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 21, 2004
(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
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer |
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825 Berkshire Blvd., Suite 200, Wyomissing Professional Center, Wyomissing, PA |
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19610 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Area Code (610) 373-2400
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Item 7. 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 issued April 21, 2004 |
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 21, 2004, Penn National Gaming, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for first quarter 2004 and conducted a conference call to discuss such financial results. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit 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.
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 23, 2004 |
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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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