Harrah’s Operating Company,
Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. has named Patrick
Dennehy Senior Vice President and General Manager of Horseshoe Bossier
City Hotel & Casino and the nearby Harrah’s Louisiana Downs thoroughbred
racetrack and casino, subject to the receipt of any required regulatory
approval. Dennehy is currently senior vice president and general manager of Harrah’s
Cherokee Casino Hotel, where he has been committed to the promotion of
Native Americans into key leadership positions at the property. He will
begin transitioning to his new role immediately upon the receipt of any
required regulatory approvals.

“Throughout his 22-year career with Harrah’s, Patrick has established
himself as an effective leader who produces exceptional results,” said
Carlos Tolosa, Harrah’s Eastern Division president. “I’m confident that
his breadth of experience and leadership abilities will ensure his
continued success in his new assignment.”

Dennehy previously held several high-profile positions with the company,
including successful stints as general manager of Harrah’s Joliet,
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe and Harrah’s New Orleans.

“The search for a new general manager at Harrah’s Cherokee has already
begun,” Tolosa said. “We are determined to select the best possible
candidate to assume this important post.”
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