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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 (Date of earliest event reported) September 8, 2000
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HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORPORATION
HWCC-TUNICA, INC.
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(Exact name of each Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 75-2352412
TEXAS 33-48887 75-2513808
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Two Galleria Tower, Suite 2200, 13455 Noel Road, Dallas, Texas 75240
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (972) 392-7777
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2. Other Events
On October 8, 1998, Hollywood Casino Corporation ("HCC") filed a complaint
against its former independent accountants and tax advisors in the District
Court of Dallas County, Texas. On September 8, 2000, a mutually acceptable
agreement was reached concluding the dispute and resulting in the dismissal of
the lawsuit. Terms of the settlement are confidential; however, the Company
expects to recognize a pretax gain on the settlement, net of related legal fees
and other expenses, amounting to approximately $7 million.
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.
HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORPORATION
Date: September 8, 2000 By: /s/ Paul C. Yates
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Paul C. Yates
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
HWCC-TUNICA, INC.
Date: September 8, 2000 By: /s/ Paul C. Yates
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Paul C. Yates
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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