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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): APRIL 7, 1998
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-23401
GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 33-0612983
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2209 W. 1ST STREET, TEMPE, ARIZONA 85281
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (602) 804-1101
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Item 5. Other Events
On April 7, 1998 GameTech International, Inc. (hereinafter the
'Company') announced the appointment of Mr. Douglas M. Hayes and Mr.
Frederick C. Lane to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Hayes is a Managing Director of Macluan Capital Corporation
and Chairman of Compass Aerospace Corporation. Mr. Lane is a Managing
Director in Investment Banking with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette
Securities Corporation and heads the firm's Boston Investment Banking
office.
With the appointment of these outside members, the Company's
Board of Directors now numbers six members.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
/s/ JOHN J. PAULSON 4/17/98
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John J. Paulson Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer
