SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
Commission File Number 33-55254-37
Notification of Late Filing
(Check One):
[X] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K [ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 1997
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended:
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that
the Commission has verified any information contained
herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the
filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which
the notification relates:
Part I - Registrant Information
Full Name of Registrant Noram Gaming and Entertainment, Inc.
Former Name if Applicable
Three Canton Square
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
Toledo, Ohio 43624
City, State and Zip Code
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Part II - Rules 12b-25(b) and (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)
[X] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on
Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will be filed
on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date;
or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, or
portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following
the prescribed due date; and
[X] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
Part III - Narrative
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K,
10-Q, N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof could not be file
within the prescribed period.
It is taking longer than expected to accurately describe the
activity for the quarter.
Part IV - Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contract in regard to this
notification.
George C. Zilba (419) 255-1515
(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 30 of the Investment Company
Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no,
identify report(s).
[X] Yes [ ] No
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of
operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be
reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or
portion thereof?
Loss is uncertain until audit is finished.
[X] Yes [ ] No
If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both
narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a
reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.
Noram Gaming and Entertainment, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date March 31, 1998 By: /s/ George C. Zilba
George C. Zilba, President
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SMITH & COMPANY
A Professional Corporation of
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
MEMBERS OF: 10 WEST 100 SOUTH, Suite 700
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84101
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS TELEPHONE: (801) 575-8297
UTAH ASSOCIATION OF FACSIMILE: (801) 575-8306
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS E-MAIL: [email protected]
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March 28, 1998
Securities & Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 20549
Gentlemen:
We are the independent auditors of Noram Gaming and Entertainment, Inc.. This is
to inform you that we have not yet completed the audit to be included in the
Form 10-K filing.
We hope to issue our report in time to allow Noram Gaming and Entertainment,
Inc. to file its Form 10-K within 15 days of the original due date.
Very truly yours,
Smith & Company
By: /s/ Roger B Kennard
Roger B. Kennard
Attachment: Form 12-b25
RBK/kod
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