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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): January 12, 2001
PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-10619 95-3667491
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
330 N. Brand Boulevard, Suite 1100, Glendale, California 91203
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (818) 662-5900
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Item 5. Other Events.
On January 12, 2001, Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. issued a press release, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated January 12, 2001.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Date: January 12, 2001 By: /s/ Bruce C. Hinckley
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Bruce C. Hinckley
Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated January 12, 2001.
