UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 26, 2003
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
ACRES GAMING INCORPORATED
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charte r)
Nevada 0-22498 88-0206560
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
7115 Amigo, Suite 150, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
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(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
(702) 263-7588
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 26, 2003, Acres Gaming Incorporated issued a press release
announcing the expiration of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period in connection
with the proposed acquisition of Acres by International Game Technology. A copy
of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Acres Gaming Incorporated Press Release issued August 26,
2003.
SIGNATURE
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.
ACRES GAMING INCORPORATED
Dated: August 26, 2003 By /s/ Patrick W. Cavanaugh
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Patrick W. Cavanaugh
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Acres Gaming Incorporated Press Release issued August 26,
2003.