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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): July 12, 2010
Lakes Entertainment, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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0-24993
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41-1913991 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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| 130 Cheshire Lane, Suite 101, Minnetonka, Minnesota
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 449-9092
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| Item 7.01. |
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Regulation FD Disclosure |
On July 12, 2010, Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (“Lakes”) announced that UBS Financial Services, Inc.
(“UBS”) had purchased Lakes remaining auction rate securities (“ARS”) at par value. As previously
announced, on November 8, 2008, Lakes entered into an auction rate securities rights agreement
(“Agreement”) with UBS which granted Lakes the right to sell its ARS at par value to UBS at any
time during the period of June 30, 2010 through July 2, 2012. During the second quarter of 2010,
UBS purchased Lakes’ remaining ARS at their par value of $21.9 million resulting in no gain or loss
to Lakes. A portion of the proceeds were used to repay the remaining balance of $14.7 million on
Lakes’ related line of credit with UBS, which line was subsequently closed upon repayment. These
transactions resulted in net additional liquidity of $7.2 million to Lakes, and Lakes has no
remaining ARS investments.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the
purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be
incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless
specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
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| Item 9.01. |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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99.1 |
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Lakes Entertainment, Inc. Press Release dated July 12, 2010 |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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LAKES ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Registrant)
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| Date: July 14, 2010 |
/s/ Timothy J. Cope
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Timothy J. Cope |
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President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
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NEWS RELEASE
Lakes Entertainment, Inc.
130 Cheshire Lane, Suite 101
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-449-9092
952-449-9353 (fax)
www.lakesentertainment.com
(NASDAQ: LACO) |
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Timothy Cope — (952) 449-7030
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 12, 2010
LAKES ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ANNOUNCES UBS PURCHASES ITS REMAINING
AUCTION RATE SECURITIES
MINNEAPOLIS, July 12, 2010 — Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) announced today that UBS
Financial Services, Inc. (“UBS”) had purchased Lakes Entertainment, Inc.’s (“Lakes”) remaining
auction rate securities (“ARS”) at par value. As previously announced, on November 8, 2008, Lakes
entered into an auction rate securities rights agreement (“Agreement”) with UBS which granted Lakes
the right to sell its ARS at par value to UBS at any time during the period of June 30, 2010
through July 2, 2012. During the second quarter of 2010, UBS purchased Lakes’ remaining ARS at
their par value of $21.9 million resulting in no gain or loss to Lakes. A portion of the proceeds
were used to repay the remaining balance of $14.7 million on Lakes’ related line of credit with
UBS, which line was subsequently closed upon repayment. These transactions resulted in net
additional liquidity of $7.2 million to Lakes, and Lakes has no remaining ARS investments.
About Lakes Entertainment
Lakes Entertainment, Inc. currently has development and management or financing agreements with
three separate Tribes for casino operations in Michigan and California, for a total of three
separate casino sites. Lakes is currently managing the Four Winds Casino Resort for the Pokagon
Band of Potawatomi Indians and the Red Hawk Casino for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.
Lakes is also involved in other business activities, including the licensing of table games to
Tribal and non-Tribal casinos.
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking
statements. Certain information included in this press release (as well as information included in
oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by Lakes Entertainment, Inc.)
contains statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to plans for future
expansion and other business development activities as well as other capital spending, financing
sources and the effects of regulation (including gaming and tax regulation) and competition. Such
forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly
affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those
expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the company. These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, need for potential future financing to meet Lakes’
development needs; those relating to the inability to complete or possible delays in completion of
Lakes’ casino projects, including various regulatory approvals and numerous other conditions which
must be satisfied before completion of these projects; possible termination or adverse modification
of management or development contracts; Lakes operates in a highly competitive industry; possible
changes in regulations; reliance on continued positive relationships with Indian tribes and
repayment of amounts owed to Lakes by Indian tribes; possible need for future financing to meet
Lakes’ expansion goals; risks of entry into new businesses; and reliance on Lakes’ management. For
more information, review the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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