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): |
| December 26, 2008 |
WPT Enterprises, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
| 0-50848 |
| 77-0639000 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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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)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On December 26, 2008, WPT Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) eliminated the position of Executive Vice President as part of the Company’s ongoing restructuring efforts. The duties of the Executive Vice President, Robyn Moder, were assumed by the Company’s President and C.E.O., Steven Lipscomb. The Company has entered into a short term non-exclusive consulting agreement with Robyn Moder to assist in the transition efforts.
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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.
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December 29, 2008 | By: | /s/ Thomas Flahie |
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| Name: Thomas Flahie |
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| Title: Interim Chief Financial Officer |
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