CASINO DATA SYSTEMS
10-Q, 1998-05-15
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                                   UNITED STATES
                         SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                               WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
                                          
                                     FORM 10-Q



(Mark One)

[ X ]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
                                EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                   For the quarterly period ended: MARCH 31, 1998

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

                                      0-21426
                              (Commission file number)

                                CASINO DATA SYSTEMS
                            (Exact Name of Registrant as
                             Specified in its Charter)

                                        NEVADA
           --------------------------------------------------------------
           (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

                                     88-0261839
                                     ----------
                        (I.R.S.Employer Identification No.)


                    3300 BIRTCHER DRIVE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89118
                    --------------------------------------------
                (Address of Principal Executive Offices)  (Zip Code)

                                   (702) 269-5000
                                   --------------
                (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)



Indicate by check whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required 
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to 
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
                                [ X ] Yes  [   ] NO

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:  18,065,897 SHARES OF COMMON
STOCK OUTSTANDING AS OF MAY 5, 1998.
                                          
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                                CASINO DATA SYSTEMS
                                       INDEX
                                          


                                                                 Page No.
PART I.                   FINANCIAL INFORMATION                  --------

     Item 1.  Financial Statements:

              Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet 
              March 31, 1998 and December 31, 1997 (audited)          3-4

              Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
              For the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997        5

              Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
              For the three months ended March 31 1998 and 1997         6

              Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements   7-10

     Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
              Condition and Results of Operations                   11-13

PART II.                  OTHER INFORMATION

     Items 1-6                                                         14

     Signatures                                                        15


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PART I        FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.       FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                CASINO DATA SYSTEMS
                            CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                    (UNAUDITED)
                                          
                                          
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  March 31,   December 31,
                                                                    1998          1997    
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 
<S>                                                               <C>          <C>
ASSETS
- ------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Current Assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents including restricted amounts 
     of approximately $16,342 and $15,600, respectively           $  27,095    $   27,873
   Investment securities including restricted amounts of
     $455 and $11 respectively                                          455            11
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
   accounts of $5,422 and $5,390, respectively                        8,239         9,683
   Due from related parties                                              --           144
   Current portion of notes receivable                                1,517         1,392
   Income tax receivable                                              4,000         4,000
   Inventories, net of reserve of $1,585 and
     $1,125, respectively                                            14,671        14,192
   Deferred tax asset                                                   195           360
   Assets held for sale                                                 880           880
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets                            463         1,244
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 
     Total current assets                                            57,515        59,779

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
   of $3,622 and $3,077, respectively                                17,293        17,736
Investment securities, including restricted amounts of
  approximately $6,822 and $6,601, respectively                       8,462         8,080
Notes receivable, excluding current portion                           1,531         1,627
Intangible assets, net                                                5,844         6,256
Software development costs, net of accumulated amortization
   of $146 and $128 respectively                                      2,686         1,954
Deferred tax asset                                                    1,140         1,140
Deposits                                                              1,210           384
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 
     Total assets                                                $   95,681    $   96,956
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 
</TABLE>

                                          
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
                                                                  March 31,   December 31,
                                                                    1998          1997    
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 
<S>                                                               <C>          <C>
Current liabilities:
   Current portion of long-term debt                             $    1,830    $    2,187
   Accounts payable                                                   2,568         3,911
   Accrued expenses and customer deposits                             7,838         7,444
   Accrued slot liability                                             4,005         4,723
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 
     Total current liabilities                                       16,241        18,265

Noncurrent liabilities:
   Long-term debt, excluding current portion                             88           267
   Accrued slot liability                                            15,405        14,797
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 
     Total noncurrent liabilities                                    15,493        15,064

Shareholders' equity:
   Common stock; authorized 100,000,000 shares,
   no par value; 18,605,897 issued and outstanding 
   at March 31, 1998 and 18,065,897 issued and   
   outstanding at December 31, 1997                                  83,790        83,790
   Retained deficit                                                 (19,843)      (20,163)
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 
     Total shareholders' equity                                      63,947        63,627
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 

     Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                  $   95,681    $   96,956
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 
                                                                 ----------    ---------- 
</TABLE>








                                          
       See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements


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                                CASINO DATA SYSTEMS
                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
                                    (UNAUDITED)
                    (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    1998          1997     
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
<S>                                                            <C>             <C>
Revenues:
   Systems and product sales                                   $     9,886     $     7,076
   Gaming operations                                                 2,811           6,134
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
                                                                    12,697          13,210
   Cost of goods sold                                                6,772           9,518
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
   Gross margin                                                      5,925           3,692
                                                               ------------    -----------
Costs and expenses:
   Selling, general and administrative                               4,358           6,680
   Research and development                                            804             822
   Depreciation and amortization                                       654           1,281
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
     Total costs and expenses                                        5,816           8,783
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Income (Loss)  from operations                                         109          (5,091)
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Other income (expense):
   Interest and other income                                           459             284
   Interest expense                                                    (83)           (100)
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
     Total other income                                                376             184
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Income (loss) before income taxes                                      485          (4,907)
Income tax expense (benefit)                                           165          (1,619)
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Net income (loss)                                              $       320         ($3,288)
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Basic net income (loss) per share                              $      0.02     $     (0.18)
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Diluted net income (loss) per share                            $      0.02     $     (0.18)
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding                       18,066,000      18,035,000
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding                     18,117,000      18,035,000
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
                                                               ------------    ----------- 


</TABLE>


      See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements   


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                                CASINO DATA SYSTEMS
                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 AND 1997
                                     (UNAUDITED)
                                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    1998          1997     
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
<S>                                                            <C>             <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net income (loss)                                           $      320      $   (3,288)
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
     provided by operating activities:

   Depreciation and amortization                                      654           1,281
   Provision for doubtful accounts                                     32               1
   Net decrease in deferred tax asset                                 165          (1,619)
   Changes in assets and liabilities
       Decrease  in accounts  receivable, notes
         receivable and due from related parties                    1,527           4,725
       Increase in inventories                                       (479)         (2,264)
       Increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses, other current
         assets and deposits                                          (45)            115
       Decrease in accounts payable                                (1,343)           (654)
       Increase in slot liability, accrued expenses and
         customer deposits                                            283           5,254
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Net cash provided by operating activities                           1,114           3,551
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Cash flows used in investment activities:
   Net increase in investment securities                             (826)             (4)
   Acquisitions of property and equipment                            (101)         (1,097)
   Investment in software development                                (750)         (1,472)
   Change in intangible assets                                        321             (42)
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
     Net cash used in investment activities                        (1,356)         (2,615)
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities:
   Repayment of debt                                                 (536)           (504)
   Net proceeds from issuance of common stock                          --               9
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
     Net cash provided by financing activities                       (536)           (495)
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                            (778)            441
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
  including restricted amounts                                     27,873          21,482
                                                               ------------    ----------- 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 
  including restricted amounts                                 $   27,095      $   21,923
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
                                                               ------------    ----------- 
</TABLE>





See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1)   DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

    Casino Data Systems, a Nevada corporation, was incorporated in June 1990. 
Each of the following corporations are wholly owned subsidiaries of the 
Company: CDS Services Company; CDS Graphics and Imaging Company; CDS Signs, 
Inc.; TurboPower Software Company, and CDS Gaming Company (collectively the 
"Company").  The Company currently operates in one line of business whose 
operations consist principally of: (i) the development, licensing and sale of 
casino management information systems (the Oasis-TM- II System); (ii) the 
operation of multi-site link progressive (MSP) systems; (iii) the design and 
manufacture of video interactive gaming machines, and (iv) the design and 
manufacture of casino meters, signs and graphics.  The Company also creates 
software development tools for sale to outside software professionals and for 
use by the Company's own software engineers.  The Company currently operates 
solely in the U.S.

    The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Casino Data 
Systems and all of the subsidiaries mentioned above.  All significant 
inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in 
consolidation. 

     Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in 
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.  These condensed 
unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction 
with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included 
in the Company's annual report as filed on Form 10-K.

     The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all 
adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair 
statement of the results of the interim periods presented.  The results of 
operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the 
results of operations for an entire year.

     In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 Earnings Per Share, (SFAS 
128) which establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings per 
share (EPS), which replaces the presentation of primary and fully diluted EPS 
with a presentation of basic and diluted EPS.  SFAS 128 is effective for 
financial statements for both interim and annual periods ending after 
December 15, 1997. Earlier application is not permitted.  All prior period 
EPS data have been restated to conform to SFAS 128.

     In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standard Board issued SFAS 
No.130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS No.130).  SFAS No.130 requires 
companies to classify items of other comprehensive income by their nature in 
a financial statement and display the accumulated balance of other 
comprehensive income separately from retained earnings and additional paid-in 
capital in the equity sections of a statement of financial position, and is 
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after 
December 15, 1997.  The Company does not believe this statement will have a 
material impact on the Company's financial statements.


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    In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 
131, "Disclosure About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" 
(SFAS No. 131).  SFAS No. 131 establishes additional standards for segment 
reporting in the financial statements and is effective for fiscal years 
beginning after December 15, 1997.  Adoption of this statement will have no 
material impact on the Company's financial statements. 

(2)     INVENTORIES:  

        Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
                                          
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   March 31,   December 31,
                                                     1998          1997    
                                                   ---------    ---------- 
<S>                                                <C>          <C>
        Raw materials                              $   11,438   $    9,786
        Work in process                                   259          187
        Finished goods                                  4,559        5,344
        Less reserve for obsolescence                  (1,585)      (1,125)
                                                   ---------    ---------- 
                                                   $   14,671   $   14,192
                                                   ---------    ---------- 
                                                   ---------    ---------- 
</TABLE>


As of March 31, 1998, approximately $2,646,000 of finished goods inventory 
represented gaming machines located at various casino sites on a no 
obligation trial basis. Such machines will either be purchased by the 
respective casino at the expiration of the trial period or will be returned 
to the Company.  Returned games may be sold at a discount, refurbished or 
returned to casino sites on new trial periods.  Games to be sold at a 
discount are adjusted to the lower of cost or market upon return to the 
Company.  Refurbishment costs are expensed as incurred. 

(3)     LONG-TERM DEBT:

    During May 1996, the Company entered into a $20 million revolving line of 
credit ("line of credit") with U.S. Bank of Nevada which expires in May 1998. 
The line of credit is secured by the Company's accounts receivable, inventory 
and general intangibles.  The line of credit bears interest at a variable 
rate equal to the bank's base rate, which was 8.25% at March 31, 1998.  There 
was no amount outstanding or available under the line of credit at March 31, 
1998. Advances under the line are limited to a multiple of the Company's 
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization over the past 
four quarters and are also subject to maintenance of certain financial 
covenants and ratios.  The Company has reserved $5 million of this line of 
credit to secure an irrevocable letter of credit pursuant to other equipment 
financing agreements. These equipment financing agreements are collateralized 
by the related equipment and contain certain restrictive covenants, including 
the requirement for a three year letter of credit securing payment in the 
amount of 50% of the outstanding principal balance.

Future minimum payments under equipment financing agreements are as follows 
(in thousands):
                                          
<TABLE>
<S>                                                <C>
                                                    Payments
                                                   ----------
          1998 remaining payments                  $    1,740
          1999                                            267
          2000                                              9
                                                   ----------
          Total minimum payments                        2,016
          Less interest                                    98
                                                   ----------
          Minimum payments less interest                1,918
          Less current portion                          1,830
                                                   ----------
          Long-term portion                        $       88
                                                   ----------
                                                   ----------
</TABLE>


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(4)     NET (Loss) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: 

    The following is an analysis of the components of the shares used to 
compute net income (loss) per share pursuant to SFAS 128:
                                          
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                               Three months     Nine months     Six months     Three months
                                               ended            ended           ended          ended
                                               -------------------------------------------------------------
                                               March 31,        September 30,   June 30,       March 31,
                                               -------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   1998             1997            1997           1997
                                               -------------    -------------- -------------   -------------
<S>                                             <C>               <C>             <C>             <C>
Numerator for earnings per share               $   320,000      $ (6,179,000)  $ (3,832,000)   $ (3,287,000)
                                               -------------    -------------- -------------   -------------

Denominator:
  Denominator for basic earnings per share-
  weighted average shares                       18,066,000        18,036,000     18,036,000      18,035,000
Effect of dilutive securities
  Stock options                                     51,000                 0              0               0
                                               -------------    -------------- -------------   -------------
Denominator for diluted earnings per share-
adjusted weighted average shares and assumed
conversions                                     18,117,000        18,036,000     18,036,000      18,035,000
                                               -------------    -------------- -------------   -------------
                                               -------------    -------------- -------------   -------------

Basic earnings per share                       $      0.02      $      (0.34)  $      (0.21)   $      (0.18)
                                               -------------    -------------- -------------   -------------
Diluted earnings per share                     $      0.02      $      (0.34)  $      (0.21)   $      (0.18)
                                               -------------    -------------- -------------   -------------

</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                               Nine months     Six months     Three months 
                                               ended           ended          ended
                                               --------------------------------------------
                                               September 30,   June 30,       March 31,    
                                               --------------------------------------------
                                                   1996            1996           1996     
                                               --------------  ------------   -------------
<S>                                              <C>             <C>            <C>       
Numerator for earnings per share               $ 9,410,000     $ 4,399,000    $ 1,674,000
                                               --------------  ------------   -------------
Denominator:
  Denominator for basic earnings per share-
  weighted average shares                       16,509,000      15,837,000     13,926,000
Effect of dilutive securities
  Stock options                                    623,000         646,000        692,000
                                               --------------  ------------   -------------
Denominator for diluted earnings per share-
adjusted weighted average shares and assumed
conversions                                     17,132,000      16,483,000     14,618,000
                                               --------------  ------------   -------------
                                               --------------  ------------   -------------
Basic earnings per share                       $      0.57     $      0.28    $      0.12
                                               --------------  ------------   -------------
Diluted earnings per share                     $      0.55     $      0.27    $      0.12
                                               --------------  ------------   -------------

</TABLE>


(5)     COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES

    In connection with the operation of its MSP Systems, the Company is 
liable for progressive jackpots, which are paid as an initial base jackpot 
component followed by an annuity (progressive component) paid out over 20 
years when the prize is won.  The base jackpot component is charged against 
income ratably over the amount of coin play expected to precede payout based 
on a statistical analysis. The progressive jackpot component increases based 
on the number of coins played. The accrual of the liability commensurate with 
coin play matches recognition of costs and revenues.  The possibility exists 
that the winning combination may be hit before the Company has fully accrued 
the base jackpot component, at which time any unaccrued portion would be 
expensed.  There was no unaccrued portion at March 31, 1998.  To ensure 
adequate funds are available to pay the slot liability, and to comply with 
gaming regulatory requirements, the Company has established segregated cash 
accounts aggregating approximately $16,342,000 at March 31, 1998.  The 
Company also has approximately $7,277,000 segregated for the annuity payments 
for jackpots already won.

     In August of 1997, Casino Technology Incorporated ("CTI"), filed a 
demand for arbitration of certain issues arising out of a Cross-License 
Agreement between CTI and the Company pursuant to which the Company marketed 
the Caribbean Stud video poker game.  CTI alleged that the Company failed to 
pay royalty fees due under the agreement.  The Company has accrued 
approximately $2,000,000 with respect to potential obligations arising out of 
this agreement.  The Company is contesting this amount because it believes it 
has been damaged as a result of certain actions and/or inactions of CTI and 
its principal.  While the outcome of the arbitration is not presently 
determinable, management does not believe the outcome will have a material 
effect on the Company's financial statements as a whole.

     In November 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with a third 
party requiring that the Company pay monthly installments, through March 1998 
in exchange for the enhancement of the artistic display qualities of existing 
and future video interactive gaming machines.  As of December 31, 1997, the 
Company discontinued payments pending delivery of acceptable product.  The 
Company paid $330,000 during the first quarter of 1998 in exchange for 
completed product.  As of March 31, 1998, the Company has paid all but 
$330,000 under the agreement which will be disbursed when the remaining 
products are received from the third party.  

     In December, 1996, a Class Action Complaint was filed in the United 
States District Court, District of Nevada, by Gary A. Edwards against the 
Company and certain present and former Company executives. Three additional 
purported shareholder class actions were filed in 1997 in connection with the 
same drop in stock price following the December 16, 1996 press release. On 
May 27, 1997, SCHWARTZ V. CASINO DATA SYSTEMS, was filed in the United States 
District Court for the District of Nevada, alleging violations of Sections 
10(b) and 20(a) of the 1934 Act and SEC Rule 10b-5 and seeking economic 
recovery on behalf of the same alleged class of investors. On December 16, 
1997, GRANT V. CASINO DATA SYSTEMS, was filed in the District Court of the 
State of Nevada alleging common law fraud and seeking economic recovery on 
behalf of the same alleged class of investors. On December 9, 1997, 
GIOVANNONI V. CASINO DATA SYSTEMS, was filed in the Superior Court of the 
State of California in San Francisco alleging violation of California 
Corporations Code Sections 254000 and 25500 and California Business and 
Professions Code Sections 17200 and 17500. Management believes these claims 
to be without merit, and intends to vigorously defend against them. In 
addition, the Company maintains a policy of insurance pursuant to which it 
has tendered these claims to the insurance carrier. This insurance policy may 
cover all or a portion of the claims. While the outcome of the actions 
described above is not presently determinable, management does not expect the 
outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated 
financial statements taken as a whole.

    A patron dispute was filed against the Company which allegedly arose 
while a patron played the Company's Cool Millions dollars progressive slot 
machine at Splash Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. The dispute was heard by the 
Mississippi Gaming Commission, who decided that the patron had won only $5.00 
rather than the jackpot of $1,742,000 as alleged by Ms. Freeman. Ms. Freeman 
appealed the Commission's decision to the Circuit Court of Tunica County. On 
January 16, 1998, the Court issued an Order reversing the Commission and 
ordered the Company to pay the jackpot plus interest from April 8, 1995. The 
Company contends the ruling is in error and has appealed the decision to the 
Mississippi Supreme Court. As a result of the Circuit Court's Order, and with 
the consent of the Mississippi Gaming authorities, the Company has reduced 
the current Cool Millions dollar Mississippi jackpot by $1,742,000. If 
successful on appeal, the Company would return this amount to the Company's 
then-existing outstanding jackpot, as directed by the Mississippi Gaming 
authorities. The Company has accrued $354,000 of interest expense as of March 
31, 1998 toward the judgment in the event the Company loses its appeal. While 
the outcome of the action described above is not presently determinable, 
management does not expect the outcome will have a material adverse effect on 
the Company's consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

    In November of 1997, a customer of the Company filed for protection under 
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The pre-petition debt owed 
the Company is approximately $1,700,000, which amount has been included in a 
Proof of Claim filed by the Company in the Bankruptcy action. The Debtor has 
submitted a Plan of Reorganization to the Court that has not yet been 
approved. Purusant to the Plan of Reorganization, the Company is treated as a 
secured creditor in the action. In addition, the Company has obtained 
personal guarantees from certain of the principals of the debtor. While the 
outcome of the Bankruptcy is not presently determinable, management does not 
expect the outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Company's 
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

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    The Company and its subsidiaries are also involved from time to time in 
various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business 
including, but not limited to, administrative claims and legal actions 
brought in state and federal courts by patrons of the Company's MSP games, 
wherein the patron may allege the winning of jackpot awards or some multiple 
thereof. Because of the size of the jackpots that a patron may play for, 
related patron disputes often involve sizable claims.  The loss of a sizable 
patron dispute claim could have a material adverse effect on the Company,  
However, management believes that the likelihood of success by those making 
such claims is remote and that the ultimate outcome of these matters will not 
have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial 
statements taken as a whole.


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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                         AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                          
    The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results 
of operations should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Consolidated 
Financial Statements and Notes thereto included elsewhere in this document 
and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the 
Company's annual report on Form 10-K.

QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 COMPARED
 TO THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 
       
OVERVIEW

    Income (loss) from operations and net income (loss) increased from losses 
of ($5,091,000) and ($3,288,000), respectively for the three months ended 
March 31, 1997, to income of $109,000 and $320,000, respectively, for the 
same period in 1998.  This represents an increase of $5,200,000 in income 
from operations and an increase of $3,607,000 in net income.  The increase in 
income from operations and net income is primarily related to an increase in 
gross margin, decreased selling, general and administrative costs, and 
decreased depreciation for the quarter ended March 31, 1998, compared to the 
same period ended March 31, 1997.

REVENUES

    Revenues decreased from $13,210,000 for the three months ended March 31, 
1997, to $12,697,000 for the same period in 1998, a decrease of $513,000 or 
4%. The decrease in revenues is primarily attributable to a decrease in 
revenues from progressive operations of $3,323,000 million partially offset 
by increases in system and product sales of $2,810,000 for the three month 
period ended March 31, 1998, compared to the same period in 1997.  The 
decrease in revenues from progressive operations is primarily attributable to 
the termination of the Native American Cool Millions link in February 1998 
and overall lower levels of play on the Company's other progressive games.  
The increase in system and product sales is primarily attributed to increased 
sales of gaming machines.

GROSS MARGIN

     Cost of goods sold decreased from $9,518,000 for the three months ended 
March 31, 1997, to $6,772,000 for the same period in 1998, a decrease of 
$2,746,000.  Gross margin as a percentage of revenues increased from 28% for 
the three months ended March 31, 1997 to 47% for the same period in 1998.  
The increase in gross margin is primarily attributable to the increase in the 
percentage of total revenue contributed by system sales, which generally have 
higher gross margins than other CDS products.

COSTS AND EXPENSES

    Costs and expenses decreased from $8,783,000 for the three months ended 
March 31, 1997, to $5,816,000 for the same period in 1998, a decrease of 
$2,967,000 or 34%.  Costs and expenses decreased as a percentage of revenues 
from 66% for the three months ended March 31, 1997, to 46% for the same 
period in 1998.  

    Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from $6,680,000 
for the three months ended March 31, 1997, to $4,358,000 for the same period 
in 1998, a decrease of $2,322,000.  Selling, general and administrative 
expenses as a percentage of  revenues decreased from 51% for the three months 
ended March 31, 1997, to 34% for the same period in 1998.  Selling, general 
and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of revenue due to 
overall cost reductions during the three months ended March 31, 1998 as 
compared to the same period in 1997.


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    Research and development expenses decreased from $822,000 for the three 
months ended March 31, 1997, to $804,000 for the same period in 1998.  Major 
expenditures during the three months ended March 31, 1998 primarily included 
the development of additional video interactive games.  The expenditures 
during the same period in 1997 included development of video interactive 
games plus some development of additional OASIS II system products. Research 
and development expenses as a percentage of revenues remained the same at 6% 
for the three months ended March 31, 1997, and 1998.

    Depreciation and amortization decreased from $1,281,000 for the three 
months ended March 31, 1997, to $654,000 for the same period in 1998.  The 
decrease is primarily due to the decreased fixed asset balance as a result of 
the restructuring and impairment charges in the fourth quarter of 1997.

    Other income is comprised of rental, interest and other forms of income, 
offset by interest expense, that are not the result of normal operations.  
Other income increased from $184,000 for the three months ended March 31, 
1997, to $376,000 for the same period in 1998. The increase is primarily due 
to increased interest income during the three months ended March 31, 1998. 

NET (LOSS) INCOME

    Net income (loss) increased from a loss of ($3,288,000) for the three 
months ended March 31, 1997, to income of $320,000 for the same period in 
1998, an increase of $3,607,000.  The increase in net income is due primarily 
to the increase in revenue from the sale of systems, overall decreased costs 
associated with the restructuring in the fourth quarter of 1997 and 
intensified cost containment efforts. 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 

    To date, the Company has financed its operating and capital expenditures 
primarily through cash flows from its operations and cash from proceeds of 
its equity offerings.  The Company had cash and cash equivalents of 
$27,095,000 at March 31, 1998, as compared to $27,873,000 at December 31, 
1997 of which $16,342,000 and $15,600,000, respectively, are restricted for 
payment of slot liabilities.  The Company generated cash from operations of 
$1,114,000 during the three months ended March 31, 1998.   The most 
significant factor contributing to this cash generation was collection 
activity resulting in a net decrease of accounts receivable of $1,527,000 for 
the three months ended March 31, 1998.

    The Company used $1,356,000 in investing activities for the three months 
ended March 31, 1998 primarily related to $750,000 invested in software 
development; $101,000 in equipment to be used in operations and $826,000 
invested in held-to-maturity securities.

    The Company used $536,000 in financing activities for payments made on 
outstanding debt for the three months ended March 31, 1998.

    Certain jurisdictions in which MSP systems operate require that the 
Company maintain segregated funds for the payment of jackpot prizes.  The 
amount of funds required is dependent on several factors including the type 
and denomination of the games and the regulatory requirements.  At March 31, 
1998, the Company's accrued slot liability for its MSP systems aggregated 
approximately $19,410,000.  There was no unaccrued slot liability. In 
connection with these slot liabilities and in accordance with gaming 
requirements, the Company established segregated cash accounts aggregating 
approximately $16,342,000 at March 31, 1998 to ensure availability of 
adequate funds to pay this liability.  The Company also has investment 
securities approximating $7,277,000 segregated as of


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March 31, 1998 for the payment of jackpots already won.  Although 
statistically remote, a possibility exists that multiple jackpots may be 
awarded prior to the time period over which game play has generated 
sufficient revenue to accrue each base jackpot amount.  Such occurrences 
could have a material adverse impact on the Company's results of operations 
in the reporting period in which the jackpots are hit.

    The Company has financed certain equipment under agreements for an 
aggregate amount of $1,918,000.  These equipment agreements are 
collateralized by the related equipment and contain certain restrictive 
covenants, including the requirement for a three-year letter of credit 
securing payment in the amount of 50% of the current principal balance.

    During May 1996, the Company entered into a $20 million revolving line of 
credit ("line of credit") with U.S. Bank of Nevada which expires in May 1998. 
The line of credit is secured by the Company's accounts receivable, inventory 
and general intangibles.  The line of credit bears interest at a variable 
rate equal to the bank's base rate, which was 8.25% at March 31, 1998.  There 
was no amount outstanding or available under the line of credit at March 31, 
1998. Advances under the line are limited to a multiple of the Company's 
earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization over the past 
four quarters and are also subject to maintenance of certain financial 
covenants and ratios.  The Company has reserved $5 million of this line of 
credit to secure an irrevocable letter of credit pursuant to equipment 
financing agreements.  The equipment financing agreements are collateralized 
by the related equipment and contain certain restrictive covenants, including 
the requirement for a three year letter of credit securing payment in the 
amount of 50% of the outstanding principal balance.

PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT

    The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe 
harbor" for forward-looking statements.  Certain information included in this 
Form 10-Q and other materials filed or to be filed by the Company with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral 
statements that are forward-looking, such as statements made or to be made by 
the Company) contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements 
relating to plans for future expansion and other business development 
activities as well other capital spending, financial sources and the effects 
of regulation and competition.  Such forward-looking information involves 
important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated 
results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those 
expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the 
Company.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, 
those relating to developing gaming machines that offer technological 
advantages or unique entertainment features in order for the Company to be 
able to effectively compete in the gaming machine market.  There are possible 
adverse effects upon revenues if the Company experiences delays in developing 
or obtaining regulatory approval of new products.  There may be negative 
effects on revenues if new products or enhancements do not gain customer 
acceptance.  There may be adverse effects on revenues due to the difficulty 
in competing with well established competitors in markets for the Company's 
products including without limitation, casino management information systems, 
MSP products and gaming machines.  There may be adverse effects on revenues 
due to the risks associated with the dependence upon Steven Weiss, a key 
employee of the Company.  The general profitability of the gaming industry at 
large substantially affects the Company's opportunity for sales of its 
products.  The Company's ability to protect the intellectual property upon 
which it relies can never be guaranteed even though the Company takes 
precautions to protect its intellectual property.


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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

    In December, 1996, a Class Action Complaint was filed in the United 
States District Court, District of Nevada, by Gary A. Edwards against the 
Company and certain present and former Company executives. Three additional 
purported shareholder class actions were filed in 1997 in connection with the 
same drop in stock price following the December 16, 1996 press release. On 
May 27, 1997, SCHWARTZ V. CASINO DATA SYSTEMS, was filed in the United States 
District Court for the District of Nevada, alleging violations of Sections 
10(b) and 20(a) of the 1934 Act and SEC Rule 10b-5 and seeking economic 
recovery on behalf of the same alleged class of investors. On December 16, 
1997, GRANT V. CASINO DATA SYSTEMS, was filed in the District Court of the 
State of Nevada alleging common law fraud and seeking economic recovery on 
behalf of the same alleged class of investors. On December 9, 1997, 
GIOVANNONI V. CASINO DATA SYSTEMS, was filed in the Superior Court of the 
State of California in San Francisco alleging violation of California 
Corporations Code Sections 254000 and 25500 and California Business and 
Professions Code Sections 17200 and 17500. Management believes these claims 
to be without merit, and intends to vigorously defend against them. In 
addition, the Company maintains a policy of insurance pursuant to which it 
has tendered these claims to the insurance carrier. This insurance policy may 
cover all or a portion of the claims. While the outcome of the actions 
described above is not presently determinable, management does not expect the 
outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated 
financial statements taken as a whole.

    A patron dispute was filed against the Company which allegedly arose 
while a patron played the Compnay's Cool Millions dollars progressive slot 
machine at Splash Casino in Tunica, Mississippi. The dispute was heard by the 
Mississippi Gaming Commission, who decided that the patron had won only $5.00 
rather than the jackpot of $1,742,000 as alleged by Ms. Freeman. Ms. Freeman 
appealed the Commission's decision to the Circuit Court of Tunica County. On 
January 16, 1998, the Court issued an Order reversing the Commission and 
ordered the Company to pay the jackpot plus interest from April 8, 1995. The 
Company contends the ruling is in error and has appealed the decision to the 
Mississippi Supreme Court. As a result of the Circuit Court's Order, and with 
the consent of the Mississippi Gaming authorities, the Company has reduced 
the current Cool Millions dollar Mississippi jackpot by $1,742,000. If 
successful on appeal, the Company would return this amount to the Company's 
then-existing outstanding jackpot, as directed by the Mississippi Gaming 
authorities. The Company has accrued $354,000 of interest expense as of March 
31, 1998 toward the judgment in the event the Company loses its appeal. While 
the outcome of the action described above is not presently determinable, 
management does not expect the outcome will have a material adverse effect on 
the Company's consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

    In November of 1997, a customer of the Company filed for protection under 
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The pre-petition debt owed 
the Company is approximately $1,700,000, which amount has been included in a 
Proof of Claim filed by the Company in the Bankruptcy action. The Debtor has 
submitted a Plan of Reorganization to the Court that has not yet been 
approved. Purusant to the Plan of Reorganization, the Company is treated as a 
secured creditor in the action. In addition, the Company has obtained 
personal guarantees from certain of the principals of the debtor. While the 
outcome of the Bankruptcy is not presently determinable, management does not 
expect the outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Company's 
consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

     In August of 1997, Casino Technology Incorporated ("CTI"), filed a 
demand for arbitration of certain issues arising out of a Cross-License 
Agreement between CTI and the Company pursuant to which the Company marketed 
the Caribbean Stud video poker game.  CTI alleged that the Company failed to 
pay royalty fees due under the agreement.  The Company has accrued 
approximately $2,000,000 with respect to potential obligations arising out of 
this agreement.  The Company is contesting this amount because it believes it 
has been damaged as a result of certain actions and/or inactions of CTI and 
its principal.  While the outcome of the arbitration is not presently 
determinable, management does not believe the outcome will have a material 
effect on the Company's financial statements as a whole.

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

Exhibits: Exhibit 27.1  Financial Data Schedule
          Exhibit 27.2  Financial Data Schedule
          Exhibit 27.3  Financial Data Schedule

There were no reports filed on Form 8-K for the three month period ended 
March 31, 1998.


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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.  



                                          CASINO DATA SYSTEMS
                                              Registrant




Date:         May 15, 1998
     -----------------------------     -----------------------------
                                            Diana L. Bennett
                                            President and Chief Operating
                                            Officer



Date:          May 15, 1998
     -----------------------------     -----------------------------
                                            Michael Perez
                                            Senior Vice President and
                                            Chief Financial Officer
                                            (principal financial and
                                             accounting officer)
                                            


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