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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): May 21, 1998
FITZGERALDS GAMING CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-26518 88-0329170
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
301 FREMONT STREET, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89101
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): (702) 388-2400
NA
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
Domenic Mezzetta has been appointed vice president of Fitzgeralds
Mississippi, Inc. and general manager of Fitzgeralds Casino/Hotel in Tunica,
Mississippi, effective June 1, 1998. Mr. Mezzetta replaces James O. Buchanan
who resigned such positions on May 3, 1998 to pursue other interests.
Mr. Mezzetta was vice president and general manager for the past four
years at the Hollywood Casino Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi, and prior thereto
held senior management positions with Harvey's, Ameristar, Boyd Gaming, and
Summit Casinos International during his 27 years in the gaming industry.
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
FITZGERALDS GAMING CORPORATION
(Registrant)
May 21, 1998 By: /s/ Michael E. McPherson
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Date Michael E. McPherson
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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