EXHIBIT 16.1 October 26, 2005 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Commissioners: We have read the statements made by The Majestic Star Casino, LLC (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K report of The Majestic Star Casino, LLC dated October 20, 2005. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K. Very truly yours, /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP