LAS VEGAS, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:
HET) today announced that the Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel and Spa has
re-opened to the public.
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"Grand Biloxi's opening marks the first phase of our exciting master
plan on the Mississippi Gulf Coast," said Anthony Sanfilippo, president of
Harrah's Central Division. "The Grand is back with the kind of high-quality
casino entertainment experience our customers have come to expect. We look
forward to contributing to the restoration of the Gulf Coast's tourism
industry, and are excited to see our employees back at work."
Following a year-long renovation, the new land-based casino features
more than 800 slot machines and 28 table games; a 500-room hotel; a
300-seat Grand Buffet, an Asian Cafe, L.B.'s Steakhouse and Starbucks
coffee shop; and the full-service Bellissimo Spa.
Grand Biloxi has hired about 1,500 employees. About 95 percent of the
property's employees previously worked for the former Grand properties in
Biloxi and Gulfport as well as the Harrah's Entertainment Mid-South Service
Center.
Karen Sock, formerly assistant general manager of Grand Gulfport, now
serves as the senior vice president and general manager of Grand Biloxi.
Sock, with more than 20 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality
industries, served as vice president of human resources at Harrah's New
Orleans before joining Grand Gulfport in June 2005.
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded
casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in
Reno, Nevada 68 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new
properties, expansions and acquisitions. 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.
"We are committed to the Gulf Coast, and look forward to expanding our
presence in New Orleans and Biloxi in the years to come," Loveman said.
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded
casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in
Reno, Nevada 68 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new
properties, expansions and acquisitions. 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.
More information about Harrah's is available at its Web site --
http://www.harrahs.com.
SOURCE Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.
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CONTACT:
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Entertainment, Inc.
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