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): September 24, 2018

INSPIRED ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-36689	47-1025534
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission file number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

250 West 57th Street, Suite 2223 New York, New York	10107
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (646) 565-3861

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

On September 24, 2018, the Board of Directors of Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) determined, in accordance with the Company’s bylaws and the recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, to change the Company’s fiscal year, so that it begins on January 1 and ends on December 31 of each year, starting on January 1, 2019. The Company’s current fiscal year will end on September 30, 2018. The Company intends to file a transition report on Form 10-Q, covering the transition period of October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, following the conclusion of that transition period.

A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the change in fiscal year is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number Exhibit Description

99.1 Press release dated September 25, 2018.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: September 27, 2018

INSPIRED ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

By	/s/ A. Lorne Weil
	Name: A. Lorne Weil
	Title: Executive Chairman