Former Wynn exec joins firm

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Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003 | 11:07 a.m.

Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has appointed Don Marrandino to head its operations in Northern Nevada, a new position for the company.

Effective immediately, Marrandino will serve as general manager of Harrah's Lake Tahoe and its Harveys casino, also in Lake Tahoe. Upon regulatory approval, Marrandino will be named senior vice president of Harrah's Northern Nevada with oversight of properties in Reno and Lake Tahoe.

Marrandino most recently served as executive vice president and general manager of Wynn Las Vegas. He previously 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 resort prior to its acquisition by Harrah's.