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): August 20, 2008
WPT Enterprises, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 333-14479 | | 77-0639000 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350, | | |
Los Angeles, California | | 90036 |
(Address of principal | | (Zip Code) |
executive offices) | | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 323-330-9900
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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 August 20, 2008, Scott A. Friedman notified WPT Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Friedman will remain with the Company until August 28, 2008, to aid in the transition of his duties. The Company is engaged in a search for a Chief Financial Officer.
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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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August 22, 2008 | | By: | /s/ Adam Pliska |
| | | Name: Adam Pliska |
| | | Title: General Counsel and Secretary |
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