SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 27, 2002
RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 000-21430 88-0296885
(State of (Commission (IRS Employer
Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2901 Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(Address of principal office) (Zip code)
Registrant's Telephone number, (702) 794-9527
including area code
Item 5. Other Events
On June 27, 2002, Riviera Holdings Corporation (RHC) through a press release
announced that the Commission of Jefferson County, Missouri has voted
unanimously to endorse Riviera's application for a license to the Missouri
Gaming Commission to construct and operate a casino in Jefferson County.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99 Riviera Holdings Press Release dated June 27, 2002.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 27, 2002 RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
By: /s/ Duane Krohn
Treasurer and CFO
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99 Riviera Holdings Press Release dated June 27, 2002.