Harrah’s, Developer to Build Spain Casino

Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. said Wednesday it is partnering with a Spanish developer to build a Las Vegas-style casino-hotel near a medieval city south of Madrid.

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Wed, November 30th, 2005

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