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Harrah's Cancels Poker Event Scheduled for Grand Casino Biloxi

LAS VEGAS -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) said today it has canceled the World Series of Poker Circuit tournament scheduled to begin September 29 at Grand Casino Biloxi.

"Our focus at this time is on ensuring the safety of our employees and their families and helping them and the communities in which we operate recover from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina," said Ginny Shanks, senior vice president of brand management for Harrah's Entertainment. "I'm certain our customers understand and share those concerns."

Grand Casino Biloxi was severely damaged during the storm, and many of its employees lost homes and belongings.

The Biloxi tournament was scheduled for September 29-October 12. Harrah's does not plan another Circuit event at that time.

The Circuit schedule will resume October 19 at Caesars Indiana.

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