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UNITED STATES
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): June 13, 2000 (May 30, 2000)
PLAYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 0-14897 95-41745832
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
5100 WEST SAHARA AVENUE, SUITE 200
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89146
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(702) 579-2300
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
1300 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 800, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 30, 2000, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., parent company of the
Registrant, announced that the Registrant has called for redemption of all
$147.7 million of its 10 7/8 percent Senior Notes due 2005 on June 30, 2000.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99(1).
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
( c ) Exhibits
99(1) Text of press release, dated May 30, 2000,
of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., parent
company of the Registrant.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PLAYERS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: June 13, 2000 By: /s/ Stephen H. Brammell
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Name: Stephen H. Brammell
Title: Senior Vice President and
Secretary
