RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORP
10-Q/A, 2000-10-17
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                        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                   June 30, 2000
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                                                         OR

[  ]     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                                             to
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                Commission file number  000-21430
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          Riviera Holdings Corporation
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    (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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

2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada                         89109
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Registrant's telephone number,
  including area code                                (702) 794-9527
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     Indicate  by check mark  whether the  Registrant  (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of
1934  during  the  preceding  12 months  (or for such  shorter  period  that the
registrant was required to file such reports),  and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes------No -------



              APPLICABLE ONLY TO REGISTRANTS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
                     PROCEEDINGS DURING THE LAST FIVE YEARS

     Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant  has filed all  documentation
and reports  required to be filed by Section 12, 13, or 15(d) of the  Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the  distribution of securities  under a plan
confirmed by a court. Yes--- No ----

                    APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS

         Indicate the number of shares  outstanding of each of the  Registrant's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of July 31, 2000,  there were  3,933,021  shares of Common  Stock,  $.001 par
value per share, outstanding.


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                RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION

                        INDEX
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<S>                                                                                                              <C>
PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                                                               Page

Item 1.   Consolidated Financial Statements

Independent Accountants' Report                                                                                   2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  at June 30, 2000 (Unaudited)  and
December 31, 1999                                                                                                 3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the
Three Months and Six Months  ended June 30, 2000 and 1999                                                         4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the
Three Months and Six Months  ended  June 30, 2000 and 1999                                                        5

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)                                                  6

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

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk                                               21


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.  Legal Proceedings                                                                                       22

Signature Page                                                                                                   23

Exhibits - None                                                                                                  24
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT

To the Board of Directors
Riviera Holdings Corporation

We have  reviewed  the  accompanying  condensed  consolidated  balance  sheet of
Riviera  Holdings  Corporation  (the "Company") and  subsidiaries as of June 30,
2000,  and the related  condensed  consolidated  statements of operations and of
cash flows for the three  months and six  months  ended June 30,  2000 and 1999.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the American
Institute  of  Certified  Public  Accountants.  A review  of  interim  financial
information consists principally of applying analytical  procedures to financial
data and of making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting
matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance
with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America,  the
objective  of which is the  expression  of an opinion  regarding  the  financial
statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material  modifications that should
be made to such condensed  consolidated  financial  statements for them to be in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.

We have  previously  audited,  in accordance  with generally  accepted  auditing
standards,  the consolidated balance sheet of Riviera Holdings Corporation as of
December  31,  1999,  and the related  consolidated  statements  of  operations,
shareholders'  equity,  and cash flows for the year then  ended  (not  presented
herein);  and in our report dated February 14, 2000, we expressed an unqualified
opinion  on  those  consolidated  financial  statements.  In  our  opinion,  the
information set forth in the accompanying  condensed  consolidated balance sheet
as of December 31, 1999, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation
to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

July 25, 2000
Las Vegas, Nevada

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<CAPTION>
RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 1999 and June 30, 2000
(In Thousands, except share amounts)
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                                                                2000              1999
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
<S>                                                            <C>              <C>
   Cash and cash equivalents                                   $55,158          $42,804
   Cash and cash equivalents - restricted                        6,671            7,173
   Short term investments                                                         5,258
   Short term investments - restricted                                            7,887
   Accounts receivable, net                                      4,506            5,042
   Inventories                                                   2,863            3,432
   Prepaid expenses and other assets                             3,806            3,989
                                                         ---------------------------------------
       Total current assets                                     73,004           75,585

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET                                    211,066          202,659

OTHER ASSETS, NET                                                9,427           10,391

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES                                              386              355
                                                         ---------------------------------------

TOTAL                                                         $293,883         $288,990
                                                         =======================================

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
   Current portion of long-term debt                            $2,624           $1,274
   Accounts payable                                              9,977           11,498
   Accrued interest                                              7,717            7,539
   Accrued expenses                                             12,962           11,949
                                                         ---------------------------------------
     Total current liabilities                                  33,280           32,260
                                                         ---------------------------------------
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES                                      5,918            5,286
                                                         ---------------------------------------
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT PORTION                         231,308          223,766
                                                         ---------------------------------------

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock ($.001 par value; 20,000,000 shares
     authorized; 3,933,021 and 4,523,021 shares at
     June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively)              4                5
   Additional paid-in capital                                   13,446           13,446
   Treasury stock (1,173,755 and 583,755 shares shares at
       June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively)       (7,538)          (3,115)

   Retained earnings                                            17,464           17,342
                                                         ---------------------------------------
      Total stockholders' equity                                23,377           27,678
                                                         ---------------------------------------
TOTAL                                                         $293,883         $288,990
                                                          =======================================
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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<CAPTION>
RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 AND 1999
(In thousands, except per share  amounts)
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                                                              Three Months Ended                      Six Months Ended
                                                                  June 30                                 June 30
                                                          2000                1999                 2000                 1999
REVENUES:

<S>                                                      <C>                <C>                   <C>                   <C>
  Casino                                                 $29,205            $19,364               $55,514               $38,280
  Rooms                                                   11,580             10,061                22,553                20,200
  Food and beverage                                        8,659              6,680                16,048                13,036
  Entertainment                                            6,282              5,456                12,563                11,068
  Other                                                    2,812              2,958                 5,417                 5,781
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------
            Total revenues                                58,538             44,519               112,095                88,365
   Less promotional allowances                             4,521              3,869                 8,379                 7,418
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------
            Net revenues                                  54,017             40,650               103,716                80,947
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
 Direct costs and expenses of operating departments:
    Casino                                                16,029             11,346                29,418                22,695
    Rooms                                                  6,229              5,613                11,856                10,862
    Food and beverage                                      5,635              4,565                10,795                 8,960
    Entertainment                                          4,976              4,191                 9,584                 8,380
    Other                                                    861                836                 1,584                 1,638
Other operating expenses:
    General and administrative                            10,365              7,224                19,684                14,345
    Preopening expenses-Black Hawk, Colorado  project                            73                 1,222                    73
    Depreciation and amortization                          4,353              3,521                 8,642                 6,854
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------
            Total costs and expenses                      48,448             37,369                92,785                73,807
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS                                     5,569              3,281                10,931                 7,140
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------

OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME
Interest expense                                          (7,340)            (5,372)              (13,844)              (10,242)
Interest income                                              660                346                 1,133                   699
Interest capitalized                                                            810                   616                 1,771
Other, net                                                    60               (229)                1,189                  (280)
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------
     Total other expense                                  (6,620)            (4,445)              (10,906)               (8,052)
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------

INCOME (LOSS)  BEFORE PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR             (1,051)            (1,164)                   25                  (912)
     INCOME TAXES
BENEFIT FOR INCOME TAXES                                    (498)              (352)                  (97)                 (266)
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------
NET  INCOME (LOSS)                                         ($553)             ($812)                 $122                 ($646)
                                                           ====================================================================

EARNINGS PER SHARE DATA:
(Loss) earnings per share
   Basic                                                $   (0.14)         $   (0.16)             $   0.03            $   (0.13)
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------
   Diluted                                              $   (0.14)         $   (0.16)             $   0.03            $   (0.13)
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted-average common shares outstanding                   3,933            5,068                  4,031                5,069
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares         3,933            5,068                  4,081                5,069
                                                           --------------------------------------------------------------------
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2000 and 1999
(In Thousands)                                                  Three Months Ended         Six Months Ended
(Unaudited)                                                           June 30,                  June 30,
                                                                2000         1999          2000        1999
                                                           ------------------------------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
<S>                                                            <C>          <C>            <C>           <C>
Net Income(Loss)                                               ($553)       ($812)         $122         ($646)
  Adjustments to reconcile net income(loss) to net cash
    provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                              4,353        3,521         8,642         6,854
    Provision for bad debts                                      (73)         365           158           839
    Interest expense                                           7,340        5,372        13,844        10,242
    Interest paid                                             (3,361)         (25)      (12,312)       (8,791)
    Capitalized interest on construction projects                            (810)         (616)       (1,771)
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable               2,762        1,030           378           753
      Decrease (increase) in inventories                         168         (105)          568           236
      Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses
          and other assets                                       (48)          90           181           649
      Increase (decrease) in accounts payable                 (2,001)          31        (1,521)        1,385
      Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities                 765         (883)          246        (1,129)
      Increase (decrease) in current income taxes payable       (401)                                    (266)
      Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes               (31)        (352)          (31)
      Increase in non-qualified pension plan obligation
          to CEO upon retirement                                 318           69           632           328
                                                           ------------------------------------------------------
       Net cash  provided by  operating activities             9,241        7,491        10,293         8,683
                                                           ------------------------------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
      Capital expenditures for property and equipment,        (2,079)      (1,417)       (3,622)       (6,644)
      Las Vegas, Nevada

      Capital expenditures - Black Hawk, Colorado project       (751)      (6,486)      (13,428)      (12,824)
      Capitalized Interest on construction projects                           810           616         1,771
      Net Change in short-term investments                     5,443      (15,222)        5,258       (15,222)
      Decrease (increase) Black Hawk, Colorado restricted      3,974      (26,278)        8,389       (26,278)
      funds
      Decrease (increase) in other assets                        516       (2,981)          535        (2,966)
                                                           ------------------------------------------------------
       Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     7,103      (51,574)       (2,252)      (62,163)
                                                           ------------------------------------------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
     Proceeds from long-term borrowings                          799       45,854         9,518        46,265
      Payments on long-term borrowings                          (501)         (73)         (780)         (143)
      Purchase of treasury stock                                                         (4,425)          (22)
      Increase (decrease) in paid-in capital                     (38)          (7)                         (7)
                                                           ------------------------------------------------------
        Net cash  provided by  financing activities              260       45,774         4,313        46,093
                                                           ------------------------------------------------------
INCREASE (DECREASE)  IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS             16,604        1,691        12,354        (7,387)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD               $38,554      $39,805       $42,804       $48,883
                                                           ------------------------------------------------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD                     $55,158      $41,496       $55,158       $41,496
                                                           ======================================================
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION --
   Income taxes paid                                             $40
   Income taxes paid - Colorado Income Tax                                                 $140
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1.  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

Riviera Holdings Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary,  Riviera Operating
Corporation ("ROC") (together, the "Company"),  were incorporated on January 27,
1993,  in  order  to  acquire  all  assets  and  liabilities  of  Riviera,  Inc.
Casino-Hotel Division on June 30, 1993, pursuant to a plan of reorganization.

In August 1995,  Riviera Gaming  Management,  Inc.  ("RGM")  incorporated in the
State of Nevada as a wholly owned subsidiary of ROC for the purpose of obtaining
management  contracts in Nevada and other  jurisdictions.  In March 1997 Riviera
Gaming Management of Colorado was incorporated in the State of Colorado,  and in
August 1997 Riviera Black Hawk,  Inc.  ("RBH") was  incorporated in the State of
Colorado for the purpose of  developing a casino in Black Hawk,  Colorado  which
opened February 4, 2000.

Nature of Operations

The Company owns and operates the Riviera  Hotel & Casino  ("Riviera Las Vegas")
on the Strip in Las Vegas,  Nevada and in February of 2000, opened its casino in
Black Hawk, Colorado ("Riviera Black Hawk"). Riviera Black Hawk is owned through
Riviera Black Hawk,  Inc.  ("RBH"),  a wholly owned  subsidiary of ROC.  Riviera
Gaming  Management  of Colorado,  Inc. is a wholly owned  subsidiary of RGM, and
manages the casino.  RGM provides services to Peninsula Gaming Partners LLC with
respect to that Company's riverboat, Diamond Jo, operating in Dubuque, Iowa. RGM
has  notified  Peninsula  Gaming  that it will  end its  consulting  arrangement
effective  August 31,  2000.  RGM also  managed the Four Queens Hotel and Casino
(owned by Elsinore  Corporation)  in  downtown  Las Vegas from August 1996 until
September 1999 when it received  notice of the contract  termination,  effective
December 30, 1999.

Casino  operations  are subject to extensive  regulation in the states of Nevada
and  Colorado  and  various  state and  local  regulatory  agencies.  Management
believes  that the  Company's  procedures  for  supervising  casino  operations,
recording casino and other revenues, and granting credit comply, in all material
respects, with the applicable regulations.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated  financial  statements include the accounts of the Company, its
wholly owned subsidiary ROC and various indirect wholly owned subsidiaries.  All
material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
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The  financial  information  at June 30, 2000,  and for the three months and six
months  ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 is  unaudited.  However,  such  information
reflects all adjustments  (consisting  solely of normal  recurring  adjustments)
that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the
financial  position,  results  of  operations,  and cash  flows for the  interim
periods.  The results of  operations  for the three  months and six months ended
June 30,  2000,  are not  necessarily  indicative  of the  results  that will be
achieved for the entire year.

These  financial  statements  should  be read in  conjunction  with the  audited
consolidated  financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December
31, 1999, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10K.

Estimates and Assumptions

The  preparation of condensed  consolidated  financial  statements in conformity
with accounting  principles  generally  accepted in the United States of America
requires  management to make estimates and assumptions  that affect the reported
amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities,   disclosure  of  contingent  assets  and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of
revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates used by
the Company  include  estimated  useful lives for  depreciable  and  amortizable
assets, certain accrued liabilities and the estimated allowance for receivables.
Actual results may differ from estimates.

Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments - restricted

Amounts related to the Riviera Black Hawk casino project in Black Hawk, Colorado
are  restricted  in use to that  project or for the related 13% Second  Mortgage
Notes interest payments. The restrictions were removed in August 2000.

Earnings Per Share

Basic per share amounts are computed by dividing net income by weighted  average
shares outstanding  during the period.  Diluted net income per share amounts are
computed by dividing net income by weighted average shares  outstanding plus the
dilutive effect of common share equivalents.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Recently Issued Accounting  Standards - The Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivatives," which is effective for fiscal
years  beginning  after June 15, 2000.  This statement  defines  derivatives and
requires qualitative disclosure of certain financial and descriptive information
about a company's  derivatives.  The Company will adopt SFAS No. 133 in the year
ending December 31, 2001. Management has not finalized its analysis of this SFAS
or the impact of this SFAS on the Company or the Company's  future  consolidated
financial statements.

In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements" ("SAB 101"). SAB
101 clarigies existing  accounting  principles related to revenue recognition in
financial  statements.  The Company is required to comply with the provisions of
SAB 101 by the fourth  fiscal  quarter of fiscal 2001.  Due to the nature of the
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Company's  operations,  management  does not  believe  that SAB 101 will  have a
significant impact on the Company's financial statements.

2.       LONG TERM DEBT AND COMMITMENTS

On August 13,  1997,  the  Company  issued 10% First Mortgage  Notes ("the 10%
Notes")  with a  principal  amount of $175  million.  The Notes were issued at a
discount in the amount of $2.2 million. The discount is being amortized over the
life of the 10% Notes on a straight-line basis.

On June 3, 1999,  Riviera Black Hawk, Inc.  ("RBH"),  a wholly owned subsidiary,
closed a $45 million private  placement of 13% First  Mortgage  Notes.  The net
proceeds  of the  placement  were used to fund the  completion  of RBH's  casino
project in Black Hawk, Colorado.  The Company has not guaranteed the $45 million
RBH  Notes,  but has  agreed  to a "Keep  Well"  of $5  million  per year (or an
aggregate  limited to $10 million) for the 3 years of RBH  operations  beginning
with the second quarter of 2000 to cover (i) the $5.85 million  interest on such
Notes if not paid by RBH and (ii) the amount by which RBH cash flow is less than
$9.0 million per year as follows:
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<S>     <C>                  <C>                                    <C>
    Period                  Dates                                  Amount

Operating Period #1     April 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000      $6.75 Million
Operating Period #2     January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001    $9.0  Million
Operating Period #3     January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002    $9.0  Million
Operating Period #4     January 1, 2003 - March 31, 2003       $2.25 Million

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In the first quarter of 2000, RBH, the Company's 100% owned subsidiary, obtained
$9.6 million in capital lease financing for 60 months at approximately 10.5% for
RBH equipment purchases.

As a result of the scheduled  opening of several new Las Vegas Strip  properties
in  1999  and  2000,  an  estimated  38,000  jobs  had to be  filled,  including
approximately 5,000 supervisory positions.  Because of the Company's performance
and reputation,  its employees were prime candidates to fill these positions. In
the third quarter of 1998 management instituted an employee retention plan ("the
Plan")  which covers  approximately  85  executive,  supervisory  and  technical
support positions and includes a combination of employment  contracts,  stay put
agreements,   bonus  arrangements  and  salary  adjustments.  The  period  costs
associated  with the Plan are being  accrued  as  additional  payroll  costs and
included  approximately $300,000 in 1998, $875,000 in 1999, and $500,000 year to
date. The total cost of the Plan is estimated to be  approximately  $2.3 million
over the period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2001.

3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Morgens,   Waterfall,   Vintiadis  &  Company,  Inc.  v.  Riviera  Holdings
Corporation,  William L. Westerman,  Robert R. Barengo,  Richard L. Barovick and
James N. Land, Jr., as Directors of Riviera Holdings  Corporation (RHC),  United
States  District  Court for the District of Nevada  (CV-S-99-1383-JBR(RLH)  (the
Nevada  Action).  The  plaintiff  in this  action  (Morgens,  Waterfall),  a
shareholder  of Riviera  Holdings  Corporation,  commenced this action in Nevada
state  court on  September  30,  1999,  where it sought an order  enjoining  the
Company from obtaining a Settlement Bar Order in a separate  lawsuit  pending in
the United States  District  Court for the Central  District of California  (the
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California Action). At the time, both Morgens,  Waterfall and the Company were
defendants  in the  California  Action.  On October  1, 1999,  RHC and the other
defendants to the Nevada  Action  removed the Nevada Action to the United States
District  Court for the District of Nevada . As a result,  Morgens,  Waterfalls
effort to obtain an injunction  failed,  and the Company  settled the California
Action.

On November 1, 1999,  Morgens,  Waterfall moved to remand the Nevada Action
from the Nevada  federal  court back to Nevada state court.  The Nevada  federal
court denied the motion.

On January  31,  2000,  Morgens,  Waterfall  purported  to serve an Amended
Summons and a Second Amended Verified  Complaint on RHC with subsequent  service
on its directors.  RHC and its directors filed motions to dismiss the action. In
response,  Morgens,  Waterfall did not oppose the Companys  motion and conceded
its claims against the Company. Morgens, Waterfall, however, asked the court for
permission to again amend its claims against the director  defendants  which are
based on the  allegation  that the directors  breached  their  fiduciary duty in
settling the California  Action.  The director  defendants have opposed Morgens,
Waterfalls request to again amend its complaint.

     The Company is also a party to several routine lawsuits,  both as plaintiff
and as defendant,  arising from the normal  operations  of a hotel.  The Company
does not believe that the outcome of such  litigation,  in the  aggregate,  will
have a  material  adverse  effect on its  financial  position  or results of its
operations.

4.       TENDER OFFER

On February 8, 2000, the Company completed a tender offer wherein 590,000 shares
of stock were purchased for $7.50 per share.  The Company used its cash and cash
equivalents to purchase the tendered shares.

5.       OTHER EXPENSE

Other (expense) income,  net includes an insurance recovery of $1.2 million for
litigation  costs on the Paulson  litigation which was received in the first
quarter 2000 and an additional  $100,000 in the second quarter.  Such costs were
incurred in 1998 and 1999.
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6.  SEGMENT DISCLOSURES

The Company provides Las Vegas-style  gaming,  amenities and entertainment.  The
Company's four reportable  segments are based upon the type of service provided:
Casino, rooms, food and beverage, and entertainment. The casino segment provides
customers  with  gaming  activities  through  traditional  table  games and slot
machines.  The rooms  segment  provides  hotel  services.  The food and beverage
segment  provides  restaurant  and drink  services  through a variety  of themed
restaurants  and bars.  The  entertainment  segment  provides  customers  with a
variety of live Las Vegas-style shows,  reviews and concerts.  All other segment
activity  consists of rent income,  retail  store  income,  telephone  and other
activity.   Intersegment   revenues  consist  of  revenues   generated   through
complimentary  sales to customers by the casino segment.  The Company  evaluates
each segment's  performance based on segment  operating  profit.  The accounting
policies  of the  operating  segments  are the  same as those  described  in the
summary of significant accounting policies

Special Factors Effecting Comparability of Results of Operations

The Riviera Black Hawk was in the development stage during the second quarter of
1999 and until February 4, 2000. Accordingly,  the results of operations for the
fiscal 2000 and fiscal 1999 may not be comparable.
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         Three Months ended June 30, 2000                                       Food and     Entertain-
              (In Thousands)                           Casino       Rooms       Beverage        ment      All Other      Total
<S>                                                   <C>         <C>             <C>          <C>          <C>         <C>
Revenues from external customers                      $29,205     $10,508         $5,845       $5,647       $2,812      $54,017
Intersegment revenues                                               1,072          2,814          636                     4,522
Segment profit                                         13,176       4,279            210          671        1,951       20,287

         Three Months ended June 30, 1999

Revenues from external customers                      $19,364      $8,923         $4,665       $4,739       $2,958      $40,650
Intersegment revenues                                               1,138          2,015          716                     3,869
Segment profit                                          8,018       3,310            100          548        2,122       14,099

                                                                                Food and     Entertain-
          Six Months ended June 30, 2000               Casino       Rooms       Beverage        ment      All Other      Total

Revenues from external customers                      $55,514     $20,697        $11,020      $11,067       $5,417     $103,716
Intersegment revenues                                               1,856          5,028        1,496                     8,379
Segment profit                                         26,096       8,841            225        1,483        3,833       40,479

          Six Months ended June 30, 1999

Revenues from external customers                      $38,280     $18,165         $9,090       $9,632       $5,781      $80,947
Intersegment revenues                                               2,035          3,946        1,437                     7,418
Segment profit                                         15,585       7,303            130        1,252        4,143       28,412
</TABLE>
Reconciliation  of segment  profit to  consolidated  net income before taxes and
extraordinary items:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                                        (In Thousands)
                                                                    Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended
                                                                    2000         1999         2000         1999
<S>                                                                <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Segment profit                                                     20,287       14,099       40,479       28,412
Other operating expenses                                           14,718       10,818       29,548       21,272
Other expense                                                       6,620        4,445       10,906        8,052
Net income (loss)  before provision for taxes                     ($1,051)     ($1,164)         $25        ($912)
                                                                   ========     ========       ====       ======
</TABLE>
Riviera Las Vegas  does not  market to  residents  of Las  Vegas.Significantly
all revenues are derived  from patrons  visiting the Company from other parts of
the United States and other countries. Revenues from a foreign country or region
may exceed  10% of all  reported  segment  revenues;  however,  the  Company
cannot identify such information based upon the nature of gaming operations.
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ITEM 2:  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
 OF OPERATIONS
The following tables set forth certain operating information for the Company for
the three  months and six  months  ended June 30,  2000 and 1999.  Revenues  and
promotional  allowances  are shown as a percentage of net  revenues.  Department
costs are shown as a percentage of departmental  revenues. All other percentages
are based on net revenues.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                               Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended
                                                                                    June 30,                  June 30,
           Income Statement Data:                                              2000        1999          2000        1999
                                                                            -----------------------  -------------------------
           Revenues:
<S>                                                                               <C>        <C>            <C>         <C>
             Casino                                                               54.1%      47.6%          53.5%       47.3%
             Rooms                                                                21.4%      24.8%          21.7%       25.0%
             Food and beverage                                                    16.0%      16.4%          15.5%       16.1%
             Entertainment                                                        11.6%      13.4%          12.1%       13.7%
             Other                                                                 5.2%       7.3%           5.2%        7.1%
             Less promotional allowances                                          -8.4%      -9.5%          -8.1%       -9.2%
             Net Revenues                                                        100.0%     100.0%         100.0%      100.0%
           Costs and Expenses:
               Casino                                                             54.9%      58.6%          53.0%       59.3%
               Rooms                                                              53.8%      55.8%          52.6%       53.8%
               Food and beverage                                                  65.1%      68.3%          67.3%       68.7%
               Entertainment                                                      79.2%      76.8%          76.3%       75.7%
               Other                                                              30.6%      28.3%          29.2%       28.3%
               General and administrative                                         19.2%      17.8%          19.0%       17.7%
               Preopening Expenses - Black Hawk, Colorado Project                  0.0%       0.1%           1.2%        0.1%
               Depreciation and amortization                                       8.1%       8.7%           8.3%        8.5%
                       Total costs and expenses                                   89.7%      91.9%          89.5%       91.2%
           Income from operations                                                 10.3%       8.1%          10.5%        8.8%
           Interest expense, other                                               -13.6%     -13.2%         -13.3%      -12.7%
           Interest income, other                                                  1.2%       0.9%           1.1%        0.9%
           Interest, capitalized                                                   0.0%       2.0%           0.6%        2.2%
           Other, net (primarily Paulson litigation and settlement)                0.2%      -0.6%           1.1%       -0.3%
           Income before provision  for income  taxes                             -1.9%      -2.9%           0.0%       -1.1%
           Provision  for income taxes                                            -0.9%      -0.9%          -0.1%       -0.3%
           Net Income                                                             -1.0%      -2.0%           0.1%       -0.8%
           EBITDA (1)  Margin                                                     18.4%      16.9%          20.1%       17.4%
           Net cash provided by operating activities                              17.1%      18.4%           9.9%       10.7%
</TABLE>
     1 EBITDA consists of earnings before interest, income taxes,  depreciation,
amortization,  preopening  expenses,  and Other, net. While EBITDA should not be
construed  as a  substitute  for  operating  income  or a  better  indicator  of
liquidity  than cash flow from  operating  activities,  which are  determined in
accordance with generally accepted  accounting+A20  principles  ("GAAP"),  it is
included herein to provide additional information with respect to the ability of
the Company to meet its future debt  service,  capital  expenditure  and working
capital  requirements.Although  EBITDA  is  not  necessarily  a  measure  of the
Company's  ability to fund its cash  needs,  management  believes  that  certain
investors  find  EBITDA to be a useful  tool for  measuring  the  ability of the
Company  to  service  its debt.  EBITDA  margin  is  EBITDA as a percent  of net
revenues.  The  Companie's  definition  of EBITDA may not be comparable to other
companies' definitions.
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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
 of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2000 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 1999

Special Factors Effecting Comparability of Results of Operations

The Riviera Black Hawk was in the development stage during the second quarter of
1999 and until  February  4, 2000 when it opened the  casino.  Accordingly,  the
results of  operations  for the fiscal 2000 and fiscal  1999  results may not be
comparable.

The following table sets forth,  for the periods  indicated,  certain  operating
data for the Riviera Las Vegas and Riviera  Black Hawk.  EBITDA from  properties
for the purposes of this table excludes corporate expense,  including preopening
expense and intercompany  management  fees.  Operating income from properties is
presented as shown on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  Second Quarter

                     (In Thousands)                           2000              1999
                                                              ----              ----
Net revenues:
<S>                                                           <C>               <C>
   Riviera Las Vegas                                        $44,976           $40,400
   Riviera Black Hawk                                         8,942                 0
   Riviera Gaming Management                                     99               250
                                                                 --               ---
       Total Net Revenues                                   $54,017           $40,650
                                                            =======           =======
EBITDA:

   Riviera Las Vegas                                         $9,433            $6,611
   Riviera Black Hawk                                           530                 0
   Riviera Gaming Management                                    (40)               64
                                                                ----               --
       Total EBITDA                                         $ 9,923            $6,875
                                                             =======           ======
EBITDA Margin:
   Riviera Las Vegas                                           21.0%             16.4%
   Riviera Black Hawk                                           5.9%
   Riviera Gaming Management                                  -40.4%            105.6%
                                                              ------            ------
       Total EBITDA                                            18.4%             16.9%
                                                               =====             =====
Operating Income (Loss)
   Riviera Las Vegas                                          $5,711            $3,090
   Riviera Black Hawk                                           (102)              (59)
   Riviera Gaming Management                                     (40)              250
                                                                 ----              ---
       Total Operating Income                                  $5,569           $3,281
                                                               ======           ======
</TABLE>
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Revenues

Net revenues  increased by $13.4  million,  or 32.9%,  from $40.7 million in the
second  quarter of 1999 to $54.0 million in the second  quarter of 2000.  Casino
revenues increased by $9.8 million,  or 50.8%, from $19.4 million during 1999 to
$29.2 million  during 2000 due primarily to the opening of Riviera Black Hawk on
February 4, 2000. For the second quarter of 2000, RBH  contributed  $8.5 million
in casino  revenues of which $8.0 million were slot revenues.  Riviera Las Vegas
posted  strong  second  quarter slot revenue of $14.6  million  which  increased
approximately  $700,000  from 1999 due to the success of the lower  denomination
slot  machines.  In  addition,  a  marketing  bus program  was  instrumental  in
increasing slot play. Las Vegas table games drop was down $2.1 million, or 8.8%,
from $23.4 million in the second  quarter of 1999 to $21.3 million in the second
quarter  of 2000.  However,  table  games  hold  percentage  was up 6.3% from an
unusually low 14.2% in 1999 to an unusually high 20.5% with the net result being
an increase in table games win of approximately $300,000.

Riviera Las Vegas room revenues  increased by  approximately  $1.5  million,  or
15.1%  from $10.1  million in 1999 to $11.6  million in 2000 as the result of an
increase  of $7.80 in average  daily rate from $53.93 in 1999 to $61.73 in 2000.
Hotel occupancy  remained  steady at 98.5% in 1999 and 2000.  Riviera Black Hawk
has no hotel rooms. Convention room revenue increased approximately $1.4 million
or 35.7% from $3.8 million in 1999 to $5.2 million in 2000.  Convention revenues
increased  due to higher  attendance  at  recurring  conventions  and to special
events booked at the Riviera Convention Center Pavilion.

Food and beverage revenues increased  approximately $2.0 million, or 29.6%, from
$6.7 million during 1999 to $8.7 million in 1999 due primarily to the opening of
Riviera Black Hawk which  contributed $1.3 million in food and beverage revenues
from one restaurant,  a snack bar, and the casino bar. In Las Vegas expansion of
the convention center banquet facilities provided additional banquet revenues of
approximately $300,000.

Riviera Las Vegas entertainment  revenues increased  approximately  $800,000, or
15.1%,  from  $5.5  million  in 1999 to $6.3  million  in 2000,  due  mainly  to
increased  ticket sales for Splash,  which  reopened with a new show on December
25, 1999. Splash attendance has increased 27,300 covers, 35.2% over 1999.

Other revenues decreased  approximately  $200,000, or 4.9%, from $3.0 million in
1999 to $2.8 million in 2000 due  primarily  to the  decrease in Riviera  Gaming
Management  revenues for consulting services which had been $250,000 in 1999 for
the Four Queens in Las Vegas and are $100,000 in 2000 for the Diamond Joe Casino
in Dubuque, Iowa.

Promotional  allowances increased  approximately  $700,000,  or 16.9%, from $3.9
million in 1999 to $4.6 million in 2000 due primarily to promotional activity at
Riviera Black Hawk which totaled approximately $900,000 for drinks and meals for
casino patrons. In Las Vegas,  promotional  allowances  decreased  approximately
$200,000 for rooms, entertainment and food and beverage.

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<PAGE>
Direct Costs and Expenses of Operating Departments

Total direct costs and expenses of operating departments increased approximately
$7.2 million,  or 27.0%,  from $26.6 million for the three months ended June 30,
1999 to $33.7  million for the three months ended June 30, 2000.  Riviera  Black
Hawk produced $6.0 million of the increase in direct costs and expenses.

Casino expenses increased $4.7 million,  or 41.3%, of which $5.4 million was for
Riviera  Black Hawk.  In Las Vegas  direct  costs such as  payroll,  promotional
allowances  and  provision  for doubtful  accounts  decreased  $700,000.  Casino
expenses as a percentage  of revenues  decreased  from 58.6% in 1999 to 54.9% in
2000.

Riviera Las Vegas room costs increased  approximately  $600,000,  or 11.0%,
from $5.6 million in 1999 to $6.2 million in 2000 due to increased payroll costs
for the expanded Convention Center Pavilion and other convention commissions and
rebates. Room costs as a percentage of room revenue decreased from 55.8% in 1999
to 53.8% in 2000 due to the increased room revenues.

Food and beverage costs increased  approximately  $1.1 million,  or 23.4%,  from
$4.5  million  during  the 1999  period  to $5.6  million  for the 2000  period.
Further,  food and beverage  costs as a percentage  of revenues  decreased  from
68.3% to 65.1%  because of the  increased  revenues in Las Vegas and the Riviera
Black Hawk revenue contributions. In Riviera Black Hawk, food and beverage costs
as a percentage of revenues for the quarter was 38%.

Riviera Las Vegas entertainment  costs increased  $800,000,  or 18.7%, from $4.2
million during the 1999 period to $5.0 million in the 2000 period. Entertainment
expense as a percentage of entertainment  revenues  increased from 76.8% in 1999
to 79.2% in 2000 because the casino is utilizing  fewer  promotional  allowances
for entertainment.

Other departmental expenses remained the same at approximately  $800,000 in 1999
and 2000 but expenses as a percentage of other revenues  increased from 28.3% in
1999 to 30.6% in 2000 due to the decrease in other operating revenues.

Other Operating Expenses

General and  administrative  expenses increased  approximately $3.1 million,  or
43.2%,  from $7.2  million  in 1999 to $10.3  million in 2000.  Of the  increase
Riviera Black Hawk totaled $2.5 million.  These expenses increased from 17.8% of
total net revenues in 1999 to 19.2% during the 2000 period. In the third quarter
of  1998  management   instituted  an  employee   retention  plan  which  covers
approximately 85 executive,  supervisory and technical  support positions in Las
Vegas and includes a combination of employment  contracts,  stay put agreements,
bonus arrangements and salary adjustments.  The period costs associated with the
plan are being  accrued as additional  payroll costs and included  approximately
$200,000 in the second  quarter of 2000. The total cost of the plan is estimated
to be  approximately  $2.3 million over the period July 1, 1998 through June 30,
2001.  The  increased  EBITDA in Las Vegas has  resulted  in an  increase to the
incentive  plan of  approximately  $200,000.  Group health  insurance  costs for
non-union personnel have increased approximately $300,000. Additionally, Riviera
Gaming  Management  wrote off  approximately  $123,000 for an  investment in the
Erie, Pennsylvania Race Track project.  Although,  Riviera Gaming Management did
not withdraw  application  for a race track  license in  Pennsylvania,  lobbying
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efforts have been cancelled and an option on real estate in Pennsylvania has
been allowed to expire.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $800,000, or 23.6%, from $3.5 million
in 1999 to $4.3  million in 2000 due to the capital  expenditures  for the Black
Hawk, Colorado project.

Other Income (Expense)

Interest expense  increased $2.0 million , or 36.6%, due to the issuance of the
$45 million 13% First  Mortgage  Notes on the Black Hawk,  Colorado,  project
effective June 1999. In Black Hawk, there is additional interest expense related
to the $9.6 million equipment  financing and in Las Vegas,  additional  interest
expense related to the equipment  financing for the convention center expansion.
Interest income increased $300,000 because of the higher investment balances for
the period  from the  proceeds  of the 13% First  Mortgage  Notes on RBH.  Other
expenses,  net include an insurance  recovery of litigation and settlement costs
of approximately  $100,000 in 2000 for the Paulson  litigation which was settled
in late 1999.

There was no  capitalized  interest for the second quarter of 2000 while in 1999
there was approximately $800,000 on the Black Hawk, Colorado project.

Net (Loss) Income

Net loss for the  quarter  decreased  by $300,000  from a loss of  approximately
$800,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 1999 to  approximately  $500,000 for the
quarter ended June 30, 2000 due to the increased revenues and other fluctuations
discussed  above.  Provision for income taxes  includes the normal 35% provision
for  federal  taxes and 5% for  Colorado  State  Income  Tax for the Black  Hawk
property.

EBITDA

EBITDA , as defined,  increased by $3.1 million,  or 44.6%, from $6.9 million in
1999 to $10.0  million  in 2000 due to the  increased  revenues  contributed  by
Riviera Black Hawk and Las Vegas

Six Months Ended June 30, 2000 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 1999

Special Factors Effecting Comparability of Results of Operations

The  Riviera  Black  Hawk was in the  development  stage  during  1999 and until
February 4, 2000. Accordingly, the results of operations for the fiscal 2000 and
fiscal 1999 results may not be comparable.

The  following  table  sets  forth,  for  the  periods  indicated,  certain
operating  data for the Riviera Las Vegas and  Riviera  Black Hawk.  EBITDA from
properties for the purposes of this table excludes corporate expense, preopening
expense and intercompany  management  fees.  Operating income from properties is
presented as shown on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         Six Months Ended
                                                             June 30,
                                                           (In thousands)
                                                       2000              1999
                                                       ----              ----
Net revenues:
<S>                                                  <C>               <C>
   Riviera Las Vegas                                 $86,688           $80,447
   Riviera Black Hawk                                 16,826                 0
   Riviera Gaming Management                             202               500
                                                         ---               ---
       Total Net Revenues                           $103,716           $80,947
                                                    ========           =======
EBITDA:

   Riviera Las Vegas                                 $17,032           $13,567
   Riviera Black Hawk                                  3,706                 0
   Riviera Gaming Management                              57               500
                                                          --               ---
       Total EBITDA                                  $20,795           $14,067
                                                     =======           =======

 EBITDA Margin:
   Riviera Las Vegas                                   19.6%             16.9%
   Riviera Black Hawk                                  22.0%
   Riviera Gaming Management                           28.2%            100.0%
                                                       -----            ------
       Total EBITDA                                    20.0%             17.4%

Operating Income (loss)
   Riviera Las Vegas                                  $9,968            $6,713
   Riviera Black Hawk                                    905               (73)
   Riviera Gaming Management                              57               500
                                                          --               ---
       Total Operating Income                        $10,930            $7,140
                                                     =======            ======
</TABLE>


Revenues

Net revenues increased by $22.8 million, or 28.1%, from $80.9 million in 1999 to
$103.7 million in 2000.  Casino revenues  increased by $17.2 million,  or 45.0%,
from $38.3 million during 1999 to $55.5 million during 2000 due primarily to the
opening of Riviera Black Hawk on February 4, 2000.  For the period  February 4 -
June 30, 2000, RBH  contributed  $16.8 million in casino revenues of which $15.3
million were slot revenues.  Additionally,  Riviera Las Vegas posted strong slot
revenue of $28.5 million which increased  approximately  $1.8 million due to the
success of the lower  denomination slot machines.  In addition,  a marketing bus
program was instrumental in increasing slot play. Las Vegas table games drop was
down $4.7 million,  or 9.7%, from $48.7 million in 1999 to $44.0 million in 2000
but table games hold percentage was up 1.3% from 15.9% to 17.2% . The net result
was a decrease in table games win of approximately $200,000.
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Riviera Las Vegas room revenues  increased by  approximately  $2.4  million,  or
11.6%  from $20.2  million in 1999 to $22.6  million in 2000 as the result of an
increase  of $6.05 in average  daily rate from $54.64 in 1999 to $60.69 in 2000.
Hotel occupancy decreased .4% from 97.8% in 1999 to 97.4% in 2000. Riviera Black
Hawk has no hotel rooms.  Convention room revenue increased  approximately  $1.7
million or 22.3% from $7.6 million in 1999 to $9.3  million in 2000.  Convention
revenues  increased  due to higher  attendance at recurring  conventions  and to
special events booked at the Riviera Convention Center Pavilion.

Food and beverage revenues increased  approximately $3.0 million, or 23.1%, from
$13.0 million  during 1999 to $16.0 million in 2000 due primarily to the opening
of Riviera  Black  Hawk  which  contributed  $2.0  million in food and  beverage
revenues  from one  restaurant,  a snack bar,  and the casino  bar. In Las Vegas
expansion  of the  convention  center  banquet  facilities  provided  additional
banquet revenues of approximately $500,000.

Riviera Las Vegas entertainment  revenues increased  approximately $1.5 million,
or 13.5%,  from $11.1  million in 1999 to $12.6  million in 2000,  due mainly to
increased  ticket sales for Splash,  which  reopened with a new show on December
25, 1999. Splash attendance has increased 51,000 covers, 34.3% over 1999.

Other revenues decreased  approximately  $400,000, or 6.3%, from $5.8 million in
1999 to $5.4 million in 2000 due  primarily  to the  decrease in Riviera  Gaming
Management  revenues for consulting services which had been $500,000 in 1999 for
the Four Queens,  Las Vegas  project and are  $200,000  for the  Dubuque,  Iowa,
Diamond Jo project.

Promotional allowances increased approximately $1.0 million, or 13.0%, from $7.4
million in 1999 to $8.4 million in 2000 due primarily to promotional activity at
Riviera Black Hawk which totaled approximately $1.4 million for drinks and meals
for  casino   patrons.   In  Las  Vegas,   promotional   allowances  for  rooms,
entertainment and food and beverage were down approximately $400,000.

Direct Costs and Expenses of Operating Departments

Total direct costs and expenses of operating departments increased approximately
$10.7  million,  or 20.4%,  from $52.5 million for the six months ended June 30,
1999 to $63.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. Riviera Black Hawk
produced $8.9 million of the increase in direct costs and expenses.

Casino expenses increased $6.7 million, or 29.6%, of which $8.1 million was
provided by Riviera Black Hawk, while in Las Vegas direct costs such as payroll,
promotional  allowances  and  provision  for doubtful  accounts  decreased  $1.4
million.  Casino  expenses as a percentage of revenues  decreased  from 59.3% in
1999 to 53.0% in 2000.

Riviera Las Vegas room costs increased approximately $1.0 million, or 9.1%, from
$10.9  million in 1999 to $11.9  million in 2000 due to increased  payroll costs
for the expanded Convention Center Pavilion and other convention commissions and
rebates. Room costs as a percentage of room revenue decreased from 53.8% in 1999
to 52.6% in 2000 due to the increased room revenues.
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Food and beverage costs increased  approximately  $1.8 million,  or 20.5%,  from
$9.0 million during the 1999 period to $10.8 million for 2000. Further, food and
beverage costs as a percentage of revenues decreased from 68.7% to 67.3% because
of the  increased  revenues  which offset the increase in personnel to staff the
new convention  center banquet  facilities in Las Vegas.  In Riviera Black Hawk,
food and beverage costs as a percentage of revenues is 42%.

Riviera Las Vegas  entertainment  costs increased $1.2 million,  or 14.4%,  from
$8.4  million  during  the 1999  period  to $9.6  million  in the  2000  period.
Entertainment  expense as a percentage of entertainment  revenues increased from
75.7% in 1999 to 76.3% in 2000 because the casino is utilizing fewer promotional
allowances for entertainment.

Other departmental  expenses remained the same at approximately $1.6 million but
costs as a percentage of revenues increased slightly from 28.3% in 1999 to 29.2%
in 2000 due to the decrease in other revenues.

Other Operating Expenses

Selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  increased  approximately  $5.3
million,  or 37.2%,  from $14.3 million in 1999 to $19.6 million in 2000. Of the
increase Riviera Black Hawk totaled $4.2 million.  These expenses increased from
17.7% of total net  revenues  in 1999 to 19.0%  during the 2000  period.  In the
third quarter of 1998  management  instituted an employee  retention  plan which
covers  approximately 85 executive,  supervisory and technical support positions
in Las Vegas and  includes  a  combination  of  employment  contracts,  stay put
agreements,   bonus  arrangements  and  salary  adjustments.  The  period  costs
associated  with the plan are being  accrued  as  additional  payroll  costs and
totaled approximately  $500,000 in 2000. The total cost of the plan is estimated
to be  approximately  $2.3 million over the period July 1, 1998 through June 30,
2001.

Preopening  expense for the Riviera  Black Hawk casino  totaled $1.2 million for
2000.  These costs were  comprised  many of payroll and related  expense for the
hiring and  training  of the five  hundred  employees  to operate the Black Hawk
property.

Depreciation and  amortization  increased by $1.8 million,  or 26.1%,  from $6.9
million in 1999 to $8.7  million in 2000 due to  capital  expenditures  in Black
Hawk for the casino and in Las Vegas for the Convention  Center Pavilion,  which
was completed in February 1999.

Other Income (Expense)

Interest  expense  increased $3.6 million,  or 35.2%, due to the issuance of the
$45  million  13% First  Mortgage  Notes on the Black  Hawk,  Colorado,  project
effective June 1999.  Interest income  increased  $400,000 because of the higher
investment  balances for the period from the proceeds of the 13% First  Mortgage
Notes on RBH. Other  expenses,  net include an insurance  recovery of litigation
and settlement  costs of $1.3 million in 2000 for the Paulson  litigation  which
was settled in late 1999.
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Capitalized  interest  for 2000 was  approximately  $600,000  on the Black Hawk,
Colorado  project  compared to $1.8  million in 1999 (which  also  included  the
Riviera Las Vegas Convention Center Pavilion).

Net Income (Loss)

Net Income  increased by  approximately  $700,000  from a loss of  approximately
$600,000 for the six months  ended June 30, 1999 to net income of  approximately
$100,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2000 due  primarily to the  increased
revenues and other  fluctuations  discussed  above.  Provision  for income taxes
includes the normal 35% provision  for federal  taxes and 5% for Colorado  State
Income Tax for the Black Hawk property.

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

Net cash  provided by  operating  activities  increased  $1.4  million from $8.7
million in 1999 to $10.3 million in 2000 for the reasons described above and net
changes in the components of working capital.

EBITDA

EBITDA, as defined,  increased by $6.7 million,  or 47.8%, from $14.1 million in
1999 to $20.8  million  in 2000 due to the  increased  revenues  contributed  by
Riviera  Black Hawk and Las Vegas.  Preopening  expenses of $1.2 million are not
included in the EBITDA calculation.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At June 30, 2000,  the Company had cash and cash  equivalents  of $61.8 million,
including $6.7 million  restricted  for the Black Hawk project.  The Company had
working capital of $40.0 million and shareholders  equity of $23.4 million.  The
cash and cash equivalents  increased $12.4 million during the six months of 2000
as a result  of the $10.3  million  provided  by  operations,  reduced  by $13.4
million in  capital  expenditures  at Riviera  Black  Hawk,  Inc.  of which $9.6
million was funded with proceeds  from  long-term  borrowings  and an additional
$3.6 million in capital  expenditures  in Las Vegas.  The Company also purchased
$4.4 million in treasury stock in a tender offer during 2000.

The Company's net cash provided by operating  activities was  approximately
$10.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000 compared to $8.7 million in
1999.  Management  believes  that cash flow from  operations,  combined with the
$61.8  million  cash and  cash  equivalents  will be  sufficient  to  cover  the
Company's debt service and enable  investment in budgeted  capital  expenditures
for 2000 for both the Las Vegas and Black Hawk properties.

Cash flow from  operations  is not expected to be  sufficient to pay 100% of the
principal  of the $175  million 10% Notes at maturity on August 15, 2004 and may
not be  sufficient  to pay the $45 million 13% Notes at maturity on May 1, 2005.
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Accordingly, the ability of the Company and its subsidiary to repay the Notes at
maturity will be dependent upon its ability to refinance those notes.  There can
be no assurance  that the Company and its  subsidiary  will be able to refinance
the principal amount of the Notes at maturity.  The 10% Notes are not redeemable
at the  option  of the  Company  until  August  15,  2001,  and  thereafter  are
redeemable at premiums beginning at 105.0% and declining each subsequent year to
par in 2003. Riviera Black Hawk, Inc. may redeem 100% of the 13% Notes beginning
May 1, 2002, at premiums  beginning at 106.5% and declining each subsequent year
to par in 2004.

The 10% and 13% Note  Indentures  provide  that, in certain  circumstances,  the
Company  and its  subsidiary  must  offer  to  repurchase  the  Notes  upon  the
occurrence of a change of control or certain other events.  In the event of such
mandatory  redemption  or  repurchase  prior to  maturity,  the  Company and its
subsidiary  would be unable to pay the  principal  amount of the Notes without a
refinancing.

The 10% Note Indenture  contains certain  covenants,  which limit the ability of
the Company and its restricted  subsidiaries  (and its  unrestricted  subsidiary
Riviera  Black Hawk,  Inc.  under the 13% Notes  Indenture),  subject to certain
exceptions, to : (i) incur additional indebtedness;  (ii) pay dividends or other
distributions,   repurchase   capital   stock  or  other  equity   interests  or
subordinated   indebtedness;   (iii)  enter  into  certain   transactions   with
affiliates;  (iv) create certain liens; sell certain assets;  and (v) enter into
certain  mergers  and  consolidations.  As a result of these  restrictions,  the
ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to incur additional  indebtedness to
fund operations or to make capital  expenditures  is limited.  In the event that
cash flow from  operations  is  insufficient  to cover  cash  requirements,  the
Company and its  subsidiaries  would be required to curtail or defer  certain of
their capital expenditure programs under these  circumstances,  which could have
an adverse effect on operations.  At June 30, 2000, the Company believes that it
is in compliance with the covenants.

Forward Looking Statements

The Private  Securities  Litigation  Reform Act of 1997 provides a "safe harbor"
for certain forward-looking statements. Certain matters discussed in this filing
could be characterized as forward-looking statements such as statements relating
to plans for future  expansion,  as well as other  capital  spending,  financing
sources  and  effects  of  regulation  and  competition.   Such  forward-looking
statements  involve  important risks and  uncertainties  that could cause actual
results  to differ  materially  from  those  expressed  in such  forward-looking
statements.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET MIX.

Market risks relating to our operations result primarily from changes in
interest rates. We invest our cash and cash equivalents in U.S. Treasury Bills
with maturities of 30 days or less.

As of June 30, 2000, we had $233.0 million in borrowings. The borrowings include
$175 million in notes maturing in 2004, $45 million notes maturing in 2006 and
capital leases maturing at various dates through 2005.  Interest under the $175
million notes is based on a fixed rate of 10%. Interest on the $45 million notes
is 13% with contingent interest if certain operating results are achieved.  The
equipment loans and capital leases have interest rates ranging from 5.2% to
13.5%. The borrowings also include $.7 million in a special improvement district
bond offering with the City of Black Hawk.  The Company's share of the debt on
the SID bonds of $1.2 million when the project is complete, is payable over ten
years beginning in 2000.  The special improvement district bonds bear interest
at 5.5%.  Other borrowings relate to leases.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Interest Rate Sensitivity
Principal (Notational Amount by Expected Maturity)
Average Interest Rate

 (Amounts in                                                                                                              Fair Value
<S>                           <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
  Thousands)                  2000         2001          2002         2003          2004       Thereafter       Total     at 6/30/00
     Assets

   Short term investments                                                                                       $  -         $  -

   Average interest rate

  Long Term Debt Including Current Portion

   Equipment loans and
   capital leases Las Vegas  $ 560       $ 1,072      $ 1,171      $ 1,254        $   949                     $  5,006      $  5,006

  Average interest rate       7.7%          8.0%         7.8%         7.8%           8.4%


  10% First Mortgage Note Las Vegas                                             $ 173,732                    $ 173,732      $159,250

   Average interest rate                                                            10.0%

    Equipment loans
    Black Hawk, Colorado    $   5        $   10        $   8                                                   $   23        $   23

    Average interest rate    11.2%         11.2%        11.2%

   Capital leases
   Black Hawk, Colorado    $ 1,269       $ 1,600      $ 1,777      $ 1,973       $  2,191        $  656        $  9466        $ 9466

   Average interest rate      10.8%         10.8%        10.8%        10.8%          10.8%         10.8%

   Special Improvement District Bonds
   Black Hawk, Colorado      $   -        $   64       $   68       $   71        $    76        $  426        $   705        $  705

   Average interest rate      5.5%          5.5%         5.5%         5.5%           5.5%          5.5%

   13% First Mortgage Note
    Black Hawk, Colorado
    casino project                                                                             $ 45,000       $ 45,000      $ 47,700

   Average interest rate                                                                          13.0%


</TABLE>
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Part II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Legal Proceedings

Morgens,   Waterfall,   Vintiadis  &  Company,  Inc.  v.  Riviera  Holdings
Corporation,  William L. Westerman,  Robert R. Barengo,  Richard L. Barovick and
James N. Land, Jr., as Directors of Riviera Holdings  Corporation (RHC),  United
States  District  Court for the District of Nevada  (CV-S-99-1383-JBR(RLH)  (the
Nevada  Action).  The  plaintiff  in this  action  (Morgens,  Waterfall),  a
shareholder  of Riviera  Holdings  Corporation,  commenced this action in Nevada
state  court on  September  30,  1999,  where it sought an order  enjoining  the
Company from obtaining a Settlement Bar Order in a separate  lawsuit  pending in
the United States  District  Court for the Central  District of California  (the
California Action). At the time, both Morgens,  Waterfall and the Company were
defendants  in the  California  Action.  On October  1, 1999,  RHC and the other
defendants to the Nevada  Action  removed the Nevada Action to the United States
District  Court for the District of Nevada . As a result,  Morgens,  Waterfalls
effort to obtain an injunction  failed,  and the Company  settled the California
Action.

On November 1, 1999,  Morgens,  Waterfall moved to remand the Nevada Action
from the Nevada  federal  court back to Nevada state court.  The Nevada  federal
court denied the motion.

On January  31,  2000,  Morgens,  Waterfall  purported  to serve an Amended
Summons and a Second Amended Verified  Complaint on RHC with subsequent  service
on its directors.  RHC and its directors filed motions to dismiss the action. In
response,  Morgens,  Waterfall did not oppose the Companys  motion and conceded
its claims against the Company. Morgens, Waterfall, however, asked the court for
permission to again amend its claims against the director  defendants  which are
based on the  allegation  that the directors  breached  their  fiduciary duty in
settling the California  Action.  The director  defendants have opposed Morgens,
Waterfalls request to again amend its complaint.

The Company is also a party to several routine lawsuits,  both as plaintiff
and as defendant,  arising from the normal  operations  of a hotel.  The Company
does not believe that the outcome of such  litigation,  in the  aggregate,  will
have a  material  adverse  effect on its  financial  position  or results of its
operations.

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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.

                                                 RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION


                                                 By:/s/ William L. Westerman
                                                 William L. Westerman
                                                 Chairman of the Board and
                                                 Chief Executive Officer

                                                 By:/s/ Duane Krohn
                                                 Duane Krohn
                                                 Treasurer and
                                                 Chief Financial Officer

                                                 Date: August 10, 2000





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                                    Riviera Holdings Corporation
                                             Form 10Q

                                                June 30, 2000


Exhibits

  None
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