BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO INC
10-Q, 1997-05-15
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q



                                QUARTERLY REPORT 
                        Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) 
                     of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


For the quarter ended March 31, 1997              Commission File Number 0-20648


                       BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC. 
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 

             NEVADA                                           88-0253124
(State or other jurisdiction of                            (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                           Identification No.) 

          c/o Boomtown, Inc.
     P.O. Box 399, Verdi, Nevada                             89439-0399
(Address of principal executive offices)                     (Zip Code)

      Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (702) 345-8643


THE REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTION H(1)(A) AND
(B) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE
FORMAT. 


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  X      No 
                                          -----       -----

On May 13, 1997 the registrant had outstanding 100 shares of its Common Stock,
no par value.

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                       BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC.

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Financial Statements (Unaudited) 

          Balance Sheets, September 30, 1996 and March 31, 1997. . . . . . .  3

          Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months
          Ended March 31, 1996 and 1997. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

          Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months
          Ended March 31, 1996 and 1997. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

          Notes to Financial Statements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
          Condition and Results of Operations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.   Legal Proceedings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Item 5.   Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13


SIGNATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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                       PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                      BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC.

                                 BALANCE SHEETS
                                  (in thousands) 
                               (except share data)

                                                 September 30,      March 31,
                                                     1996             1997
                                                 ------------     ------------
                                                                   (unaudited)
ASSETS:                                      
Current assets:                              
   Cash and cash equivalents                       $   2,563         $   2,811
   Accounts receivable, net                              301               272
   Inventories                                           336               363
   Prepaid expenses                                    1,367             1,202
   Other current assets                                  189               189
                                                   ---------         ---------
      Total current assets                             4,756             4,837
                                             
Property and equipment, net                            1,040               640
Deferred income taxes                                  1,803             1,803
Other assets                                             237               208
                                                   ---------         ---------
      Total assets                                 $   7,836         $   7,488
                                                   ---------         ---------
                                                   ---------         ---------
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S DEFICIT:       
Current liabilities:                         
   Accounts payable                                $     895         $     781
   Accrued compensation                                  704               771
   Other accrued liabilities                           1,283             1,489
   Note payable - Boomtown, Inc.                      33,785            35,264
   Accrued interest payable - Boomtown, Inc.           7,372             9,398
   Long-term debt due within one year (Note 2)           800               450
                                                   ---------         ---------
      Total current liabilities                       44,839            48,153

Stockholder's deficit:
   Common stock, no par value, 2,500 shares
       authorized, 100 shares issued and 
       outstanding                                         1                 1
   Accumulated deficit                               (37,004)          (40,666)
                                                   ---------         ---------
      Total stockholder's deficit                    (37,003)          (40,665)
                                                   ---------         ---------
      Total liabilities and stockholder's deficit  $   7,836         $   7,488
                                                   ---------         ---------
                                                   ---------         ---------

                            See accompanying notes.

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                       BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC. 

                           STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                (in thousands)
                                  (unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                              Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended
                                                  March 31,                 March 31, 
                                              1996         1997         1996       1997
                                            -------      -------      -------    -------
<S>                                       <C>           <C>          <C>        <C>
REVENUES:

 Gaming                                   $  8,326      $  8,018     $ 16,314   $ 16,419
 Food and Beverage                           2,024         2,133        3,841      4,250
 Hotel and recreational vehicle park         1,518         1,577        2,876      3,128
 Family entertainment center                    54            59          117        121
 Mini-mart                                      38            40           76         80
 Other income                                  131           106          283        205
                                          --------      --------     --------   --------
                                            12,091        11,933       23,507     24,203

COSTS AND EXPENSES:
 
 Gaming                                      3,233         3,235        6,290      6,543
 Gaming equipment leases                       666           666        1,332      1,332
 Food and beverage                           2,497         2,654        5,432      5,347
 Hotel and recreational vehicle park           628           665        1,244      1,346
 Family entertainment center                    23            34           48         65
 Mini-mart                                      21            26           43         45
 Marketing                                   1,483         1,781        2,833      3,678
 General and administrative                  2,999         2,804        6,026      5,558
 Property rent                               1,365         1,365        2,728      2,728
 Management fee-Boomtown, Inc. (Note 4)        180           180          408        360
 Depreciation and amortization                 346           247          665        490
                                          --------      --------     --------   --------
                                            13,441        13,657       27,049     27,492

Loss from operations                        (1,350)       (1,724)      (3,542)    (3,289)
Interest and other expense, net               (994)       (1,057)      (1,771)    (2,136)
                                          --------      --------     --------   --------
Loss before income tax benefit              (2,344)       (2,781)      (5,313)    (5,425)
Income tax benefit                             783           904        1,742      1,763
                                          --------      --------     --------   --------
Net loss                                   ($1,561)      ($1,877)     ($3,571)   ($3,662)
                                          --------      --------     --------   --------
                                          --------      --------     --------   --------

</TABLE>

                             See accompanying notes.

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                        BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC.

                       CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
                                (in thousands)
                                 (unaudited)


                                                         Six Months Ended
                                                             March 31,
                                                        1996          1997
                                                      -------       -------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
   Net loss                                           ($3,571)      ($3,662)
 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
   cash used in operating activities:
 Depreciation and amortization                            665           490
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net        (323)        2,381
                                                      -------       -------
    Net cash used in operating activities              (3,229)         (791)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 Payments for purchases of property    
    and equipment                                        (161)          (89)
                                                      -------       -------
   Net cash used in investing activities                 (161)          (89)
                                                      -------       -------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 Note payable-Boomtown, Inc.                            4,322         1,479
 Proceeds from long-term debt                             163            --
 Principal payments on long-term debt                    (583)         (351)
                                                      -------       -------
   Net cash provided by financing activities            3,902         1,128
                                                      -------       -------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                 512           248

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
 Beginning of period                                    2,630         2,563
                                                      -------       -------
 End of period                                         $3,142        $2,811
                                                      -------       -------
                                                      -------       -------

                             See accompanying notes.


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                        BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC.

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (unaudited)

1.   SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

     BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS - Blue Diamond Hotel and 
Casino, Inc. ("Boomtown Las Vegas" or "Blue Diamond" or the "Company"), is a 
wholly owned subsidiary of Boomtown, Inc. ("Boomtown") and commenced 
operations in May 1994 on a 56-acre site at the interchange of Blue Diamond 
Road and Interstate 15, the principal thoroughfare connecting Southern 
California to Las Vegas.  The property is heavily themed on an old mining 
town, as reflected on the outside facade and the interior decor.  Boomtown 
Las Vegas includes a 30,000-square foot casino with 1,100 slot machines and 
25 gaming tables, 300 hotel rooms, a 460-space full service recreational 
vehicle park, two restaurants, an entertainment lounge and a replica of an 
old mine where customers can pan for real gold.  Boomtown Las Vegas currently 
employs approximately 900 employees.

     INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION - The balance sheet at September 30, 1996 
has been taken from the audited financial statements at that date.  The 
interim financial information is unaudited.  In the opinion of management, 
all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which the 
Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position 
at March 31, 1997, the results of operations for the three and six months 
ended March 31, 1996 and 1997, and cash flows for the six months ended March 
31, 1996 and 1997, have been included.  

     The Company's operations are seasonal and thus operating results for the 
three and six months ended March 31, 1997 should not be considered indicative 
of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
1997. The unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with 
the financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Form 
10-K for the year ended September 30, 1996.

     RECLASSIFICATIONS - Certain reclassifications have been made to the 
fiscal 1996 financial statements to conform to the fiscal 1997 presentation.

2.   LONG-TERM DEBT
     
     Long-term debt consists of the following:  

                                         September 30,            March 31,
                                             1996                   1997
                                         ------------           ------------
     11.5% note payable                    $ 442,000              $ 227,000
     Capital lease obligation                358,000                223,000
                                           ---------              ---------
                                             800,000                450,000
     Less amounts due within one year        800,000                450,000
                                           ---------              ---------
                                           $   --                 $    --  
                                           ---------              ---------
                                           ---------              ---------

     The 11.5% note payable is secured by furniture, fixtures and equipment 
with a net book value of approximately $783,300 as of March 31, 1997 (prior 
to the write down related to the Swap Agreement).  This note matures in 
September 1997.  The Capital lease obligation is secured by equipment with a 
net book value of approximately $682,000 as of March 31, 1997 (prior to the 
write down related to the Swap Agreement).  The capital lease obligation 
matures in September 1997.

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                       BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC.

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (unaudited)

3.   CONTINGENCIES

     On November 24, 1993, Boomtown completed the private placement of $103.5 
million of 11.5% First Mortgage Notes due November 2003 (the "Notes").  The 
Notes are secured by, among other things, a limited guarantee by Blue 
Diamond, as defined in the Indenture to the Notes.

     The Indenture governing the Notes places certain business, financial and 
operating restrictions on Boomtown and its subsidiaries including, among 
other things, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, issuance of 
preferred equity interests and entering into operational leases;  limitations 
on dividends, repurchase of capital stock of Boomtown and redemption's of 
subordinated debt; limitations on transactions with affiliates; limitations 
on mergers, consolidations and sales of assets; limitations on amending 
existing partnership and facility construction agreements; and limitations on 
the use of proceeds from the issuance of the Notes.

     In addition, the Company is a guarantor for a ship mortgage with an 
outstanding balance of $2.6 million at March 31, 1997, of Louisiana - I 
Gaming, L.P., a wholly owned and controlled partnership of Boomtown.      

     The Company is also a guarantor of a note payable with an outstanding 
balance of $164,000 at March 31, 1997, of Mississippi - I Gaming, L.P., a 
majority owned and controlled partnership of Boomtown.                 

4.   MANAGEMENT FEE

     Boomtown is responsible for managing the operations of the Company and 
other of its subsidiaries (collectively the "Subsidiaries").  During the 
three and six months ended March 31, 1996 and 1997, Boomtown charged the 
Subsidiaries for their pro-rata share of the costs it incurred relative to 
this management function (the "Management Fee").  The Management Fee amounted 
to approximately $180,000 each at the three months ended March 31, 1996 and 
1997 and $360,000 and $480,000 during the six months ended March 31, 1997 and 
1996, respectively. 

5.   COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING AND NET LOSS PER SHARE

     The Company is a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of Boomtown, 
Inc. There are 100 shares of Company stock issued and there are no common 
stock equivalents outstanding. Therefore, the net loss per share of the 
Company has little or no meaning and are not presented herein.

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                       BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC.

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (unaudited)

6.   OTHER EVENTS

     BOOMTOWN'S PROPOSED MERGER WITH HOLLYWOOD PARK, INC. ("HOLLYWOOD PARK") 
- - On April 23, 1996, Boomtown entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger 
with Hollywood Park relating to the strategic combination of Hollywood Park 
and Boomtown.  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement and subject to the terms and 
conditions set forth therein, Boomtown would become a wholly-owned subsidiary 
of Hollywood Park (the "Merger").  Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the 
effective date of the Merger each issued and outstanding share of Boomtown 
Common Stock will be converted into the right to receive 0.625 (the "Exchange 
Ratio"), of a share of Hollywood Park Common Stock.  The Merger is intended 
to be structured as a tax-free reorganization.  The shareholders of Boomtown 
and Hollywood Park have approved the Merger.  To date, the Merger has also 
been approved by the Mississippi and Nevada gaming authorities.  The Merger 
is still subject to approval by the Louisiana gaming authorities.

     Certain additional matters relating to the signing of the Merger 
Agreement and a complete description of the Merger Agreement are more fully 
described in Boomtown's Form 8-K dated April 23, 1996, including the 
Agreement and Plan of Merger file as exhibit 2.1 thereto, and filed with the 
Securities and Exchange Commission on May 3, 1996. 

7.   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 
     
     TERMINATION OF LAS VEGAS PROPERTY LEASE - On August 12, 1996, Boomtown, 
Blue Diamond, Hollywood Park, Roski, IVAC and Majestic Realty entered into 
the Blue Diamond Swap Agreement (the "Swap Agreement") pursuant to which the 
parties agreed that, upon consummation of the Merger, and contingent upon the 
closing of the Merger, Boomtown and Blue Diamond (or any transferee thereof 
as set forth in the Swap Agreement) would exchange their entire interest in 
the Blue Diamond Resort (the "Resort") (including the IVAC Loans), and 
effectively transfer all interest in the Resort to Edward P. Roski, Jr. 
("Roski") in exchange for a $5.0 million unsecured promissory note (the 
"First Note") and an unsecured promissory note (the "Second Note") equal in 
amount to the note to be issued by Hollywood Park to Roski for the purchase 
of his Boomtown common stock referred to in a following paragraph (valued at 
approximately $3.5 million) and assumption by Roski, IVAC or an affiliate, of 
certain liabilities (the "Swap"). The First Note has an interest rate equal 
to the prime rate plus one and one half percent (1.5%) per annum and provides 
for annual principal payments of one million dollars ($1,000,000) plus 
accrued interest and maturing on the date that is five years after the 
Exchange Date (as such terms are defined in the Swap Agreement). The Second 
Note has an interest rate equal to the prime rate plus one-half percent (.5%) 
 per annum and provides for a payment of all principal plus accrued interest 
on the date that is three (3) years after the Exchange Date. Consummation of 
the Swap is subject to obtaining the necessary Governmental approvals, 
including gaming approval. 

     In exchange for its interest in the Resort, Boomtown will receive notes 
payable with an estimated value totaling $8.5 million, an estimated cash 
payment of $2.1 million, release from lease obligations under the Resort 
lease, Roski's assumption of certain liabilities and note obligations, 
totaling approximately $3.8 million and the ongoing expenses of the Resort.  
Additionally, Roski will assume all operating leases including any residual 
balances due under such leases. The Swap Agreement requires approvals from 
applicable gaming authorities and Boomtown intends to seek the consent of the 
holders of a majority of the outstanding principal amount on the Notes (see 
Note 3).  The Swap would be effective immediately following the Merger which 
is expected to be completed during the second quarter of calendar 1997.

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                       BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC.

                         NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  (unaudited)

7.   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (continued)

     In accordance with the terms of the Swap Agreement, with certain 
exceptions set forth in the Swap Agreement, the Company will continue to 
operate the property until consummation of the Merger.  Boomtown and Blue 
Diamond will be responsible for the liabilities of the Resort prior to the 
Swap and Roski will be responsible for the liabilities of the Resort 
subsequent to the Swap.  In addition, Roski will resign from Boomtown's Board 
of Directors, effective as of the Exchange Date.  Subject to certain 
conditions set forth in the Swap Agreement, the Swap may be effectuated 
through any structure agreed upon by Boomtown and Hollywood Park.  If the 
Swap were not consummated for any reason, Boomtown would continue to operate 
the property through the expiration of the lease term in July 1999, and the 
IVAC Notes would be required to be repaid to Boomtown at such time.

     On August 12, 1996, Hollywood Park and Roski further entered into a 
Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Stock Purchase Agreement") pursuant to which 
Hollywood Park will, concurrently with the Swap, purchase the stock in 
Boomtown held by Roski ("Roski Stock") for its market price on the date of 
the Swap (estimated to be $3.5 million).  The purchase will be paid through 
the issuance of an unsecured promissory note having an interest rate equal to 
the prime rate plus one percent (1%) per annum and providing for four equal 
annual principal payments plus accrued interest and maturing on the date that 
is four years after the Exchange Date.  The Stock Purchase Agreement may also 
be terminated by Hollywood Park in the event that Boomtown and Hollywood 
Park, in accordance with the provisions set forth in the Swap Agreement, 
elect to utilize a structure to effect the Swap which would require Roski to 
retain the Roski Stock.

     For a full discussion of the terms of the above described relationships 
and transactions, see Boomtown's 1994 Registration Statement of Form S-4, and 
Hollywood Park, Inc.'s Form S-4 dated September 18, 1996 as filed with the 
SEC, respectively.

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                       BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC.

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL 
         CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The following table sets forth certain items from the Company's 
statements of operations as a percentage of total revenues for the three and 
six months ended March 31, 1996 and 1997 (unaudited):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                             Three Months Ended         Six Months Ended
                                                 March 31,                  March 31,
                                              1996        1997          1996        1997
                                             ------      ------        ------      ------
<S>                                          <C>        <C>            <C>         <C>
REVENUES:
  Gaming                                      68.9 %     67.2 %         69.4%       67.8%
  Non-gaming                                  31.1       32.8           30.6        32.2
                                            ------     ------         ------      ------
                                             100.0      100.0          100.0       100.0
OPERATING EXPENSES:
  Gaming                                      32.2       32.7           32.4        32.5
  Non-gaming                                  26.2       28.3           28.8        28.1
  Marketing, general & administrative         37.1       38.4           37.7        38.2
  Property rent                               11.3       11.4           11.6        11.3
  Management fee - Boomtown, Inc.              1.5        1.5            1.8         1.5
  Depreciation and amortization                2.9        2.1            2.8         2.0
                                            ------     ------         ------      ------
                                             111.2      114.4          115.1       113.6

Loss from operations                         (11.2)     (14.4)         (15.1)      (13.6)
Interest and other expense, net               (8.2)      (8.9)          (7.5)       (8.8)
                                            ------     ------         ------      ------
Loss before income tax benefit               (19.4)     (23.3)         (22.6)      (22.4)

Income tax benefit                             6.5        7.6            7.4         7.3
                                            ------     ------         ------      ------
Net loss                                     (12.9)%    (15.7)%        (15.2)%     (15.1)%
                                            ------     ------         ------      ------
                                            ------     ------         ------      ------

</TABLE>

     Total revenues for the quarter and six months ended March 31, 1997 were 
$11.9 million and $24.2 million, respectively, a decline of 1% for the 
quarter from $12.1 million and an increase of 3% from $23.5 million for the 
corresponding periods of the prior year.  Gaming revenues, which made up 
approximately 67% of total revenues, were $8.0 million for the quarter just 
ended as compared to $8.3 million during the prior year quarter.  For the six 
month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 gaming revenues were $16.4 
million and $16.3 million, respectively, an increase of 1% over the prior 
year period. During the most recent quarter, the Company's gaming revenue was 
weakened due to strong competition from local casino operators and the 
opening of new casinos in the western Las Vegas market including the Orleans 
casino on December 18, 1996 and the New York, New York hotel and casino on 
January 2, 1997.  In an effort to retain casino patronage during the opening 
of competitor casinos the Company implemented slot and video poker promotions 
which produced lower hold percentages.  During the three month period ended 
March 31, 1997, the slot hold percentage was 27.65% as compared to 29.19% 
during the prior year commensurate period.  

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                      BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC.

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

     For the most recent six month period, the increase in gaming revenues 
resulted from a 7.5% improvement during the Company's first fiscal quarter 
ended December 31, 1996 related to higher slot machine volume from the 
success of major marketing promotions.  The slot machine promotion was very 
popular in increasing local patronage at the Boomtown property, and although 
the promotions have provided higher volume and slot machine play, the 
increase in revenues has been offset by a lower hold percentage retained 
during the promotions.

     For the quarter and six months ended March 31, 1997, the Company 
reported a gaming margin of 51.3% and 52.0%, respectively, compared to 53.2% 
and 53.3%, respectively, reported during the prior year same periods.  Gaming 
expenses consist of costs associated with operating the casino gaming at the 
property including employee salaries and other employee related expenses, 
gaming taxes and licenses, gaming equipment leases, costs associated with 
providing complementaries to casino patrons and other miscellaneous and 
administrative costs.

     Non-gaming revenues were $3.9 million and $3.8 million for the quarters 
ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.  Non-gaming revenues consist of 
revenue from food and beverage outlets, a 300 room hotel, a 460 space full 
service recreational vehicle park and other entertainment and service 
amenities. For the six months ended March 31, 1997 non-gaming revenues 
increased 8.2% to $7.8 million from the $7.2 million reported during the 
prior year period.  The increase in non-gaming revenues primarily resulted 
from higher food and beverage sales, as the Company expanded its efforts to 
improve the food quality and increase the pricing structure on most food 
items.  Additionally, sales from the Company's hotel and recreational vehicle 
park grew from higher pricing and improved occupancy as Boomtown becomes more 
established and well known in the Las Vegas market.

     The non-gaming margin for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 was 13.7%, or 
$536,000 compared to 15.8% or $596,000 reported during the prior year period. 
The decline in non-gaming margin primarily resulted from a lower margin from 
food and beverage sales as the property has implemented efforts to enhance 
the quality of its food product in efforts to provide additional casino 
patronage. As a general rule, the Company generates a negative margin from 
its food and beverage sales in efforts to support its gaming operations.  For 
the six month period ended March 31, 1997 non-gaming margin was 12.6% or 
$981,000 compared to 5.9% or $426,000 in 1996.  The improvement in the 
non-gaming margin during the first half of fiscal 1997 primarily resulted 
from poor margins during the prior year first quarter due to the expansion of 
restaurant facilities and food promotions.  Subsequent to the first fiscal 
quarter of 1996 the Company recognized strong improvements in the margin due 
to its enhanced food product and enhanced pricing structure. 

     Marketing expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 1997 were $1.8 
million, compared to $1.5 million reported during the prior year commensurate 
period. The increase in marketing expenses resulted directly from additional 
outdoor billboard advertising, costs associated with its "Wake the Dragon" 
promotion and higher cash redemption fees from the Company's players club and 
other cash promotions.  During the six month period just ended, marketing 
expenses totaled $3.7 million compared to $2.8 million in the prior year 
period.  The increase also resulted primarily from a $750,000 increase in 
costs associated with its "Wake the Dragon" promotion and additional cash 
prize drawings.

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                      BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL & CASINO, INC.

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

     General and administrative expenses ("G&A") consist primarily of costs 
from the Company's human resources, security, surveillance, credit, 
purchasing, facilities and accounting departments.  Total G&A expenses for 
the quarter and six months ended March 31, 1997 were $2.8 million and $5.6 
million, respectively, compared to $3.0 million and $6.0 million, 
respectively, reported during the same prior year periods.  The lower G&A 
expenses resulted primarily from a $250,000 and $460,000 improvement in 
payroll costs, respectively, as the Company continues its efforts to 
implement overhead reduction measures.  During the three and six month 
periods just ended the Company incurred rent expenses of $1.4 million and 
$2.7 million, respectively, related to leasing the land and building 
facilities of the casino property. 

     Depreciation expense for the quarter ended March 31, 1997 was $247,000 
compared to $346,000 the same prior year period.  For the first half of 
fiscal 1997, the Company realized a 26% improvement in depreciation expenses 
resulting from the write-down of fixed assets during the third quarter of 
fiscal 1996 in accordance with the Company's agreement to exchange its 
interest in the Company to the owner and lessor of the Boomtown Las Vegas 
property.  In June, 1996 the Company wrote-down its fixed assets from 
approximately $6.1 million to $1.0 million related to the revaluation of 
property assets in accordance with the pending divestiture. 

     The Company incurred net interest expense of $1.1 million during the 
second quarter of fiscal 1997 compared to $994,000 during the same prior year 
period. On a year-to-date basis the Company reported net interest expense of 
$2.1 million compare to $1.8 million during the prior year same period.  The 
majority of the interest expense is charged by Boomtown, Inc. on the 
outstanding note payable, the additional interest expense resulted from a 
higher outstanding note balance.  

GUARANTEE OF BOOMTOWN NOTES BY THE PARTNERSHIP

     In November 1993, Boomtown closed the issuance and sale of an aggregate 
of $103.5 million principal amount of 11.5% First Mortgage Notes due November 
1, 2003 (the "Notes") and warrants to purchase 472,000 shares of Boomtown's 
Common Stock.  Payment of the principal, interest and any other amounts owing 
under the Notes has been unconditionally guaranteed by certain subsidiaries 
of Boomtown, including Blue Diamond.  See the Indenture, which is hereby 
incorporated by reference, attached as Exhibit 10.36 to Boomtown, Inc.'s 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1994.

     Some statements set forth above include "forward-looking statements" 
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, 
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are 
subject to the safe harbors created thereby.

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                         PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     NONE

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

     NONE

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

     Exhibits enclosed herein are detailed on the Schedule of Exhibits on 
page 15.


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                                  SIGNATURES

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

                              Blue Diamond Hotel & Casino, Inc.
                              Registrant

                              /s/ PHIL E. BRYAN
Date: May 14, 1997            ------------------------------------------------
                              Phil E. Bryan, President; Chief Operating Officer

                              /s/ JON L. WHIPPLE
Date: May 14, 1997            ------------------------------------------------
                              Jon L. Whipple, Vice President of Finance; 
                              Principal Accounting and Financial Officer


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                            SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT
NUMBER                           DESCRIPTION


10.1(1)   Memorandum of Understanding dated March 15, 1993 among Boomtown, 
          Inc., Industry Hills Visitor Accommodations Center, Blue Diamond
          Hotel & Casino, Inc. ("Blue Diamond"), Majestic Realty Co. 
          ("Majestic"), and Edward P. Roski, Jr. ("Roski").

10.2(2)   Stockholders and Affiliates Agreement dated as of June 30, 1993 by and
          among Blue Diamond, Edward P. Roski, Sr., Roski, Boomtown, Inc., IVAC,
          a California general partnership formerly known as Industry Hills
          Visitor Accommodations Center, a California general partnership
          ("IVAC") and Majestic.

10.3(5)   First Amendment to and Clarification of Stockholders and Affiliates
          Agreement dated as of November 10, 1993 between Blue Diamond, Edward
          P. Roski, Sr., Roski, the Roski Community Property Trust, the Roski
          Senior Revocable Trust, Boomtown, Inc., IVAC and Majestic.

10.4(2)   Lease dated as of June 30, 1993 between IVAC and Blue Diamond.

10.5(5)   First Amendment to lease dated as of November 10, 1993 between IVAC 
          and Blue Diamond.

10.6(2)   Purchase Option Agreement dated as of June 30, 1993 by and among    
          IVAC, Boomtown, Inc. and Blue Diamond.

10.7(5)   Amendment to Purchase Option Agreement;  Consent to Assignment dated 
          as of November 10, 1993 between IVAC, Boomtown, Inc. and Blue Diamond.

10.8(2)   Development and Pre-Opening Services Agreement dated as of June 30, 
          1993 between Boomtown, Inc., Blue Diamond and IVAC.

10.9(2)   Management Agreement dated as of June 30, 1993 between Boomtown, Inc.,
          and Blue Diamond.

10.10(2)  Affiliate Loan Agreement dated as of June 30, 1993 by and among IVAC,
          Majestic and Boomtown, Inc.

10.11(2)  Bridge Loan Agreement dated as of June 30, 1993 by and among IVAC and
          Boomtown, Inc.

10.12(5)  Amendment No. 1 to Bridge Loan Agreement dated as of November 10, 1993
          between IVAC and Boomtown, Inc.

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                        SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS (continued)

EXHIBIT
NUMBER                           DESCRIPTION

10.13(2)  Trademark License Agreement dated as of June 30, 1993 by and between 
          Boomtown, Inc. and Blue Diamond.

10.14(2)  Boomtown Stockholders Agreement dated as of June 30, 1993 by and among
          Boomtown, IVAC and Roski.

10.15(2)  Standard Form Agreement Between Owner and Designer/Builder, Part I
          Agreement - Preliminary Design and Budgeting, dated as of May 10, 1993
          between IVAC and Commerce Construction Co., Inc., and the Standard
          Form of Agreement Between Owner and Designer/Builder, Part 2 Agreement
          - Final Design and Construction dated as of May 17, 1993 between
          Commerce Construction Co., Inc. and related documents.

10.16(5)  Subordination Agreement dated as of November 10, 1993 between
          Majestic, IVAC and Boomtown, Inc.

10.17(5)  Omnibus Consent Agreement dated as of November 10, 1993 between Blue
          Diamond, Edward P. Roski, Sr., Roski, the Roski Community Property
          Trust, the Roski Senior Revocable Trust, Boomtown, Inc., IVAC and
          Majestic.

10.18(3)  Purchase Agreement dated as of November 3, 1993 among Boomtown, Inc.,
          Boomtown Hotel & Casino, Inc., Blue Diamond, Louisiana-I Gaming, L.P.,
          Louisiana Gaming Enterprises, Inc., Mississippi-I Gaming, L.P.,
          Bayview Yacht Club, Inc., Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. and Sutro & Co.
          Incorporated.

10.19(4)  Stock Acquisition Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated June 30,
          1994 by and between Boomtown, Inc. and Roski.

10.20(6)  Agreement between Boomtown, Hollywood Park and Edward P. Roski, Jr. 
          ("Swap Agreement") effectively terminating the lease of the Blue 
          Diamond Property and selling virtually all assets and liabilities
          effective with the close of Boomtown's merger with Hollywood Park.

- --------------------

(1)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with Boomtown Inc.'s Current
     Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 18, 1993.

(2)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with Boomtown Inc.'s Current
     Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on July 28, 1993.

(3)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with Boomtown Inc.'s  Form
     10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1993.

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                        SCHEDULE OF EXHIBITS (continued)

EXHIBIT
NUMBER                            DESCRIPTION

(4)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with the Company's Form 10-Q
     for the quarter ended June 30, 1994.

(5)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with Boomtown Inc.'s Form 
     10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1994.

(6)  Incorporated by reference to the exhibit filed with Boomtown Inc.'s Form 
     10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996.

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