EXHIBIT 23.2







                           Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the use of our report dated July 7, 1995, with respect to the
financial statements of Cotton Club of Greenville, Inc. included in the
registration statement (Form S-1 No. 333-3606) of Alpha Hospitality Corporation
for the registration of 2,684,506 shares of its common stock.




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