Celine Dion’s husband a winner

In an attempt to set the record straight about one of its best customers, Caesars Palace took the unusual step Thursday of disclosing the casino losses of Celine Dion’s husband and manager, Rene Angelil.
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Thu, February 1st, 2007

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