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): September 18, 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 September 18, 2002, Riviera Holdings Corporation announced through a press
release that management is presenting at the Global Gaming Expo on Thursday,
September 19, 2002 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99 Press Release dated September 18, 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: September 18, 2002 RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
By: /s/ Duane Krohn
Treasurer and CFO
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99 Press Release dated September 18, 2002.