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Grand Casinos Biloxi, Gulfport Re-open

MISSISSIPPI -- (PRESS RELEASE -- Grand Casino Biloxi and Grand Casino Gulfport re-opened at noon Central Daylight Time today, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) said.

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors and the Mississippi Gaming Commission ordered the evacuation and closure of the two properties Saturday night as a safety precaution due to the approach of Hurricane Dennis. The properties suffered no damage from the storm.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada 67 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions, and acquisitions. On June 13, 2005, Harrah's Entertainment acquired Caesars Entertainment, Inc., and now owns or manages through various subsidiaries more than 40 casinos in three countries, primarily under the Harrah's, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names. With nearly 4 million square feet of casino space, more than 40,000 hotel rooms and nearly 100,000 employees, the Harrah's portfolio is the most diverse in the gaming industry. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.

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