Press Release
December 11, 2000
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) has announced that Pat Dennehy has been named general
manager of Harrah's Cherokee, a Native American mountain lodge-themed casino in the Great Smokey Mountains National
Park.
Dennehy replaces Jerry Egelus, who will leave Harrah's Cherokee at the end of the year for another opportunity.
Dennehy spent more than 20 years in various management positions at Harrah's before leaving the company earlier
this year for personal reasons. Prior to leaving, he was general manager of Harrah's New Orleans, which is managed
and 43 percent owned by Harrah's Entertainment.
``We are pleased to have Pat rejoin Harrah's,'' said Eastern Division President Tim Wilmott. ``His years of management
experience should help Cherokee continue its outstanding performance.
``We wish further success to Jerry, who has led the Cherokee property to double-digit growth each year since it
opened,'' Wilmott said.
Founded more than 60 years ago, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the most recognized and respected name in the casino
entertainment industry, operating 21 casinos in 17 markets in the United States under the Harrah's, Rio, Showboat
and Players brand names. With a combined database of more than 19 million players, Harrah's is focused on building
loyalty and value with its targeted customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products,
unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.
SOURCE: Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.