UNITED STATES
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 August 27, 2004
(Date of earliest event reported)
PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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23-2234473 |
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825 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 200, Wyomissing Professional Center, Wyomissing, PA |
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Area Code (610) 373-2400 |
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 27, 2004, acting by and through its managing general partner, HCS I, Inc., Hollywood Casino Shreveport (HCS) entered into an agreement with Eldorado Resorts, LLC (Eldorado) providing for the acquisition of HCS by certain affiliates of Eldorado. HCS, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (the Company), was acquired by the Company in March 2003 as part of its acquisition of Hollywood Casino Corporation. The Company classified the operations of HCS as discontinued as of June 30, 2004 as a result of the Companys decision to not participate in the bidding process for the sale of HCS.
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.
Dated: September 2, 2004 |
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. |
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/s/Robert S. Ippolito |
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Robert S. Ippolito |
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Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer |