Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 9, 2012, Multimedia Games Holding Company, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Jerome R. Smith the Company's Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary has resigned effective October 8, 2012. Mr. Smith's new title will be Legal Strategic Advisor
- M&A, IP and Compliance, and Mr. Smith will be working full time reporting to Patrick J. Ramsey, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release, dated October 9, 2012*

* furnished herewith

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