Current Report Filing (8-k)
July 21 2016 - 4:03PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or Section 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 19, 2016
EMPIRE RESORTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-12522
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13-3714474
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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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c/o Monticello Casino and Raceway, 204 State Route
17B,
P.O. Box 5013, Monticello, NY
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12701
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (845) 807-0001
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 to the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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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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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers;
Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 19, 2016, Mr. James Simon informed Empire Resorts, Inc. (the
Company) of his decision to resign from the Companys Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Simons resignation was due to personal health reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company. Mr. Simon served as a
director of the Company since August 2007 and also served on the Companys Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Regulatory Compliance Committee.
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.
Dated: July 21, 2016
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EMPIRE RESORTS, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Joseph A. DAmato
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Name: Joseph A. DAmato
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Title: Chief Executive Officer
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