Exhibit 99.1
Contact: | Brad Belhouse – Investors | Gary Thompson – Media |
| Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. | Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. |
| (702) 407-6367 | (702) 407-6529 |
Release #HET 10-0477
Harrah’s Entertainment Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
LAS VEGAS, October 20, 2004 – The board of directors of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 33 cents per share, payable November 24, 2004, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 10, 2004.
Various subsidiaries of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. own or manage 28 casinos in the United States, primarily under the Harrah’s and Horseshoe brand names. Founded 66 years ago, Harrah’s Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its valued customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.
Additional information about Harrah’s Entertainment is available at www.harrahs.com.
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