Guide Note

Harrah's is the world's largest gaming company, operating hotels, casinos, and golf courses under a variety of different names. Some of Harrah's most well known and visited locations include Harrah's Las Vegas, Harrah's Atlantic City, Bally's Las Vegas, and Caesars Palace. Founded as a small bingo parlor in Reno, Nevada in 1937, the company has grown to encompass some of the largest brands in the gaming business, including Caesar's, Bally's, Grand Casino, and Horseshoe.

Fast Facts

Annual revenue (2007): $9.7 billion
Founder: William F. Harrah
Year Established: 1937
Industry: Entertainment and Hospitality
HQ: Las Vegas, Nevada
Chairman: Gary W. Loveman

Key Dates

1937: Company founded in Reno, Nevada as bingo parlor
1971: Company goes public
1978: William F. Harrah dies
1980: Holiday Inns, Inc. acquires Harrah's
1991: Company HQ moved to Memphis, Tennessee from Reno
1995: Company renamed Harrah's Entertainment
1999: Company HQ moved to Las Vegas
2005: Harrah's completes takeover of Caesar's Entertainment
2008: Private equity firm Hamlet Holdings completes leveraged buyout of Harrah's; delisted from NYSE

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Harrah's

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Official Site: Harrah's | Reservations
Official Site: Harrah's Casino Hotels
Official Site: Harrah's Entertainment
Wikipedia: Harrah's
Rewards Program: Harrah's Total Rewards
MSN Money: Harrah's Entertainment Inc-HET Financial
Hoovers: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Information

Harrah's Recent News

Official Site: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Investor Relations Press Releases
Forbes.com: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. News
Reuters: $9 Bln Loan Sale Expected Soon (January 08, 2008)
Houston Chronicle: "Harrah's Promotes Norton To CMO Position" (January 08, 2008)
Las Vegas Business Press: "New Debt Not Expected To Deter Harrah's Projects" (December 31, 2007)

Harrah's Financial Info

Official Site: Harrah's Entertainment Investor Relations
SEC.gov: Harrah's Entertainment Inc Financials and Filings
Yahoo! Finance: Summary for Harrah's Entertainment Inc.
MarketWatch.com: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Stock Quote
The Wall Street Journal Online: Harrah's Entertainment Inc. Quote

Harrah's Divisions or Affiliates

Bally's Atlantic City: Official Site | Wikipedia
Bally's Las Vegas: Official Site | Wikipedia
Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon: Official Site | Wikipedia
Caesars Atlantic City: Official Site | Wikipedia
Caesars Indiana: Official Site | Wikipedia
Caesars Palace: Official Site | Wikipedia
Flamingo Las Vegas: Official Site | Wikipedia
Grand Casino Biloxi: Official Site | Wikipedia
Harveys Lake Tahoe: Official Site | Wikipedia
Horseshoe: Official Site | Wikipedia
Imperial Palace: Official Site | Wikipedia
O'Sheas Casino: Official Site | Wikipedia
Paris Las Vegas: Official Site | Wikipedia
Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino: Official Site | Wikipedia
Showboat - The Mardi Gras Casino: Official Site | Wikipedia

Harrah's History and Background

Official Site: Harrah's Company History Timeline
Wikipedia: Harrah's History
Reuters: Harrah's Entertainment Inc Full Description

Harrah's Promotions and Offers

Official Site: Harrah's Hot Deals and Stay and Play Packages
Rewards Program: Harrah's Total Rewards

Harrah's Blogs and Message Boards

Google Blog Search: Harrah's
Forbes.com Blog Search: Harrah's
TripAdvisor: Harrah's Reviews
SeekingAlpha: Opinion & Analysis on HET

Harrah's Competitors

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