UNITED STATES
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 – April 25, 2006
(Date of earliest event reported)
PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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0-24206 |
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23-2234473 |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification |
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825 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 200, Wyomissing Professional Center, Wyomissing, PA |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Area Code (610) 373-2400
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Check the appropriate box below if the form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 to Form 8-K):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 24.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 40.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 25, 2006, Penn National Gaming, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2006 and conducted a conference call to discuss such financial results. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release, dated April 25, 2006, issued by Penn National Gaming, Inc. announcing its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2006. |
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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.
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Dated: April 27, 2006 |
PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. |
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By: |
/s/Robert S. Ippolito |
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Robert S. Ippolito |
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Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release, dated April 25, 2006, issued by Penn National Gaming, Inc. announcing its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2006. |
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