ARIZONA CHARLIES INC
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                                    FORM 10-Q
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
                            -----------------------



          [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                 For the quarterly period ended: December 31, 1996

                                       OR

          [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                        For the transition period from to


                         Commission file number 33-75808

                             ARIZONA CHARLIE'S, INC.

             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     Nevada                                                 88-0199671
     ------                                                 ----------
(State or other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S.  Employer
incorporation or organization)                         Identification No.)

740 S. Decatur
Las Vegas, Nevada                                           89107
- -----------------                                           -----
(Address of principal                                    (Zip Code)
executive offices)

                                 (702) 258-5200
                                 --------------
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                 Not Applicable
                                 --------------
             (Former name, former address and former fiscal year if
                           changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the  preceding 12 months,  and (2) has been subject to such filing  requirements
for the past 90 days.

          YES [X]                             NO  [ ]


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

                                             Outstanding at
Class of common stock                        January 31, 1997
- ---------------------                        --------------
      No par value                            1,000 shares

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                             ARIZONA CHARLIE'S, INC.
               (A wholly owned subsidiary of Becker Gaming, Inc.)
                                    FORM 10-Q
                                      INDEX


PART I, FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements (Unaudited)


ARIZONA CHARLIE'S, INC.
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and
     June 30, 1996...................................................
     Statements of Operation and Retained Earnings
     (Deficit) for the Three-Month Periods
     Ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 and for
     the Six-Month Periods Ended December
     31, 1996 and 1995...............................................
Statements of Cash Flows for the Six-Month
     Periods Ended December 31, 1996 and 1995........................
Notes to Financial Statements........................................


SUNSET COIN, INC.
Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and June
     30, 1995........................................................
Statements  of Income and Retained  Earnings
     for the  Three-Month  Periods Ended
     December 31, 1996 and 1995 and for the Six-Month Periods
     Ended December 31, 1996 and 1995................................
Statements of Cash Flows for the Six-Month
     Periods Ended December 31, 1996 and 1995........................

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


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

Arizona Charlie's, Inc...............................................
Sunset Coin, Inc.....................................................

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings............................................
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.............................


SIGNATURE............................................................


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                             ARIZONA CHARLIE'S, INC.

               (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Becker Gaming, Inc. )
                                 BALANCE SHEETS
                             (Dollars In Thousands)



                                     ASSETS


                                              December 31,    June 30,
                                                     1996        1996
                                                 --------    --------
                                                 (unaudited)
Current assets:

   Cash and cash equivalents .................   $  4,970    $  4,591
   Restricted cash, in escrow account ........         10          10
   Trade and other accounts receivable .......        479         473
   Receivable from related  parties ..........      2,567       1,539
   Inventories ...............................        625         575
   Prepaid expenses ..........................        704       1,118
                                                 --------    --------
     Total current assets ....................      9,355       8,306
                                                 --------    --------

Property and equipment:

   Building and improvements .................     37,488      37,488
   Furniture and equipment ...................     22,774      22,575
   Land improvements .........................      1,628       1,628
                                                 --------    --------
                                                   61,890      61,691
   Less, accumulated  depreciation ...........    (17,659)    (16,218)
                                                 --------    --------
                                                   44,231      45,473
   Land ......................................        208         208
                                                 --------    --------
       Net property and equipment ............     44,439      45,681
                                                 --------    --------

Other assets:

   Receivable from related party, noncurrent..        210         987
   Deposits and other ........................        452         460
   Note receivable from related party.........      4,416       4,416
   Financing costs, less accumulated
   amortization of $1,643 at December 31,
   1996 and $1,366 June 30, 1996 .............      2,230       2,507
                                                 --------    --------
       Total other  assets ...................      7,308       8,370
                                                 --------    --------
       Total assets ..........................   $ 61,102    $ 62,357
                                                 ========    ========
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                 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)



                                               December 31,   June 30,
                                                     1996        1996
                                                 --------    --------
                                               (unaudited)


Current liabilities:
   Trade accounts payable ....................   $  1,175    $  1,452
   Accounts payable to related parties .......          3           4
   Accrued expenses ..........................      5,832       3,323
   Management fees due Becker Gaming, Inc. ...      5,024       4,682
   Notes payable .............................         --         110
   Notes payable to related party ............      2,250       2,250
   Current portion of obligations
     under capital leases ....................         11          15
   Long-term debt classified as current due
     to default under covenants ..............     55,000      55,000
                                                 --------    --------
           Total current liabilities .........     69,295      66,836

Subordinated notes payable to prior
  stockholders ...............................      5,000       5,000
Obligations under capital leases,
  less current portion .......................         19          22
                                                 --------    --------
           Total liabilities .................     74,314      71,858
                                                 --------    --------

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity (deficit):
  Common stock, no par value,
   2,500 shares authorized, 1,000
   shares issued and outstanding .............        469         469

  Retained earnings (deficit) ................    (13,681)     (9,970)
                                                 --------    --------

           Total stockholders' equity
           (deficit) .........................    (13,212)     (9,501)
                                                 --------    --------

           Total liabilities  and
           stockholders' equity (deficit) ....   $ 61,102    $ 62,357
                                                 ========    ========


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                             ARIZONA CHARLIE'S, INC.
               (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Becker Gaming, Inc.)

            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS (DEFICIT)
                             (Dollars In Thousands)
                                   (Unaudited)



                                                 Three Months Ended December 31,
                                                           1996            1995
                                                       --------        --------
Revenues:
  Gaming .......................................       $ 12,296        $ 13,642
  Food and beverage ............................          3,533           3,390
  Hotel ........................................            924             771
  Gift shop ....................................            138             153
  Management fee from affiliates ...............            691             725
  Other ........................................            392             215
                                                       --------        --------
      Gross revenues ...........................         17,974          18,896
Less, promotional allowances ...................         (2,238)         (1,945)
                                                       --------        --------
      Net revenues .............................         15,736          16,951
                                                       --------        --------

Operating expenses:
  Gaming .......................................          3,232           4,100
  Food and beverage ............................          4,287           4,140
  Hotel ........................................            425             417
  Gift shop ....................................            126             127
  Advertising and promotion ....................          1,323           1,145
  General and administrative ...................          4,297           4,876
  Management fee - Becker Gaming, Inc. .........            864             906
  Rent expense paid to related party ...........             56              54
  Depreciation and amortization ................            861             893
                                                       --------        --------
      Total operating expenses .................         15,471          16,658
                                                       --------        --------
      Operating income (loss)...................            265             293
                                                       --------        --------

Other income (expenses):
  Gain (loss) on sale of assets .................            --             (14)
  Interest income ..............................             69              75
  Interest expense .............................         (1,810)         (1,762)
  Other, net ...................................              9              10
                                                       --------        --------
      Total other expenses .....................         (1,732)         (1,691)
                                                       --------        --------
      Income (loss) before taxes ...............         (1,467)         (1,398)
Provision for income tax .......................             --              --
                                                       --------        --------
      Net (loss) income .........................      ($ 1,467)       ($ 1,398)

Retained earnings (deficit),
  beginning of period ..........................        (12,214)         (7,246)
                                                       --------        --------

Retained earnings (deficit),
   end of period ...............................       ($13,681)       ($ 8,644)
                                                       ========        ========
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                                                   Six Months Ended December 31,
                                                           1996            1995
                                                       --------        --------
Revenues:
  Gaming .......................................       $ 24,525        $ 26,533
  Food and beverage ............................          7,034           6,463
  Hotel ........................................          1,685           1,493
  Gift shop ....................................            269             307
  Management fee from affiliates ...............          1,367             725
  Other ........................................            650             515
                                                       --------        --------
       Gross revenues ..........................         35,530          36,036
 Less, promotional allowances ..................         (4,433)         (3,614)
                                                       --------        --------
      Net revenues .............................         31,097          32,422
                                                       --------        --------

Operating expenses:
  Gaming .......................................          6,558           7,638
  Food and beverage ............................          8,583           8,015
  Hotel ........................................            904             816
  Gift shop ....................................            184             234
  Advertising and promotion ....................          2,612           2,321
  General and administrative ...................          8,984           9,674
  Management fee - Becker Gaming, Inc. .........          1,709           1,763
  Rent expense paid to related party ...........            111             108
  Depreciation and amortization ................          1,719           1,779
                                                       --------        --------
      Total operating expenses .................         31,364          32,348
                                                       --------        --------
      Operating income (loss)...................           (267)             74
                                                       --------        --------

Other income (expenses):
  Gain (loss) on sale of assets ................             --             (11)
  Interest income ..............................            137             144
  Interest expense .............................         (3,620)         (3,475)
  Other, net ...................................             39              35
                                                       --------        --------
      Total other expenses .....................         (3,444)         (3,307)
                                                       --------        --------
      Income (loss) before taxes ...............         (3,711)         (3,233)
Provision for income tax .......................           --              --
                                                       --------        --------
      Net (loss) income ........................       ($ 3,711)       ($ 3,233)

Retained earnings (deficit),
  beginning of period ..........................         (9,970)         (5,411)
                                                       --------        --------

Retained earnings (deficit),
  end of period ................................       ($13,681)       ($ 8,644)
                                                       ========        ========


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                             ARIZONA CHARLIE'S, INC.
               (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Becker Gaming, Inc.)

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (Dollars In Thousands)

                                   (Unaudited)


                                                   Six Months Ended December 31,
                                                               1996        1995
                                                           --------    --------
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net income (loss) ..................................   ($ 3,711)   ($ 3,233)

    Adjustments to reconcile net income
    (loss) to net cash provided by
    operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization ......................      1,719       1,779
    Provision for losses on related
     party receivables .................................        134       2,152
    (Gain) loss on sale of equipment ...................         --          11

(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
    Receivables ........................................         (6)     (2,728)
    Inventories ........................................        (50)         (8)
    Prepaid expenses ...................................        414         406
    Deposits and other .................................         (8)        (13)

Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
    Accounts payable, net of amounts for
     capital expenditures ..............................       (277)         88
    Accrued expenses ...................................      2,509         246
    Management fees due to Becker Gaming, Inc. .........      1,709       1,762
                                                           --------    --------
       Total adjustments ...............................      6,160       3,695
                                                           --------    --------
        Net cash provided by operating activities ......      2,449         462
                                                           --------    --------

Cash flows from investing activities:
    Capital expenditures, net of amounts in
     accounts payable ..................................       (199)        (77)
    Increase in receivable from Becker Gaming, Inc. ....       (417)         --
    Increase in  management fee receivable from Becker
    Gaming, Inc. .......................................     (1,367)       (725)
    Payments from related party receivable..............         30          --
    Proceeds from assets sales .........................         --          12
                                                           --------    --------
       Net cash provided by (used in)
          investing activities .........................     (1,953)       (790)
                                                           --------    --------

Cash flows from financing activities:
    Principal payments on notes payable ................       (110)       (121)
    Payments under capital lease obligations ...........         (7)         (3)
                                                           --------    --------
       Net cash provided by (used in)
          financing activities .........................       (117)       (124)
                                                           --------    --------
       Net increase in cash and cash equivalents .......        379        (452)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period .....      4,591       5,404
                                                           --------    --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period ...........   $  4,970    $  4,952
                                                           ========    ========
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
    Interest paid, net of amount capitalized ...........   $  2,499    $  3,558
                                                           ========    ========
    Income taxes paid ..................................         --          --
                                                           ========    ========
    Capital lease obligations incurred .................         --          --
                                                           ========    ========


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                             ARIZONA CHARLIE'S, INC.
               (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Becker Gaming, Inc.)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  -------------



1)   Basis of Presentation:

     Arizona  Charlie's,  Inc.  ("AC"  or  the  "Company")  is  a  wholly  owned
subsidiary of Becker Gaming, Inc. ("BGI"). The accompanying financial statements
of AC have been  prepared  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting
principles for interim  financial  information and with the instructions to Form
10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly,  they do not include all of
the  information  and  footnotes  required  by  generally  accepted   accounting
principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management,  all
adjustments  and  normal  recurring  accruals  considered  necessary  for a fair
presentation  have been included.  Operating results for the three and six-month
periods ended  December 31, 1996 are not  necessarily  indicative of the results
that may be expected for the year ended June 30, 1997.  The unaudited  financial
statements  should be read in  conjunction  with the  financial  statements  and
footnotes  included in AC's  annual  report on Form 10-K for the year ended June
30, 1996.

2)   Missouri  Gaming  License, Default Under  Indebtedness,
     Management's Plans, and Going Concern:

     AC has guaranteed the payment of principal of and interest on the 12% First
Mortgage  Notes due November 15, 2000 (the "CQC" Notes") issued by Capitol Queen
& Casino,  Inc.  ("CQC").  An aggregate of $20,000,000  in principal  amount and
$3,600,000 in past due interest are outstanding on the CQC Notes at December 31,
1996. CQC was formed to develop,  own and operate the "Capitol Queen"  riverboat
casino and  related  land-based  facilities  in  Jefferson  City,  Missouri.  On
September 28, 1994, CQC was notified that its  application  for a gaming license
was rejected by the Missouri Gaming Commission (the  "Commission").  At the time
CQC was notified of the  Commission's  decision,  construction  of the riverboat
under  contract with a shipbuilder  was  substantially  completed.  CQC had also
obtained the necessary  permits for the  land-based  development  portion of the
project  and  performed  certain  dredging  and  other  site  preparation  work.
Immediately  following  the  Commission's   decision,   Management   temporarily
suspended further development of the Capitol Queen project, pending an appeal of
the decision and legal remedies potentially available to the Company.

     On  November  7, 1995,  voters in  Jefferson  City  rejected  an  ordinance
permitting  riverboat  gambling,  reversing  the vote of an earlier  election in
which Jefferson City voters approved riverboat gambling.  Management  ultimately
determined to abandon the project and is currently  looking for alternative uses
for the  riverboat,  including  opportunities  to sell or  lease  it to  another
operator.

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2)   Missouri  Gaming  License, Default Under  Indebtedness,
     Management's Plans, and Going Concern, Continued:

     CQC financed the Capitol Queen project  through the issuance of $40,000,000
in principal amount of CQC Notes. As of January 1, 1995, the Indenture (the "CQC
Indenture")  governing  the  CQC  Notes  was  amended  to  (i)  eliminate  CQC's
obligation  to construct  and open the Capitol  Queen and (ii) permit a two-step
purchase of the CQC Notes at 101% of principal plus accrued and unpaid  interest
from a sale of assets.  The  repurchase of $20,000,000  principal  amount of CQC
Notes (plus accrued and unpaid interest) was completed on January 17, 1995, with
unexpended  funds  from  the  project  escrow  account,   and  an  aggregate  of
$20,000,000  principal amount of the CQC Notes remain outstanding.  However, the
dates by which CQC previously agreed with the holders of the CQC Notes to effect
the sale of its assets and repurchase  the remaining CQC Notes have passed,  and
CQC is thus in default of the amended covenants.

     The remaining CQC Notes require  annual  interest  payments of  $2,400,000,
payable in equal  installments  semi-annually on May 15 and November 15. CQC was
not  able to make its  scheduled  interest  payments  of  $1,200,000  on each of
November  15, 1995,  May 15, 1996 and November 15, 1996.  AC does not have funds
available  to advance on behalf of CQC at December 31,  1996.  AC is  restricted
from selling  assets under the covenants  governing its 12% First Mortgage Notes
due November 15, 2000 (the "AC Notes") and  management  believes  that access to
additional  capital  from  other  sources  is  restricted  as a  result  of  the
above-described  circumstances.  AC does not have sufficient financial resources
to satisfy its guarantee  obligation with respect to the CQC Notes.  However, in
January  1997  Management  has taken steps to increase  profitably  and generate
additional cash flow at AC, including  down-sizing  employee staffing levels and
associated  payroll costs in certain  departments.  Other operating  departments
have been combined to eliminate supervisory and management positions.  Also, the
existing  restaurants and food facilities are being analyzed to determine if the
current  pricing  structures  are  meeting  the overall  goals of  attracting  a
sufficient  number  of casino  patrons  as  designed  and  entertainment  events
including headliner  concerts,  lounge acts, and professional boxing matches are
being  reevaluated  to determine if these events  attract the  necessary  casino
patrons  desired.  However,  no  assurance  can be  made  regarding  the  future
performance of AC. Such  performance may be affected or influenced by prevailing
economic conditions and financial,  business and competitive factors, many which
are beyond AC's control.

     As of December 31, 1996, AC is in default of certain debt  covenants  under
the  Indenture  (the "AC  Indenture")  governing  the AC Notes.  These  covenant
violations  include (i) a failure to meet a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio,
as  defined in the AC  Indenture,  and (ii)  advances  by AC to BGI in excess of
amounts permitted under the AC Indenture.

<PAGE>

     2)   Missouri Gaming License, Default Under Indebtedness,
          Management's Plans, and Going Concern, Continued:

     Such  advances  remain  outstanding  at December  31,  1996.  In  addition,
beginning with the quarter ending  December 31, 1995, AC has not met the minimum
tangible net worth requirement,  set forth in the AC Indenture.  Under the terms
of the AC  Indenture,  AC is  required to offer to buy back  $22,000,000  of the
outstanding  AC Notes at  December  31,  1996 due to the  failure  to meet  this
covenant,  and such amount shall  increase by $5,500,000  each fiscal quarter so
long as AC is in  default of the  covenant.  AC has not made such offer and does
not  intend  to do so  while  the  discussions  with  the  Bondholder  Committee
described below are in process. As a result of these covenants defaults,  the AC
Notes have been classified as currently  payable in the  accompanying  financial
statements.

     The AC Notes are not subject to mandatory redemption,  except upon a change
of control,  decline in tangible  net worth,  or certain  assets  sales,  all as
defined in the Indenture. The Company has the option to redeem the AC Notes at a
premium of 106%  beginning  on  November  15,  1997,  declining  to par value on
November 15, 1999.

     In  connection  with its  guarantee  of the CQC  Notes,  the CQC  Indenture
imposes certain  restrictive  covenants on the Company,  including  minimum cash
flow and net worth  requirements and  restrictions on additional  borrowings and
distributions of earnings.

     CQC  continues to market its  riverboat  assets to  prospective  buyers and
management is continuing its discussions with an informal committee representing
the holders of the AC Notes and CQC notes (the "Bondholder Committee") regarding
a proposed  restructuring  plan. Based on current market conditions,  management
does not expect that CQC will generate  sufficient funds through the sale of its
assets  to  repurchase  all  of  the   outstanding   CQC  Notes.   The  proposed
restructuring plan therefore contemplates the issuance of additional AC Notes to
fulfill AC's guarantee  obligation for remaining  principal and accrued interest
of the CQC Notes after applying sale proceeds.  However,  no satisfactory offers
for the  riverboat are  currently  available,  and no agreement has been reached
with  the  Bondholder  Committee  regarding  the  proposed  restructuring  plan.
Accordingly,  these matters raise  substantial  doubt about the ability of AC to
continue as a going concern. The final outcome of these matters is not presently
determinable and the December 31, 1996 financial statements of AC do not include
any adjustment that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

<PAGE>

2)   Missouri  Gaming  License, Default Under  Indebtedness,
     Management's Plans, and Going Concern, Continued:

     Management of AC has taken several steps to overcome the substantial  doubt
as to its ability  continue as a going concern  including  reducing  expenses as
previously  described,  eliminating  costs  associated  with the maintenance and
operation of the BGI airplane that was sold in July, 1996, the on-going attempts
to sell the CQC riverboat and use the proceeds to retire  indebtedness,  pursuit
of new business  development  activities  to  strengthen  BGI's  position in the
gaming  market,   and  continuing   negotiations  with  an  informal   committee
representing  the  holders  of the AC Notes and CQC  Notes to reach a  favorable
restructure of such Notes.

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                                SUNSET COIN, INC.
               (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of Becker Gaming, Inc.)

                                 BALANCE SHEETS
                             (Dollars In Thousands)


                                     ASSETS


                                                        December 31,   June 30,
                                                                1996       1996
                                                             -------    -------
                                                         (Unaudited)
Current assets:
  Cash ...................................................   $ 1,326    $ 1,122
  Current portion of notes receivable ....................        91        117
  Note receivable from related party .....................     2,250      2,250
  Other receivables ......................................       274        274
  Prepaid expenses .......................................        33         46
                                                             -------    -------
      Total current assets ...............................     3,974      3,809
                                                             -------    -------


Property and equipment:
  Building and leasehold improvements ....................       174        174
  Furniture, fixtures and equipment ......................     2,984      2,885
                                                             -------    -------
                                                                3,158      3,059
  Less, accumulated depreciation .........................    (1,478)    (1,370)
                                                             -------    -------
      Net property and equipment .........................     1,680      1,689
                                                             -------    -------

Notes receivable, less current
  portion ................................................       175        194

Advances to related parties ..............................       188        111

Other assets, less accumulated
  amortization of $31 at December 31, 1996,
  and $24 at June 30 , 1996 ..............................        81         88
                                                             -------    -------

      Total assets .......................................   $ 6,098    $ 5,891
                                                             =======    =======
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                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


                                                        December 31,  June 30,
                                                               1996     1996
                                                             ------   ------
                                                        (Unaudited)
Current liabilities:
  Trade accounts payable .................................   $    1   $   44
  Accrued expenses .......................................      686      608
  Current portion of long term debt ......................      332      279
                                                             ------   ------
       Total current liabilities .........................    1,019      931


Long-term liabilities:
   Long-term debt, less current portion ..................      387      502
   Subordinated notes payable to
     former stockholders .................................    3,000    3,000
                                                             ------   ------
      Total liabilities ..................................    4,406    4,433
                                                             ------   ------

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, no par value, 2,500
  shares authorized, 400 shares
  issued and outstanding .................................       27       27
Retained earnings ........................................    1,665    1,431
                                                             ------   ------
      Total stockholders' equity .........................    1,692    1,458
                                                             ------   ------

      Total liabilities and stockholders'
      equity .............................................   $6,098   $5,891
                                                             ======   ======

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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                                SUNSET COIN, INC.
               (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Becker Gaming, Inc.)


                   STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
                             (Dollars in Thousands)



                                       Three Months Ended December 31,
                                              1996       1995
                                           -------    -------
Revenues:
    Slot route:
       From locations controlled
          by related parties ...........   $   608    $   576
       Other ...........................        32         33

    Slot service fees:
       From related parties ............        21         24
       Other ...........................         8          8
                                           -------    -------
         Total revenues ................       669        641

Operating expenses:
    Slot route and service .............       341        307
    General and administrative .........         7          9
    Management fee - Becker Gaming, Inc.        35         33
    Depreciation and amortization ......        72         76
                                           -------    -------
       Total operating expenses ........       455        425
                                           -------    -------
Operating income .......................       214        216
                                           -------    -------
Other income (expense):
    Interest income ....................        48         42
    Interest expense ...................       (94)      (104)
    Other income .......................        25         13
                                           -------    -------
       Total other income (expense) ....       (21)       (49)
                                           -------    -------
Net income before income tax ...........       193        167
Provision for income tax ...............       (57)       (57)
                                           -------    -------
Net income .............................       136        110
Retained earnings,
beginning of period ....................     1,529      1,163
                                           -------    -------
Retained earnings, end of
period .................................   $ 1,665    $ 1,273
                                           =======    =======
<PAGE>


                                       Six Months Ended  December 31,
                                              1996       1995
                                           -------    -------
Revenues:
    Slot route:
       From locations controlled
          by related parties ...........   $ 1,175    $ 1,143
       Other ...........................        66         74

    Slot service fees:
       From related parties ............        42         48
       Other ...........................        16         16
                                           -------    -------
         Total revenues ................     1,299      1,281

Operating expenses:
    Slot route and service .............       688        614
    General and administrative .........        30         27
    Management fee - Becker Gaming, Inc.        68         67
    Depreciation and amortization ......       142        149
                                           -------    -------
       Total operating expenses ........       928        857
                                           -------    -------
Operating income .......................       371        424
                                           -------    -------
Other income (expense):
    Interest income ....................        95         82
    Interest expense ...................      (185)      (203)
    Other income .......................        49         35
                                           -------    -------
       Total other income (expense) ....       (41)       (86)
                                           -------    -------

 Net income before income tax ..........       330        338
Provision for income tax ...............       (96)      (115)
                                           -------    -------
Net income .............................       234        223
Retained earnings,
beginning of period ....................     1,431      1,050
                                           -------    -------
Retained earnings,
end of period ..........................   $ 1,665    $ 1,273
                                           =======    =======


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
================================================================================
<PAGE>
                                SUNSET COIN, INC.
               (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Becker Gaming, Inc.)


                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (Dollars In Thousands)

                                   (Unaudited)


                                       Six Months Ended December 31,
                                             1996       1995
                                          -------    -------
Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net income ........................   $   234    $   223

    Adjustments  to  reconcile  net  income 
     to net cash  provided  
     by  operatingactivities: 
     Depreciation and amortization ....       142        149
     Gain on sales of equipment .......        --         13

(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
    Other receivables .................        --         16
    Prepaid expenses ..................        13         13

Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
     Accounts payable .................       (44)       (58)
     Notes payable ....................        91         --
     Accrued expenses .................        77        222
                                          -------    -------
         Total adjustments ............       279        355
                                          -------    -------

         Net cash provided by
          operating activities ........       513        578
                                          -------    -------

Cash flows from investing activities:
   Capital expenditures ...............       (99)      (285)
   Proceeds from sales of equipment ...        --         12
   Decrease (increase) in related
     party notes receivable ...........       (10)        --
   Decrease (increase) in advances
     to related parties ...............       (77)       (24)
   Repayments of notes receivable .....        31         39
                                          -------    -------
        Net cash used in
          investing activities ........      (155)      (258)
                                          -------    -------
Cash flows from financing activities:

    Proceeds from notes payable .......        --        177
    Principal payments on notes payable      (154)      (161)
                                          -------    -------
        Net cash (used in) provided by
          financing activities ........      (154)        16
                                          -------    -------

        Net increase in cash ..........       204        336

Cash, beginning of period .............     1,122        506
                                          -------    -------
Cash, end of period ...................   $ 1,326    $   842
                                          =======    =======

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
    Interest paid .....................   $   186    $   204
                                          =======    =======
    Income taxes paid .................        $-         $-
                                          =======    =======

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
================================================================================
<PAGE>

                                SUNSET COIN, INC.
               (A wholly owned subsidiary of Becker Gaming, Inc.)

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              --------------------



1)   Basis of Presentation:

     Sunset Coin,  Inc.  ("SC" or the  "Company") is wholly owned  subsidiary of
Becker Gaming,  Inc. ("BGI").  The accompanying  financial  statements of SC are
unaudited  and  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  generally   accepted
accounting   principles  for  interim   financial   information   and  with  the
instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do
not include all of the information and footnotes  required by generally accepted
accounting  principles  for  complete  financial  statements.  In the opinion of
management,  all adjustments and normal recurring accruals considered  necessary
for a fair  presentation  have been  included.  Operating  results for the three
month  and  six-month  periods  ended  December  31,  1996  are not  necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended June 30, 1997.
The accompanying  unaudited financial statements and footnotes should be read in
conjunction  with the  financial  statements  included in the  Company's  annual
report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1996.



2) Guarantee  Obligation,  Management's  Plans,  and   Going
   Concern:

     SC has guaranteed the payment of the  $55,000,000  principal  amount of and
interest on the 12% First  Mortgage Notes due November 15, 2000 (the "AC Notes")
issued by Arizona  Charlie's,  Inc.  ("AC"),  another wholly owned subsidiary of
BGI.  AC is in  default  of  certain  covenants  under  the  Indenture  (the "AC
Indenture")  governing the AC Notes as of December 31, 1996. In addition, AC has
guaranteed  the payment of  principal  and  interest on certain  mortgage  notes
issued by CQC (the "CQC Notes").  An aggregate  $20,000,000 in principal  amount
and $3,600,000 in past due interest are outstanding on the CQC Notes at December
31, 1996.  Capitol Queen & Casino,  Inc. ("CQC") is a development  stage company
which has abandoned its project to develop,  own and operate a riverboat casino,
and is currently  attempting to sell its assets to prospective buyers.  Based on
current  market  conditions,  management  does not expect that CQC will generate
sufficient  funds  through  the  sale of its  assets  to  repurchase  all of the
outstanding CQC Notes. A proposed  restructuring plan therefore contemplates (i)
the  modification  of  covenants  under  the AC  Indenture  to cure the  current
defaults and (ii) the issuance of additional AC Notes to fulfill AC's  guarantee
obligation  for  remaining  principal  of and accrued  interest on the CQC Notes
after applying sale proceeds.  However, no satisfactory offers for the riverboat
are currently  available,  and no agreement has been reached with the holders of
the AC Notes and CQC Notes regarding the proposed restructuring plan.

<PAGE>

2) Guarantee  Obligation,  Management's  Plans,  and   Going
   Concern, Continued:


     Should AC be unable to complete its  restructuring  plan,  it will not have
the financial resources to repay the AC Notes and honor its guarantee obligation
under the CQC Notes.  The  Company  would thus  likely be  required to honor its
guarantee obligation of the AC Notes, which the Company does not have sufficient
resources to satisfy.  Accordingly,  these matters raise substantial doubt about
the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern.  The final outcome of
these matters is not presently  determinable and the December 31, 1996 financial
statements of the Company do not include any  adjustment  that might result from
the outcome of this uncertainty.

     Management of AC has taken several steps to overcome the substantial  doubt
as to its ability  continue as a going concern  including  reducing  expenses as
previously  described,  eliminating  costs  associated  with the maintenance and
operation of the BGI airplane that was sold in July, 1996, the on-going attempts
to sell the CQC riverboat and use the proceeds to retire  indebtedness,  pursuit
of new business  development  activities  to  strengthen  BGI's  position in the
gaming  market,   and  continuing   negotiations  with  an  informal   committee
representing  the  holders  of the AC Notes and CQC  Notes to reach a  favorable
restructure of such Notes. <PAGE>


                      MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
                       OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
                                  OF OPERATION

Arizona Charlie's, Inc.
- -----------------------

General

     AC's  revenues are derived  largely from gaming  activities  at its Arizona
Charlie's  casino-hotel,  and,  to a lessor  extent,  from  food  and  beverage,
lodging,  entertainment  and retail  sales.  AC generally  views its non- casino
operations  as  complementary  to its core casino  operations.  Accordingly,  it
utilizes  entertainment  primarily  as a  casino  marketing  tool.  Further,  AC
maintains  food and  beverage  pricing  structures  designed  to benefit  casino
volumes,  often resulting in department  operating  losses. AC seeks to maximize
profits from its hotel operations,  however,  while maintaining  attractive room
rental rates. Gaming revenues represent the net win from gaming wins and losses.
The retail  value of  accommodations,  food and  beverage  provided to customers
without  charge is  included  in gross  revenues  and  deducted  as  promotional
allowance.


            Results of Operations for the three and six-months ended
                           December 31, 1996 and 1995

     Results from  operations  at AC decreased  for both the three and six-month
periods ended December 31, 1996 compared to the same periods in 1995 as a result
of decreased gaming revenues in the more recent periods. Operating expenses also
decreased  for both the  three-month  and six-month  periods ended  December 31,
1996, primarily as a result of reduced payroll expenses in the gaming department
and reduced General and Administrative  expenses associated with the maintenance
and operation of the corporate airplane sold in July, 1996.

     Net revenues at AC decreased by $1,215,000,  or 7.2%,  from  $16,951,000 to
$15,736,000 for the  three-month  period ended December 31, 1996 compared to the
three-month  period  ended  December  31,  1995.  In the  same  period-to-period
comparison,   operating  expenses,   including  depreciation  and  amortization,
decreased by 7.1% to $15,471,000  from  $16,658,000.  This resulted in a $28,000
decrease  in  operating  income from  $293,000  to $265,000  for the more recent
period.

     Net revenues at AC decreased by $1,325,000,  or 4.1%,  from  $32,422,000 to
$31,097,000  for the  six-month  period ended  December 31, 1996 compared to the
six-month  period  ended  December  31,  1995.  In  the  same   period-to-period
comparison,   operating  expenses,   including  depreciation  and  amortization,
decreased by 3.0% to $31,364,000 from  $32,348,000.  This resulted in a $341,000
decrease in operating  income from $74,000 to an operating  loss of $267,000 for
the more recent period. <PAGE>

     The largest  portion of the revenue  decrease  for the  three-month  period
ended December 31, 1996 is attributable to gaming revenues, specifically, gaming
machine  revenues,   which  decreased  9.3%  from  $11,365,000  to  $10,308,000,
reflecting  lower levels of play from  patrons.  Revenues  from table games also
decreased 6.0% from $1,267,000 to $1,191,000 during the 1996 three-month  period
and race and sports book revenues  decreased  $32,700 or 3.6% reflecting  lessor
play from patrons. Bingo revenues also decreased by $162,000 for the three-month
period  ended  December  31, 1996 when  compared to the same period of the prior
year. The largest  portion of the decrease in revenues for the six- month period
ended December 31, 1996 is  attributable to gaming revenues which decreased 7.6%
from $26,533,000 to $24,525,000. Specifically, gaming machine revenues decreased
$1,515,000 or 6.8% from  $22,295,000 to  $20,780,000.  Revenues from table games
decreased $30,000 or 1.2%, from $2,435,000 to $2,405,000,  and revenues from the
race & sports book decreased  $153,000,  or 9.5%, from $1,613,000 to $1,460,000.
Bingo  revenues also  decreased by $278,000  during the  six-month  period ended
December 31, 1996  compared to the same period of the prior year.  The decreases
for both the 1996 three-month and six-month  periods are the result of increased
competition  from  surrounding  hotel/casinos  that appeal to Arizona  Charlie's
"local" patron base.

     Food and Beverage  revenues  increased  4.2% from  $3,390,000 to $3,533,000
during the  three-month  period  ended  December  31, 1996  compared to the same
period in the prior year. The increase in revenues is primarily due to increased
complimentary sales in the food and beverage department. Such sales are included
in revenues at retail value and are then  deducted as a  promotional  allowance.
Increased complimentary sales in the food and beverage department are the result
of casino  promotion  and  marketing  efforts  to  attract,  reward  and  retain
qualified  patrons.  For the six-month  period ended  December 31, 1996,  food &
beverage revenues  increased $571,000 or 8.8% from $6,463,000 to $7,034,000 when
compared to the six-month  period of the prior year, also reflecting an increase
primarily  due to  increased  complimentary  sales  in  the  food  and  beverage
departments.

     Hotel revenues  increased  19.8% from $771,000 to $924,000 during the three
months ended December 31, 1996 compared to the same three-month  period in 1995.
The increase is primarily due to an increase in occupancy and average room rates
of 84% and $45.55, respectively, compared to 83 % and $40.05 in the 1995 period.
During the six-month period ended December 31, 1996, hotel revenues increased by
$192,000 or 12.9% from  $1,493,000 to $1,685,000  compared to the same six-month
period of 1995. The increased revenue is largely due to an increase in occupancy
and  average  room rates of 88% and  $42.98,  respectively,  compared to 84% and
$38.49 in the 1995 six-month period.

     Gift shop  revenues  decreased  9.8% from  $153,000 to $138,000  during the
three-month  period ended December 31, 1996 compared to the same period in 1995.
During the six-  month  period  ended  December  31,  1996,  gift shop  revenues
decreased  $38,000,  or 12.4%,  from  $307,000 to $269,000  compared to the same
period  in 1995.  The  decreases  are  primarily  due to  reducing  the hours of
operation in the 1996 periods. <PAGE>

     Other revenues,  which principally include entertainment cover charges, ATM
commissions,  and revenues from PBX and banquets,  increased 82.3% from $215,000
to $392,000 for the  three-month  period ended December 31, 1996 compared to the
same period in 1995.  During the six month period ended December 31, 1996, other
revenues  increased by $135,000 or 26.2% from  $515,000 to $650,000  compared to
the same six- month period of 1995. The increases  reflect higher  entertainment
cover charge and banquet revenues resulting from additional  concerts,  banquets
and boxing events that occurred in the 1996 periods.

     Gaming expenses  decreased by $868,000 and $1,080,000,  or 21.2% and 14.1%,
from $4,100,000 and $7,638,000 to $3,232,000 and $6,558,000,  respectively,  for
the three-month and six-month periods ended December 31, 1996 as compared to the
same periods in 1995. The lower levels of expense reflect reductions in staffing
levels in the slot and table games  departments  and  decreased  slot  promotion
expenses, most of which occurred in the 1996 three-month period.

     Food and Beverage expenses increased by $147,000 and $568,000,  or 3.6% and
7.1%, from $4,140,000 and $8,015,000 to $4,287,000 and $8,583,000, respectively,
for the three- month and six-month periods ended December 31, 1996 when compared
to the same periods in 1995,  as a result of increased  food and beverage  costs
and an increase in salary and wages,  all associated with the increase in food &
beverage  revenues  during  the 1996  periods.  As a result,  food and  beverage
expenses  represented  121.3% and 122.0% of food and  beverage  revenues for the
three-month and six-month periods ended December 31, 1996 compared to 122.1% and
124.0% of the food and beverage revenues for the same periods in 1995.

     Hotel  expenses  increased by $8,000 and $88,000,  or 1.9% and 10.8%,  from
$417,000  and  $816,000  to  $425,000  and  $904,000,   respectively,   for  the
three-month  and six-month  periods  ended  December 31, 1996 as compared to the
same  periods  in 1995,  reflecting  additional  repair  and  maintenance  costs
associated  with the original 100 rooms built in 1988, the  additional  costs of
room linens, and normal wage and salary increases. Net contribution by the hotel
department  (hotel  revenues  less hotel  operating  expenses)  was $499,000 and
$781,000 for the  three-month  and six-month  periods ended December 31, 1996 as
compared to $354,000 and $677,000 for the same periods in 1995.

     General and Administrative  expenses decreased by $579,000 and $690,000, or
11.9% and 7.1%,  from  $4,876,000  and  $9,674,000 to $4,297,000  and $8,984,000
respectively,  for the three-month and six-month periods ended December 31, 1996
as compared to the same periods in 1995. The decreases resulted from a reduction
in entertainment  department costs that are associated with entertainer fees and
equipment rental expense.  Other decreases include reductions of staffing levels
in the security, entertainment, porters and aviation departments and a reduction
in expenses  associated  with the operation of a jet airplane  which was sold in
July 1996. The Company  accrued  management  fees payable to BGI of $864,000 and
$1,709,000 during the three-month and six-month periods ended December 31, 1996.
<PAGE>

     Advertising and Promotional expenses increased by $178,000 and $291,000, or
15.6% and 12.5%,  from  $1,145,000  and  $2,321,000 to $1,323,000 and $2,612,000
during the  three-  month and  six-month  periods  ended  December  31,  1996 as
compared to the same period in 1995.  Management  believes that these  increased
levels of promotional  expenditures  in both of the 1996 periods is necessary to
attract and maintain the desired customer levels,  to promote the  entertainment
events,  and support the other  existing  facilities  throughout  the  property.
Management  believes that frequent  promotions are necessary to compete with the
newer  hotel/casinos  that are located  close in  proximity  to AC.  These newer
hotel/casinos appeal and market to the Arizona Charlie's "local" patron base.

     Depreciation and Amortization decreased by $32,000 and $60,000, or 3.6% and
3.4%,  from  $893,000  and  $1,779,000  to $861,000  and  $1,719,000  during the
three-month  and six-month  periods ended December 31, 1996 when compared to the
same periods in 1995, as a result of decreased  depreciation expenses associated
with older assets.

     AC had other expenses of $1,732,000 and $3,444,000 for the  three-month and
six-month   periods  ended  December  31,  1996  compared  with  $1,691,000  and
$3,307,000 for the same periods in 1995. The increases  reflect an adjustment to
correct the calculation of interest associated with the AC Notes.

     In January,  1997  Management  has taken steps to increase  profitably  and
generate  additional cash flow at AC, including  down-sizing  employee  staffing
levels and  associated  payroll costs in certain  departments.  Other  operating
departments   have  been  combined  to  eliminate   supervisory  and  management
positions. Also, the existing restaurants and food facilities are being analyzed
to determine if the current pricing  structures are meeting the overall goals of
attracting a sufficient  number of casino patrons as designed and  entertainment
events  including  headliner  concerts,  lounge acts,  and  professional  boxing
matches are being reevaluated to determine if these events attract the necessary
casino patrons desired.  However,  no assurance can be made regarding the future
performance of AC. Such  performance may be affected or influenced by prevailing
economic conditions and financial,  business and competitive factors, many which
are beyond AC's control.


Income Taxes

     As a result  of the  termination  of its  election  to be  treated  as an S
corporation,  AC is liable  for  income  taxes on income  earned  from and after
January 1, 1994, prior to such termination, AC did not incur or pay income taxes
but  distributed  cash to its  stockholders  in amounts  sufficient to pay their
income  tax  liability  in  respect  to income of AC.  Since  terminating  its S
corporation status, AC generated a net operating loss for income tax purposes of
approximately $12,600,000.  Management anticipates that AC will generate taxable
income  and that its  effective  federal  income tax rate will  approximate  the
statutory  rate of 34%,  prior  to  consideration  of the  benefit  from the net
operating losses, which may be utilized to offset taxable income.
<PAGE>


Liquidity and Capital Resources

     At December  31,  1996,  AC had a working  capital  deficit of  $59,940,000
compared to a working  capital  deficit of  $58,530,000  at June 30,  1996.  The
decrease in working capital in the amount of $1,410,000 was caused  primarily by
increased  accrued interest on the AC Notes and accrued  management fees payable
to BGI.

     For the  six-month  period  ended  December  31,  1996,  cash  provided  by
operating  activities  increased  approximately  $1,987,000 to $2,449,000,  from
$462,000  for the same  period  in 1995.  The  increase  in the 1996  period  is
primarily  attributable  to the  increased  accrued  interest  on the AC  Notes,
partially offset by the increase net loss for the current period.

     For the  six-month  period  ended  December  31,  1996,  net  cash  used in
investing  activities  increased to $1,953,000  for the  six-month  period ended
December  31, 1996  compared  with  $790,000  for the same  period in 1995.  The
increase of $1,163,000  was caused  primarily by a $417,000  increase in related
party  receivable,  an  increase  in capital  expenditures  of  $122,000  and an
increase in management fee receivable of $642,000.

     Cash flows used in  financing  activities  for the six- month  period ended
December 31, 1996 was $117,000, reflecting payments on notes payable and capital
leases.  For the six-month  period ended  December 31, 1995,  cash flows used in
financing activities was $124,000.

     AC's long-term obligations,  approximately $5,019,000 at December 31, 1996,
consist of the stockholder notes and capitalized equipment leases. AC has annual
interest  expense  aggregating  $6,600,000  and $500,000  with respect to the AC
Notes (classified as current due to default under covenants) and the stockholder
notes.  Further, AC is expected to have annual capital expenditure  requirements
of approximately $600,000.

     On November  15, 1996,  AC made an interest  payment due on the AC Notes in
the amount of  $1,100,000,  an amount equal to one-third of the required due. On
December  16,  1996  another  one-third  of the  interest  due in the  amount of
$1,100,000 was paid. The remainder of the interest was paid on January 15, 1997.

     AC is currently in technical  default under the Indenture  governing the AC
Notes  because  it  has  neither   maintained  the  required  minimum  level  of
consolidated  tangible  net worth nor offered to  repurchase a portion of the AC
Notes as required if such minimum  level of  consolidated  tangible net worth is
not maintained.  In addition, AC has failed to maintain the minimum consolidated
fixed charge  coverage ratio required under the Indenture and has advanced funds
to BGI in excess of the amounts permitted to be so advanced under the Indenture.
As a result of such defaults,  the holders of 25% or more in principal amount of
the Notes may cause the AC Notes to be  accelerated,  in which  event they would
become immediately due and payable in full. AC does not have and is not expected
to have the resources to pay the AC Notes if they are accelerated.
<PAGE>

     In addition, AC has a substantial  contingent obligation resulting from its
guarantee of the CQC Notes,  an aggregate of $20,000,000 in principal  amount of
which  remain  outstanding.  CQC was not  able to make  its  scheduled  interest
payments  of  $1,200,000  due on each of  November  15,  1995,  May 15, 1996 and
November 15, 1996,  and AC did not have funds  available to advance on behalf of
CQC.  Management  of AC and CQC are  currently  undergoing  discussions  with an
informal  committee  representing  the  holders  of the AC Notes  and CQC  Notes
regarding a proposed  restructuring plan, however, an agreement has not yet been
reached.  As a  result  of a  September  1994  ruling  of  the  Missouri  Gaming
Commission denying CQC's gaming license  application,  CQC has adopted a plan to
sell its  assets for the  purpose  of  repaying,  to the  extent  possible,  the
outstanding CQC Notes and past due interest  thereon.  There can be no assurance
that CQC will be successful in its efforts to sell its assets or, that if a sale
is effected, the proceeds will be sufficient to fully or substantially repay the
CQC Notes and past due interest thereon. To the extent any funds CQC may realize
from the sale of its assets are not  sufficient  to repay the CQC Notes and past
due interest thereon,  AC will be obligated under its guarantee of the CQC Notes
to fund the shortfall.

     Moreover, because it has not yet effected the sale of its assets, CQC is in
default of the Indenture  governing the CQC Notes.  As a result,  the holders of
25% or more in  principal  amount of the CQC Notes may cause the CQC Notes to be
accelerated,  in which event they would  become  immediately  due and payable in
full. If the CQC Notes were to be accelerated,  CQC would not be able to pay the
outstanding  CQC Notes without an infusion of capital,  which is not expected to
be  available.  AC would then be  obligated  under its  guarantee to pay the CQC
Notes but is not  expected  to have the  resources  to satisfy  such  obligation
should it  materialize.  A default by AC under its guarantee would also give the
holders  of 25% or more in  principal  amount  of the AC Notes  the  ability  to
accelerate  the AC Notes.  If the AC Notes  and the CQC  Notes are  accelerated,
substantial doubt exists about AC's ability to continue as a going concern.

     AC's management  believes that, assuming the AC Notes and CQC Notes are not
accelerated,  it has sufficient  funds to meet its projected needs for financing
of  existing  operations  and to service  its debt  obligations.  However,  AC's
ability to obtain capital,  should it be required,  is significantly  restricted
under the Indentures governing the AC Notes and the CQC Notes. The ability of AC
to service its debt obligations  (and to comply with the  consolidated  tangible
net  worth  covenant)  will be  dependent  upon its  future  performance,  which
performance will be influenced by prevailing  economic conditions and financial,
business and competitive factors, many of which are beyond AC's control.

     Management of AC has taken several steps to overcome the substantial  doubt
as to its ability  continue as a going concern  including  reducing  expenses as
previously  described,  eliminating  costs  associated  with the maintenance and
operation of the BGI airplane that was sold in July, 1996, the on-going attempts
to sell the CQC riverboat, and use the proceeds to retire indebtedness,  pursuit
of new business  development  activities  to  strengthen  BGI's  position in the
gaming  market,   and  continuing   negotiations  with  an  informal   committee
representing  the  holders  of the AC Notes and CQC  Notes to reach a  favorable
restructure of such Notes. <PAGE>


Sunset Coin, Inc.
- -----------------

General

     SC derives its revenues and profits  largely from its gaming  machine route
pursuant to participation contracts and, to a lesser extent, space leases. Under
its  participation  contracts,  SC pays a  percentage  of the  net win  (amounts
wagered  less  winnings  paid) from its gaming  machines to the site owner.  The
balance is  retained  by SC.  Under its space  leases,  SC pays the site owner a
fixed space rental fee and retains all of the net win. SC gaming  revenues under
participation  contracts  represent  SC's share of the net win after payments to
the  location,  and under space  leases  represent  all  revenues  before  lease
payments,  which are treated as expenses. A majority of SC's gaming machines are
installed at locations  controlled by the  shareholders  and the contracts  with
such locations are expected to be renewed as a matter of general course.

     In addition  to the  operation  of its gaming  machine  route,  SC services
gaming machines owned by other operators for fixed service fees.  Included among
its service  agreements  are  contracts  with six Becker  Gaming  Group  ("BGG")
locations and one  additional  location owned by an unrelated  party,  which are
expected to be renewed in general course except for Charlie's Saloon (a BGG bar)
which discontinued its operations on April 21, 1996.


            Results of operations for the three and six-months ended
                           December 31, 1996 and 1995

     SC's results of  operations  declined for the three and  six-month  periods
ended  December 31, 1996  compared to the same periods in the prior year despite
higher revenues which  increased by 4.3% to $669,000 for the three-month  period
and by 1.4% to $1,299,000 for the six-month period.  The increase in revenues is
attributable to the addition of one participation location.

     The total  number of gaming  machines  operated  during  both the three and
six-month  periods ended December 31, 1996 were 382 compared to 388 in the prior
year.  The total  number  of gaming  machines  from the BGG  locations  that are
serviced by SC was 115, as compared to 130 in the same  periods last year due to
the discontinued operation of the aforementioned BGG bar. Slot service fees from
BGG for the three-month and six-month  periods ended December 31, 1996 decreased
to $21,000 and  $42,000,  from  $24,000 and $48,000 for the same  periods in the
prior year. <PAGE>

     Gaming machine route  expenses for the  three-month  and six-month  periods
ended  December 31, 1996 increased by 11.1% to $341,000 and by 12.1% to $688,000
when  compared  to the same  periods  in the  prior  year  reflecting  increased
salaries and wages and  associated  taxes due to the transfer of management  and
security  personnel from BGI to SC, normal wage and payroll tax  increases,  and
increase in repairs and maintenance of slot machines.

     General and administrative expenses for the three-month period decreased by
22.2% to $7,000 from $9,000,  and for the six-month period increased by 11.1% to
$30,000  from  $27,000,  reflecting  decreases  in  professional  fees  for  the
three-month period and increased office expenses for the six- month period.

     Management  fees  increased by 6.1% and 1.5% to $35,000 and $68,000 for the
three-month  and six-month  periods ended December 31, 1996 when compared to the
same periods in the prior year  attributed to higher revenues in the more recent
periods.

     Depreciation  and  amortization  decreased  by 5.3% and 4.7% to $72,000 and
$142,000 for the  three-month  and six- month periods  ended  December 31, 1996,
reflecting  decreased  depreciation and  amortization  costs associated with the
April 1996 closing of a BGG bar. SC abandoned furniture,  fixtures and equipment
contained in this bar.

     During the  three-month  and six-month  periods ended December 31, 1996, SC
had other  expenses (net of other income) of  approximately  $21,000 and $41,000
compared to $49,000 and $86,000 for the same  periods in 1995.  The  decrease is
attributable to reduced  interest expense relating to four notes payable paid in
various  months  for the  previous  year  ended  June  30,  1996,  for  existing
locations.

Income Taxes

     As a  result  of  the  termination  of  its  election  to be  treated  as S
corporation,  SC became  liable for income taxes on income earned from and after
January 1, 1995. Prior to such termination, SC did not incur or pay their income
tax liability in respect to income of SC.  Estimated  income tax payable for the
three-month  and six-month  periods ended  December 31, 1996 amounted to $57,000
and  $96,000  from  $57,000  and  $115,000 in the same period in the prior year.
These  were  based  on  an  anticipated   effective   federal  income  tax  rate
approximating the statutory rate of 34%. <PAGE>


Liquidity and Capital Resources

     Cash  provided by  operating  activities  for the  six-month  period  ended
December 31, 1996  decreased to $513,000 from $578,000 for the six-month  period
ended December 31, 1995,  mostly due to a net decrease in operating  liabilities
of $40,000 and  depreciation and amortization of $7,000 offset by an increase in
net income of $11,000.

     Cash flows used in  investing  activities  for the six- month  period ended
December 31, 1996  decreased to $155,000 from $258,000  reflecting a decrease in
capital  expenditures  of  $186,000,  and a  decrease  in  repayments  of  notes
receivable of $8,000,  offset by increases in related party notes receivable and
advances to related parties of $10,000 and $53,000 respectively.

     Cash flows used in financing  activities for the six- months ended December
31, 1996 decreased by $170,000  compared to same period in the prior year due to
the expiration of a line of credit on October 20, 1996.

     Apart from its anticipated  obligation  with respect to the AC Notes,  SC's
indebtedness  includes the  stockholder  notes and notes  collateralized  by its
gaming equipment and other assets. The stockholder notes aggregate $3,000,000 in
principal  amount,  bear  interest at an annual  rate of 10% and mature  January
2001. The  collateralized  notes bears interest at annual rates of approximately
10.89% in the case of fixed rate  loans,  or at prime plus 1.5% in the case of a
collateralized  line of  credit,  the  outstanding  aggregate  balance of which,
$272,000  was  converted to a term note at July 1, 1994,  with monthly  payments
through June 1998. SC was able to request  advances  through October 20, 1996 at
which time the  Company's  right to receive  advances  under the  agreement  was
terminated.  In  addition,  SC had term notes of $627,000  due at various  dates
through April 2001, having interest at prime plus 1.5%.

     SC's management  believes that its cash generated by operations to meet its
projected needs for existing operations will be sufficient and limited expansion
of its gaming machine route business. Should SC determine to expand on more than
a limited  basis,  it is likely that further  capital would be  necessary.  SC's
access to  additional  capital  will be  significantly  restricted  under the AC
Indenture so long as SC is a guarantor of the AC Notes.  SC has  guaranteed  the
payment of the AC Notes,  which  guarantee is subject to release upon attainment
by AC of a fixed  charge  coverage  ratio of 2.25 to 1. In  connection  with its
guarantee, the Indenture imposes restrictions on the distribution of earnings.

     AC may have  liability  under its  guarantee  of the CQC Notes  beyond that
which it could immediately support, AC may be in default of the AC Notes and SC,
as guarantor of the AC Notes,  would have liability  under its  guarantee.  Such
liability would likely exceed the amount which SC could immediately support.

<PAGE>

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

     Arizona Charlie's.,  and Sunset Coin, Inc., are parties to various lawsuits
relating to routine matters incidental to their respective businesses.  Based on
the amounts  believed to be in controversy  and  management's  evaluation of the
merits of the  claims  after  consultation  with  counsel,  management  does not
believe  that the  outcome of such  litigation,  in the  aggregate,  will have a
material  adverse effect on the results of operations or financial  condition of
either company.

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     No exhibits are included herein:

     The  Company  did not file any  reports on form 8-K during the  three-month
periods ended December 31, 1996.

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                               SIGNATURES

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



                                                         Arizona Charlie's, Inc.
                                                         -----------------------
                                                                    (Registrant)





Date:    February 14, 1997                   /S/ Bruce F. Becker
         -----------------                  -------------------
                                            Bruce F. Becker
                                            President, Chief Executive
                                            Officer(Principal Executive Officer)






Date:    February 14, 1997                   /S/ Jerry Griffis
         ----------------                   -----------------
                                            Jerry Griffis
                                            Controller(Principal Financial and
                                            Accounting Officer)
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