Effective immediately, Marrandino will serve as General Manager of Harrah�s Lake Tahoe and Harveys.  Upon regulatory approval, Marrandino will be named Senior Vice President of Harrah�s Northern Nevada, with oversight of Harrah�s properties in Reno and Lake Tahoe; Michael Silberling, General Manager of Harrah�s Reno, will report to him.

Marrandino will report to Anthony Sanfilippo, Harrah�s Western Division President.

�Don is an exceptionally talented casino operator, and we are fortunate to have him join our team,� said Tim Wilmott, Harrah�s Chief Operating Officer.  �Throughout his many years as a gaming executive, Don has consistently infused excitement and energy into the casino properties he�s led.  His experience and skill will help our Reno and Lake Tahoe properties remain the clear leaders of the Northern Nevada market.�

Marrandino most recently served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Wynn Las Vegas.  Previously he served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; President of East Side Operations for Station Casinos, Inc.; and Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino prior to its acquisition by Harrah�s.

Founded 65 years ago, Harrah�s Entertainment, Inc. operates 26 casinos in the United States, primarily under the Harrah�s brand name.  Harrah�s Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its target customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.