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 earliest event reported) March 27, 2013
MTR GAMING GROUP, INC.
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-20508 | | 84-1103135 |
(Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
STATE ROUTE 2 SOUTH, P.O. BOX 356, CHESTER, WEST VIRGINIA
(Address of principal executive offices)
26034
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (304) 387-8000
N/A
(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 obligations 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 27, 2013, Jeffrey J. Dahl provided his notice of resignation as President and Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (the “Company”) to the Board. Mr. Dahl’s resignation from the Board was effective immediately. He will remain with the Company in his current position as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company while the Board conducts its interview process for a new CEO. Mr. Dahl indicated that he had decided to resign to pursue other business opportunities. There are no disagreements between Mr. Dahl and the Company regarding any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The succession committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has initiated a process to select a new Chief Executive Officer.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. | | Description |
99.1 | | Press Release dated April 2, 2013. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
| MTR GAMING GROUP, INC. |
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| By: | /S/ JOHN W. BITTNER, JR. |
| | John W. Bittner, Jr. |
| | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Date: April 2, 2013 | | |
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