UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): November 17, 2008
THE MAJESTIC STAR CASINO, LLC
THE MAJESTIC STAR CASINO CAPITAL CORP.
MAJESTIC STAR CASINO CAPITAL CORP. II
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Indiana Indiana Indiana (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | 333-06489 (Commission File Number) | 43-1664986 35-2100872 20-3879309 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
301 Fremont Street, 12th Floor
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (702) 388-2400
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Engagement of Financial Advisor
The Majestic Star Casino, LLC (the “Company”) today announced that it has engaged Goldman, Sachs & Co. (“Goldman Sachs”) to act as a financial advisor. In conjunction with XRoads Solutions Group, LLC, Goldman Sachs will assist the Company with its evaluation of financial and strategic alternatives. These alternatives may include a recapitalization, refinancing, restructuring or reorganization of the Company’s obligations or a sale of some or all of its assets.
There can be no assurance that this evaluation will result in any specific transaction that achieves the aforementioned objectives, or as to the timing or terms of any such transaction. The Company does not expect to disclose further developments regarding its exploration of financial and strategic alternatives until such review has been terminated or the Board has approved a specific transaction or alternative.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| Exhibit 99 | Press release dated November 17, 2008. |
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.
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| November 17, 2008 | | THE MAJESTIC STAR CASINO, LLC | | |
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| | By: | /s/ Jon S. Bennett | | |
| | | Jon S. Bennett, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
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| | | THE MAJESTIC STAR CASINO CAPITAL CORP. |
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| | By: | /s/ Jon S. Bennett | | |
| | | Jon S. Bennett, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
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| | | MAJESTIC STAR CASINO CAPITAL CORP. II | |
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| | By: | /s/ Jon S. Bennett | | |
| | | Jon S. Bennett, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description
| 99 | | Press release dated November 17, 2008. |
