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): January 16, 2003 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 January 16, 2003, Riviera Holdings Corporation announced through a press release that Sean Sullivan, general manager of Riviera Black Hawk has left the company. Ronald Johnson, President of Riviera Black Hawk, Inc. will serve as interim general manager until a replacement is appointed. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (a) Not Applicable (b) Not Applicable (c) Exhibits Exhibit 99 Press Release dated January 16, 2003 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: January 21, 2003 RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORPORATION By: /s/ Duane Krohn Treasurer and CFO EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description 99 Press Release dated January 16, 2003.