Exhibit 3.12
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W. Fox McKeithen
Secretary of State ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION
[GRAPHIC] (R. S. 12:24)
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Domestic Business Corporation Return to: Commercial Division
Enclose $60.00 filing fee P.O. Box 94125
Make remittance payable to Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
Secretary of State Phone (225) 925-4704
Do not send cash Web Site: www.sec.state.la.us
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STATE OF OHIO
PARISH/COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA
1. The name of this corporation is JALOU II INC.
2. This corporation is formed for the purpose of: (check one)
(X) Engaging in any lawful activity for which corporations may be
formed.
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(use for limiting corporate activity)
3. The duration of this corporation is: (may be perpetual) Perpetual
4. The aggregate number of shares which the corporation shall have authority
to issue is: 500
5. The shares shall consist of one class only and the par value of each share
is 0 (shares may be without par value) per share.
6. The full name and post office address of each incorporator is: Stephen P.
Owendoff, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 3300 BP Tower, 200 Public Square,
Cleveland, Ohio 44114-2301
7. Other provisions:
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8. The corporation's federal tax identification number is: being applied for
Incorporator(s) Signature:
/s/ Stephen P. Owendoff
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Stephen P. Owendoff
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Sworn to and subscribed before me the undersigned Notary Public, on this date:
May 30, 2000
[GRAPHIC] /s/ Illegible
My commission ----------------------------------------
expires 5/22/01 Notary
Recorded in
Lake County
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W. Fox McKeithen
Secretary of State DOMESTIC BUSINESS CORPORATION INITIAL REPORT
[GRAPHIC] (R.S. 12:25 and 12:101)
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1. The name of this corporation is: JALOU II INC.
2. The location and municipal address (not a P.O. Box only) of this
corporation's registered office:
8550 United Plaza Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
3. The full name and municipal address (not a P.O. Box only) of each of this
corporation's registered agent(s) is/are:
CT Corporation System, 8550 United Plaza
Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
4. The names and municipal addresses (not a P.O. Box only) of the first
directors are:
UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME
Incorporator(s) signature(s)
/s/ Stephen P. Owendoff
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Stephen P. Owendoff
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AGENT'S AFFIDAVIT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ACCEPTANCE
I hereby acknowledge and accept the appointment of registered agent for and on
behalf of the above named corporation.
Registered agent(s) signature(s):
CT Corporation System
See attached
Sworn to and subscribe before me, the undersigned Notary Public, on this date:
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Notary
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AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT
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BY DESIGNATED REGISTERED AGENT
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ACT 769 OF 1987
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To the State Corporation Department
State of Louisiana
STATE OF MISSOURI
COUNTY OF ST. LOUIS
On this 31 day of May, 2000, before me, a Notary Public in and for the
State aforesaid, personally came and appeared, M. A. Belton, who is to me known
to be the Assistant Secretary of C T Corporation System, and who, being duly
sworn, acknowledged to me that it does hereby accept appointment as the
Registered Agent of JALOU II INC., which is a corporation authorized to transact
business in the State of Louisiana pursuant to the provisions of the Title 12,
Chapter 1, 2 and 3.
C T CORPORATION SYSTEM
REGISTERED AGENT
By /s/ M. A. Belton
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M. A. Belton, Assistant Secretary
Subscribed and sworn to before
me on the day, month and year
first above set forth.
CATHI J. WALL
Notary Public Notary Seal
State of Missouri
St. Louis County
My Commission Expires December 5, 2003
/s/ Cathi J. Wall
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Cathi J. Wall, Notary Public
My commission expires: December 5, 2003
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W. Fox McKeithen
Secretary of State CORPORATION/LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY SUPPLEMENTAL INITIAL REPORT
[GRAPHIC] (R.S. 12:25 & R.S. 12:1305)
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Enclose $20.00 filing fee Return to: Commercial Division
Make remittance payable to P O Box 94125
Secretary of State Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125
Do not send cash Phone (225) 925 - 4704
Web Site: www.sec.state.la.us
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1. The name of the corporation is: JALOU II INC.
2. The name and municipal address (not a P.O. Box only) of first directors
(corporation) or managers or members (limited liability company) are:
JEFFREY P. JACOBS, 1231 MAIN AVENUE, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44113
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Corporations: To be signed by incorporator(s) or shareholder(s):
LLC: To be signed by each person who signed the Articles of
Organization:
/s/ Stephen P.Owendoff
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STEPHEN P.OWENDOFF, INCORPORATOR
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AUGUST 8, 2000
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Date
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W.Fox McKeithen DOMESTIC CORPORATION
Secretary of State ANNUAL REPORT
[GRAPHIC]
For Period Ending
May 31,2001
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Mailing Address Only (INDICATE ANY CHANGES BELOW) (INDICATE ANY CHANGES BELOW)
34947855 D Registered Office Address in Louisiana
JALOU II INC. (Do Not Use P.O.Box)
C/O C T CORPORATION SYSTEM C/O C T CORPORATION SYSTEM
8550 UNITED PLAZA BLVD. 8550 UNITED PLAZA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 BATON RODGE, LA 70809
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Federal Tax ID Number Issued Shares
34-1926209 100
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Our records indicate the following registered agents for the corporation.
Indicate any changes or deletions below. All agents must have a Louisiana
address. Do not use a P.O.Box. New registered agents require a notarized
signature.
C T CORPORATION SYSTEM
8550 UNITED PLAZA BLVD./BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
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I hereby accept the appointment of registered Sworn to and subscribed before me on
agent(s).
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Our records indicate the following officers or directors for the corporation.
Indicate any change or deletions below. If space is needed for additional
officers/directors, attach an addendum. Include addresses. Do not use a P. O.
Box. Indicate all offices held by each individual listed.
JEFEREY P. JACOBS DIR
1231 MAIN AVENUE/CLEVELAND, OE 44113
See Addendum attached hereto for list of current director/officers.
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01 OCT 17 PH 4:20
SECRETARY OF STATE
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To be signed by an officer or director. Title Phone Date
SIGN-- /s/ Stephen P. Owendoff Assistant Secretary 216.274.2292 10/17/01
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Stephen P. Owendoff
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Return By: May 31, 2001 CHECK
Enclose filing fee of $25.00 IF NO
Make remittance payable to Secretary of State to: Commercial Division CHANGE
P.O. Box 94125
Do Not Send Cash DO NOT STAPLE Baton Rough, LA[Illegible] ( )
Web site: www.sec.state.la.us ------------- Phone (225) 920-4784
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UNSIGNED REPORTS WILL BE RETURNED
ADDENDUM TO DOMESTIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT
FOR JALOU II INC.
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NAME TITLE/OFFICE ADDRESS
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Jeffery P. Jacobs Director; President, Treasurer and 1231 Main Avenue
Secretary Cleveland, Ohio 44113
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Stephen P. Owendoff Assistant Secretary 3300 BP Tower
200 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44114
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