UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	December 17, 2009 3:00 P.M.

Form:	S-4
CIK: 0000858339 Company Name: HARRAHS ENTERTAINMENT INC File Number: 333-162089
CIK: 0000858395 Company Name: HARRAHS OPERATING CO INC File Number: 333-162089-01