SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
May 22, 2012
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
Rotate Black, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Nevada | | 0-14039 | | 75-3225181 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (I.R.S. Employer |
| of Incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
932 Spring Street, Suite 201
PETOSKEY, MI 49770
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
231/347-0777
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 17, 2012, Rotate Black MS, LLC. (“RBMS”), an affiliate of Rotate Black, Inc. (the “Company”) appeared before the Mississippi Gaming Commission (the “Commission”) seeking Approval to Proceed with the construction of its Gulfport casino resort. At that meeting, the Commission denied the application, but encouraged the company to continue on with its discussions with Commission staff to gain Commission approval of the application.
Based on these continuing discussions the Company is revising its plans in a fashion that will be acceptable to the Commission so that the Company and RBMS can obtain the Approval to Proceed.
The Casino Resort will be located on one of the last remaining gaming eligible sites in Gulfport, MS and will offer unparalleled vehicle and pedestrian access. It will be directly adjacent to the newly renovated Jones Park with its upgraded marina, pavilions, green space and art and entertainment facilities. The site is located at the intersection of Highway 49 and US 90 and will offer direct access to I-10 via the Central Harrison County Connector Highway currently under construction by the State of Mississippi.
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.
| | Rotate Black, Inc. (Registrant) | |
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| Date: May 22, 2012 | By: | /s/ JOHN C. PAULSEN | |
| | | Name: John C. Paulsen | |
| | | Title: Chief Executive Officer | |
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