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EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We have issued our report dated August 25, 2000, accompanying the financial
statements included in the Annual Report of Venture Catalyst Incorporated
(formerly Inland Entertainment Corporation) on Form 10-KSB for the year ended
June 30, 2000. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said
report in the Registration Statements of Inland Entertainment Corporation on
Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-19743, effective January 14, 1997, 333-19745, effective
January 14, 1997, 333-19747, effective January 14, 1997, 333-44179, effective
January 13, 1998 and 333-82169, effective July 2, 1999).
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Irvine, California
September 25, 2000
