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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
dated September 24, 2001
WORLD GAMING PLC
(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)
N/A
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(Translation of Registrant's Name)
The CIBC Banking Centre, Old Parham Road
P.O. Box 3265, St. John's, Antigua
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): Not applicable.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused the Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: September 24, 2001
WORLD GAMING P.C
By: /s/ RODNEY DAVIS
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Name: Rodney Davis
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description of Exhibit
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1 Registrant's Financial Statements for the year ended April 30, 2001