HARVEYS CASINO RESORTS
10-Q, 1997-07-14
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                                                   FORM 10-Q

                               UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                            Washington, D.C.  20549

        [X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE       
        SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                                                       
                 For the quarterly period ended May  31, 1997             
                                                       or

        [ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE       
            SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     For the transition period from-------------- to------------ 
                                                          
                                        Commission file number 1-12802
                                                    --------     


                                            HARVEYS CASINO RESORTS
                     (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

               Nevada                                       88-0066882
          (State or other jurisdiction of                   (I.R.S. Employer
           incorporation or organization)                  Identification No.)

          Highway 50 & Stateline Avenue
               P.O. Box 128 
           Lake Tahoe, Nevada                                             89449
     (Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)

      Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 588-2411

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes X  No __

On July 7, 1997 the registrant had outstanding  9,833,484 shares of its $.01 
par value,common stock.<PAGE>
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                                            HARVEYS CASINO RESORTS
                                                     INDEX

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION                              Page No.

 Item 1. Financial Statements

     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets,
     May 31, 1997 and November 30, 1996                               3

     Condensed Consolidated Statements of 
     Operations For the Three Months Ended 
     and the Six Months Ended May 31, 1997 and 1996                   4      
     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash                  
     Flows For the Six Months Ended May 31, 1997 and 1996             5

     Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial         
     Statements                                                       6 

 Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of
     Financial Condition and Results of Operation                     10

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION                                    

 Item 1.  Legal Proceedings                                           19

 Item 2.  Changes in Securities                                       19  

 Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities                             19

 Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders         19 

 Item 5.  Other Information                                           19

 Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                            19

SIGNATURES                                                            20



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                                          PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements


HARVEYS CASINO RESORTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     ASSETS                   May 31,                       November 30,
                              1997                                1996
                              --------                      ------------
<S>                                           <C>                     <C>
Current assets                                              
Cash and cash equivalents                              $ 21,949       $ 21,121 
Accounts and notes receivable, net                        4,972          8,760 
Prepaid expenses                                          5,189          3,992 
Other current assets                                      7,227          7,275 
                                                       --------        -------
Total current assets                                     39,337         41,148 

Property and equipment (net of 
accumulated depreciation
of $119,202 and $112,977)                               321,081        314,908 
Notes receivable                                          2,164          4,868 
Other assets                                             17,589         17,607 
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate                   16,194         15,237 
                                                        -------       --------
 Total assets                                          $396,365       $393,768
                                                       ========       ======== 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
 Current portion of long-term debt                     $  1,935       $  2,753 
 Accounts and contracts payable                           8,368          9,542 
 Accrued expenses                                        19,072         17,140 
                                                       --------       --------
 Total current liabilities                               29,375         29,435 

Long-term debt, net of current portion                  179,832        181,354 
Deferred income taxes                                    19,339         19,339 
Other liabilities                                        14,745         13,877
                                                       --------       --------
 Total liabilities                                      243,291        244,005

Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.01 par value;
 30,000,000 shares authorized;
  shares issued 9,829,204 and 9,818,322                      98             98 
Additional paid-in capital and other                     38,394         38,058 
 Retained earnings                                      114,582        111,607 
                                                       --------       --------
 Total stockholders' equity                             153,074        149,763 
                                                       --------       -------- 
 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity            $396,365       $393,768 
                                                       ========       ========
</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.    
  

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                                     HARVEYS CASINO RESORTS
                       CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                   (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                                             
                                    Three Months               Six Months
                                    Ended May 31,              Ended May 31,
                                   -------------             --------------
                                  1997        1996         1997          1996 
                                 -----        ----         ----          ----

<S>                             <C>          <C>          <C>        <C> 
Revenues
Casino                          $  55,252    $ 45,339     $ 99,249    $  82,274
Lodging                             7,515       6,195       14,461       12,259
Food and beverage                  10,811       9,016       19,971       17,445
Other                               1,571       1,417        3,168        2,959
Management fees and joint venture   1,676       1,508        2,670        2,568
Less: Casino promotional
 allowances                        (5,116)     (4,095)      (9,695)      (8,651
                                  --------   ---------    ---------   ---------
 Total net revenues                71,709      59,380      129,824      108,854
                                  --------   ---------    ---------   ---------
Costs and expenses
Casino                             25,679      21,854       47,581       41,616
Lodging                             3,432       2,786        6,549        5,073
Food and beverage                   7,363       4,735       14,361        9,081
Other operating                       675          67        1,338        1,324
Selling, general and 
administrative                     18,477      16,785       34,892       31,172
Depreciation and amortization       4,523       3,887        8,944        7,448
Pre-opening expenses                    -         508            -        4,098
                                 --------     -------     --------     --------
  Total costs and expenses         60,149      51,233      113,665      99,812 
                                 --------     -------     --------     --------
Operating income                   11,560       8,147       16,159       9,042 
                                 --------     -------     --------     --------
Other income(expense)
Interest income                       120         194          163         392 
Interest expense                   (4,896)     (2,908)      (9,847)     (5,059)
Other, net                           (101)       (384)         215        (221)
                                 --------     --------     --------    --------
                                   (4,877)     (3,098)      (9,469)    (4,888)
                                 --------     --------     --------    --------
Income before income taxes and
  extraordinary item                6,683       5,049        6,690      4,154 
Income tax provision               (2,705)     (1,905)      (2,708)    (1,585)
                                  --------    --------     --------   ---------
Income before extraordinary item    3,978       3,144        3,982      2,569 
Extraordinary item-loss on early 
retirement of debt, net of income
tax benefit                             -        (141)           -       (141)
                                   --------    --------     -------    --------
Net income                       $  3,978     $  3,003    $  3,982    $  2,428 
                                   ========     =======     ======     ========
Income  per common share
Income before extraordinary
 item                            $   0.40      $  0.33     $   0.41    $   0.27
Extraordinary item-loss on early 
retirement of debt, net of income
 tax benefit                     $     -       $ (0.02)    $      -    $   0.02)
                                 ----------    ---------   ----------  ---------
Net income per common share      $   0.40      $  0.31     $    0.41   $   0.25
                                 ==========    =========   ==========  ========
Weighted average shares used in
calculating income per common 
share                            9,829,885    9,623,421   9,829,204   9,537,912 
                                ==========    ==========  ==========  =========
Dividends declared per common 
share                            $   0.05     $   0.04    $    0.10   $   0.08 
                                ==========    ==========  ==========  =========
</TABLE>
           The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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<PAGE>                                        HARVEYS CASINO RESORTS
                              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                                (Dollars in thousands)
                                                                      
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Six Months Ended May 31,
                                                      1997             1996


<S>                                                 <C>              <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
 Net income                                         $   3,982        $   2,428 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
     provided by operating activities
   Depreciation and amortization                        8,944            7,448 
   Other, net                                           3,199           11,595 
                                                    ----------       ----------
   Net cash provided by operating activities           16,125           21,471 
                                                    ----------       ----------
Cash flows from investing activities
 Capital expenditures                                 (15,638)         (48,556)
 Proceeds from disposition of assets                    3,603                - 
 Other, net                                              (109)             245 
                                                    ----------        ---------
   Net cash used in investing activities              (12,144)         (48,311)
                                                    ----------        ---------
Cash flows from financing activities
 Purchase of notes and accrued interest
  in consolidated subsidiary                                -           (6,000)
 Principal payments on long-term debt                 (12,028)        (171,274)
 Dividends paid                                          (982)            (768)
 Proceeds from long-term debt                           9,688           74,000 
 Proceeds from public debt offering                         -          150,000 
 Debt issuance costs                                        -           (5,683)
 Other, net                                               169             (59)
                                                    ----------        ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities    (3,153)         40,216  
                                                    ----------        ---------
Increase in cash and cash equivalents                     828          13,376 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period       21,121          10,493 
                                                    ----------        ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period          $  21,949        $ 23,869 
                                                    ==========       ==========
Supplemental cash flows disclosure
 Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized $   9,372        $  6,820 
 Cash paid for income taxes                               663             302  

</TABLE>
           The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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<PAGE>                                             HARVEYS CASINO RESORTS
                        NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.  Basis of Presentation and Consolidation - Harveys Casino Resorts, a Nevada 
    corporation, (the  Company') is engaged in the casino entertainment 
    industry. The Company owns and operates  Harveys Resort Hotel/Casino on the
    south shore  of Lake Tahoe, Nevada.  

    Until April 30, 1996, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, 
    Harveys C. C. Management Company, Inc. ( HCCMC') owned 70% of the equity
    interest in Harveys Wagon Wheel Casino Limited Liability Company ( HWW')
    which owns Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/Casino in Central City Colorado. 
    On April 30, 1996, the Company acquired all of the 30% minority interest in
    HWW in exchange for common stock of the Company.  HCCMC has a contract to 
    manage the Central City hotel and casino.  Through its wholly-owned
    subsidiary, Harveys L. V. Management Company, Inc. ( HLVMC'), the Company 
    owns 40% of the equity interest in Hard Rock Hotel, Inc. ( HRHC'), which 
    owns the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  HLVMC has a 
    contract to manage the Las Vegas hotel and casino which opened for business
    on March 9, 1995 (see Note 8).  Additionally, the Company's wholly-owned 
    subsidiary, Harveys Iowa Management Company, Inc. ( HIMC') is the owner 
    and operator of Harveys Casino Hotel,  a riverboat casino, hotel and
    convention center complex in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  The riverboat casino
    portion of the complex opened for business on January 1, 1996 and the 
    land-based hotel opened for business on May 24, 1996.

    The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of 
    Harveys Casino Resorts and its majority and wholly-owned subsidiaries.  All
    significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.  
    Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are stated at cost adjusted by 
    equity in undistributed earnings or losses. 

    The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of November 30, 1996 has been 
    prepared from the audited financial statements at that date.  The
    accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared
    by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of 
    the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Accordingly, certain information 
    and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared
    in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been 
    condensed or omitted.

    In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal 
    recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial 
    condition, results of operations and cash flows have been included.  The 
    results of operations for the interim periods should not be considered 
    indicative of results for a full fiscal year.

    These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial
    statements, and notes thereto, in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K 
    for the year ended November 30, 1996.


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2.  Net Income Per Common Share - Net income per share is computed based on the
    weighted average number of shares of common stock and dilutive common stock
    equivalents outstanding during the period.   Fully diluted per share 
    amounts are the same as primary per share amounts for all periods
    presented.

3.  Pre-opening Expenses - Pre-opening expenses are associated with the 
    acquisition, development and opening of the Company's new casino resorts. 
    These amounts are expensed when the resort commences operations and include
    items that were capitalized as incurred prior to opening and items that are
    directly related to the opening of the property and are non-recurring in 
    nature. Approximately $3.6 million of pre-opening expenses were expensed in
    the first quarter of 1996 in connection with the Company's opening of 
    HIMC's riverboat casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa on January 1, 1996 and an
    additional $0.5 million of pre-opening expenses were expensed in the 
    second quarter of 1996 coincident with the opening of the land-based 
    facilities in Council Bluffs on May 24, 1996.

4.  Recently Adopted Accounting Standards - The Financial Accounting Standards
    Board ( FASB') issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ( SFAS')
    No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for 
    Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of, in March 1995.  This statement was 
    adopted by the Company for the fiscal year beginning December 1, 1996 and 
    requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be 
    held and used by an entity be reviewed whenever events or changes in 
    circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
    recoverable.  The adoption of SFAS No. 121 did not have an effect on the 
    financial position or results of operations of the Company. 

    The FASB issued SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, in 
    October 1995.  This statement was adopted by the Company for the fiscal year
    beginning December 1, 1996 and requires certain disclosures about the 
    impact on results of operations of the fair value of stock-based employee
    compensation arrangements.  Management intends to continue to account for
    stock-based employee compensation arrangements in accordance with 
    Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
    Employees, and accordingly adoption of SFAS No. 123 did not have a 
    significant effect on the financial position or results of operations of 
    the Company.  The Company will include the pro forma effects of this 
    statement in its notes to financial statements for the fiscal year ending
    November 30, 1997.

5.  Recently Issued Accounting Standards - The FASB has issued SFAS No. 128, 
    Earnings Per Share, which (a) simplifies current standards by eliminating 
    the presentation of primary earnings per share ( EPS') and requiring the 
    presentation  of basic EPS, which includes no potential common shares and 
    thus no dilution, (b) requires companies with complex capital structures to
    present basic and diluted EPS on the face of the income statement and, 
    (c) eliminates the modified treasury stock method of computing potential
    shares.  SFAS No. 128 will be effective for the Company beginning December
    1, 1997, including interim periods ending after that date.  On adoption, 
    restatement of all prior-period EPS data presented will be required.  The 
    Company has not yet determined what effect, if any, the adoption of SFAS 
    No. 128 will have on the Company's EPS.

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6.  Commitments - The Company has completed construction of a parking facility 
    adjacent to Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/Casino in Central City, Colorado.  
    The facility will accommodate approximately 530 automobiles and was 
    completed in June 1997.  The Company has entered into various contracts or 
    agreements relative to the construction of the parking facility.  The cost 
    of the project is estimated to be approximately $10.8 million.  Through  
    May 31, 1997, the Company had expended approximately $8.4 million.

7.  Summarized Financial Information of Subsidiaries - The 10 5/8% Senior 
    Subordinated Notes due 2006, (the  Senior Subordinated Notes'),  issued by 
    the Company are guaranteed by all direct and indirect subsidiaries of the 
    Company except for subsidiaries  which are inconsequential.  The guarantees
    are full and unconditional and are joint and several.  The following 
    unaudited summarized combined financial information of the guarantor 
    subsidiaries includes the accounts of HCCMC, HWW (which became wholly owned
    on April 30, 1996), HLVMC and HIMC (which commenced operations January 1,
    1996).   Full separate financial statements of the guarantor subsidiaries
    have not been included because management has determined they are not 
    material to investors.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                  May 31, 1997      November 30, 1996

    <S>                                    <C>               <C>
    Balance Sheet Data (in thousands)   
    Assets                              
     Current assets                        $     17,062        $  13,952 
     Noncurrent assets                          199,988          191,279 
                                             ----------       ----------
     Total assets                          $    217,050        $ 205,231 
                                             ==========       ==========
    Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity
     Current liabilities                   $     37,749        $  35,203 
     Noncurrent liabilities                     124,380          122,414 
     Minority interest in subsidiary              2,315            2,098 
     Stockholder's equity                        52,606           45,516 
                                            -----------       ----------
    Total liabilities and stockholder's
        equity                            $    217,050        $  205,231 
                                           ============       ==========


                                        Three Months        Six Months
                                        Ended May 31,       Ended May 31,
                                        -------------       -------------
                                       1997       1996     1997        1996
                                       ----       ----     ----        ----
 Statement of Operations Data 
   (in thousands)
   Net revenues                  $    39,925    $ 29,160  $ 73,805   $ 50,775 
   Cost and expenses                 (30,407)    (22,103)  (58,214)   (42,643)
   Other expense                        (301)     (2,448)     (332)    (3,827)
   Income tax provision               (3,730)      (1739)   (6,176)    (1,644)
                                     ---------   --------- ---------  ---------
    Net income                    $     5,487   $  2,870  $  9,083   $   2,661 
                                     =========   ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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7.Summarized Financial Information of Subsidiaries (continued)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
  <S>                                        <C>                <C>     
  Statement of Cash Flows Data
          (in thousands)
  Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 10,674       $ 11,624 
  Net cash used in investing activities        (11,453        (42,667)
  Net cash provided by financing activities      2,541         40,006 
                                             ---------        ---------      
     Increase in cash and cash equivalents    $  1,762       $  8,963 
                                             =========       =========
</TABLE>

8. Subsequent Event - On July 1, 1997 the Company entered into a Stock 
   Purchase and Management Buyout Agreement ( the  Stock Purchase Agreement')
   with HRHC, Lily Pond Investments, Inc. ( Lily Pond') and HLVMC.  Pursuant to
   the Stock Purchase Agreement, among other things, HRHC will  repurchase from
   the Company all the capital stock of HRHC held by the Company,  representing
   40% of the currently outstanding capital stock of HRHC, and the Company's 
   management agreement will be terminated.  The Company will continue to 
   manage the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino until the closing of the transaction. 
   The consummation of the transaction is subject to certain conditions and 
   approvals, including approval by Nevada gaming authorities.  Upon closing, 
   the management agreement currently in effect between HRHC and HLVMC relating
   to the management and operations of HRHC will terminate, and the  
   stockholders agreement among the Company, HRHC and Lily Pond will be 
   canceled.  The total consideration to be paid to the Company upon closing
   is $45 million cash. 










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Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
         Results of Operations

OVERVIEW

The Company currently owns and operates Harveys Resort Hotel/Casino on the 
south shore of Lake Tahoe, Nevada, Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/Casino in Central 
City, Colorado and Harveys Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  Additionally,
the Company owns a 40% equity interest in and manages the Hard Rock Hotel and 
Casino in Las Vegas.

On July 1, 1997 the Company entered into an agreement whereby HRHC will 
purchase the Company's interests in HRHC for $45 million in cash.  The 
consummation of the transaction is subject to certain conditions and approvals,
including approval by Nevada gaming authorities.  Until the transaction closes,
the Company will continue to manage the operations of the Hard Rock Hotel and 
Casino and will continue to recognize management fee income and equity in the 
earnings from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.  Upon closing, the management 
agreement currently in effect will terminate and the Company will no longer 
hold an equity interest in HRHC. 

The following table presents certain operating results for the Company's 
properties.  The operating results for Harveys Resort Hotel/Casino have been 
presented excluding the effects of corporate and new business development 
expenses.  Those expenses have been presented under the caption  Corporate and 
Development'.  On April 30, 1996, the Company acquired the 30% minority 
interest in HWW.  As a result of the acquisition, Harveys Wagon Wheel
Hotel/Casino and HWW became wholly owned by the Company.  The riverboat casino
portion of Harveys Casino Hotel opened on January 1, 1996 and the land-based 
facilities opened on May 24, 1996.  The operating results of Harveys L. V. 
Management Company consist of fees earned by such entity for managing the 
operations of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino and the 40% equity interest in the
income of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     Three Months               Six Months
                                     Ended May 31,             Ended May 31,
                                 1997           1996         1997         1996  
                                             (dollars in thousands)
<S>                             <C>            <C>        <C>        <C>
Net Revenues
Harveys Resort Hotel/Casino     $ 31,784       $30,220    $ 56,019  $ 58,078
Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/Casino  12,149        11,720      22,431    21,404 
Harveys Casino Hotel - Iowa       26,100        15,932      48,704    26,804 
Harveys L. V. Management Compan    1,676         1,508       2,670     2,568 
                                                  
Operating Income (Loss)
Harveys Resort Hotel/ Casino    $  5,158       $ 4,143     $  6,352  $  6,529 
Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/Casino   2,792         2,687        4,362     3,990
Harveys Casino Hotel - Iowa (1)    5,105         2,917        8,670     1,687
Harveys L. V.  Management Company  1,621         1,453        2,559     2,455
Corporate and Development         (3,116)       (3,053)      (5,784)   (5,619)
                                              
EBITDA (2)
Harveys Resort Hotel/ Casino    $  7,147       $ 6,290      $ 10,329  $ 10,895 
Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/Casino   3,548         3,411         5,868     5,484 
Harveys Casino Hotel - Iowa        6,655         4,375        11,750     7,251 
Harveys L. V. Management Company   1,676         1,508         2,670     2,566 
Corporate and Development         (2,943)       (3,042       (5,514)    (5,608)
           
/TABLE
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Notes to the operating results 

(1)  The riverboat casino portion of Harveys Casino Hotel - Iowa commenced 
casino operations on January 1, 1996, and the land- based hotel facilities 
opened on May 24, 1996.  The operating results for the three months and six 
months ended May 31, 1996 include approximately $0.5 million and $4.1 million
of pre-opening expenses, respectively.

(2)  EBITDA (operating income plus depreciation and amortization) should not be
construed as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, or as an 
alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity.
The Company has presented EBITDA solely as supplemental disclosure because the 
Company believes that it enhances the understanding of the financial 
performance of companies with substantial depreciation and amortization. For 
the three months and six months ended May 31, 1996, Harveys Casino Hotel-Iowa's
EBITDA excludes approximately $0.5 million and $4.1 million of pre-opening 
expenses, respectively.

COMPARISON OF THE SECOND QUARTERS ENDED MAY 31, 1997 AND MAY 31, 1996

The Company's consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 1997 
amounted to approximately $71.7 million, a new record for the Company's second 
quarter and an increase of $12.3 million, or 20.8%, over net revenues recorded
in the second quarter of fiscal 1996.  The improvement was attributable to the 
$10.2 million increase in net revenues produced by Harveys Casino Hotel.  The
increase in net revenues generated during the current year second quarter at 
the Company's Lake Tahoe property amounted to approximately $1.6 million. 
Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel Casino experienced a 3.7% increase in net revenues, 
up $0.4 million comparing fiscal year 1997 second quarter amounts to those 
generated at the Central City, Colorado property's second quarter of operations
 in fiscal 1996.  The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino contributed an increase of  
approximately $0.2 million to the Company's net revenues in the second quarter 
of fiscal 1997, by way of management fees and equity in the joint venture 
income. 

Casino revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 1997 amounted to approximately 
$55.3 million, an improvement of $9.9 million over the comparable quarter of 
the prior year.  The second quarter of gaming activity at the Company's Council
Bluffs facility  produced approximately $22.8 million of casino revenue 
accounting for approximately $7.4 million of the quarter-over-quarter increase.
The Company's Lake Tahoe and Colorado properties contributed $1.6 million and 
$0.9 million, respectively, to the increase in casino revenues. Casino costs 
and expenses  increased for the comparable quarterly periods, up $3.8 million
to $25.7 million for the current year period.  The Council Bluffs casino 
accounted for $3.1 million of the increase while the Lake Tahoe and Colorado 
operations accounted for approximately $0.1 million and $0.6 million of the 
increase, respectively, Over $2.1 million of the increase in casino costs and 
expenses was attributable to gaming taxes and licenses, a consequence of the 
increase in casino revenues.  The balance of the increase was primarily
due to promotional expenses at the Council Bluffs property.  

Lodging revenues for the fiscal 1997 second quarter improved by approximately 
$1.3 million over the prior year second quarter and amounted to $7.5 million.  
The  hotel facility in Council Bluffs, open for the full three months of the 
second quarter of fiscal 1997 compared to one week of operations in the second 
quarter of fiscal 1996, contributed $1.2 million of the increase, accounting 
for the majority of the quarter-over-quarter growth.  Lodging profits improved 
by approximately $0.7 million.

Food and beverage revenues for the current fiscal year second quarter amounted 
to $10.8 million, an improvement of nearly $1.8 million, or 19.9%, over the 
prior year second quarter.  Food and beverage revenue from the Council Bluffs 
property, which included revenues from the land-based facilities in 1997, 
contributed an increase of approximately $2.4 million.  That increase was 
offset by declines  at the Central City property as the result of outsourcing, 
during the second quarter of fiscal 1996, the food service and a portion of the
beverage service to an unaffiliated management company whose facilities at
the property include a Tony Roma's Famous For Ribs restaurant and a Tony Roma's
Express, and to declines at the Lake Tahoe property.  Food and beverage profits
and margins declined for the quarter-to-quarter comparison primarily as a 
result of the decision to attractively price the food and beverage offerings at
the Council Bluffs property to attract local customers. 

<PAGE>
Other revenues and the $1.7 million contribution from management fees and 
equity in the earnings from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for the fiscal 1997 
second quarter amounted to $3.2 million, an improvement of $0.3 million over 
the prior year second quarter.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by approximately $1.7 
million, or 10.1%, to $18.5 million for the current fiscal year second quarter.
The operation of the expanded facility in Council Bluffs for the second quarter
of fiscal 1997 accounted for approximately $1.3 million of the increase.  The 
Lake Tahoe and Central City properties recognized increases in overall selling,
general and administrative expenses of approximately $0.3 million and $0.2 
million, respectively, while corporate expenses declined by approximately $0.1
million.  Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by approximately 
$0.6 million.  The increase was associated with the expanded facilities in
Council Bluffs. 

With the opening of the Council Bluffs land-based facilities in the second 
quarter of fiscal 1996, the Company recognized approximately $0.5 million of 
pre-opening expenses. These charges had previously been incurred in connection 
with the development of the property and deferred until operations commenced.

Interest expense, net of interest income and interest capitalized, increased by
approximately $2.1 million to $4.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 
1997.  The increase was attributable to the  $150 million of Senior 
Subordinated Notes which were issued in May 1996, and to the effect of 
capitalizing approximately $1.3 million of interest in the second quarter of 
fiscal 1996 in connection with the construction of the Council Bluffs 
facilities compared to the effect of capitalizing approximately $0.2 million of
interest in the current year second quarter in connection with the construction
of the parking facility at Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/Casino in Central City.

In May 1996, the Company expensed the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs
related to a $10 million note payable to a private investor that was retired 
before maturity.  This item was reflected in the 1996 operating results as an 
extraordinary loss of approximately $141,000 which was net of an income tax 
benefit of approximately $85,000.

Net income for the fiscal 1997 second quarter amounted to approximately $4.0
million compared to $3.0 million for the prior fiscal year second quarter.  If 
pre-opening expenses, net of taxes, were excluded from the prior period 
results, and, if the extraordinary loss on early retirement of debt was 
excluded from the prior year period,  the results would have been net
income of approximately $3.5 million for the prior year period.  

COMPARISON OF THE SIX MONTH PERIODS ENDED MAY 31, 1997 AND MAY 31, 1996

The Company's consolidated net revenues through the six months ended May 31, 
1997 amounted to approximately $129.8 million, an increase of $21.0 million, or
19.3%, over net revenues recorded in the same period of fiscal 1996. The 
improvement was attributable to the $21.9 million increase in net revenues 
produced by Harveys Casino Hotel.  Net revenues for fiscal 1997 from the 
Council Bluffs, Iowa property were provided by a full six months of operations
of the complete facility while fiscal 1996 provided five months of revenues 
from the riverboat casino.  Net revenues from the Company's Lake Tahoe property
declined by approximately $2.1 million, or 3.5%, the result of adverse first 
quarter weather conditions and severe flooding in northern Nevada and in many 
of the northern California communities that provide many of the Lake Tahoe 
property's customers.  Mud slides triggered by the inclement weather closed 
U. S. Highway 50, the major link between the south shore of Lake Tahoe and 
northern California, for 42 days of the first quarter.  Harveys Wagon Wheel
Hotel/Casino experienced a 4.8% increase in net revenues, up $1.0 million, 
while the revenue contribution from the management fees and equity in earnings 
from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino increased approximately $0.1 million. 



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Casino revenues for the first half of fiscal 1997, enhanced by a full six 
months of casino operations in Council Bluffs compared to five months of casino
 operations in the prior year, amounted to approximately $99.2 million, an 
improvement of $17.0 million over the comparable prior year period.  The six 
months of gaming activity in Iowa produced an increase of approximately $16.4
million in casino revenues compared to those produced at the Council
Bluffs property during the first half of fiscal 1996.  The Company's Lake Tahoe
property suffered a decline in casino revenues of approximately $1.4 million, 
or 3.8%, as a result of the adverse weather and road conditions experienced in
the first quarter.  Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/Casino produced an increase of 
approximately $1.9 million in casino revenue over the prior year comparable 
period.  Casino costs and expenses increased for the comparable periods, up 
$6.0 million to $47.6 million for the current year period.  The Council Bluffs
casino accounted for $5.8 million of the increase while the Colorado operations
accounted for approximately $1.3 million of the increase.  The Lake Tahoe 
operations produced a $1.1 million improvement in casino costs due to lower 
payroll and related costs and the reduction of other operating costs in 
reaction to the lower casino volume resulting from the impact of the first 
quarter's  adverse weather conditions. 

Lodging revenues for the fiscal 1997 six month period improved by approximately
$2.2 million over the prior year comparable period and amounted to $14.5 
million. The hotel facility in Council Bluffs, which opened at the end of May 
1996, contributed $2.3 million in lodging revenues during the 1997 six month 
period, accounting for all of the lodging revenues improvement.  Lodging 
profits improved by approximately $0.7 million. The decline in lodging profit 
margins was the result of the contribution from the Council Bluffs hotel, which
has a lower profit margin than the Lake Tahoe hotel, becoming a more 
significant part of lodging profits and of the increase in promotional costs at
the Lake Tahoe hotel.  

Food and beverage revenues for the current fiscal year period amounted to $20.0
million, an improvement of approximately $2.5 million over the 1996 period. 
Food and beverage revenue from the Council Bluffs property, which included 
revenues from the land-based facilities in 1997, contributed an increase of 
approximately $4.8 million.  That increase was offset by declines at Lake 
Tahoe, precipitated by the effects of adverse weather, and declines at
Central City as the result of outsourcing, during the second quarter of fiscal 
1996, the food service and a portion of the beverage service.  Food and 
beverage profits and margins declined for the period-to-period comparison 
primarily as a result of the decision to attractively price the food and 
beverage offerings at the Council Bluffs property to attract local customers. 

Other  revenues and the $2.7 million contribution from management fees and 
equity in the earnings from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino improved by 
approximately $0.3 million.  

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by approximately $3.7 
million, or 11.9%, to $34.9 million for the current fiscal year period.  The 
operations in Council Bluffs experienced an increase of  approximately $4.1 
million in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Lake Tahoe 
operations recognized an improvement in overall selling, general and 
administrative expenses of approximately $0.6 million from the fiscal 1996 
period to the current fiscal year, while these expenses increased by $0.3 
million at the Central City property.  Depreciation and amortization expenses 
increased by $1.5 million.  The increase was associated with the expanded 
facilities in Council Bluffs.

With the opening of the Council Bluffs casino in January 1996 and the opening 
of land-based facilities in May 1996, the Company recognized approximately $4.1
million of pre-opening expenses. These charges had previously been incurred in 
connection with the development of the property  and deferred until operations 
commenced. 

Interest expense, net of interest income and interest capitalized, increased by
approximately $5.0 million to $9.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 
1997.  The increase was attributable to the Senior Subordinated Notes which 
were issued in May 1996, and to the effect of capitalizing approximately $2.4 
million of interest in fiscal 1996 in connection with the construction of the 
Council Bluffs facilities compared to the effect of capitalizing approximately 
$0.3 million of interest in the current year in connection with the 
construction of the parking facility in Central City. 




<PAGE>
In May 1996, the Company expensed the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs
related to a $10 million note payable  that was retired before maturity.  This 
item was reflected in  he 1996 operating results as an extraordinary loss of 
approximately $141,000 which was net of an income tax benefit of approximately 
$85,000.

Net income for the first six months of fiscal 1997 amounted to approximately 
$4.0 million compared to $2.4 million for the prior fiscal year period.  If 
pre-opening expenses, net of taxes, were excluded from the prior fiscal period 
results, and if the extraordinary loss on early retirement of debt was excluded
from the prior year, the results would have been net income of approximately 
$5.1 million for the prior year. 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company's primary sources of liquidity and capital resources during the 
first six months of fiscal year 1997 have been cash flow of approximately $16.1
million from operations and the net proceeds of approximately $3.5 million from
the sale of the Company's note receivable from an unrelated party and the sale 
of the Company's airplane.

At May 31, 1997, the Company had approximately $ 21.9 million of cash and cash
equivalents and a maximum of approximately $84.3 million available under a 
reducing revolving credit agreement with a consortium of banks ( the  Credit 
Facility'), subject to compliance with certain financial covenants. 

During the first half of fiscal 1997, the Company expended approximately $1.4 
million in cash relative to construction payables and retentions associated 
with the construction of the hotel and convention center portion of Harveys 
Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs and expended approximately $6.2 million in cash 
relative to the construction of a parking garage at Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/
Casino in Central City, Colorado.  Additionally, the Company made cash payments
 for dividends of approximately $1.0 million during the period, incurred
additional cash expenditures of approximately $8.1 million in connection with 
capital improvements and replacements and made net cash payments of 
approximately $2.3 million reducing the Company's outstanding borrowings. 

The Company expects that its primary capital needs for the remainder of fiscal 
year 1997 will include (a) approximately $1.6 million for the payment of 
construction retentions relative to the hotel and convention center portion of 
Harveys Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs, (b) approximately $2.4 million for the 
satisfaction of payables and construction retention relative to the 
construction of the parking garage adjacent to Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/Casino
which was completed in June 1997, (c) approximately $11.0 million of capital
expenditures at the Company's current facilities, and (d) dividend payments and
debt service. 

The Company's debt at May 31, 1997, including the current portion of 
approximately $1.9 million, amounted to $181.8 million and consisted of $150 
million of Senior Subordinated Notes, $29.5 million outstanding under the 
Credit Facility, $2.1 million outstanding under HWW's equipment financing notes
payable to a financing company and approximately $230,000 of other debt.

The equipment financing agreement entered into by HWW allowed for the financing
of up to $7.5 million of gaming and associated equipment.  Under the terms of 
the agreement, repayments of principal and interest are due in 36 monthly 
installments.  The equipment financing agreement is secured by all of the 
gaming and associated equipment financed under the agreement.  The obligation 
under the financing agreement is guaranteed by the Company. 

The maximum available principal balance under the Credit Facility at May 31, 
1997 was $115 million, reduced by outstanding borrowings and letter of credit 
exposure.  At May 31, 1997 the outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility
amounted to $29.5 million, the letters of credit exposure was $1.2 million and 
the maximum amount available was approximately $84.3 million, subject to 
compliance with financial covenants. 






<PAGE>
There are no required repayments of principal under the Credit Facility in 
fiscal 1997.  The Credit Facility is secured by all of the real and personal 
property of (a) Harveys Resort Hotel/Casino, (b)  HIMC, and (c) HWW, as well as
all of the contracts the Company has entered into in connection with its 
ownership and operation of (i) Harveys Resort Hotel/Casino, (ii) HIMC, and 
(iii) HWW.  Additional security is provided by a pledge of the stock of the 
following subsidiaries of the Company: HLVMC, HCCMC, HIMC and Reno Projects,
Inc., a Nevada corporation, which is wholly owned by the Company.  Interest on 
borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility is payable, at the Company's 
option, at either the London Inter-Bank Offering Rate ( LIBOR') or the prime 
rate of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ( Wells Fargo'), in each case 
plus an applicable margin.  The applicable margin is determined with reference 
to the Company's funded debt to EBITDA ratio.  The applicable margins as of 
May 31, 1997 were 2.25% with respect to the LIBOR-based interest rate, and
0.75% with respect to the Wells Fargo prime-rate interest rate. 

The Credit Facility contains certain financial and other covenants.  The 
financial covenants prevent the Company from making any investments in or 
advances to affiliates without the prior written consent of the lenders under 
the Credit Facility.  The covenants allow the declaration and payment of 
dividends without the prior written consent of the lenders if certain fixed 
charge coverage ratios are maintained.  The covenants require the Company to
maintain certain set standards with respect to (a) minimum tangible net worth, 
(b) fixed charge coverage ratios, and (c) minimum annual capital expenditures. 
The financial covenants also limit the Company's ability to incur additional 
indebtedness.  The Company was in compliance with these covenants at May 31,
1997. 

The Senior Subordinated Notes are governed by an indenture ( the  Indenture') 
and are general unsecured obligations of the Company, subordinated in right of 
payment to all existing and future Senior Debt of the Company (as defined in 
the Indenture).  The Senior Subordinated Notes are guaranteed by each of the 
Restricted Subsidiaries of the Company (as defined in the Indenture).  

Each guarantee is a general unsecured obligation of the guaranteeing Restricted
Subsidiary, subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future Senior 
Debt of each guaranteeing Restricted Subsidiary.  At May 31, 1997, the 
guaranteeing Restricted Subsidiaries were
HCCMC, HWW, HIMC and HLVMC.

Interest on the Senior Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually on June 1 
and December 1 of each year.  The Senior Subordinated Notes will mature on June
1, 2006.  The Senior Subordinated Notes are redeemable at the option of the 
Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after June 1, 2001 at prices 
ranging from 105.313% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest,
to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest beginning June
1, 2004 and thereafter.  Upon a Change of Control (as defined in the
Indenture) each holder of the senior Subordinated Notes will have the right to 
require the Company to repurchase such holder's Senior Subordinated Notes at 
101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the repurchase
date. 

The Indenture contains certain covenants that impose limitation on, among other
things, (a) the incurrance of additional indebtedness by the Company or any 
Restricted Subsidiary, (b) the payment of dividends, (c) the repurchase of 
capital stock and the making of certain other Restricted Payments and 
Restricted Investments (as defined in the Indenture) by the Company or any 
Restricted Subsidiary, (d) mergers, consolidations and sales of assets by the
Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, (e) the creation or incurrance of liens 
on the assets of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, and (f) transactions
by the Company or any of its subsidiaries with Affiliates ( as defined in the 
Indenture).  These limitations are subject to a number of qualifications and 
exceptions as described in the Indenture.  The Company was in compliance with 
these covenants at May 31, 1997.

The Company believes that its existing cash and cash equivalents, cash flows 
from operations and its borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility are 
sufficient to meet the cash  requirements of its existing operations for the 
next twelve months, including (a) final payments for construction of the 
Council Bluffs project, (b) capital improvements and replacements at the 
operating properties, (c) the construction of a parking garage adjacent to 
Harveys Wagon Wheel Hotel/Casino, and (d) dividend and debt service 
requirements. 



<PAGE>
On July 1, 1997, the Company entered into an agreement whereby HRHC will 
purchase the Company's interests in HRHC for $45 million in cash.  The 
consummation of the transaction is subject to certain conditions and approvals,
including approval by Nevada gaming authorities.  The Company believes the 
requisite conditions will be met and the necessary approvals will be obtained, 
within four to six months,  and intends to use the proceeds from the sale to 
reduce outstanding debt under the Credit Facility.  

The existing sources of cash, and the possibility of $45 million in proceeds 
for the expected sale of the Company's interests in HRHC,  provide the Company 
some flexibility in potential expansion of current operations or in its pursuit
of new gaming opportunities in existing and emerging jurisdictions.  The 
realization of such expansion opportunities may require capital investments in 
excess of current resources and additional financing may be required.  The 
Company believes that additional funds could be obtained through additional
debt or equity financing.  However, no assurance can be made that such 
financing would be available at terms acceptable to the Company, if at all. 

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<PAGE>
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR PURPOSES OF THE  SAFE HARBOR' PROVISIONS OF THE 
PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995.

This document includes various  forward-looking statements' within the meaning 
of Section 27A of the securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Sections 21E of 
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent the Company's 
expectations or beliefs concerning future events.  Statements containing 
expressions such as  believes',  anticipates', or  expects' used in the 
Company's press releases and periodic reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are intended to identify 
forward-looking statements.  All forward-looking statements involve risks and 
uncertainties.  Although the Company believes its expectations are based upon 
reasonable assumptions within the bounds of its knowledge of its business and 
operations, there can be no assurances that actual results will not materially
differ from expected results.  The Company cautions that these and similar 
statements included in this report and in previously filed periodic reports,
including reports filed on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, are further qualified by 
important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from 
those in the forward-looking statements.  Such factors include, without 
limitation, the following; increased competition in existing markets or the 
opening of new gaming jurisdictions; a decline in the public acceptance of 
gaming; the limitation, conditioning or suspension of any of the Company's
gaming licenses; increases in or new taxes imposed on gaming revenues or gaming
devices; a finding of unsuitability by regulatory authorities with respect to 
the Company's officers, directors or key employees; loss or retirement of key 
executives; significant increases in fuel or transportation prices; adverse 
economic conditions in the company's key markets; severe and unusual weather in
the Company's key markets; adverse results of significant litigation matters.  
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date thereof.  The Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly release any revision to such forward-looking statements 
to reflect events or circumstances after the date thereof. 

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                                         PART II - OTHER  INFORMATION


Item 1.   Legal Proceedings.
          Not Applicable

Item 2.   Changes in Securities.
          Not Applicable

Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities
          Not Applicable

Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

          The Company's annual meeting was held on May 1, 1997.
     
          Matters voted upon at the meeting were the election of three 
          directors, each to a three year term.  In respect to the election of 
          directors the following results were tabulated: Charles W. Scharer,  
          9,494,812 votes for, 27,956 votes withheld, 299,441 abstentions or 
          broker non-votes; Luther Mack, Jr., 9,494,799 votes for, 27,969 
          votes withheld, 299,441 abstentions or broker non-votes; Ronald R. 
          Zideck, 9,494,835 votes for, 27,933 votes withheld, 299,441 
          abstentions or broker non-votes.      

Item 5.   Other Information.
          Not Applicable

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

      (a) Exhibits
               See attached Exhibit Index

      (b) Reports on Form 8-K
               None   






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<PAGE>

                                                  SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the 
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                          HARVEYS CASINO RESORTS
                          Registrant





Date: July 14, 1997       /S/ John J. McLaughlin
                          -----------------------
                          John J. McLaughlin,
                          Senior Vice President,
                          Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
                          (Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)




















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<PAGE>
                                                 EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number    Description                                                   Page
- -------   ----------------------------------------------------------   ------

3.1       Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (1)

3.2       Sixth Amended Bylaws of the Registrant (2)

4.1       Form of Stock Certificate of the Registrant (1)

4.2       Indenture, dated as of April 30, 1996 between the Registrant and
          IBJ Schroder   Bank and Trust, as Trustee ( including form of
          Note) (3)

4.3       Indenture, dated as of May 15, 1996 by and among the Registrant
          ( the  Issuer') Harveys Wagon Wheel Casino Limited Liability
          Company, Harveys C. C. Management Company, Inc., Harveys Iowa
          Management Company, Inc. and Harveys L. V. Management Company,
          Inc. ( the  Guarantors') and IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Company
          as Trustee ( including form of Note) (4)

4.4       First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 5, 1996,
          supplementing the Indenture as of May 15, 1996 among the
          Registrant (the  Issuer'), Harveys Wagon Wheel Casino Limited
          Liability Company, Harveys C. C. Management Company, Inc.,
          Harveys Iowa Management Company, Inc. and Harveys L.V.
          Management Company, Inc. (the  Guarantors'), and IBJ Schroder
          Bank and Trust Company as Trustees (5)

10.1      Addendum to Employment Agreement, dated March 7, 1997 between
          Thomas M. Yturbide and  the Registrant (6)

10.2      Extension of Employment Agreement, date January 30, 1997 between
          Edward B. Barraco and the Registrant (6) 

27        Financial Data Schedule (6)

          ------------------------------------------------
(1)       Incorporated herein by reference to Registration Statement No. 
          33-70670.

(2)       Incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant's Quarterly
          Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 31, 1996.

(3)       Incorporated herein by reference to the Registration Statement No.
          333-616.

(4)       Incorporated herein by reference to Registration Statement No. 
          333-3576.   

(5)       Incorporated herein by reference to Registrant's Current Report of
          Form 8-K filed June 14, 1996.

(6)       Filed herewith


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ADDENDUM TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 7th day of March, 1997, by and 
between HARVEYS CASINO RESORTS, a Nevada corporation, hereinafter referred to 
as  HARVEYS', and/or  EMPLOYER', and THOMAS M. YTURBIDE, hereinafter referred 
to as  EMPLOYEE', as follows:

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, EMPLOYER and EMPLOYEE did enter into that Employment Agreement date 
December 1,1995(the  Employment Agreement'); and  

WHEREAS, EMPLOYER and EMPLOYEE have agreed that following the execution hereof 
EMPLOYEE shall not seek nor allow his nomination to HARVEYS Board of Directors,
and further will not seek to serve as Chairman of said Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, the parties have agreed that EMPLOYEE shall continue to serve as an 
employee in a consultant capacity to the Chief Executive Officer of HARVEYS; 
and

WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to amend the Employment Agreement so as to 
expressly provide for the EMPLOYEE to receive certain benefits and provide 
certain services; and

WHEREAS, the parties do mutually agree where not inconsistent herewith the 
remaining terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement remain in full force
and effect for the balance of the term thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and 
agreements herein contained, together with other good and valuable 
consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto 
do agree to amend the Employment Agreement as follows:  

I.   NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT AND DUTIES OF EMPLOYEE

A. Section 2.01 is hereby deleted and the following inserted therein:

2.01 EMPLOYEE shall continue, for the term of this Agreement, to serve in a \
part-time consulting capacity of the Chief Executive Officer of EMPLOYER.  
EMPLOYEE and EMPLOYER agree that EMPLOYEE shall not be obligated to continue to
 serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors after the Annual Meeting of 
Shareholders in 1997.  EMPLOYEE shall continue to do and perform all services, 
acts, or things necessary or advisable to consult with the Chief Executive 
Officer in the management and conduct of the business of EMPLOYER, subject 
always to the policies as set forth by the Board of Directors.

B. Section 2.02 is hereby deleted and the following inserted therein:

2.02 EMPLOYEE shall be available, on an  as needed' basis, to furnish 
consulting services to the President and Chief Executive Officer of EMPLOYER, 
and shall have no further responsibilities or obligations to serve in any 
capacity as Chairman or Director for the Board of Directors of EMPLOYER 
following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 1997. 

C.  Section 2.06 is hereby deleted and the following inserted therein:

2.06 The parties expressly agree that during the balance of the term of the 
Employment Agreement, EMPLOYEE shall not be obligated to allow his nomination 
to HARVEYS' Board of Directors and, will not seek reelection, nor will he serve
as an active member thereof in any subcommittees thereof.  EMPLOYEE further 
shall not seek nomination or reelection as Chairman of the Board of Directors 
of HARVEYS for the remaining term of the Employment Agreement.  The parties 
hereto expressly agree that the Employment Agreement shall not
terminate, but rather EMPLOYEE shall continue his consulting services as set 
forth in this Addendum and in Sections 2.01 and 2.02 of the Employment 
Agreement as modified hereby and EMPLOYEE shall continue to receive the 
compensation as provided for in Article VII and the other perquisites provided 

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for in Articles VIII and IX of the Employment Agreement and as may be modified 
herein.  It is further agreed that said compensation, benefits, and
perquisites shall continue to include an annual salary to EMPLOYEE of Four 
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00). Any and all stock options which shall 
continue to vest as set forth in Section 7.02 of the Employment Agreement which
 options shall continue to have a term of ten (10) years from the date of their
 granting and shall continue to survive EMPLOYEE's termination, retirement, 
death or disability.  EMPLOYEE shall also be entitled to continue
to receive a Class One category automobile from EMPLOYER during the remaining 
term of EMPLOYEE's Agreement, as well as participate in EMPLOYER's 401(k) Plan,
complimentary Level I privileges, medical, vision and dental insurance 
benefits, working facilities and tax planning, long term incentive programs, as
well as convertible term and group life insurance all as set forth in Articles 
VII, VIII and IX of the Employment Agreement.

II.  TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

A.  Section 3.02 is hereby deleted and the following inserted therein:

3.02 It is expressly agreed upon termination of this Agreement as provided for 
in Section 3.01 that EMPLOYEE will retire and his retirement date will be 
effective June 1, 1998.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, EMPLOYEE shall be 
entitled to receive all compensation, benefits and perquisites that he would be
 entitled to at full retirement age (65) under EMPLOYER's compensation, 
benefits and perquisite packages and plans in which EMPLOYEE is a
participant at the time of termination of the Employment Agreement.  
Specifically, EMPLOYEE shall be entitled to receive full retirement age 
( sixty-five (65) years) benefits under EMPLOYER's Supplemental Executive 
Retirement Plan (S.E.R.P.) which shall include health insurance and life 
insurance.  Notwithstanding the retirement provisions of the OMNIBUS Plan
any stock options owned by EMPLOYEE will continue to have a term of ten (10) 
years from the date of their grant which shall survive any termination of 
employment, retirement, death or disability.

III. SUCCESSORS

A.  Section 10.03 is hereby deleted and the following inserted therein:

10.03 This Agreement, and any written addendum or written modification thereof,
and all of the terms and conditions hereof shall bind EMPLOYER and its 
successors and assigns and shall bind the EMPLOYEE and his heirs, executors and
administrators.  No transfer or assignment of this Agreement, or any written 
addendum of modification thereto shall release EMPLOYER from any obligation to 
EMPLOYEE hereunder.

IV.  REPUBLICATION

Where not inconsistent herewith, the parties hereto republish the remaining 
terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement as if set forth herein 
verbatim.




 DATED this 7th day of March, 1997.

EMPLOYEE: Thomas M. Yturbide

EMPLOYER: Harveys Casino Resorts, a Nevada corporation
          Charles W. Scharer, Chief Executive Officer

APPROVED: William B. Ledbetter, Secretary and Vice Chairman
          Board of Directors.
     

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EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

THIS EXTENSION AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 30th day of January, 
1997, by and between HARVEYS CASINO RESORTS, a Nevada corporation, hereinafter 
referred to as  Harveys', and EDWARD B. BARRACO, hereinafter referred to as  
Employee', as follows:

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, Harveys and Employee did, on the 24th day of August, 1995, enter into 
an Employment Agreement (the  Agreement');and  

WHEREAS, pursuant to Paragraph 3.01 of the Agreement, Employee agreed to be 
employed by Harveys for an initial period of at least two (2) years commencing 
on the 19th day of July, 1995, and terminating on the 18th day of July, 1997; 
and 

WHEREAS, Harveys and Employee desire to extend the term of employment;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements herein 
contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt whereof is hereby 
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree to extend the term of employment for an 
additional two (2) years commencing on the 19th day of July, 1997, to and 
including the 18th day of July, 1999.
     
DATED this 30th day of January, 1997

EMPLOYEE: Edward B. Barraco

EMPLOYER: Harveys Casino Resorts, a Nevada corporation
          Charles W. Scharer, Chief Executive Officer


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