Bally's Secures $1.1 Billion Term Loan with High Interest Rates and PIK Option

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Bally's Corporation finalized the terms for a $1.1 billion senior secured term loan facility, featuring high interest rates and a payment-in-kind option, indicating a costly capital raise relative to its market value.

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• $1.1 Billion Term Loan Facility Finalized

  Bally's entered into a senior secured term loan credit agreement for $1.1 billion, consisting of a $600 million closing date term loan and a $500 million delayed draw term loan, both funded on February 11, 2026. This finalizes terms of the offering initiated on 2026-02-12.

• High Interest Rates and PIK Option

  The loans bear interest at SOFR + 7.50% or ABR + 6.50% (both with a 3.00% floor), with an option to pay up to 3.50% of accrued interest in kind, reflecting expensive capital.

• Significant Prepayment Premiums

  The agreement includes a Make-Whole Premium for prepayments prior to 18 months, and premiums of 4.00% (18-24 months) and 2.00% (24-36 months), making early repayment costly.

• Use of Proceeds

  Proceeds from the closing date loan are for general corporate purposes and a portion of the prior financing repayment, while delayed draw funds are for New York Casino Fees or related cash replenishment.

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This 8-K filing details the definitive terms of the $1.1 billion senior secured term loan facility, which was previously announced as completed on February 12, 2026. The financing, significantly larger than the company's current market capitalization, includes a $600 million closing date term loan and a $500 million delayed draw term loan, both funded on February 11, 2026. The high interest rates (SOFR + 7.50% or ABR + 6.50%, both with a 3.00% floor) and the option to pay up to 3.50% of accrued interest in kind (PIK) highlight the expensive nature of this capital. The substantial prepayment premiums further lock the company into these terms. While a portion of the proceeds is earmarked for New York Casino Fees, supporting future growth, the overall cost of this debt suggests significant financial risk or a challenging capital-raising environment for Bally's. This transaction is critical for the company's liquidity and strategic initiatives but comes at a high cost.