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                                                                   EXHIBIT 23A



                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS



As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated February 7, 1997
incorporated by reference in Grand Casino, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended
December 29, 1996 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.

                                       /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP




Minneapolis, Minnesota,
April 7, 1997