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): March 6, 2009
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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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On March 6, 2009, John A. O’Brien was elected as a director of The Majestic Star Casino, LLC (the “Company”). Mr. O’Brien was also appointed as a member of the Audit Committee and as Chairman of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors Mr. O’Brien will receive customary compensation under the non-employee director compensation program of the Company.
Mr. O’Brien, a former CPA, has worked in the gaming industry for nearly twenty-nine years having served in various executive level positions in the areas of operations, finance, strategic planning and administration. Mr. O’Brien is currently a self-employed consultant in the gaming and hospitality industry. From June 2006 to January 2008, Mr. O’Brien served as the President of Foxwoods Resort Casino, and from June 1997 to June 2006, he served as Foxwoods’ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He also served as a director of Foxwoods Development Company from September 2003 to January 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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| March 11, 2009 | | 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 | |
