0
   Income Tax Payable                            (73)        433 
     Total adjustments                           (38)      1,234 

Net cash provided by operating activities       (101)      2,135


            The accompanying notes are an integral
              part of these financial statements.
            
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       UNION PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
       UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
           
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
           
Principles of Consolidation
           
     The accompanying consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of Union Plaza Hotel and Casino, Inc. (the Company)
and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  All material intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  
           
Nature of the Operations and Basis of Accounting 
           
     The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Union Plaza Operating
Company, operates hotel and gaming operations in downtown Las
Vegas, Nevada.  A substantial portion of the operating revenues
of the Company's subsidiary is derived from gaming operations
which are subject to extensive regulations in the State of Nevada
by the Gaming Commission, the Gaming Control Board and local
regulatory agencies. The Company does not anticipate any material 
changes in which the financial results are reported due to the 
adoption of new or proposed accounting pronouncements.

     In 1994, the Company organized Union Plaza Experience, Inc. 
as a wholly owned subsidiary to participate with other downtown 
Las Vegas casino enterprises and the City of Las Vegas 
Redevelopment Agency, in a redevelopment project known as the 
Fremont Street Experience. Investment at March 31, 1997 was 
$792,000 and $716,000 at December 31. 1996. The Company has
no other materially important subsidiaries or operations. 
           
     Management believes that the Company's procedures for
supervising casino operations, recording casino and other
revenues and for granting credit comply in all material respects
with applicable regulations.
           
           
Casino Receivables and Revenue
           
     Credit is extended to certain casino customers and the
Company records all unpaid advances as casino receivables on the
date credit was granted.  Allowances for estimated uncollectable
casino receivables are provided to reduce the receivables to
amounts anticipated to be collected.  The Company recognizes as
casino revenue the net win (which is the difference between
amounts wagered and amounts paid to winning patrons) from gaming
activities.
           

Promotional Allowances
           
     Gross revenues include the retail value of complimentary
food and beverage and hotel services furnished to customers.  The
retail value of these promotional allowances is deducted to
arrive at net revenues.

Estimates

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures.
           
Property and Equipment
           
     Property and equipment are stated at cost.  Expenditures for
additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized; expenditures
for maintenance and repairs are charged to expenses as incurred. 
Upon retirement or disposal of assets, the cost and accumulated
depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and the resulting
gain or loss is included in income.  Depreciation, including
amortization of a capitalized lease, is computed using the
straight-line method.  Leasehold improvements (distinguished from
unamortized leasehold costs) are amortized over the lives of the
leases.
                                
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       UNION PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
       UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS       
                         (CONTINUED)
           
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
           
Property and Equipment (Continued)
           
    Property and equipment, including capitalized leases, are
depreciated over their estimated useful lives of 3 to 20 years
for land improvements, 20 to 40 years for buildings, 5 to 30
years for leasehold improvements and 3 to 10 years for furniture
and equipment.
           
Other Assets
           
     Leasehold costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis
over the initial 30-year term of the lease.  Expansion of gaming
rights is being amortized on a straight line basis over 20 years. 
Subordination of security interest in lease is being amortized on
a straight-line basis over 15 years.
           
Progressive Slot Liability
           
     The Company has installed a number of progressive slot
machines.  As coins are played the amount available to win
increases and will be paid out when the appropriate jackpot is
hit.  In accordance with common industry practice, the Company
has recorded the liability and has charged this amount against
casino revenue.
           
Earnings Per Common Share
           
     Earnings per common share was computed by dividing net
income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding during each period.
           
Inventories
           
     Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, (first-in,
first-out) or market.  Maintenance and other operating supplies
are stated at estimated amounts considered by management to be
necessary to conduct full operations.  Subsequent replacements
are charged to expense.
           
Income Taxes
           
     The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated Federal
Income Tax return.  Deferred income taxes are provided to reflect
the tax effect of timing differences between financial and tax
reporting, principally related to depreciation, slot machine
revenue, interest costs, accrued expenses, capitalization of
leases, capitalization of property costs and write-down of
facilities and other investments to estimated recoverable value. 
The Company accounts for the investment tax credit as a
reduction of income tax expense in the year in which such credits
are utilized.  Carryforwards of this credit, as well as the tax
effect of net operating loss carryforwards, are shown as a
reduction to deferred income taxes.
                                
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       UNION PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
       UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS       
                           (CONTINUED)
           
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
           
Statement of Cash Flows
           
     The Statements of Cash Flows classify changes in cash and
cash equivalents according to operating, investing and financing
activities.  For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the
Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased
with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
           
NOTE 2 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
           
     Accounts receivable consists of the following:
                                         March 31  December 31
                                           1997        1996       

               Casino                   $279,000    $408,000   
               Hotel                     343,000     336,000 
               Other                     252,000     236,000
                                         874,000     980,000
               Less allowance for
                  doubtful accounts       37,000      14,000
                                        $837,000    $966,000
NOTE 3 - OTHER ASSETS

     Other assets consist of the following:
                                        March 31   December 31
                                           1997        1996       
 Expansion of gaming rights, less 
   accumulated amortization of       $    172,000 $    182,000
   $638,000 and $628,000
 Investment in Nevada Pari-Mutuel
   Association                             10,000
 Net investment in direct financing
   lease, net of current portion (Note 7) 177,000      186,000
 Leasehold costs, less accumulated
   amortization of $374,000 and
   $378,000                                61,000       65,000
 Investment in Fremont Street 
   Experience                             792,000      716,000
 Deposits and other                       732,000      613,000
                                     $  1,944,000 $  1,762,000
   

NOTE 4 - ACCRUED LIABILITIES

     Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
                                         March 31, December 31,
                                            1997        1996      
       Salaries and Wages              $  592,000  $1,083,000
       Union back wages                    82,000      82,000
       Taxes, other than tax on income    386,000     325,000
       Other                              867,000     653,000
                                       $1,927,000  $2,143,000
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       UNION PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
       UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS       
                           (CONTINUED)
           
NOTE 5 - INCOME TAXES
           
     The Internal Revenue Service has examined the Company's
Federal income tax returns through 1991.  Management is of the
opinion that all taxes have been paid or provided for through
March 31, 1997.
           
NOTE 6 - LONG-TERM DEBT
                                          March 31,  December 31,
Long-term debt consists of the following:    1997       1996
           
Note Payable to Exber, Inc. at the Prime
Interest Rate payable in monthly 
installments of $158,265 including 
principal and interest, until July 6, 
2004 at which time the balance is due.  
The note is secured by a first deed of 
trust in land and building (See Note 9).  19,200,000   19,290,000

Less current portion                         320,000      320,000
                                         $18,880,000  $18,970,000
                                                        
    Principal payments on long-term debt during the succeeding   
     five years are as follows:

            1997 (Remaining nine months)     230,000 
            1998                             347,000     
            1999                             377,000      
            2000                             409,000      
            2001                             444,000
            Thereafter                   $17,303,000
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    Maturities were calculated based upon interest rates in  
       effect at March 31, 1997. 
           
NOTE 7 - LEASES
           
     The Company leases equipment and hotel and bus depot
property under long-term lease agreements which are classified as
capital leases.  The lease with Exber, Inc. (See Note 9) covering
the hotel and bus depot property expires in 2001 with renewals. 
The hotel and bus depot property lease contains one renewal
option of twenty-five years and four renewal options of ten
years.  The bus depot property is sublet to Greyhound Lines Inc.
under a lease expiring in 2001, with two ten-year renewal
options available.  The value of the lease with Exber, Inc. is as
follows:
                                                        
                                    March 31,   December 31,
                                      1997        1996
    Land and Buildings             $9,242,000   $9,242,000     
    Less accumulated amortization   8,485,000    8,441,000
                                      757,000      801,000

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       UNION PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
      UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
                          (CONTINUED)
           
NOTE 7 - LEASES (CONTINUED)
           
     The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments
as of March 31, 1997.
          
     1997 (Remaining nine months)        $  937,000
     1998                                 1,250,000
     1999                                 1,250,000
     2000                                 1,250,000
     2001                                   729,000     
     Total minimum lease payments         5,416,000     
     Less amount representing interest    1,347,000  
     Present value of net minimum
       lease pmts under capital leases    4,069,000 
     Less current portion                   714,000  
     Long-term obligations under 
     capital leases                       3,355,000

           
SUBLEASES
           
   The bus depot property under a capital lease is sublet as      
     follows:
        
                                                
                                          March 31,  December 31,
                                            1997         1996
     Minimum future rents receivable      $287,000       $303,000 
     Less amount representing interest      71,000         79,000 
     Minimum lease payments receivable     216,000        224,000 
     Less current portion (included in
        accounts receivable)                38,000         38,000 
          Net investment in direct
            financing lease (See Note 3)   178,000        186,000 
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UNION PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
        UNAUDITED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS      
                          (CONTINUED)

   Other sublet rental property:
     The Company rents building space to several retail stores 
     under various short-term leases.  Income from these          
     subleases, included in other income, was 76,000 and $191,000 
     at March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996, respectively.
           
           NOTE 8 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
           
     Although the Company contributes to a discretionary executive
bonus plan, there were no contributions for the first three months
on 1997 compared to 1996 when the Company contributed $241,000.
           
     The Company also has a qualified profit sharing plan for
eligible employees.  Contributions to this plan are made at the
discretion of the Board of Directors and benefits are limited to
the allocated interests in fund assets.  Contributions for the
first three months of 1996 and 1995 were $75,000 for each period.
    
           
NOTE 9 - RELATED PARTIES
           
     On December 18, 1991, Exber, Inc., a 45.21% stockholder as
of March 31, 1997, loaned the Company $1,800,000, payable
interest only in monthly installments at 10% per annum, with
principal due in full December 19, 1996.  During February 1992
this loan was increased to $3,000,000 subject to the same terms
and maturity date of the original borrowing.  During February
1993 this loan was refinanced to $18,000,000, interest only
at the prime rate published in the Wall Street Journal until
February 14, 1999.  On February 14, 1994 an additional $1,500,000
was added to this loan bringing the loan balance to $19,500,000
with the same terms and maturity date.  On June 3, 1994 an
additional $3,700,000 was borrowed and the balance refinanced
payable in monthly installments of $158,265 including principal
and interest, until July 6, 2004.  The majority of the proceeds
of the note were used to retire the outstanding debt to Bank of
America.  The outstanding balance of the note at March 31, 1997 was
$19,200,000.
           
     Exber, Inc. also leased to the Company land and buildings in
Las Vegas, Nevada.  Annual payments by the Company and its
subsidiaries are approximately $1,250,000.  The leases extend
through 2001 with renewal options.
           
NOTE 10 - CONTINGENCIES
           
     The Company has contingent liabilities with respect to
lawsuits and other matters arising in the ordinary course of
business.  In the opinion of management, no material liability
exists with respect to these contingencies.
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PART 1. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
           
ITEM 2. - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
             CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
           
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
     The Company had total cash assets amounting to $2,418,000 
(5.1% of total assets) at March 31, 1997 and $2,982,000 (6.0% 
of total assets) at December 31, 1996.  The ratio of current 
assets to current liabilities was 1.0 to 1 at March 31, 1997 
and 1.0 to 1 at December 31, 1996.  Long-term debt obligations, 
including current maturities was $19,200,000 at March 31, 1997 
and $19,290,000 at December 31, 1996.  Due to the liquidity 
provided by gaming activities, management believes that its 
working capital ratio is sufficient to meet normal operating 
requirements and to service the existing debt.  While 
management does not foresee any material factors that would 
adversely affect operating conditions at the hotel and casino, 
an extended period of declining revenues due to competitive 
factors could affect the Company's ability to service long-
term debt obligations.  Management is confident that terms 
of the existing debt agreement could be modified to meet 
the needs of the Company should a crisis arise.

     As of March 31, 1996, outstanding receivables were 
$837,000 compared to $966,000 at December 31, 1996.  The 
decline in receivables is largely attributed to a decline 
in casino credit issued.  Inventories declined to $453,000 
from $528,000 at December 31, 1996 due to timing differences 
while prepaid expenses rose moderately to $1,036,000 from 
$997,000.  The decline in total accounts payable during 
the past quarter are largely the result of casino payroll 
which was payable at year-end.  There were no other material 
changes in balance sheet figures during the first three 
months of 1997.
           
    Investing activities for the Company were limited to 
periodic investments in the Fremont Street Experience 
through the Union Plaza Experience subsidiary.  There were 
no significant share buy back transactions in the first 
quarter.  Capital expenditures were also minimal for the 
first three months of the year as asset purchases were 
limited to minor improvements and general refurbishment 
at the Company's hotel and casino complex.  The Company 
does not anticipate any material capital spending in the 
near future.  The Company did not conduct any material 
financing activities during the first quarter of 1997.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The Company's gross revenues declined by $1,925,000 
(11.4%) in the first three months compared to the same 
period in 1996.  During the first quarter of 1997, casino 
revenues fell $1,748,000 (16.5%) as each segment of the 
gaming operation declined when compared to the same period 
in 1996.  The first quarter of 1996 was robust due to the 
"must see" aspect of the Fremont Street Experience that had 
just opened.  While the Fremont Street Experience continues 
to operate its nightly shows, the novelty appears to have 
subsided over the past twelve months.  

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ITEM 2. - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

   Casino operations suffered from a decline in live table 
games revenue of $749,000, slot revenues declined by $470,000, 
race and sports book declined by $357,000, and, keno and card 
room revenues fell by $95,000.  Revenues in each department 
declined as the result of less played at the tables, slots 
and counter games.  In addition, race and sports book revenues 
were negatively impacted by a dispute between Nevada race books 
and the California Thoroughbred Owners whereas California races 
are no longer being simulcasted in Nevada.  Resolvement of this 
issue remains uncertain at this time.

   Gross food and beverage revenues were down only slightly 
from 1996 benefiting from healthy hotel occupancy levels.  
The hotel occupancy levels improved by one half of a 
percentage to 98.6% compared to 1996, however, room revenues
 were down by $137,000 (4.4%) as the result of lower room rates.  
The Company continues to price its rooms aggressively in the 
face of increased competition in the Las Vegas market.  
Management believes that keeping the hotel at maximum occupancy 
is necessary to the casino operation.  

   For the three months ended March 31, 1997, total operating 
expenses declined by $231,000 or 1.8%.  Casino operating costs 
declined by $403,000 as costs tied to revenue fell 
proportionately with the revenue loss.  Improvements in casino 
operating costs were offset by an 11% increase in food and 
beverage costs attributed to higher cost of sales expense and 
an increase in wages paid for culinary workers.  General and 
administrative costs also fell during the period as the 
Company experienced fewer workmen compensation claims and no 
executive bonuses were issued.  Utilities and maintenance costs 
also fell slightly during the period as there were fewer 
expenditures on repair and maintenance materials. 
   
    Overall, the Company reported a net loss of $63,000 
($.08 a share)  for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 
compared to net income of $901,000 ($1.18 a share) a year 
earlier.           


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                           SIGNATURES
           
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 the registrant had duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
           
           
           
           
                         UNION PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO, INC.
                                   (REGISTRANT)
           
           
           
Date: May 14, 1997               /SS/ JOHN D. GAUGHAN
                                 JOHN D. GAUGHAN, President
           
           
           
           
Date: May 14, 1997               /SS/ LARRY DOLESH
                                 LARRY DOLESH,  Vice President 
                                    of Finance
           
           


Date: May 14, 1997               /SS/ JOHN P. JONES
                                 JOHN P. JONES,  Vice President &
                                    Treasurer           



Date: May 14, 1997               /SS/ ALAN J. WOODY
                                  ALAN J. WOODY, Controller                    
   














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