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 (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 25, 2008
WPT Enterprises, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 333-14479 | | 77-0639000 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
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5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350, Los | | |
Angeles, California | | 90036 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 323-330-9900
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On July 31, 2008, a press release was issued announcing that Fox Sports Network (FSN) and WPT Enterprises, Inc. (WPT) joined forces to create a new poker program focused on driving awareness and traffic to the Company’s online subscription website, ClubWPT.com. The companies have agreed to the production and distribution of 13 one-hour television programs (“the Initial Programming”) of the new series. Subsequent to the delivery of the Initial Programming, FSN will have an option to continue with the relationship and the number of episodes broadcast will be dependent upon the number of shows the Company delivers, up to forty hours per year.
In relation to ClubWPT.com, WPT shall have certain obligations including the production and payment of costs relating to the program and the management of material aspects of ClubWPT.com including running all tournaments, identifying winners that will participate in the television program, and paying fees related to operations and third party participants. FSN shall provide the distribution channel and promote ClubWPT.com through in-show title sponsorship, in-show billboards, commercial inventory and website presence on FSN’s website, FoxSports.com.
A copy of that press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this item.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued July 31, 2008.
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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.
| WPT Enterprises, Inc. |
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July 31, 2008 | By: | /s/ Scott A. Friedman |
| | Name: Scott A. Friedman |
| | Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | | Description |
99.1 | | Press Release issued July 31, 2008 |
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