September 5, 2008

NOTE FOR HARRAH'S EMPLOYEES:If you work in the affected area and have been displaced due to Hurricane Gustav, please call 1-800-966-1078 to update us on your status and let us know the best way to contact you. All employees should contact their supervisor directly for work schedules

We are pleased to announce that Grand Biloxi Casino, Hotel & Spa is now open! Biloxi is currently experiencing normal weather conditions and all roads are open.

Harrah's New Orleans will fully reopen on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. All of the features and games made famous at Harrah's New Orleans will be open starting Saturday night, including Besh Steak and Harrah's famous buffet. The Terry Steele concert set for Sept. 5 - 6, at Harrah�s Theatre, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Harrah's entertainment schedule will continue on Wednesday, Sept. 10, with DJ Captain Charles, at Harrah's Masquerade.

"We are ready to go and welcome visitors and locals back to New Orleans, starting Saturday night," said Jim Hoskins, senior vice president and general manager of Harrah�s New Orleans. "The New Orleans community is vital to our success. We are proud to showcase our business and do what we can to bring energy to the city, as our neighbors return home."

For the latest information, please continue to check Harrahs.com.

For Further Assistance

• Employees in the Gulf Region who need to check-in, update your current contact information or need additional information should call the Harrah�s Entertainment Open/Closed line: 1-888-488-6736
• Customer inquiries: 1-800-HARRAHS
• Media inquiries: Marybel Batjer, 775-813-3011 or Gary Thompson, 702-493-7410, or Jacqueline Peterson, 702-449-3175