Hot off the wire, Harrah’s New Orleans Casino & Hotel has announced it will close today, August 30, due to the approach of Hurricane Gustav. The casino closed at 2 p.m. CST, while the hotel will close by 4 p.m. CST.
To keep up-to-date customers and employees may log on to www.harrahs.com for the latest information on the status of the property. Employees are urged to maintain contact through the company’s toll-free emergency line, 1-888-488-OPEN (6736). Customers may call 1-800-HARRAHS for information and assistance with reservations.
Harrah’s New Orleans is operated by a subsidiary of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., the world’s largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago,