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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 14, 2005
THE MAJESTIC STAR CASINO, LLC
THE MAJESTIC STAR CASINO CAPITAL CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
INDIANA 333-06489 43-1664986
INDIANA 35-2100872
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
301 FREMONT STREET, 12TH FLOOR
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89101
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 388-2224
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Effective June 14, 2005, Patrick Cruzen joined the board of directors (the
"Board") of The Majestic Star Casino, LLC (the "Company") to fill a newly
created directorship. Mr. Cruzen currently serves as the chair of the Board's
audit committee and as a member of the compensation committee of the Board.
Mr. Cruzen is the Chief Executive Officer and a principal of Cruzen &
Associates, an executive search and consulting firm specializing in the gaming,
gaming supply, hospitality and lottery industries. Prior to forming Cruzen &
Associates, Mr. Cruzen, who is a CPA, held several senior executive positions at
various prominent gaming properties. With 25 years of industry experience, Mr.
Cruzen made significant contributions to some well-known gaming companies in the
areas of finance, operations and strategic planning. Mr. Cruzen currently serves
on the Audit Committee of two other Boards.
Mr. Barden commented, "I am very excited about Pat joining our Board and
impressed by the contributions that he has made to date. He has a wealth of
gaming expertise which will assist us tremendously as we position the Company
for continued growth."
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Cruzen and any other
person pursuant to which he was selected as a director (other than director fees
paid by the Company). Mr. Cruzen is not a party to a transaction with the
Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Securities and
Exchange Commission Regulation S-K.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
October 26, 2005 THE MAJESTIC STAR CASINO, LLC
By: /s/ Jon S. Bennett
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Jon S. Bennett, Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
THE MAJESTIC STAR CASINO CAPITAL CORP.
By: /s/ Jon S. Bennett
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Jon S. Bennett, Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer