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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2

                    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 Casinos, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended
December 29, 1996 and to all references to our Firm included in or made a part
of this Registration Statement.



                                               /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP


Minneapolis, MN
      December 5, 1997