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.