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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. —) *
LAKES ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
 
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share
 
(Title of Class of Securities)
51206P109
 
(CUSIP Number)
Alex R. Lieblong
Key Colony Management, LLC
10825 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 100,
Little Rock, AR 72211
with a copy to:
W. Scott Wallace
Haynes and Boone, LLP
901 Main Street, Suite 3100
Dallas, Texas 75202-3789
(214) 651-5587
 
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
December 7, 2007
 
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. o
Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.
* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 


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CUSIP No.
 
51206P109 
 

 

           
1   Names of Reporting Persons

Key Colony Fund, L.P.
     
     
2   Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

  (a)   o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC Use Only
   
   
     
4   Source of Funds (See Instructions)
   
  WC
     
5   Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   Citizenship or Place of Organization
   
  Delaware
       
  7   Sole Voting Power
     
Number of   1,259,398
       
Shares 8   Shared Voting Power
Beneficially    
Owned by   0
       
Each 9   Sole Dispositive Power
Reporting    
Person With   1,259,398
       
  10   Shared Dispositive Power
     
    0
     
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
   
  1,259,398
     
12   Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
   
  o
     
13   Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
   
  5.1%
     
14   Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
   
  PN


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CUSIP No.
 
51206P109 
 

 

           
1   Names of Reporting Persons

Key Colony Management, LLC
     
     
2   Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

  (a)   o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC Use Only
   
   
     
4   Source of Funds (See Instructions)
   
  AF
     
5   Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   Citizenship or Place of Organization
   
  Arkansas
       
  7   Sole Voting Power
     
Number of   1,259,398
       
Shares 8   Shared Voting Power
Beneficially    
Owned by   0
       
Each 9   Sole Dispositive Power
Reporting    
Person With   1,259,398
       
  10   Shared Dispositive Power
     
    0
     
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
   
  1,259,398
     
12   Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
   
  o
     
13   Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
   
  5.1%
     
14   Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
   
  OO/HC


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CUSIP No.
 
51206P109 
 

 

           
1   Names of Reporting Persons

Alex R. Lieblong
     
     
2   Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

  (a)   o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC Use Only
   
   
     
4   Source of Funds (See Instructions)
   
  AF
     
5   Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   Citizenship or Place of Organization
   
  United States
       
  7   Sole Voting Power
     
Number of   1,259,398
       
Shares 8   Shared Voting Power
Beneficially    
Owned by   0
       
Each 9   Sole Dispositive Power
Reporting    
Person With   1,259,398
       
  10   Shared Dispositive Power
     
    0
     
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
   
  1,259,398
     
12   Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
   
  o
     
13   Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
   
  5.1%
     
14   Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
   
  IN/HC


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CUSIP No.
 
51206P109 
 

 

           
1   Names of Reporting Persons

Michael J. Grondahl
     
     
2   Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

  (a)   o 
  (b)   þ 
     
3   SEC Use Only
   
   
     
4   Source of Funds (See Instructions)
   
  PF
     
5   Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   Citizenship or Place of Organization
   
  United States
       
  7   Sole Voting Power
     
Number of   1,000
       
Shares 8   Shared Voting Power
Beneficially    
Owned by   0
       
Each 9   Sole Dispositive Power
Reporting    
Person With   1,000
       
  10   Shared Dispositive Power
     
    0
     
11   Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
   
  1,000
     
12   Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)
   
  o
     
13   Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
   
  Less than 0.1%
     
14   Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
   
  IN


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Item 1. Security and Issuer
Item 2. Identity and Background
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
Item 4. Purpose of the Transaction
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits
SIGNATURE
EXHIBIT INDEX
Joint Filing Agreement


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Item 1. Security and Issuer.
       This Schedule 13D relates to the common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”) of Lakes Entertainment, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (the “Issuer” or “Company”). The address of the principal executive offices of the Issuer is 130 Cheshire Lane, Suite 101, Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Item 2. Identity and Background.
       (a), (b) and (c) This statement is jointly filed by and on behalf of each of Key Colony Fund, L.P., Key Colony Management, LLC, Alex R. Lieblong and Michael J. Grondahl (the “Reporting Persons”).
       Key Colony Fund, L.P. is a limited partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware and its principal business is investments. The principal business of Key Colony Fund, L.P. is investments. Key Colony Management, LLC is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Arkansas. Its principal business is to serve as the general partner of Key Colony Fund, L.P. and it may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by Key Colony Fund, L.P. Mr. Lieblong is the president and managing member of Key Colony Management, LLC, and his present principal occupation is investments. Mr. Lieblong may be deemed to beneficially own securities owned by each of Key Colony Fund, L.P. and Key Colony Management, LLC. The present principal occupation of Mr. Grondahl is serving as an analyst at Key Colony Fund, L.P. The business address of each of the Reporting Persons is 10825 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 100, Little Rock, AR 72211. Mr. Lieblong and Mr. Grondahl are United States citizens.
     The filing of this statement shall not be construed as an admission that any Reporting Person is, for purposes of Sections 13(d) or 13(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”) or otherwise, the beneficial owner of any Common Stock covered by this statement.
     (d) None of the Reporting Persons has, during the last five years, been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and similar misdemeanors).
     (e) None of the Reporting Persons has, during the last five years, been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and, as a result of such proceeding, was, or is subject to, a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or maintaining activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
     (f) See (a) above.
Item 3. Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration.
       The source of funds used for the purchases of the 1,259,398 shares of Common Stock held by Key Colony Fund, L.P. was the available working capital funds of Key Colony Fund, L.P. The aggregate funds used by Key Colony Fund, L.P. to make these purchases was $11,920,549.42, including commissions.
       The source of funds used for the purchase of the 1,000 shares of Common Stock held by Mr. Grondahl was personal funds of Mr. Grondahl. The aggregate funds used by Mr. Grondahl to make these purchases was $9,444.50, including commissions.
Item 4. Purpose of the Transaction.
          The Reporting Persons acquired shares of the Issuer’s Common Stock for investment in the ordinary course of business because they believed that the Common Stock, when purchased, was undervalued and represented an attractive investment opportunity. Representatives of the Reporting Persons have, from time to time, met with, and may in the future meet with, representatives of the Issuer to discuss, among other things, matters relating to the strategic direction and operations of the Issuer.
          Except as set forth herein, the Reporting Persons have no present plan or proposal that would relate to or result in any of the matters set forth in subparagraphs (a)-(j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons intend to review their investment in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may engage in discussions with

 


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management, the Board of Directors, other shareholders of the Issuer and other relevant parties concerning the business, operations, strategy and future plans of the Issuer. Depending on various factors including, without limitation, the Issuer’s financial position and strategic direction, the outcome of the discussions and actions referenced above, actions taken by the Board of Directors, price levels of the Common Stock, other investment opportunities available to the Reporting Persons, conditions in the securities market and general economic and industry conditions, the Reporting Persons may in the future take such actions with respect to their investment in the Issuer as they deem appropriate including, without limitation, purchasing additional Common Stock or selling some or all of their Common Stock, engaging in short selling of or any hedging or similar transactions with respect to the Common Stock and/or otherwise changing their intention with respect to any and all matters referred to in Item 4 of Schedule 13D.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
       (a) Each Reporting Person may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to the Issuer or securities of the Issuer for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act. Each Reporting Person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such Reporting Person is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act) with any other person as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate, or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding, or disposing of securities of the Issuer or otherwise with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer or (ii) a member of any syndicate or group with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer.
       The aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities identified pursuant to Item 1 beneficially owned by each Reporting Person is stated in Items 11 and 13 on the cover page(s) hereto. The Reporting Persons (other than Mr. Grondahl) collectively own an aggregate of 1,259,398 shares of Common Stock. All shares of Common Stock reported on this Schedule 13D were purchased by Key Colony Fund, L.P. (other than 1,000 shares purchased by Mr. Grondahl).
       (b) Number of shares as to which each Reporting Person has:
  (i)   sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
 
      See Item 7 on the cover page(s) hereto.
 
  (ii)   shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
 
      See Item 8 on the cover page(s) hereto.
 
  (iii)   sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
 
      See Item 9 on the cover page(s) hereto.
 
  (iv)   shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
 
      See Item 10 on the cover page(s) hereto.
       All percentages set forth in this statement are based on 24,515,675 shares of Common Stock reported in the Issuer’s Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2007.

 


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       (c) Transactions by the Reporting Persons in shares of Common Stock of the Issuer in the last sixty days consist of the following transactions effected by Key Colony Fund, L.P.:
                                 
Transaction   Shares   Shares   Price   Description
Date   Acquired   Disposed   Per Share1   of Transaction
October 4, 2007
    4,400       0       9.4968     Open market purchase
October 17, 2007
    3,000       0       9.0999     Open market purchase
October 18, 2007
    9,000       0       9.0566     Open market purchase
October 22, 2007
    3,000       0       8.9000     Open market purchase
October 24, 2007
    737       0       8.9400     Open market purchase
October 25, 2007
    6,828       0       8.7739     Open market purchase
October 29, 2007
    3,000       0       8.8000     Open market purchase
October 30, 2007
    3,000       0       8.1900     Open market purchase
November 1, 2007
    9,000       0       7.9500     Open market purchase
November 8, 2007
    3,000       0       7.5898     Open market purchase
November 9, 2007
    36,000       0       7.5147     Open market purchase
November 13, 2007
    30,063       0       7.3270     Open market purchase
November 14, 2007
    13,000       0       7.4323     Open market purchase
November 15, 2007
    28,046       0       7.1245     Open market purchase
November 16, 2007
    9,203       0       6.9325     Open market purchase
November 19, 2007
    17,000       0       6.6588     Open market purchase
November, 20 2007
    2,000       0       6.3900     Open market purchase
November 21, 2007
    7,842       0       6.4897     Open market purchase
November 23, 2007
    3,000       0       6.4800     Open market purchase
November 26, 2007
    6,370       0       6.3410     Open market purchase
November 27, 2007
    21,900       0       6.2991     Open market purchase
November 28, 2007
    12,900       0       6.8425     Open market purchase
November 29, 2007
    18,400       0       6.6926     Open market purchase
November 30, 2007
    17,900       0       6.7779     Open market purchase
December 3, 2007
    18,473       0       6.3570     Open market purchase
December 4, 2007
    4,000       0       6.3000     Open market purchase
December 6, 2007
    16,200       0       6.0128     Open market purchase
December 7, 2007
    113,400       0       5.8878     Open market purchase
December 10, 2007
    10,751       0       6.4999     Open market purchase
December 11, 2007
    300       0       6.4800     Open market purchase
December 12, 2007
    2,421       0       6.6913     Open market purchase
December 13, 2007
    4,000       0       6.6450     Open market purchase
 
1.   Excluding commissions of $0.0300 per share.
       (d) Not applicable.
       (e) Not applicable.

 


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Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
       Except as otherwise described herein, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings, or relationships (legal or otherwise) among the persons named in Item 2 and between such persons and any person with respect to any securities of the Issuer.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
       The following exhibits are filed as exhibits hereto:
     
Exhibit   Description of Exhibit
99.1
  Joint Filing Agreement (furnished herewith)

 


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SIGNATURE
     After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
             
Date: December 17, 2007   KEY COLONY FUND, L.P.    
 
           
 
  By:   Key Colony Management, LLC    
 
  Title:   General Partner    
 
           
 
  By:
Name:
  /s/ Alex R. Lieblong
 
Alex R. Lieblong
   
 
  Title:   Managing Member    
 
           
    KEY COLONY MANAGEMENT, LLC    
 
           
 
  By:
Name:
  /s/ Alex R. Lieblong
 
Alex R. Lieblong
   
 
  Title:   Managing Member    
 
           
    ALEX R. LIEBLONG    
 
           
 
  By:
Name:
  /s/ Alex R. Lieblong
 
Alex R. Lieblong
   
 
           
    MICHAEL J. GRONDAHL    
 
           
 
  By:
Name:
  /s/ Michael J. Grondahl
 
Michael J. Grondahl
   

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit   Description of Exhibit
99.1
  Joint Filing Agreement (furnished herewith)