<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
The Financial Data Schedule contains summary information extracted from the
unaudited balance sheet of Louisiana Casino Cruises, Inc. as of November 30,
1998 and the related statement of operations for the year ended November 30, 
1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          NOV-30-1998
<PERIOD-END>                               NOV-30-1998
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