EXHIBIT 10(47)


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                        HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC
                         1990 Restricted Stock Plan
                            PARTICIPATION AWARD



THIS CERTIFIES THAT the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors
of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. has awarded _______________________  shares
of restricted stock to  ________________________________________ in
accordance with the Company's 1990 Restricted Stock Plan, as amended.

Original Grant Date: ___________________


                                                          Vesting Schedule

The restrictions on these shares will lapse
in the annual installments as shown at 
right if the participant is actively employed
with the Company on the vesting date.





This award is subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 1990
Restricted Stock  Plan, as it may be amended from time to time.  A brief
summary of certain of the terms and conditions that apply to this award is
on the reverse side of this award.  This document constitutes part of a
prospectus covering securities that have been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933.  



DATED as of this _______ day of___________________, 19_______.



                                        HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.







/s/ Rebecca W. Ballou                   /s/ Michael D. Rose               
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Secretary                               Chairman of the Board
















                       SUMMARY OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS

1.   The stock certificates representing this award will be held by the
     Company until the restrictions are lifted.

 
2.   During the restricted period, the shares may not be sold, assigned,
     pledged, encumbered or used as collateral for a loan.  After the
     shares vest, the stock certificates representing such shares may
     contain a restrictive legend as required by law.

3.   If the participant voluntarily or involuntarily terminates active
     employment with the Company or its subsidiaries for any reason before
     the restrictions have been removed (except for death or disability as
     provided in Paragraph 4 below), then, subject to any contractual
     provisions, the terms of the Plan or the Administrative Regulations
     thereunder, all shares covered by the restrictions at that time will
     be automatically forfeited to the Company.


     Reference is made to the vesting acceleration provisions in the Plan's
     Administrative Regulations, which provisions are applicable upon a
     "Change in Control" (as defined in, and subject to, such Regulations).

4.   If employment ceases because of death or disability (as disability is
     defined in the Plan's Administrative Regulations), then, subject to
     any contractual provisions, the terms of the Plan or the
     Administrative Regulations thereunder, the restrictions on 50% of the
     shares remaining under restriction at that time will be removed.


5.   The rights of the participant are not transferable other than by will
     or the laws of descent and distribution in accordance with the Plan's
     provisions. 

6.   The participant will be entitled to vote and receive dividends on the
     restricted shares.


7.   ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.  1990
     RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS THEREUNDER,
     AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. 
     ANY CONFLICT OR QUESTION OF INTERPRETATION SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE
     PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN, THE PLAN'S ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS AND THE
     DECISIONS OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE.
















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                        HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
                         1990 Restricted Stock Plan
                            PARTICIPATION AWARD



THIS CERTIFIES THAT _________________________________________  has been
awarded  __________________ shares of restricted stock in accordance with
the Company's 1990 Restricted Stock Plan, as amended.



                                                    Annual Vesting Schedule

The restrictions on these shares will lapse 
in the annual installments as shown at the 
right if the participant is a member of the 
Board of Directors of the Company on the 
applicable April 1 vesting date.






This award is subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's 1990
Restricted Stock Plan, as amended.  A brief summary of certain of the terms
and conditions that apply to this award is on the reverse side of this
award.  This document constitutes part of a prospectus covering securities
that have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933.  



DATED as of this ___________ day of _____________________, 19_______.



                                             HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.







/s/ Rebecca W. Ballou                        /s/ Michael D. Rose            
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Secretary                                    Chairman of the Board









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                       SUMMARY OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS

1.   The stock certificates representing this award will be held by the
     Company until the restrictions are lifted.

 
2.   During the restricted period, the shares may not be sold, assigned,
     pledged, encumbered or used as collateral for a loan.  After the
     shares vest, the stock certificates representing such shares may
     contain a restrictive legend as required by law.  

3.   Unvested restricted shares granted to non-employee directors shall be
     forfeited when the director's Board service terminates except all
     restricted shares shall vest upon:  (a) a Change in Control of the
     Company (as defined in the Plan's Administrative Regulations); or (b)
     upon such person's death, or permanent and total disability as
     determined by a licensed physician.


4.   The rights of the participant are not transferable other than by will
     or the laws of descent and distribution in accordance with the Plan's
     provisions.

5.   The participant will be entitled to vote and receive dividends on the
     restricted shares represented by this award.


6.   ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC. 1990
     RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN AND THE PLAN'S ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS, AS
     AMENDED, ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.  ANY CONFLICT OR
     QUESTION OF INTERPRETATION SHALL BE RESOLVED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE
     PLAN OR ITS ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS.