<ARTICLE>                                           5
<LEGEND>                        The Financial Data Schedule contains
                                summary information extracted from the
                                unaudited balance sheet of Louisiana
                                Casino Cruises, Inc. as of February 29,
                                2000, and the related statement of
                                operation for the three month period ended
                                February 29, 2000, and is qualified in its
                                entirety by reference to such financial
                                statements.
</LEGEND>
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