Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-59975 of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 24, 2004, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. Savings and Retirement Plan for the year ended December 31, 2003.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Memphis, Tennessee
June 28, 2004

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