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) October 19, 2000
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Park Place Entertainment Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-14573 88-0400631
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation) Number)
3930 Howard Hughes Parkway
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 699-5000
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ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
Filed herewith is a copy of a press release, dated October 19, 2000,
issued by Park Place Entertainment Corporation (the "Company"),
announcing the unexpected and untimely death of Arthur M. Goldberg,
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired:
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information:
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
(99) Press Release, dated October 19, 2000.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
By: /s/ Scott A. LaPorta
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Name: Scott A. LaPorta
Title: Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: October 19, 2000
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PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. Description
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(99) Press Release, dated October 19, 2000.
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