EXHIBIT 16.1
Hogan & Slovacek
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
February 14, 2005
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Commissioners:
We have read the statement made by Gulfport Energy Corporation (the “Company”) (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company’s Form 8-K report dated February 14, 2005. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/s/ HOGAN & SLOVACEK
Hogan & Slovacek