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 (Date of earliest event reported) January 6, 1999
NEVSTAR GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
NEVADA 0-21071 88-0309578
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation File Number Identification No.)
313 Pilot Road, Suite B, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area (702) 269-1325
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Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 6, 1999, NevStar Gaming and Entertainment Corporation
(NASDAQ-AMEX: NVST) announced the appointment and election
of Mr. Max L. Page to the Board of Directors.
Mr. Page was one of the founding partners of the Fitzgerald Gaming
Corporation and remains a Board Member with that organization. He also
currently serves as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the
Fitzgerald Casino-Hotel in Reno, Nevada.
Dr. Michael J. Signorelli, NevStar's Chairman, commented, "Max Page is
known throughout the industry as a seasoned professional. Having him on
our board is a major step forward for NevStar."
Mr. Page has over 23 years experience in multi-jurisdictional gaming and
holds gaming licenses in Nevada, Colorado and Mississippi. He received
his bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and is
also a graduate of the University of Nevada-Reno Gaming Executive
Development Program. He began his gaming employment with Summa
Corporation and has worked for Harold's Club and the Sands Hotel-Casino
prior to helping form the Fitzgerald Group in 1984.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
99.1 Press Release dated January 6, 1999
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NASDAQ-AMEX TICKER SYMBOL: NVST
Contacts: Michael J. Signorelli, Chairman, CEO
Brent E. Duncan, CFO
(702) 269-1325
NEVSTAR ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER
Las Vegas, Nevada Jan. 6, 1999 NevStar Gaming and Entertainment
Corporation (NASDAQ-AMEX: NVST) announced the addition of Mr. Max L.
Page to the Board of Directors.
Mr. Page was one of the founding partners of the Fitzgerald Gaming
Corporation and remains a Board Member with that organization. He also
currently serves as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the
Fitzgerald Casino-Hotel in Reno, Nevada.
Dr. Michael J. Signorelli, NevStar's Chairman, commented, "Max Page is
known throughout the industry as a seasoned professional. Having him on
our board is a major step forward for NevStar."
Mr. Page has over 23 years experience in multi-jurisdictional gaming and
holds gaming licenses in Nevada, Colorado and Mississippi. He received
his bachelor's and master's degrees from Brigham Young University and is
also a graduate of the University of Nevada-Reno Gaming Executive
Development Program. He began his gaming employment with Summa
Corporation and has worked for Harold's Club and the Sands Hotel-Casino
prior to helping form the Fitzgerald Group in 1984.
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NevStar Gaming & Entertainment Corporation is a company formed for the
purpose of acquiring, developing, constructing, owning and managing
hotel/casino projects. Its initial hotel/casino, the Mesquite Star Hotel
Casino in Mesquite, Nevada, has been operating since July 1, 1998.
Certain statements contained in this release are forward looking. Although
NevStar Gaming and Entertainment Corporation believes that its expectations
are based on reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of
its business and operations, there can be no assurance that actual results
will not differ materially from its expectations. For important factors that
may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations and
underlying assumptions, see Company's Prospectus dated September
18, 1997, and its last filed Forms 10-KSB and 10-QSB
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, on the 6th day of January, 1999.
NEVSTAR GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
By: /s/MICHAEL J. SIGNORELLI
Michael J. Signorelli
Its: Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/BRENT E. DUNCAN
Brent E. Duncan
Its: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
