U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 10, 2002 Commission File Number: 001-13217 THE ORLANDO PREDATORS ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ----------------------------------------- (Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter) Florida 91-1796903 ------------------------------ --------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number) 4901 Vineland Road Suite 150 Orlando, Florida 32811 ---------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Issuer's Telephone Number: (407) 648-4444 400 West Church Street Orlando, Florida 32801 ---------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Information As of March 31, 2002 the NFL failed to exercise their option to purchase up to 49% equity interest in the Arena Football League (AFL). Although certain NFL team owners continue to seek AFL memberships, the NFL no longer holds an option to purchase an equity interest in the AFL. 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 hereunto duly authorized. Orlando Predators Entertainment, Inc. (Registrant) By: /s/ John H. Pearce ------------------------------------------- John H. Pearce, Chief Financial Officer Dated: April 10, 2002