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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): June 30, 2011

 

 

Lakes Entertainment, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Minnesota   0-24993   41-1913991

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

130 Cheshire Lane, Suite 101, Minnetonka, Minnesota   55305
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On June 30, 2011, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians (“Band”) exercised its right to buy out the remaining term of the Third Amended and Restated Management Agreement (“Management Agreement”) between the Band and Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (collectively, “Lakes”), for the management of the Four Winds Casino Resort (“Casino”), which was scheduled to expire on August 1, 2012. Pursuant to the Buy-Out and Termination Agreement (“Buy-Out Agreement”), on June 30, 2011, the Band paid to Lakes a buy-out fee of approximately $24.5 million and repaid in full all outstanding debt owed by the Band to Lakes (which Lakes previously sold to unaffiliated investors). As a result of the previous sale of those receivables, Lakes did not receive any of the proceeds from the Band’s repayment of that debt. The Buy-Out Agreement also terminated the Management Agreement resulting in Lakes having no further obligations or responsibilities with respect to the Casino.

A copy of the Buy-Out Agreement is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

A copy of the press release issued by Lakes on July 1, 2011 pertaining to the buy-out is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

 

Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement

The following agreements, which all related to the development, financing and management of the Casino, were terminated effective as of June 30, 2011 as a result of entering into the Buy-Out and Termination Agreement described in Item 1.01 above:

 

   

Dominion Account Agreement by and between the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (F/K/A Great Lakes of Michigan, LLC), dated as of December 22, 2004. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.77 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2005.).

 

   

Reaffirmation of Guaranties and Mortgages by and among Pokagon Properties, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and Filbert Land Development, LLC, an Indiana limited liability company and Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (F/K/A Great Lakes of Michigan, LLC), dated as of December 22, 2004. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.80 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2005.).

 

   

Third Amended and Restated Management Agreement by and between the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (F/K/A Great Lakes of Michigan, LLC, dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.170 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

Third Amended and Restated Development Agreement by and between the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (F/K/A Great Lakes of Michigan, LLC) dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.171 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

Third Amended and Restated Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of January 25, 2006 among Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.172 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

Third Amended and Restated Account Control Agreement dated as of January 25, 2006 among Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, Lakes Entertainment, Inc., Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and U.S. Bank National Association (without exhibits). (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.173 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

Third Amended and Restated Lakes Development Note by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in favor of Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.174 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

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First Amended and Restated Lakes Facility Note by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in favor of Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.175 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

First Amended and Restated Security Agreement by and between the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.176 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

First Amended and Restated Lakes Working Capital Advance Note by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in favor of Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.177 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

First Amended and Restated Lakes Minimum Payments Note by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in favor of Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.178 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

Third Amended and Restated Non-Gaming Land Acquisition Line of Credit Agreement by and between the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.179 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

Third Amended and Restated Transition Loan Note by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians in favor of Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.180 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

Third Amended and Restated Indemnity Agreement by and between Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.181 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

Second Amended and Restated Unlimited Guaranty by and among Lakes Entertainment, Inc., Lakes Gaming and Resorts, LLC and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.182 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

Second Amended and Restated Assignment and Assumption Agreement by and among Lakes Entertainment, Inc., Lakes Gaming and Resorts, LLC and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.183 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

Reaffirmation of Guaranties and Mortgages by and among Pokagon Properties, LLC, Filbert Land Development, LLC and Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC dated as of January 25, 2006. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.184 to Lakes’ Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2006.).

 

   

Purchase Agreement dated as of June 15, 2006 among Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Pokagon Gaming Authority, Pokagon Properties, LLC, Filbert Land Development, LLC and Banc of America Securities LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 28, 2006.).

 

   

Notes Dominion Account Agreement dated as of June 22, 2006 among Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, Pokagon Gaming Authority, U.S. Bank National Association and Fifth Third Bank. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 28, 2006.).

 

   

Security Agreement Acknowledgment dated as of June 22, 2006 between Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and Pokagon Gaming Authority. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 28, 2006.).

 

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Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement dated as of June 22, 2006 among Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Collateral Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 28, 2006.).

 

   

First Amendment dated June 1, 2006 to the Third Amended and Restated Management Agreement dated January 25, 2006 among Great Gaming of Michigan, LLC, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, and Pokagon Gaming Authority. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 28, 2006.)

 

   

First Amendment dated June 1, 2006 to the Third Amended and Restated Development Agreement dated January 25, 2006 among Great Gaming of Michigan, LLC, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, and Pokagon Gaming Authority. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 28, 2006.).

 

   

Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated May 25, 2006 among Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Pokagon Gaming Authority, Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, Lakes Entertainment, Inc. f/k/a Lakes Gaming, Inc, Lakes Gaming and Resorts, LLC, Pokagon Properties, LLC and Filbert Land Development, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 28, 2006.).

 

   

Release and Indemnification Agreement dated as of June 22, 2006 among Lakes Entertainment, Inc., Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC, Banc of America Securities LLC, Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Fifth Third Bank, Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, National Association and U.S. Bank National Association. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 28, 2006.).

 

   

Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement dated as of June 22, 2006 between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, National Association, as FF&E Agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the Commission on October 6, 2006.).

 

   

Form of Master Participation Agreement dated as of March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and each Loan participant. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and the President and Fellows of Harvard College. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and Regiment Capital Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and RiverSource High Yield Bond Fund. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and RiverSource Income Opportunities Fund. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and RiverSource Variable Portfolio — High Yield Bond Fund. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and RiverSource Variable Portfolio — Income Opportunities Fund. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

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Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and Diversified Investors High Yield Bond Fund. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and Plymouth County Retirement Association. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and High Income Portfolio. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and Boston Income Portfolio. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and T. Rowe Price High Yield Fund, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and Bank of America, N. A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and Andover Capital Partners LP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Certificate to Master Participation Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and Baldwin Enterprises, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Paying Agency Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and Bank of America, N. A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

   

Deposit Account Control Agreement dated March 2, 2007 by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC and Bank of America, N. A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to Lakes’ Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2007.).

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (a) Not Applicable

 

  (b) Not Applicable

 

  (c) Not Applicable

 

  (d) Exhibit

 

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  10.1 Buy-Out and Termination Agreement by and between Great Lakes Gaming of Michigan, LLC (f/k/a Great Lakes of Michigan, LLC, Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (f/k/a Lakes Gaming, Inc.), Lakes Gaming and Resorts, LLC, Pokagon Properties, LLC, Filbert Land Development, LLC, the Pokagon Gaming Authority, and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, effective June 30, 2011.

 

  99.1 Lakes Entertainment, Inc. Press Release dated July 1, 2011.

 

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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.

 

  LAKES ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
  (Registrant)
Date: July 5, 2011  

/s/ Timothy J. Cope

  Name:   Timothy J. Cope
  Title:   President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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