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 – November 28, 2007
(Date of earliest event reported)
PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Pennsylvania |
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0-24206 |
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23-2234473 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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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 19610 |
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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):
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Item 8.01 |
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Other Events. |
On November 28, 2007, Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced that it will not proceed with its acquisition of Rosecroft Raceway, a harness racetrack located in Prince George's County, Maryland near Washington, D.C., and is terminating the asset purchase agreement in connection therewith. A copy of the press release announcing the termination of the Rosecroft Raceway acquisition is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01 |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibits. |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release of Penn National Gaming, Inc., dated November 28, 2007. |
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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: November 29, 2007 |
PENN NATIONAL GAMING, INC. |
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/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 of Penn National Gaming, Inc., dated November 28, 2007. |
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