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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 January 16, 2003
WORLD GAMING PLC
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(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)
N/A
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(Translation of Registrant's Name)
Station House, Station Road
Barnes Common
London, SW13 OHT, England
Tel: (44) 20-8342-2939 Fax: (44) 20-8392-1000
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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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Attached hereto as an exhibit to this Form 6-K is a press release
issued by Registrant dated January 15, 2003. The document set forth as an
exhibit to this Form 6-K is incorporated herein by reference.
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: January 16, 2003
WORLD GAMING PLC
By: /s/ Nicholas Jackson
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Name: Nicholas Jackson
Title: Chairman
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description of Exhibit
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1 Press Release: World Gaming PLC Announcement Regarding CEO,
dated January 15, 2003
WORLD GAMING PLC ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CEO
LONDON, UK, January 15, 2003 - World Gaming plc (OTC BB: WGMGY), Mr. David
Craven's employment as Chief Executive Officer of World Gaming Plc has ceased
with effect from 13th January 2003. Mr Craven had been suspended, pending
investigation of allegations against him, since 18th December 2002. These
allegations were to have been fully discussed with him at a Board Meeting on the
17th January 2003. However, he has now notified the Company that he considers
his employment to be at an end forthwith, and alleges that he has been unfairly
dismissed, an allegation strongly denied by the Company.
World Gaming Plc is a UK-based I-gaming software and e-business services
company. The Company is an international developer, licensor, and provider of
online gaming products, including casino, sportsbook, and pari-mutuel betting.
Starnet Systems International Inc., a subsidiary of the Company incorporated and
operating out of Antigua, licenses its gaming software to third parties for an
initial licensing fee and monthly royalties. Inphinity Interactive Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company develops gaming software and web pages.
The Company's Internet casino, which targets only customers outside North
America, is operated by its subsidiary, World Gaming Services, Inc., also
incorporated and operating out of Antigua.
Contact:
Investor Relations
World Gaming plc
njackson@skynet.be
Statements contained in this news release that are forward-looking
statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking
statements are made pursuant to the "safe-harbour" provisions of the private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are made based on management's
current expectations or beliefs as well as assumptions made by, and information
currently available to, management. A variety of factors could cause actual
results to differ materially from those anticipated in World Gaming's
forward-looking statements. Other applicable risks, cautionary statements and
factors that could cause actual results to differ from World Gaming's
forward-looking statements are included in World Gaming's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically in the "risk factors" section
of World Gaming's Annual Report on Form 20F filed on August 22, 2002 and its
subsequent 6-K filings on October 17, 2002 and November 15, 2002. We assume no
responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these statements and are
under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements contained herein
to conform these statements to actual results. This is not an offer to sell or a
solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities.