I. Introduction This Code of Ethics applies to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating
Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and any other person performing similar functions
(“Principal Officers”) of The Majestic Star Casino, LLC and its
affiliates (the “Company”). This Code of Ethics is intended to deter
wrongdoing and promote honest and ethical conduct (including the ethical handling
of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional
relationships); full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure
in public reports and in other public communications; compliance with applicable
governmental laws, rules and regulations; proper internal reporting of violations
of this Code of Ethics; and accountability for adherence to this Code of Ethics.
If you have any questions regarding the best course of action in a particular
situation, you should promptly contact the General Counsel. II. Principles and Responsibilities In performing his or her duties, each of the Principal Officers must: - Engage in and promote honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical
handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and
professional relationships;
- Avoid actual or apparent conflicts of interest by complying with all current
and future company policies related to conflicts of interests;
- Comply with the Company’s accounting policies and practices, and provide,
or cause to be provided, full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable
disclosure in reports and documents that the Company files with, or submits
to, the Securities Exchange Commission and in other public communications
made by the Company;
- Comply with all applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations; and
- Promptly report any actual or suspected violations of this Code of Ethics
to the General Counsel or any of the parties or channels listed in the Company’s
Whistleblower Policy.
III. Waivers Any waiver of this Code of Ethics for any Principal Officer must be approved
by the Manager of the Company and must be promptly disclosed as required by
law. Requests for waivers must be made in writing to the Manager of the Company. IV. Adherence and Accountability Each Principal Officer will be held accountable for his or her adherence to
this Code of Ethics. The failure of any Principal Officer to comply with this
Code of Ethics may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination
of employment. Violations of this Code of Ethics may also constitute violations
of law and may result in civil and criminal penalties for the Principal Officers
and/or the Company. V. Disclaimer This Code of Ethics is not intended and does not create any rights in any
employee, customer, supplier, competitor, shareholder or any other person or
entity. VI. Annual Principal Officer Acknowledgment Each Principal Officer must sign an Annual Acknowledgment verifying that he or she has read and understands this Code
of Ethics and that he or she has and will continue to abide by the terms of
this Code of Ethics. |
