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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-K

|ý | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2002

|o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Commission file number 333-11811

ELDORADO RESORTS LLC
ELDORADO CAPITAL CORP.(Exact names of registrants as specified in their charters)

Nevada

88-0115550Nevada

88-0367075(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89501(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(775) 786-5700(Registrants' telephone number, including area code)

Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate
by check mark whether the registrants (1) have 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 registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days. Yes ý    No o

Indicate
by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best
of registrants' knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form
10-K. ý

Indicate
by check mark whether the registrants are accelerated filers (as defined in Exchange Act
Rule 12b-2) Yes o    No ý

Aggregate
market value of the Registrants' voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrants: None

Number
of shares of common stock of Eldorado Capital Corp. outstanding at March 27, 2003: 2,500 Shares.

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PART I

Item 1. Business.

Introduction

Eldorado Resorts LLC, a Nevada limited liability company ("Resorts"), was formed to be the successor to Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership (the
"Predecessor Partnership") pursuant to an exchange of all of the then outstanding partnership interests in the Predecessor Partnership for membership interests in Resorts (the "Reorganization"). The
Reorganization was effective on July 1, 1996. Insofar as they relate to periods prior to the effective date of the Reorganization, references to Resorts are to the Predecessor Partnership
except to the extent the context requires otherwise. Eldorado Capital Corp., a Nevada corporation wholly-owned by Resorts ("Capital"), was incorporated with the sole purpose of serving as
co-issuer of $100,000,000 principal amount of 101/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 issued by Resorts and Capital on July 31, 1996. Accordingly, Capital holds no
significant assets and conducts no business activity. Resorts and Capital, together with Eldorado Limited Liability Company, a Nevada limited liability company which is 96% owned by Resorts ("ELLC"),
are collectively referred to as the "Company."

The
Company owns and operates the Eldorado Hotel & Casino (the "Eldorado"), a premier hotel/casino and entertainment facility in Reno, Nevada. The Company has established the
Eldorado as a luxury destination resort by creating a sophisticated, elegant atmosphere and providing an extraordinary level of personal service and unsurpassed cuisine, a dynamic gaming environment
and a wide variety of amenities attractive to multiple market segments. The Eldorado is centrally located in downtown Reno and is easily accessible both to vehicular traffic from Interstate 80, the
principal highway linking Reno to its primary visitor markets in northern California, and to pedestrian traffic from nearby casinos. In addition to owning the Eldorado, ELLC owns a 50% interest in a
50/50 joint venture (the "Silver Legacy Joint Venture") which owns the Silver Legacy Resort Casino (the "Silver Legacy"), a major themed hotel/casino located adjacent to the Eldorado. The other
partner in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mandalay Resort Group ("Mandalay").

In
2000, Resorts acquired a 21.25% interest in Tamarack Junction, a small casino then being constructed in south Reno, which commenced operations September 4, 2001. Tamarack is
situated on approximately 22,000 square feet with 5,800 square feet of gaming space which had 243 slot machines at December 31, 2002. Resorts also owns a 19% interest in MindPlay LLC, which is
developing a system that, if successfully completed, will permit tracking and surveillance of pit gaming operations. For additional information concerning our interest in these entities and related
transactions see "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in Item 11 of this report and Item 13 of this report.

Business Strategy

The Company has a broad experienced management team that includes, among others, Donald Carano and several members of his immediate family. Donald Carano, the
Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Managers of Resorts, co-founded the Eldorado in 1973 and has been the driving force behind its development. In addition to Donald
Carano, each of the Company's other seven senior executives has in excess of fifteen years of operating experience in the gaming industry. Management believes that its family-oriented,
hands-on approach has enabled the Company to operate the Eldorado successfully for over twenty-five years. In addition to their roles in management of the Company, members of
the Carano family beneficially own 63% of Resorts.

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The
Company's business strategy draws upon its extensive gaming management experience gained from successfully operating the Eldorado. Key elements of the Company's strategy include the
following:

Personal Service and High Quality Amenities.One of the cornerstones of the Company's business strategy is to provide its
customers with an extraordinary level of personal service. The Company's senior management is actively involved in the daily operations of the Eldorado, frequently interacting with hotel, restaurant
and gaming patrons to ensure that they are receiving the highest level of personal attention. Management believes that extraordinary personal service is an integral part of fostering customer loyalty
and generating repeat business. Management regularly conducts feedback sessions and focus groups with customers to elicit comments and suggestions on ways it can improve each customer's experience at
the Eldorado. Additionally, management personally responds to suggestions made on comment cards placed in each of the Eldorado's hotel rooms. Furthermore, management continually strives to instill in
each employee a dedication to superior service designed to exceed guests' expectations.

In
addition to personalized service, the Eldorado has earned a reputation for high quality amenities and an excellent price-to-value relationship. Locals and
visitors alike are attracted to the Eldorado's selection of dining venues and exceptional food quality, for which the Eldorado has received national
recognition. Management believes that the Eldorado's excellent cuisine adds to the overall atmosphere and prestige of the hotel and therefore emphasizes outstanding food and ambiance and a wide
variety of dining choices.

The
Eldorado continually monitors its casino operations to react to changing market conditions and customer demands. The Company targets premium-play customers as well as the
value-conscious gaming patron with its state-of-the-art casino featuring the latest in game technology, electronic displays and customer-convenient features.

Marketing to Target Gaming Patrons.The Company primarily targets its marketing programs to four segments of the gaming
market: the free and independent traveler, preferred casino customers, local patrons and the wholesale/specialty groups.

The
free and independent traveler segment consists of those travelers not affiliated with groups who make their reservations directly with the Eldorado or through independent travel
agents. To attract the independent traveler, the Company uses print media, radio, television and direct mail to advertise in northern California, the Pacific Northwest and other regional travel
markets.

Preferred
casino customers are those patrons who maintain the necessary gaming criteria to become established casino guests. The Company uses a broad special events agenda and an
extensive guest development program, including providing casino credit, to attract and retain preferred casino customers. In addition, the Company utilizes its quality hotel rooms, excellent
restaurant venues and other amenities to offer complimentaries to a broad spectrum of established casino guests, from the frequent players who place relatively modest wagers to the true premium
players who consistently wager high amounts. The Company believes that the ability to reward the more modest gaming patrons fosters intense loyalty and repeat business.

Wholesale/specialty
groups consist of those customers participating in travel packages offered by air tour operators, groups of up to 100 people with strong gaming profiles and visitors
attending tournaments at the National Bowling Stadium. The Eldorado sales force targets this segment by attending trade shows in order to establish relationships with airlines, travel agents, meeting
planners and wholesalers. The Eldorado has developed special marketing programs and tools to cultivate relationships with these air tour operators and specialty groups, including offering
familiarization tours of the Eldorado. The Eldorado attempts to utilize this market segment as a means of creating a consistent utilization of its rooms during the calendar year.

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The
Eldorado has a state-of-the-art, real-time customer tracking system which comprehensively tracks its gaming customers throughout the
casino. Customers are given an electronically readable card to insert
into slot machines and to provide to floor supervisors at table games. The slot machines automatically transmit gaming data to a central computer and floor supervisors manually enter certain data
relating to gaming customers which is then computerized. In 2002, the Eldorado enhanced its customer tracking program with the purchase of several computerized gaming tables from MindPlay LLC. This
technologically advanced product, along with our slot tracking system, provides data relating to gaming customers' gaming habits, maximum and minimum wagers, the total amount wagered and length of
play and assists us in better providing our customers with prompt recognition and complimentaries based on their levels of gaming. In 2002, the Eldorado enhanced the way its customers can redeem
earned complimentaries available for redemption throughout the property. This innovation is enhanced by a friendly, knowledgeable staff and a conveniently located promotion center. In addition, "Club
Eldorado," the casino's full-service slot club, offers an array of special events and exciting tournaments and convenient ways of earning complimentaries.

The
cost incurred by the Company for advertising in 2002 was $4,035,000 compared with $3,946,000 in 2001.

Strategic Expansion and Improvements.Since opening the Eldorado in 1973, the Company has employed a strategy of periodic
expansion and improvement in order to maintain and enhance its position as a leader in the Reno market. Continuing this strategy, the Company has undertaken a number of improvements over the past five
years. In May 1997, the Eldorado opened a state-of-the-art 566-seat showroom which added an entertainment experience that management believes
attracts a larger and broader audience of entertainment seekers. The showroom features the only nightly production show of its kind in downtown Reno. In addition, the Company opened a new VIP Lounge
in December 1997, offering a relaxing atmosphere, including a complimentary full service bar and VIP room registration for preferred casino customers. In 1998, the Eldorado opened a new slot
area across from the property's microbrewery,The Brew Brothers,and a portion ofChoices Restaurantwas
enclosed and remodeled into a 78-seat Asian cuisine restaurant, theGolden Fortune. In December 1999 the Eldorado opened the BuBinga Lounge,a
sophisticated intimate nightclub, featuring live music, a dance floor, and two themed bars, all presented in an elegant atmosphere. In
2000,Choices Restaurantwas remodeled adding a sushi bar. In December 2000, two retail outlets across fromThe Brew
Brotherswere removed and additional slot machines were added. In the first quarter of 2002, the Eldorado began a room renovation project, to be completed in various phases,
which is currently expected to be completed in the latter part of 2005.

The
Company owns a 31,000 square foot piece of property across the street from and west of the Eldorado which could be used for further expansion of the Eldorado, although there are no
immediate plans for the development of this site.

Eldorado Hotel & Casino

The Eldorado is centrally positioned in the heart of Reno's prime gaming area and room base. Easily accessible to both foot and vehicular traffic, the Eldorado is
strategically located directly off Interstate 80, the principal highway linking the Reno market with San Francisco, Sacramento and other cities in its primary visitor market of northern California.
With three towers, including a 26-story tower that
lights up with over 2,000 feet of neon at night, the Eldorado is visible from Interstate 80, attracting visitors to the downtown area and generating interest in the property. Management believes the
Eldorado serves as a downtown landmark, situated to attract a large volume of foot traffic from other casinos as well as from the local populace. In addition, the Eldorado is easily accessible to
visitors competing in and attending the various bowling tournaments that are held in the National Bowling Stadium, which is located just one block away.

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As
of December 31, 2002, the Eldorado offered approximately 84,000 square feet of gaming space, with approximately 1,752 slot machines, 70 table games consisting of blackjack,
craps, roulette, Pai Gow Poker, Let It Ride®, Caribbean stud poker, mini-baccarat, two keno games and a poker room. The Eldorado's casino includes a mix of slot machines and
table games which management believes makes it attractive to both middle-income and premium-play customers. Slot machines, which are offered in denominations from 1 cent to $100, generated
approximately 64% of the Eldorado's total gaming revenues in 2002. A diverse selection of table games and a variety of table limits allow play from a wide range of gaming customers, which management
believes makes the Eldorado one of the premier table games casinos in the Reno market.

The
interior of the hotel is designed to create a European ambiance and offers 816 finely-appointed rooms and suites, including 18 specialty suites, 93 "Eldorado Player's Spa Suites"
with bedside spas and 26 one-bedroom and two-bedroom penthouse suites. Hotel guests enjoy panoramic views of Reno's skyline and the majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Management believes that attention to detail, decor and architecture have created an identifiable and innovative presence in the Reno market for the Eldorado. In 2002 and 2001, the Eldorado achieved a
89.0% and 89.6% average hotel occupancy rate, respectively, and an Average Daily Rate ("ADR") of approximately $56 in 2002 and $59 in 2001.

The
Eldorado is nationally recognized for its exceptional cuisine. Management believes that the Eldorado's superior cuisine and wide-ranging selection of dining opportunities
are crucial factors in attracting and retaining customers. All of the Eldorado's dining venues, which range from buffet to gourmet, offer high quality food at reasonable prices. The following chart
details the Eldorado's dining venues, their respective seating capacities and their outstanding attributes, including the awards and distinctions each has received.

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ELDORADO RESTAURANTS

|Dining Venue         |  | Seating
Capacity |  | Description
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|Roxy                 |  | 200              |  |           
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|La Strada            |  | 170              |  |           
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|The Brew Brothers    |  | 225              |  |           
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|The Prime Rib Grill  |  | 185              |  |           
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|Chefs' Buffet        |  | 600              |  |           
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|Tivoli Gardens       |  | 210              |  |           
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|Choices Express Cafe |  | 227              |  |           
|Golden Fortune       |  | 78               |  |           
|                     |  |                  |  |           

The Eldorado's selection of high-quality food and beverages reflects the Carano family's emphasis on the dining experience. Eldorado
chefs utilize homemade pasta, carefully chosen imported ingredients, fresh seafood and top quality USDA choice cuts of beef. Throughout the property, beverage offerings include The Brew Brothersmicrobrewed beers and wines from the Ferrari Carano Winery.

The
Eldorado features a 566-seat showroom, theBuBinga Lounge, which is an intimate nightclub, and a VIP lounge. Other
amenities offered by the Eldorado include retail shops, a versatile 12,400 square foot convention center and an outdoor plaza located diagonal to the Eldorado which hosts a variety of special events.
The Eldorado has parking facilities for over 1,000 vehicles including a 656-space self-park garage and a 369-space valet parking facility.

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Silver Legacy Resort Casino

The Silver Legacy opened in July 1995 as the first major newly-constructed hotel/casino in the Reno market since 1978 and its first themed
mega-resort. Plans for the Silver Legacy were originally formulated in 1993 by the Company and Mandalay, who jointly recognized the potential synergies of constructing a new hotel/casino
in between the Eldorado and Mandalay's property, Circus Circus-Reno.

The
Silver Legacy's design is inspired by Nevada's rich mining heritage and the legend of Sam Fairchild, a fictitious silver baron who "struck it rich" on the site of the casino. Silver
Legacy's hotel, the tallest building in northern Nevada, is a "Y"-shaped structure with three wings, consisting of 37-, 34- and 31-floor tiers. Silver Legacy's
opulent interior showcases a casino built around Sam Fairchild's famed 120-foot tall mining rig, which appears to mine for silver. The rig is situated beneath a 180-foot
diameter dome, which is a distinctive landmark on the Reno skyline. The interior surface of the dome features dynamic sound and laser light shows, providing visitors with a unique experience when they
are in the casino. The Company's management believes that the Silver Legacy is a "must see" attraction for visitors to the Reno market.

The
Silver Legacy is situated on two city blocks, encompassing 240,000 square feet in downtown Reno. The hotel currently offers 1,710 guest rooms, including 145 player spa suites and
eight penthouse suites. Many of the Silver Legacy's guest rooms feature views of Reno's skyline and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The Silver Legacy's 10-story parking facility can
accommodate approximately 1,800 vehicles. At December 31, 2002, the Silver Legacy's casino featured approximately 87,300 square feet of gaming space and contained 2,064 slot machines and 81
table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, Pai Gow Poker, Let It Ride®, Caribbean stud poker, Baccarat and Pai Gow, a keno lounge and a race and sports book. "Club Legacy," the
Silver Legacy's slot club, offers customers exciting special events and tournaments and convenient ways of earning complimentaries.

The
Silver Legacy's dining options are offered in six venues:



In
addition, the hotel sponsors entertainment events which are held in the hotel's convention area. The Silver Legacy's other amenities include retail shops, exercise facilities, a
beauty salon and an outdoor swimming pool and sundeck, as well as a video arcade.

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The Eldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus-Reno properties are connected in a "seamless" manner by 200-foot wide skyway corridors. These enclosed corridors
serve as entertainment bridgeways between the three properties and house several restaurants and retail shops. The Eldorado, Silver Legacy and Circus Circus-Reno comprise the heart of the
Reno market's prime gaming area and room base, providing the most extensive and the broadest variety of gaming, entertainment, lodging and dining amenities in the Reno area, with an aggregate of 4,098
rooms, 20 restaurants and enough parking to accommodate over 6,000 vehicles, and as of December 31, 2002, approximately 5,328 slot machines and 224 table games. The Company's management
believes that the centralized location and critical mass of these three properties, together with the ease of access between the facilities, provide the Eldorado with significant advantages over other
freestanding hotel/casinos in the Reno market.

Silver Legacy Joint Venture

Background.The Silver Legacy was developed by the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, which was formed
pursuant to the Agreement of Joint Venture of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture dated as of March 1, 1994 (the "Original Joint Venture Agreement"), between ELLC and Galleon, Inc.
("Mandalay Sub"). Under the terms of the Original Joint Venture Agreement, ELLC and Mandalay Sub (each a "Partner" and, together, the "Partners") each acquired a 50% interest in the Silver Legacy
Joint Venture (each Partner's "Percentage Interest"). Each of the Partners was obligated to contribute cash or property to the Silver Legacy Joint Venture with a value approximating 15% of the total
budgeted cost for developing and constructing the Silver Legacy. To satisfy their respective contribution obligations, ELLC contributed the land on which Silver Legacy was constructed, at an agreed
value of $25 million, and $26.9 million in cash, and Mandalay Sub contributed $51.9 million in cash. In addition, pursuant to the Original Joint Venture Agreement, Mandalay Sub's
parent corporation, Mandalay Resort Group, provided certain loans to the Silver Legacy Joint Venture relating to the development and construction of the Silver Legacy (the remaining balance of which
was repaid in 1997) and also provided credit support for a $230 million credit agreement originally entered into by the Silver Legacy Joint Venture on May 30, 1995 (the "Original Silver
Legacy Credit Agreement") to fund the balance of the Silver Legacy's development and construction costs. In return, Mandalay Resort Group received from the Silver Legacy Joint Venture an annual fee
equal to 1.5% of the average outstanding principal balance of such financing until March 5, 2002.

On
March 5, 2002, the Partners executed a new amendment and restatement of the Original Joint Venture Agreement (as further amended in April 2002, the "New Joint Venture
Agreement"), the terms of which are summarized below, and the Silver Legacy Joint Venture and its wholly-owned finance
subsidiary, Silver Legacy Capital Corp., issued $160 million principal amount of 101/8% mortgage notes due 2012 (the "Silver Legacy Notes"). Concurrently with the issuance of the
Silver Legacy Notes, the Silver Legacy Joint Venture (i) repaid the entire outstanding balance of the Original Silver Legacy Credit Agreement, (ii) entered into a new senior secured
credit facility comprised of a $20.0 million term loan facility that will amortize over a period of five years and a $20.0 million revolving facility with a five year maturity (the "New
Silver Legacy Credit Agreement"), and (iii) made distributions of $10.0 million to ELLC and $20.0 million to Mandalay Sub, utilizing the balance of the net proceeds of the Silver
Legacy Notes and $26.0 million of borrowings under the New Silver Legacy Credit Agreement. The New Silver Legacy Credit Agreement is secured by a first priority security interest in
substantially all of the existing and future assets (other than certain licenses which may not be pledged under applicable law) of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture and a first priority pledge of and
security interest in all of the Partnership interests in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture. The Silver Legacy Notes are secured by a security interest in the same assets and pledges of and security
interest in the same Partnership interests which are junior to the security interests and pledges securing the New Silver Legacy Credit Agreement.

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Silver Legacy Joint Venture Agreement.The following is a summary of the New Joint Venture Agreement.
The summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the New Joint Venture Agreement, a copy of which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.1.2 to this report.

Additional Capital Contributions.The New Joint Venture Agreement provides that the Partners shall not be permitted or
required to contribute additional capital to the Silver Legacy Joint Venture without the consent of the Partners, which consent may be given or withheld in each Partner's sole and absolute discretion.

Partnership Distributions.Subject to any contractual restrictions to which the Silver Legacy Joint Venture is subject,
including the indenture relating to the Silver Legacy Notes, and prior to the occurrence of a "Liquidating Event," the Silver Legacy Joint Venture will be required by the New Joint Venture Agreement
to make distributions to its Partners as follows:

(a)  The
estimated taxable income of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture allocable to each Partner multiplied by the greater of the maximum marginal federal income tax rate
applicable to individuals for such period (as of the date hereof, 38.6%) or the maximum marginal federal income tax rate applicable to corporations for such period (as of the date hereof, 35%);
provided, however, that if the State of Nevada enacts an income tax (including any franchise tax based on income), the applicable tax rate for any tax distributions subsequent to the effective date of
such income tax shall be increased by the higher of the maximum marginal individual tax rate or corporate income tax rate imposed by such tax (after reduction for the federal tax benefit for the
deduction of state taxes, using the maximum marginal federal, individual or corporate rate, respectively).

(b)  Annual
distributions of remaining "Net Cash From Operations" in proportion to the Percentage Interests of the Partners.

(c)  Distributions
of "Net Cash From Operations" in amounts or at times that differ from those described in (a) and (b) above, provided in each case that both
Partners agree in writing to the distribution in advance thereof.

As
defined in the New Joint Venture Agreement, the term "Net Cash From Operations" means the gross cash proceeds received by the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, less the following amounts:
(i) cash operating expenses and payments of other expenses and obligations of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, including interest and scheduled principal payments on Silver Legacy Joint Venture
indebtedness, including indebtedness owed to the Partners, if any, (ii) all capital expenditures made by the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, and (iii) such reasonable reserves as the
Partners deem necessary in good faith and in the best interests of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture to meet anticipated future obligations and liabilities of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture (less any
release of reserves previously established, as similarly determined).

The Managing Partner.The New Joint Venture Agreement designates Mandalay Sub as the Silver Legacy Joint Venture's managing
partner with responsibility and authority for the day-to-day management of the business affairs of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, including overseeing the
day-to-day operations of Silver Legacy and other Silver Legacy Joint Venture business, preparation of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture's budgets and implementation of the
decisions made by the Partners. The managing partner is also responsible for the preparation and submission of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture's annual business plan for review and approval by the
Silver Legacy Joint Venture's executive committee, utilizing the special voting procedures and the procedure for resolving deadlocks described below.

The
New Joint Venture Agreement provides that the managing partner shall appoint the general manager, subject to approval of the appointment by the executive committee, utilizing the
special voting procedures and the procedure for resolving deadlocks described below. Under the terms of the

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New Joint Venture Agreement, the general manager may be removed by ELLC or Mandalay Sub upon 30 days written notice. The New Joint Venture Agreement also provides that the managing partner
shall appoint the other principal senior management of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture and Silver Legacy, who shall perform such functions, duties, and responsibilities as the managing partner may
assign, and shall serve at the direction and pleasure of the managing partner.

The
New Joint Venture Agreement provides that the unanimous approval of both Partners is required for certain actions, including the admission of an additional partner, the purchase of
additional real property, encumbrances on Silver Legacy, sales or other dispositions of all or substantially all of the assets of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, refinancing or incurrence of
indebtedness involving in excess of $250,000 other than in the ordinary course of business, capital improvements involving more than $250,000 that are not included in an approved annual business plan,
and any obligation, contract,
agreement, or commitment with a partner or an affiliate of a partner which is not specifically permitted by the New Joint Venture Agreement.

Replacement of the Managing Partner.If the actual net operating results of the business of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture
for any four consecutive quarters are less than 80% of the projected amount as set forth in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture's annual business plan, after appropriate adjustments for factors affecting
similar business in the vicinity of the Silver Legacy, ELLC may require Mandalay Sub to resign from its position as managing partner.

In
addition, in the event Mandalay Sub resigns as managing partner, ELLC will have the right and option to become the managing partner of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture and assume all
the obligations of the managing partner under the New Joint Venture Agreement, or the Partners are required to attempt to appoint a third party to manage the day-to-day
business affairs of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture. In such event, if the Partners are unable to agree on a manager, then the Silver Legacy Joint Venture shall be dissolved and liquidated in
accordance with the provisions of the New Joint Venture Agreement.

The Executive Committee.An executive committee of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture is authorized to review, monitor and
oversee the performance of the management of the Silver Legacy. The executive committee of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture shall consist of five members, with three members appointed by the managing
partner and two members appointed by the other Partner. In the event that neither of the Partners is the managing partner, then the executive committee shall consist of five members, with two members
appointed by each Partner and a fifth member appointed by a third party manager selected by the Partners. Each Partner may, at any time, appoint alternate members to the executive committee and the
alternates will have all the powers of a regular committee member in the absence or inability of a regular committee member to serve. With the exception of the special voting procedures described
below, each member of the executive committee is entitled to one vote on each matter decided by the executive committee and each action of the executive committee must be approved by a majority of all
of the members of the executive committee, who may be present or voting by proxy. The current members of the executive committee are Stephen J. Greathouse, Frank R. Baldwin and Yvette E. Landau, each
of whom was appointed by Mandalay Sub, and Robert M. Jones and Gene Carano, each of whom was appointed by ELLC.

Subject
to the requirement of unanimous approval of the Partners for certain actions, the duties of the executive committee include, but are not limited to, (i) reviewing,
adjusting, approving, developing, and supervising the Silver Legacy Joint Venture's annual business plan, (ii) reviewing and approving the terms of any loans made to the Silver Legacy Joint
Venture, (iii) approving all material purchases, sales, leases or other dispositions of Silver Legacy Joint Venture property, other than in the ordinary course of business, and
(iv) approving the appointment of the General Manager, who is the Silver Legacy Joint Venture's Chief Executive Officer, and the Controller, who is the Silver Legacy Joint

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Venture's Chief Financial Officer and Accounting Officer, and determining the compensation of the General Manager and the Controller.

The
New Joint Venture Agreement provides special voting procedures for the executive committee's approval of the annual business plan, the appointment of the general manager and the
determination of the general manager's compensation. In voting on these matters, the members of the executive committee appointed by the managing partner shall have a total of two votes and the
members of the executive committee appointed by the other Partner shall have a total of two votes. The managing partner shall designate which two of the three members of the executive committee
appointed by the managing partner are to exercise the two votes. If the executive committee is deadlocked in deciding any matter which is subject to the special voting procedures, then the meeting may
be adjourned to another meeting date. If the executive committee remains deadlocked with respect to its approval of an annual business plan until the end of the second month of the fiscal year
described in the annual business plan, then either Partner may by written notice cause the approval of the annual business plan to be submitted to a nationally recognized accounting firm mutually
agreeable to the Partners (the "Accountant") for resolution. The Accountant shall consider the positions of the members of the executive committee and the Partners, and shall decide whether to approve
the annual business plan, or to modify the annual business plan and approve it with such modifications. The decision of the Accountant on these matters shall have the same effect as the approval of
the annual business plan by the executive committee. If the executive committee remains deadlocked with respect to its approval of the appointment of a general manager for a period of one month
following the effective date of the resignation or removal of the previous general manager, then the executive committee shall assume the duties of the general manager until such time as the executive
committee can reach a decision on the appointment and compensation of a new general manager. In exercising the duties of the general manager, the executive committee shall act and vote in accordance
with the special voting procedures described above. If the executive committee remains deadlocked on the determination of the compensation of the general manager for a period of one month following
the first meeting on the proposed compensation, then either Partner may by written notice cause the determination of such compensation to be submitted to the Accountant for resolution. In that event,
the Accountant shall consider the positions of the executive committee, and shall adopt a compensation arrangement consistent with the position advocated by at least one member of the executive
committee. The decision of the Accountant on any matter which is subject to the special voting procedures shall be final and binding on the executive committee and the Partners.

Transfer of Partnership Interests.Except as expressly permitted by the New Joint Venture Agreement, neither Partner may
transfer all or any portion of its interest in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture or any rights therein without the unanimous consent of both Partners. The New Joint Venture Agreement provides that a
Partner may transfer or convey all or any portion of its interest in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture to an affiliate of such Partner (subject to certain limitations), members of the Partner's family
(which includes the Partner's spouse, natural or adoptive lineal descendants, and trusts for their benefit), another Partner, a personal representative of the Partner or any person or entity approved
by the unanimous consent of the Partners.

Unless
otherwise agreed by Mandalay Sub, Donald L. Carano or a member of his immediate family acceptable to Mandalay Sub, which acceptance may not be unreasonably withheld, or an
affiliate controlled by Donald L. Carano or a member of his immediate family acceptable to Mandalay Sub, which acceptance may not be unreasonably withheld, is required to be the manager of and control
ELLC (or, if applicable, any entity that is a permitted transferee and to which ELLC has transferred its interest in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture). Unless otherwise agreed by ELLC, which may not be
unreasonably withheld, Mandalay Sub (or, if applicable, any entity that is a permitted transferee and to
which Mandalay Sub has transferred its interest in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture) is required to be controlled by Mandalay Resort Group. In the event the limitation in this paragraph with respect to

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either Partner is breached, the other Partner will have the right (but not be required) to exercise the buy-sell provisions described below.

Limitation on Partners' Actions.The New Joint Venture Agreement includes each Partner's covenant and agreement not to
(i) take any action to require partition or to compel any sale with respect to its Silver Legacy Joint Venture interest, (ii) take any action to file a certificate of dissolution
or its equivalent with respect to itself, (iii) take any action that would cause a bankruptcy of such Partner, (iv) withdraw or attempt to withdraw from the Silver Legacy Joint Venture,
(v) exercise any power under the Nevada Uniform Silver Legacy Joint Venture Act to dissolve the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, (vi) transfer all or any portion of its interest in the
Silver Legacy Joint Venture (other than as permitted hereunder), (vii) petition for judicial dissolution of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, or (viii) demand a return of such Partner's
contributions or profits (or a bond or other security for the return of such contributions or profits) without the unanimous consent of the Partners. The New Joint Venture Agreement also provides that
if a Partner attempts to (A) cause a partition or (B) withdraw from the Silver Legacy Joint Venture or dissolve the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, or otherwise take any action in breach of
its aforementioned agreements, the Silver Legacy Joint Venture shall continue and (1) the breaching Partner shall immediately cease to have the authority to act as a Partner, (2) the
other Partner shall have the right (but shall not be obligated unless it was so obligated prior to such breach) to manage the affairs of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, (3) the breaching
Partner shall be liable in damages, without requirement of a prior accounting, to the Silver Legacy Joint Venture for all costs and liabilities that the Silver Legacy Joint Venture or any Partner may
incur as a result of such breach, (4) distributions to the breaching Partner shall be reduced to 75% of the distributions otherwise payable to the breaching Partner and (5) the breaching
Partner shall continue to be liable to the Silver Legacy Joint Venture for any obligations of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture pursuant to the New Joint Venture Agreement, and to be jointly and
severally liable with the other Partners for any debts and liabilities (whether actual or contingent, known or unknown) of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture existing at the time the breaching Partner
withdraws or dissolves.

Buy-Sell Provision.At any time on or after July 1, 2005 either Partner (provided such Partner is not in
default of any of the provisions of the New Joint Venture Agreement) may make an offer to purchase ("Offer") the interest of the other Partner, which will constitute an irrevocable offer by the
Partner giving the Offer either to (i) purchase all, but not less than all, of the interest of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture of the other Partner free of liens and encumbrances for the amount
specified in the Offer (the "Sales Price"), or (ii) sell all, but not less than all, of its interest in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture free of liens and encumbrances to the other Partner for
the amount specified in the Offer (the "Purchase Price"). The Partner receiving an Offer will have a period of two months to accept the Offer to sell at the Sales Price or, in the alternative, to
require that the offering Partner sell its interest to the other Partner at the Purchase Price. The closing of the transaction for the sale or purchase of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture interest
shall occur not later than six months after the notice of election or at such other time as may be required by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. Subject to any agreements to which the Silver Legacy Joint
Venture is a party, the Partner purchasing the Silver Legacy Joint Venture interest (the "Purchasing Partner") shall be entitled to encumber the Silver Legacy Joint Venture property in order to
finance the purchase, provided that the other Partner (the "Selling Partner") will have no liability, contingent or otherwise, under such financing. The Purchasing Partner may assign all or part of
its right to purchase the Silver Legacy Joint Venture interest of the Selling
Partner to an affiliate of the Purchasing Partner, provided that no such assignment relieves the Purchasing Partner of its obligations in the event of a default by the affiliate.

Dissolution, Winding Up and Liquidation.The New Joint Venture Agreement provides that the Silver Legacy Joint Venture shall
dissolve and commence winding up and liquidating upon the first to occur of any of (i) January 1, 2053, (ii) the sale of all or substantially all of the Silver Legacy Joint
Venture property, (iii) the unanimous vote of the Partners to dissolve, wind up, and liquidate the Silver

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Legacy Joint Venture, (iv) the happening of any other event that makes it unlawful or impossible to carry on the business of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, (v) the occurrence of an
Event of Bankruptcy (as defined the New Joint Venture Agreement) of a Partner, or (vi) the Partners are unable to agree upon a replacement managing partner as provided in the New Joint Venture
Agreement (each, a "Liquidating Event").

The
New Joint Venture Agreement also includes the Partners' agreement that the Silver Legacy Joint Venture shall not dissolve prior to the occurrence of a Liquidating Event,
notwithstanding any provision of the Nevada Uniform Silver Legacy Joint Venture Act to the contrary. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that the Silver Legacy Joint Venture has
dissolved prior to the occurrence of a Liquidating Event, the Partners have agreed to continue the business of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture without a winding up or liquidation.

Upon
the occurrence of a Liquidating Event, the Silver Legacy Joint Venture will continue solely for the purpose of winding up its affairs in an orderly manner, liquidating its assets,
and satisfying the claims of its creditors and Partners. The managing partner will be responsible for overseeing the winding up and liquidation of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, taking full account
of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture's liabilities and assets, causing the assets to be liquidated as promptly as is consistent with obtaining the fair market value thereof, and causing the proceeds
therefrom, to the extent sufficient therefor, to be applied and distributed (i) first, to the payment and discharge of all of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture's debts and liabilities to
creditors other than Partners, (ii) second, to the payment and discharge of all of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture's debts and liabilities to Partners, and (iii) the balance, if any, to
the Partners in the amount of their respective capital accounts, after giving effect to all contributions, distributions, and allocations for all periods or portions thereof.

Reno Market

The Reno market, one of the larger gaming markets in the United States, generated approximately $900 million of gaming revenues in 2002. As of
December 31, 2002, the Reno market featured approximately 16,049 hotel rooms, 23,534 slot machines and 680 table games. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2002, the Reno market had
an estimated 75.2% average hotel occupancy rate.

Reno
is the second largest metropolitan area in Nevada, with a population of approximately 348,000 according to the most recently available U. S. census data, and is located at the base
of the Sierra Nevada Mountains along Interstate 80, approximately 135 miles east of Sacramento, California and 225 miles east of San Francisco, California. Reno is a destination resort market that
primarily attracts "drive-in" visitors by offering gaming as well as numerous other summer and winter recreational activities. In addition to gaming, the Reno area features numerous
national forests, mountains and lakes (including Lake Tahoe) and offers outstanding year-round opportunities for outdoor activities of all types. Management believes that approximately
two-thirds of visitors to the Reno market arrive by some form of ground transportation. The Reno area enjoys relatively mild weather, with abundant sunshine throughout the year and low
humidity. Reno's annual snowfall is modest, although heavier snowfall in the mountain passes around Reno can obstruct traffic to Reno. Special annual events in the Reno area include Hot August Nights,
the National Championship Air Races, the Reno Balloon Races, Street Vibrations, the Reno/Tahoe Open PGA golf tournament and the Reno Rodeo. According to the Reno-Sparks Convention and
Visitors Authority (the "Visitors Authority") and the Nevada Commission on Tourism, the greater Reno area attracted an estimated 4.9 million visitors for the twelve months ended June 30,
2002 compared to 5.2 million for the same period in 2001.

Approvals
have been obtained for two public works projects in the downtown area of Reno. The first project will lower the train tracks which run between Reno's downtown district and
separate the Eldorado and the two adjoining properties from the rest of the downtown gaming facilities.

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Construction on this project is expected to be completed in 2006 and will be organized in such a manner that it will not prevent pedestrian or vehicular traffic from crossing the railroad tracks
within the downtown area. The second project involves the construction of a downtown special events center next to the National Bowling Stadium. This project is expected to be finished in 2005. At
this time, we cannot determine the effect of these projects on our operations, particularly during their construction periods.

The
following table sets forth certain statistical information for the Reno market for the years 1998 through 2002 as reported by the Visitors Authority, the Nevada Commission on Tourism
and the Nevada State Gaming Control Board.

The Reno Market

|                                |  | 1998 |           | 1999 |   | 2000      |   | 2001 |           | 2002 |  
|------------------------------- |  | ---- | --------- | ---- | - | --------- | - | ---- | --------- | ---- | -
|Gaming Revenues (000's)(1)      |  | $    | 929,844   |      | $ | 968,531   |   | $    | 1,026,700 |      | $
|Gaming Positions(2)(3)          |  |      | 30,816    |      |   | 30,526    |   |      | 30,951    |      |  
|Hotel Rooms(2)                  |  |      | 15,271    |      |   | 15,957    |   |      | 16,515    |      |  
|Average Hotel Occupancy Rate(1) |  |      | 79.1      | %    |   | 78.8      | % |      | 78.3      | %    |  
|Visitors(4)                     |  |      | 5,121,693 |      |   | 5,051,101 |   |      | 5,185,393 |      |  

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The
National Bowling Stadium, located approximately one block from the Eldorado and Silver Legacy, opened in February 1995 at a reported cost of approximately $48 million.
The state-of-the-art facility, which features 80 bowling lanes, has been selected to host tournaments for the American Bowling Congress (the "ABC") and the Women's
International Bowling Congress (the "WIBC") two of every three years through 2009 and is expected to host many other tournaments for other bowling organizations. The National Bowling Stadium was the
site of the WIBC's National Championship Bowling Tournament in 1997 and 2000 and has been selected as the site of that tournament in 2003, 2006 and 2009. The National Bowling Stadium was the site of
the ABC's National Championship Bowling Tournament in 1998 and 2001 has been selected as the site of that tournament in 2004 and 2007. According to the Visitors Authority, bowling tournaments held at
the National Bowling Stadium attract visitors from markets that do not normally contribute substantially to Reno's visitor profile. The National Bowling Stadium also features a large-screen movie
theater, nightclub and retail space and can be configured to host special events and conventions.

At
December 31, 2002, nine scheduled airlines and a number of other charter airlines were providing daily departures on 74 flights between Reno and approximately 16 North American
cities, providing outbound available seats for more than 9,012 people daily. The primary user of the airport is Southwest Airlines, with approximately 41 daily flights as of December 31, 2002.
The Eldorado and the Silver Legacy are within a 10-minute drive of the airport, making them easily accessible to visitors traveling to Reno by air.

Competition

The gaming industry includes land-based casinos, dockside casinos, riverboat casinos, casinos located on Native American reservations and other forms
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competition among companies in the gaming industry, many of which have significantly greater resources than we do. Certain states have legalized casino gaming and other states may legalize gaming in
the future. Legalized casino gaming in these states and on Native American reservations near our markets or changes to gaming laws in states surrounding Nevada could increase competition and could
adversely affect our operations. The Company also competes to a lesser extent, with gaming facilities in other jurisdictions with dockside gaming facilities, state-sponsored lotteries,
on-and-off track pari-mutuel wagering, Internet gaming, card clubs, riverboat casinos and other forms of legalized gambling.

The
Company competes for customers primarily on the basis of locations, range and pricing of amenities and overall atmosphere. Of the 35 casinos currently operating in the Reno market,
the Company competes principally with the eight other hotel-casinos that, like the Eldorado, each generate at least $36 million in annual gaming revenues, including the Silver Legacy. Although
no hotel-casino projects are currently under construction in the Reno area, we cannot predict the extent to which new projects will be undertaken or the extent to which current hotel space may be
expanded in the near future. The Company expects that any additional rooms added in the Reno market will increase competition for visitor revenue. There can be no assurance that any growth in Reno's
current room base or gaming capacity will not adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations. The Company also competes with hotel-casinos located in the nearby Lake Tahoe region as
well as those in Las Vegas, Nevada. A substantial number of customers travel to both Reno and the Lake Tahoe area during their visits. Consequently, the Company believes that the Eldorado's success is
influenced to some degree by the success of the Lake Tahoe market. While the Company does not anticipate a decline in the popularity of either Reno or Lake Tahoe as tour destination areas in the
foreseeable future, any such decline could adversely affect our operation.

Land-based,
riverboat, or dockside casino gaming (other than that conducted on Native American-owned land) is currently legal in ten states and casino gaming on Native
American-owned land is legal in at least 29 states, including California, Washington, and Oregon. Management believes the Reno market draws over 50% of its visitors from California. California allows
other non-casino style gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, a state-sponsored lottery, card clubs, bingo, and off-track betting. The competitive impact on Nevada
gaming establishments, in general, and our operations, in particular, from the continued growth of gaming outside Nevada cannot be determined at this time. The Company believes that the expansion of
casino gaming on Native American lands in California, and to a lesser extent in Washington and Oregon, could have a material adverse affect on its operations depending on the nature, location, and
scope of those operations.

On
March 7, 2000, California voters approved Proposition 1A which amended the California constitution and legalized "Nevada-style" gaming on Native American reservations. The
passage of this amendment has allowed the expansion of existing Native American gaming operations, as well as the opening of new Native American gaming facilities. Additionally, numerous tribes have
announced that they intend to open gaming facilities. There are approximately 107 federally recognized Native American tribes in California. In order to conduct gaming operations in California, a
Native American tribe must enter into a compact with the state. As of December 31, 2002, the State of California had entered into compacts with approximately 61 tribes. Each Native American
tribe in California is limited to a maximum of 2,000 slot machines and there may not be more than two gaming facilities on any one reservation. Under the Governor of California's interpretation of the
compacts, all Native American tribes in California are permitted to operate a total of approximately 45,000 slot machines. However, there remains substantial uncertainty as to the total number of slot
machines authorized by the compacts and it is possible that the approximately 45,000-machine limit will increase, and, if so, the increase may be substantial. The 20-year
compacts have a one-time negotiation clause that must be executed in 2003. While the tribes are not required to renegotiate their compacts, approximately 21 tribes are expected to begin
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an effort to obtain the right to operate more slot machines than the current maximum allowance per tribe of 2,000. In addition to allowing the expansion of slot machines, the compacts allow for the
expansion of other casino-style games, including blackjack and poker. Most existing Native American gaming facilities in northern California are modest compared to Reno market casinos. However, there
are several more significant Native American casinos which currently compete with the Reno market, including: (1) the Cache Creek Indian Bingo & Casino in Brooks, California,
approximately 58 miles northwest of Sacramento and (2) the Jackson Rancheria Casino, Hotel and Conference Center in Jackson, California, approximately 59 miles southeast of Sacramento.

In
addition to the existing gaming facilities, numerous Native American tribes have announced that they are in the process of developing or are considering establishing large-scale hotel
and gaming facilities in northern California, including two which have entered into development and management agreements with established gaming operators. Station Casinos, Inc. has entered
into agreements with the United Auburn Indian Community to develop and manage Thunder Valley Casino, a gaming and entertainment facility being constructed on a 49-acre site approximately
21 miles northeast of Sacramento. Station Casinos, Inc. has announced that Thunder Valley Casino is anticipated to offer between 1,250 and 2,000 slot machines and 100 table games, dining and
entertainment amenities, and parking for 3,000 vehicles. Construction is reported to have commenced in October 2002 with the property to be completed in phases, including an anticipated opening
of the casino in the June or July 2003. Other tribes are at various stages of planning new or expanded facilities in northern California, including facilities within a one hour drive of San
Francisco or Sacramento.

Nevada Regulation and Licensing

The ownership and operation of casino gaming facilities in Nevada are subject to the Nevada Gaming Control Act (the "Nevada Act") and regulations promulgated
thereunder as well as various local regulations. The Company's gaming operations are subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the Nevada Gaming Commission (the "Nevada Commission"), the
Nevada State Gaming Control Board (the "Nevada Board") and various local and governmental authorities (collectively with the Nevada Commission and the Nevada Board, the "Nevada Gaming Authorities").
The laws, regulations and supervisory procedures of the Nevada Gaming Authorities are based upon declarations of public policy which seek to, among other things, (i) prevent unsavory or
unsuitable persons from having any direct or indirect involvement with gaming at any time or in any capacity, (ii) establish and maintain responsible accounting practices and procedures,
(iii) maintain effective control over the financial practices of licensees, including establishing minimum procedures for internal fiscal affairs and the safeguarding of assets and revenues,
providing reliable recordkeeping and requiring the filing of periodic reports with the Nevada Gaming Authorities, (iv) prevent cheating and fraudulent practices and (v) provide a source
of state and local revenues through taxation and licensing fees. Changes in such laws, regulations and procedures could have an adverse effect on the Company's gaming operations.

Resorts,
which operates the Eldorado, is licensed by the Nevada Gaming Authorities and is a corporate licensee (a "Corporate Licensee") under the terms of the Nevada Act. The gaming
license requires the periodic payment of fees and taxes and is not transferable. Resorts and Capital each are registered by the Nevada Commission as a publicly traded corporation (a "Registered
Corporation"). Registered Corporations are required periodically to submit detailed financial and operating reports to the Nevada Commission and furnish any other information that the Nevada
Commission may request. No person may become a member of, or receive any percentage of the profits from, the Company without first obtaining licenses and approvals from the Nevada Gaming Authorities.
All of the members of Resorts have obtained the licenses and approvals necessary to own their respective interests in the Company.
The Company has obtained from the Nevada Gaming Authorities the various registrations, approvals, permits and licenses required in order to engage in gaming activities at the Eldorado.

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The
Nevada Gaming Authorities may investigate any individual who has a material relationship to, or material involvement with, the Company in order to determine whether such individual
is suitable or should be licensed as a business associate of the Company. Officers, directors and certain key employees of the Company must file applications with the Nevada Gaming Authorities and may
be required to be licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. The Nevada Gaming Authorities may deny an application for licensing for any cause which they deem reasonable. A finding
of suitability is comparable to licensing, and both require submission of detailed personal and financial information followed by a thorough investigation. The applicant for licensing or a finding of
suitability must pay all the costs of the investigation. Changes in licensed positions must be reported to the Nevada Gaming Authorities and, in addition to their authority to deny an application for
a finding of suitability or licensure, the Nevada Gaming Authorities have jurisdiction to disapprove a change in a corporate position.

If
the Nevada Gaming Authorities were to find an officer, director or key employee of the Company unsuitable for licensing or unsuitable to continue having a relationship with the
Company, the Company would have to sever all relationships with such person. In addition, the Nevada Commission may require the Company to terminate the employment of any person who refuses to file
appropriate applications. Determinations of suitability or of questions pertaining to licensing are not subject to judicial review in Nevada.

The
Company is required to submit detailed financial and operating reports to the Nevada Commission. Substantially all material loans, leases, sales of securities and similar financing
transactions by the Company must be reported to, or approved by, the Nevada Commission.

If
it were determined that the Nevada Act was violated by the Company, the gaming licenses it holds could be limited, conditioned, suspended or revoked, subject to compliance with
certain statutory and regulatory procedures. In addition, the Company and the persons involved could be subject to substantial fines for each separate violation of the Nevada Act at the discretion of
the Nevada Commission. Further, a supervisor could be appointed by the Nevada Commission to operate the Company's gaming properties and, under certain circumstances, earnings generated during the
supervisor's appointment (except for the reasonable rental value of the Company's gaming properties) could be forfeited to the State of Nevada. Limitation, conditioning or suspension of any gaming
license or the appointment of a supervisor could (and revocation of any gaming license would) materially adversely affect the Company's gaming operations.

The
Nevada Commission may, in its discretion, require the holder of any debt security of the Company, including the 101/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 of Resorts
and Capital, to file applications, be
investigated and be found suitable to own such debt security. If the Nevada Commission determines that a person is unsuitable to own such security, then pursuant to the Nevada Act, the Company can be
sanctioned, including the loss of its licenses, if without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission, it: (i) pays to the unsuitable person any dividend, interest or any distribution
whatsoever, (ii) recognizes any voting right by such unsuitable person in connection with such securities, (iii) pays the unsuitable person remuneration in any form or (iv) makes
any payment to the unsuitable person by way of principal, redemption, conversion, exchange, liquidation or similar transaction.

Any
beneficial holder of a Registered Corporation's voting securities, regardless of the number of shares owned, may be required to file an application, be investigated and have his
suitability as a beneficial holder of a Registered Corporation's voting securities determined if the Nevada Commission has reason to believe that such ownership would otherwise be inconsistent with
the declared policies of the State of Nevada. The applicant must pay all costs of investigation incurred by the Nevada Gaming Authorities in conducting any such investigation.

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The Nevada Act requires any person who acquires beneficial ownership of more than 5% of a Registered Corporation's voting securities to report the acquisition to the Nevada Commission.
The Nevada Act requires that beneficial owners of more than 10% of a Registered Corporation's voting securities apply to the Nevada Commission for a finding of suitability within 30 days after
the Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Board mails the written notice requiring such filing. Under certain circumstances, an "institutional investor," as defined in the Nevada Act, which acquires more than
10%, but not more than 15%, of a Registered Corporation's voting securities may apply to the Nevada Commission for a waiver of such finding of suitability if such institutional investor holds the
voting securities for investment purposes only. An institutional investor will not be deemed to hold voting securities for investment purposes unless the voting securities were acquired and are held
in the ordinary course of business as an institutional investor and not for the purpose of causing, directly or indirectly, the election of a majority of the members of the board of directors of a
Registered Corporation, any change in a Registered Corporation's corporate charter, bylaws, management, policies or operations or any of its gaming affiliates or any other action which the Nevada
Commission finds to be inconsistent with holding the Registered Corporation's voting securities for investment purposes only. Activities which are not deemed to be inconsistent with holding voting
securities for investment purposes only include: (i) voting on all matters voted on by shareholders, (ii) making financial and other inquiries of management of the type normally made by
securities analysts for informational purposes and not to cause a change in management, policies or operations, and (iii) such other activities as the Nevada Commission may determine to be
consistent with such investment intent. If the beneficial holder of voting securities who must be found suitable is a corporation, partnership or trust, it must submit detailed business and financial
information including a list of beneficial owners. The applicant is required to pay all costs of investigation.

Any
person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a license within 30 days after being ordered to do so by the Nevada Commission or the Chairman of the
Nevada Board may be found unsuitable. The same restrictions apply to a record owner of the Company's securities if the record owner, after request, fails to identify the beneficial owner of such
securities. Any shareholder found unsuitable and who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of the voting securities of a Registered Corporation beyond such period of time as may be
prescribed by the Nevada Commission may be guilty of a criminal offense. A Registered Corporation is subject to disciplinary action if, after it receives notice that a person is unsuitable to be a
member of or to have any other relationship with such corporation, the Registered Corporation (i) pays that person any dividend or interest upon voting securities of such corporation,
(ii) allows that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any voting right conferred through securities held by that person, (iii) pays remuneration in any form to that person for
services rendered or otherwise or (iv) fails to pursue all lawful efforts to require such unsuitable person to relinquish his voting securities, including, if necessary, the immediate purchase
of such voting securities for cash at fair market value.

A
Registered Corporation is required to maintain a current stock ledger in Nevada which may be examined by the Nevada Gaming Authorities at any time. If any securities are held in trust
by an agent or by a nominee, the record holder may be required to disclose the identity of the beneficial owner to the Nevada Gaming Authorities. A failure to make such disclosure may be grounds for
finding the record holder unsuitable. A Registered Corporation is also required to render maximum assistance in determining the identity of the beneficial owner. The Nevada Commission has the power to
require the stock certificates of a Registered Corporation to bear a legend indicating that the securities are subject to the Nevada Act.

Neither
the Company nor a Registered Corporation may make a public offering of its securities without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission if the securities or proceeds therefrom
are intended to be used to construct, acquire or finance gaming facilities in Nevada or to retire or extend obligations incurred for such purposes. Such approval, if given, does not constitute a
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recommendation or approval by the Nevada Commission or the Nevada Board as to the accuracy or adequacy of the prospectus or the investment merits of the securities. Any representation to the contrary
is unlawful.

Changes
in control of a Registered Corporation through merger, consolidation, stock or asset acquisitions, management or consulting agreements or any act or conduct by a person whereby
he obtains control may not occur without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission. Entities seeking to acquire control of a Registered Corporation must satisfy the Nevada Board and Nevada
Commission with respect to a variety of stringent standards prior to assuming control of such Registered Corporation. The Nevada Commission may also require controlling shareholders, officers,
directors and other persons having a material relationship or involvement with the entity proposing to acquire control to be investigated and licensed as a part of the approval process relating to the
transaction.

The
Nevada legislature has declared that some corporate acquisitions opposed by management, repurchases of voting securities and corporate defense tactics affecting Registered
Corporations may be injurious to stable and productive corporate gaming. The Nevada Commission has established a regulatory scheme to ameliorate the potentially adverse effects of these business
practices upon Nevada's gaming industry and to further Nevada's policy to: (i) assure the financial stability of corporate gaming operators and their affiliates, (ii) preserve the
beneficial aspects of conducting business in the corporate form and (iii) promote a neutral environment for the orderly governance of corporate affairs. Approvals are required in certain
circumstances from the Nevada Commission before a Registered Corporation may make exceptional repurchases of voting securities above the current market price thereof and before a corporate acquisition
opposed by management may be consummated. The Nevada Act also requires prior approval of a plan of recapitalization proposed by a Registered Corporation's Board of Directors in response to a tender
offer made directly to the Registered Corporation's shareholders for the purposes of acquiring control of the Registered Corporation.

License
fees and taxes, computed in various ways depending on the type of gaming or activity involved, are payable to the State of Nevada and to the counties and cities in which the
Nevada licensee's respective operations are conducted. Depending upon the particular fee or tax involved, these fees and
taxes are payable either monthly, quarterly or annually and are based upon either: (i) a percentage of the gross revenues received, (ii) the number of gaming devices operated or
(iii) the number of table games operated. A casino entertainment tax is also paid by casino operations where entertainment is furnished in connection with the selling of food or refreshments.

Any
person who is licensed, required to be licensed, registered, required to be registered or is under common control with such person (collectively, "Licensees"), and who proposes to
become involved in a gaming venture outside of Nevada, is required to deposit with the Nevada Gaming Board, and thereafter maintain, a revolving fund in the amount of $10,000 to pay the expenses of
investigation by the Nevada Board of their participation in such foreign gaming. The revolving fund is subject to increase or decrease at the discretion of the Nevada Commission. Thereafter, Licensees
are required to comply with certain reporting requirements imposed by the Nevada Act. Licensees are also subject to disciplinary action by the Nevada Commission if they knowingly violate any laws of
the foreign jurisdiction pertaining to the foreign gaming operation, fail to conduct the foreign gaming operation in accordance with the standards of honesty and integrity required of Nevada gaming
operations, engage in activities that are harmful to the State of Nevada or its ability to collect gaming taxes and fees or employ a person in the foreign operation who has been denied a license or
finding of suitability in Nevada for the reason of personal unsuitability.

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Internal Revenue Service Regulations

The Internal Revenue Service requires operators of casinos located in the United States to file information returns for U.S. citizens, including names and
addresses of winners, for keno, bingo and slot machine winnings in excess of stipulated amounts. The Internal Revenue Service also requires operators to withhold taxes on some keno, bingo and slot
machine winnings of nonresident aliens. We are unable to predict the extent, to which these requirements, if extended, might impede or otherwise adversely affect operations of, and/or income from, the
other games.

Regulations
adopted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Treasury Department and the Nevada gaming regulatory authorities require the reporting of currency transactions in
excess of $10,000 occurring within a gaming day, including identification of the patron by name and social security number. This reporting obligation began in May 1985 and may have resulted in
the loss of gaming revenues to jurisdictions outside the United States which are exempt from the ambit of these regulations.

Other Laws and Regulations

The sale of alcoholic beverages at the Eldorado is subject to licensing, control and regulation by applicable local regulatory agencies. All licenses are
revocable and are not transferable. The agencies involved have full power to limit, condition, suspend or revoke any license, and any disciplinary action could, and revocation would, have a material
adverse effect upon our operations.

The
Eldorado and the Silver Legacy are subject to extensive state and local regulations and, on a periodic basis, must obtain various licenses and permits, including those required to
sell alcoholic beverages. The Company believes that it has obtained all required licenses and permits and that our business is conducted in substantial compliance with applicable laws.

Environmental Matters

As is the case with any owner or operator of real property, the Company is subject to a variety of federal, state and local governmental regulations relating to
the use, storage, discharge, emission and disposal of hazardous materials. Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations also impose liability on potentially responsible parties,
including the owners or operators of real property, to clean up, or contribute to the cost of cleaning up, sites at which hazardous wastes or materials were disposed of or released. The Company does
not have environmental liability insurance to cover such events.

Certain
of the Company's properties and former properties, including the Silver Legacy property, had or have varying degrees of petroleum contamination in the soil and/or groundwater. In
each instance where such petroleum contamination has been identified, investigation or remediation activities have been undertaken or are ongoing. The possibility exists that additional contamination,
as yet unknown, may exist at these or other of the Company's properties. In addition, under the terms of an Environmental Indemnity, dated May 30, 1995 (the "Environmental Indemnity"), the
Company agreed jointly and severally with Mandalay to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the agents and lenders under a bank credit facility of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture which was paid in full
on March 5, 2002 from and against any and all Environmental Losses (as defined in the Environmental Indemnity) suffered or incurred on the premises of the Silver Legacy or arising through the
ownership, use, occupancy or operation thereof. Generally, liability under the Environmental Indemnity covers the period prior to the date the lenders foreclose on and take possession of the real
property securing their loans to the Silver Legacy Joint Venture. The agents and lenders are not required to seek payments from the Silver Legacy Joint Venture before pursuing payments from the
Company and Mandalay for Environmental Losses. In all cases, the Company believes that the contamination arose from activities

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of prior owners or occupants, or from offsite sources and not as a result of any actions or operations conducted by the Company.

In
1998 the Silver Legacy received reimbursement and indemnification from Chevron Company USA of $750,000 for petroleum contamination identified on the Silver Legacy property. The
possibility exists that other responsible parties may be identified for this or other sites, and the Company will determine whether to seek contribution or reimbursement from such parties. In
addition, reimbursement for some of the expenditures has been, and further reimbursement may be, obtained from the State of Nevada Petroleum Fund which has been established to reimburse parties for
costs incurred in clean-up of underground storage tank related contamination.

The
Company's properties and former properties also lie within the proposed Central Truckee Meadows Remediation District, encompassing much of the City of Reno, which will address
groundwater contaminated with solvents as identified by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. The Company does not believe that it has contributed to this solvent contamination. The Company
has not been required to conduct any remediation or investigation of this matter nor to contribute toward any costs associated therewith. However, the possibility remains that funding of the
investigation or remediation of this regional groundwater issue could result in a special assessment on the Company's properties or former properties among others within the Remediation District. The
possibility exists that the entire area of contamination, or a portion thereof, could be listed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980.

Asbestos
has been determined to be present in the sheetrock of approximately 400 of the Eldorado's older hotel rooms. Removal of the asbestos will be required only in the event of the
demolition of the affected rooms or if the asbestos is otherwise disturbed. Management currently has no plans to renovate or demolish the affected rooms in a manner that would require removal of the
asbestos at this time.

The
possibility exists that additional contamination, as yet unknown, may exist at the Eldorado or Silver Legacy. In all cases, however, the Company believes that any such contamination
would have arisen from activities of prior owners or occupants, or from offsite sources and not as a result of any of our actions or operations. The Company does not believe that our expenditures for
environmental investigations or remediation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

The
Company has expended approximately $740,000 in connection with environmental matters from January 1, 1993 through December 31, 2002, of which approximately $1,990 was
expended during 2002 and approximately $225 was expended in 2001.

Employees

As of December 31, 2002, the Company had 2,110 employees, the substantial majority of whom are nonmanagement personnel. The number of people employed at
any time is subject to seasonal
fluctuation. None of the Company's employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The Company believes that employee relations are excellent.

Factors that May Affect the Company's Future Results

(Cautionary
Statements Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)

Certain
information included in this report and other materials filed or to be filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral
statements or other written statements made or to be made by the Company) contains or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements can be identified by

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the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations about future events. These forward-looking
statements include statements with respect to the Company's beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, intentions, financial condition, results of operations, future performance
and business, including:



Such
statements include information relating to capital spending, financing sources and the effects of regulation (including gaming and tax regulation) and competition. From time to
time, oral or written forward-looking statements are also included in the Company's periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K, press releases and other materials released to the
public.

Any
or all of the forward-looking statements in this report and in any other public statements the Company makes may turn out to be wrong. This can occur as a result of inaccurate
assumptions or as a consequence of known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors discussed in this report, such as government regulation and the competitive environment, will be important in
determining the Company's future performance. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from those that might be anticipated from forward-looking statements.

The
Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, any further
disclosures made on related subjects in the Company's subsequent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K should be consulted. The following discussion of risks,
uncertainties and possible inaccurate assumptions relevant to the Company's business includes factors the Company believes could cause its actual results to differ materially from expected and
historical results. Other factors beyond those listed below could also adversely affect the Company. This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.



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Item 2. Properties.

The Company's executive offices are located inside the Eldorado, which is situated on an approximately 159,000 square foot parcel at 345 North Virginia Street,
Reno, Nevada. The Company owns the entire parcel, except for approximately 30,000 square feet which is leased by the Company from C, S and Y Associates, a general partnership of which Donald Carano is
a general partner. See "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in Item 11 of this report. The lease expires on June 30, 2027. Annual rent is equal to the greater of
(i) $400,000 and (ii) an amount based on a decreasing percentage of the Eldorado's gross gaming revenues ranging from 3.0% of the first $6.5 million of gross gaming revenues to
0.1% of gross gaming revenues in excess of $75.0 million. Rent in 2002 totaled approximately $638,000. Substantially all of the Company's real property, including the Eldorado, is subject to
encumbrances securing the repayment of the Company's revolving credit facility (the "New Credit Facility"). The New Credit Facility provided for a revolving credit facility of $40.0 million as
of December 31, 2002 and, by its terms, the facility reduces by $1.6 million on March 31, 2003 and the end of each subsequent quarter until March 31, 2006, when the
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terminates and any balance then outstanding becomes due and payable. At December 31, 2002, the indebtedness outstanding under the New Credit Facility was $1.0 million. At that date the
Company also had pledged a letter of credit in the amount of $685,000 which reduced the credit available under the New Credit Facility by the amount of the pledged letter of credit. The New Credit
Facility is secured by a first deed of trust and security interest in all real property interests and fixtures underlying the Eldorado, certain parking facilities, a second deed of trust on the 31,000
square foot property referred to below, all related personal property, substantially all other assets of the Company and a pledge of the Company's interest in ELLC. In addition, Capital has guaranteed
Resorts' obligations under the New Credit Facility.

The
Company owns approximately 90 acres of land located in Verdi, Nevada (the "Verdi Land"). The New Credit Facility is secured by a first deed of trust and security interest in all real
property interests and fixtures relating to the Verdi Land.

The
Company owns a 31,000 square foot parcel of property across the street from and west of the Eldorado, which could be used for expansion of the Eldorado. As of December 31,
2002, this property was subject to an encumbrance securing the repayment of indebtedness of $1,293,000 in addition to the aforementioned second deed of trust securing the Company's indebtedness under
the New Credit Facility.

The
Company and Mandalay each owns a one-half interest in a 63,000 square foot parcel of land across the street from the Silver Legacy. As of December 31, 2002, this
property was not subject to any encumbrances.

The
Company's 96% owned subsidiary, ELLC, owns a 50% joint venture interest in the Silver Legacy, a major themed hotel/casino located adjacent to the Eldorado. Reference is made to the
information appearing under the headings "Silver Legacy Resort Casino" and "Silver Legacy Joint Venture-Background" in Item 1 of this report, which information is hereby incorporated in this Item 2 by
this reference. At December 31, 2002, the Silver Legacy was subject to encumbrances securing repayment of indebtedness in the aggregate principal amount of $169.0 million.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

The Company from time to time is involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of its business. The Company does not believe that such litigation to which
the Company or any subsidiary of the Company is a party or of which any of their property is the subject will, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position or the results of its operations.

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

Not applicable.

PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrants' Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters.

There is no established public trading market for (i) Resorts' outstanding membership interests which were owned of record by three entities, two
individuals and various trusts for the benefit of members of the Carano family as of December 31, 2002, or (ii) the common stock of Capital, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Resorts. See Item 12 of this report for additional information concerning the ownership of Resorts' membership interests. As a limited liability company, Resorts is not (and its predecessor, the
Predecessor Partnership, was not) subject to Federal income tax liability. Because the Company's holders of membership interests are (and the Predecessor Partnership's partners were) required to
include their respective shares of Resorts or the Predecessor Partnership's taxable income

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in their individual income tax returns, Resorts and the Predecessor Partnership have made distributions to their members and partners to cover such tax liabilities. Distributions for 2002 were, and
distributions for subsequent years will be, limited in accordance with the provisions of the Operating
Agreement of Eldorado Resorts LLC dated as of June 28, 1996 (the "Operating Agreement"). The Operating Agreement provides that the Board of Managers will distribute each year to each member an
amount equal to such member's allocable share of taxable income multiplied by the highest marginal combined Federal, state, and local income tax rate applicable to individuals for that year; provided
that such distributions will not be made after any event that causes Resorts to thereafter be taxed under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as a corporation. Distributions by Resorts to
its members aggregated $4.6 million and $6.0 million for 2002 and 2001, respectively, all of which was for income taxes.

References
made to the information appearing under the caption "Equity Compensation Plans" in Item 12 of this report, which is incorporated in this Item 5 by this reference.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA  (dollars in thousands)

|                                                 |                                               | Years Ended December 31,     |        
|------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------- | -------
|
|Consolidated Statement of Income Data:           |                                               |                              |        
|Operating revenues:                              |                                               |                              |        
|                                                 | Casino                                        |                              | $      
|                                                 | Food, beverage and entertainment              |                              |        
|                                                 | Hotel                                         |                              |        
|                                                 | Other                                         |                              |        
|                                                 |                                               |                              |        
|                                                 |                                               |                              | 160,728
|                                                 | Less promotional allowances                   |                              |        
|                                                 |                                               |                              |        
|                                                 |                                               | Net operating revenues       |        
|                                                 |                                               |                              |        
|Operating expenses:                              |                                               |                              |        
|                                                 | Casino                                        |                              |        
|                                                 | Food, beverage and entertainment              |                              |        
|                                                 | Hotel                                         |                              |        
|                                                 | Other                                         |                              |        
|                                                 | Selling, general and administrative(2)        |                              |        
|                                                 | Depreciation                                  |                              |        
|                                                 |                                               |                              |        
|                                                 |                                               | Total operating expenses     |        
|                                                 |                                               |                              |        
|Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates(1) |                                               |                              | 8,967  
|                                                 |                                               |                              |        
|                                                 | Operating income                              |                              |        
|                                                 |                                               |                              |        
|Other income (expense):                          |                                               |                              |        
|                                                 | Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate(3) |                              |        
|                                                 | Interest rate swap income                     |                              |        
|                                                 | Gain (Loss) on investments                    |                              |        
|                                                 | Interest expense, net.                        |                              |        
|                                                 |                                               |                              |        
|                                                 |                                               | Total other income (expense) |        
|                                                 |                                               |                              |        
|                                                 | Income before minority interest               |                              |        
|                                                 | Minority interest(4)                          |                              |        
|                                                 |                                               |                              |        
|                                                 | Net income(5)                                 |                              | $      
|                                                 |                                               |                              |        
|Other Data:                                      |                                               |                              |        
|Net cash provided by (used in):                  |                                               |                              |        
|                                                 | Operating activities                          |                              | $      
|                                                 | Investing activities                          |                              |        
|                                                 | Financing activities                          |                              |        
|Capital expenditures                             |                                               |                              | 4,861  
|Operating Data(6):                               |                                               |                              |        
|Number of hotel rooms(7)                         |                                               |                              | 816    
|Average hotel occupancy rate(7)                  |                                               |                              | 89.0   
|Casino square footage(7)                         |                                               |                              | 84,000 
|Number of slot machines(7)                       |                                               |                              | 1,752  
|Number of table games(7)                         |                                               |                              | 70     



|                                 |  | At December 31,
|-------------------------------- |  | ---------------
|
|Consolidated Balance Sheet Data: |  |                
|Cash and cash equivalents        |  | $              
|Total assets                     |  |                
|Total debt                       |  |                
|Members' equity (8)              |  |                

See footnotes to Selected Consolidated Financial Data which appear on the next page.

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Footnotes to Selected Consolidated Financial Data

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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

General

Eldorado Resorts LLC ("Resorts") was formed in June 1996 to be the successor to Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership (the "Predecessor
Partnership") pursuant to an exchange of all the outstanding partnership interests in the Predecessor Partnership for membership interests in Resorts (the "Reorganization"). The Reorganization was
effective on July 1, 1996. Resorts owns and operates the Eldorado Hotel & Casino (the "Eldorado"), a premier hotel/casino and entertainment facility in Reno, Nevada. In addition to
owning the Eldorado, Resorts' 96% owned subsidiary, Eldorado Limited Liability Company, a Nevada limited liability company ("ELLC"), owns a 50% interest in a joint venture (the "Silver Legacy Joint
Venture") which owns the Silver Legacy Resort Casino (the "Silver Legacy"), a major, themed hotel/casino located adjacent to the Eldorado. Resorts, ELLC and Eldorado Capital Corp. ("Capital"), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Resorts, which holds no significant assets and conducts no business activity, are collectively referred to as the "Company."

The
Company accounts for its investment in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, Tamarack and MindPlay utilizing the equity method of accounting. MindPlay is currently in the developmental
stage. The Company's consolidated net income includes its proportional share of Silver Legacy Joint Venture's, Tamarack's, and MindPlay's net income (loss) before taxes.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion and analysis of our results of operations and financial condition that follows are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have
been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires that we apply significant judgment in
defining the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. Our judgments are based on our historical
experience, terms of existing contracts, our observance of trends in the industry, information provided by our customers and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate. Because
of the uncertainty inherent in these matters, there
is no assurance that actual results will not differ from our estimates used in applying the following critical accounting policies.

Property and Equipment and Other Long-Lived Assets

Property and equipment is recorded at cost and is depreciated over its estimated useful life. Judgments are made in determining estimated useful lives and salvage
values of these assets. The accuracy of these estimates affects the amount of depreciation expense recognized in our financial results and whether we have a gain or loss on the disposal of assets. We
review depreciation estimates and methods as new events occur, more experience is acquired, and additional information is obtained that would possibly change our current estimates. At December 31,
2002, no events or changes in circumstances indicated that the carrying values of our long-lived assets may not be recoverable.

Reserve for Uncollectible Accounts Receivable

We reserve an estimated amount for receivables that may not be collected. Methodologies for estimating bad debt reserves range from specific reserves to various
percentages applied to aged receivables. Historical collection rates are considered, as are customer relationships, in determining specific reserves. As with many estimates, management must make
judgments about potential actions by third parties in establishing and evaluating our reserves for bad debts.

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Self Insurance Reserves

The Eldorado is self insured for our group health and workmens' compensation programs. We utilize historical claims information provided by our third party
administrators to make estimates for known pending claims as well as claims that have been incurred, but not reported as of the balance sheet date. In order to mitigate our potential exposure, we have
an individual claim stop loss policy on our group health claims and an aggregate stop loss policy on our workmens' compensation claims. If we become aware of significant claims or material changes
affecting our estimates, we would increase our reserves in the period in which we made such a determination and record the additional expense.

Recent Developments

A significant portion of the Company's revenues and operating income are generated from patrons who are residents of northern California, and as such, our
operations have been adversely impacted by the growth in Native American gaming in northern California that has occurred to date. In addition to the existing gaming facilities, numerous Native
American tribes have announced that they are in the process of developing or are considering establishing large-scale hotel and gaming facilities in northern California. The United Auburn Indian
Community ("UAIC") has entered into a development and management agreement with an established gaming operator, Station Casinos, Inc., to develop and manage a gaming and entertainment facility
on a 49-acre site approximately 21 miles northeast of Sacramento. On September 17, 2002, the United States Department of Interior accepted the 49-acre site into trust
for the UAIC, and Station Casinos, Inc. announced an approximately $215 million, 200,000 square foot gaming and entertainment facility which is anticipated to open in June or
July 2003. Based on its size and proximity, we believe the opening of this new facility will impact our operations. While we cannot predict the extent of the potential impact, it could be
significant.

Approvals
have been obtained for two public works projects in the downtown area of Reno. The first project will lower the train tracks which run between Reno's downtown district and
separate the Eldorado and the two adjoining properties from the rest of the downtown gaming facilities. Construction on this project is expected to be completed in 2006 and will be organized in such a
manner that it will not prevent pedestrian or vehicular traffic from crossing the railroad tracks within the downtown area. The second project involves the construction of a downtown special events
center next to the National Bowling Stadium. This project is expected to be finished in 2005. At this time, we cannot determine the effect of these projects on our operations, particularly during
their construction periods.

The
following discussion of the Company's operations relates to the Eldorado except as otherwise indicated.

Year Ended December 31, 2002 Compared to
Year Ended December 31, 2001

Net Revenues

Net revenues decreased by approximately $6.5 million, or 4.3%, to $142.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 compared to
$149.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. The decrease in net revenues resulted from decreases in casino revenues, food, beverage and entertainment revenues and hotel
revenues. The Company's management believes that revenues have been negatively impacted due to increased competition from Native American casinos in northern California and a weak
California economy. The absence in 2002 of the American Bowling Congress National Championship, that began in February and ended in June 2001, also negatively impacted our mid-week
business levels as compared to the prior year. The Company enhanced its "Club Eldorado" program on July 1, 2002, allowing customers to view earned complimentaries at kiosks throughout the
property and offer discounts at the showroom and food outlets. Management feels the enhanced program has

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provided additional customer loyalty and has added to its customer base. Since implementation, net revenues have remained relatively consistent with the prior year.

Casino
revenues decreased by 3.4% to $94.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2002, compared to $97.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. The
decrease in casino revenues was primarily due to lower slot revenue as a result of decreased slot volume partially offset by increased table games revenue due to a higher games hold percentage for the
year ended December 31, 2002 as compared to 2001.

Food,
beverage and entertainment revenues decreased by approximately $1.8 million, or 3.9%, to $44.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 compared to
$46.4 million in 2001. The decrease was primarily due to lower showroom occupancy and lower restaurant customer counts in the 2002 period.

Hotel
revenues decreased to $16.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 from $17.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, a decrease of
approximately 6.1%. This decrease is attributable to the Eldorado's average daily rate ("ADR") and hotel occupancy decreasing to approximately $56 and 89%, respectively, in the 2002 period as compared
to approximately $59 and 90%, respectively, in 2001. The hotel occupancy decrease was partly due to an energy conservation retrofit of our hotel rooms, completed in March 2002, which reduced
the number of available room nights in the first quarter by approximately 3,300. Had some of these room nights been available on select weekends, the hotel would have been at capacity on these
weekends. Also contributing to the decrease in the Company's hotel occupancy and average daily rate was the absence in 2002 of the American Bowling Congress National Championship Bowling Tournament
that was held in 2001 beginning in February and ending in June.

Other
revenues increased slightly to $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 as compared to $5.3 million in 2001.

Promotional
allowances, expressed as a percentage of casino revenues, were 18.9% in 2002 compared to 18.0% in 2001.

Operating Expenses

The Company's operating expenses decreased by 3.8% to $128.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 from $133.6 million for the year
ended December 31, 2001. This decrease is mainly attributable to decreased casino, food, beverage, entertainment, hotel and selling, general and administrative expenses. Payroll expenditures
were lower for the year ended December 31, 2002, reflecting staff reductions implemented in September 2001 as a result of reduced business levels following the September 11
terrorist attacks.

Casino
expenses decreased by 2.3% to $49.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 from $50.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. The decrease
is due to reductions in our charter bus program and payroll expenditures partially offset by an increase in promotional expenses in part related to enhancing the "Club Eldorado" program.

Food,
beverage and entertainment expenses decreased by approximately $1.0 million, or 3.0%, to $31.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 from
$32.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. The decrease is primarily a result of a decrease in payroll expenditures, entertainment professional services and lower food cost of
sales.

Hotel
expenses decreased by 8.4%, or $0.6 million, to $6.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 from $7.5 million for the year ended
December 31, 2001 due to decreases in payroll expenditures and overall hotel operating expenses.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses and Management Fees

Selling, general and administrative expenses and management fees decreased by 4.7% to $27.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 from
$29.1 million during the same period in 2001. The decrease was primarily due to decreases in payroll expenditures and management fees in the 2002 period.

Depreciation

Depreciation decreased to $11.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 compared to $13.0 million in 2001, a decrease of
$1.2 million, or 8.9%, due to some assets becoming fully depreciated.

Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates

Earnings from the Company's unconsolidated affiliates, the Silver Legacy Joint Venture and Tamarack (which commenced operations on September 4, 2001), for
the year ended December 31, 2002 were $9.0 million as compared to $10.4 million for the same period in 2001, a decrease of approximately $1.4 million, or 13.9%. Equity in
income of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture decreased approximately $2.2 million for year ended December 31, 2002 compared to 2001. Equity in income in Tamarack increased approximately
$0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 compared to 2001. The 2001 earnings reflect a $103,000 loss from Tamarack due to the write-off of pre-opening
expenses.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) is comprised of interest expense, loss on investments, equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate, and interest rate swap income. Interest
expense is net of capitalized interest, interest income, and the gain on repurchase of bonds, net of unamortized bond fees. For the year ended December 31, 2002, interest expense decreased by
approximately $1.6 million, or 13.6%, to $10.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2002 compared to $11.8 million for the same period in 2001 primarily due to a
decrease in the average outstanding borrowings and a lower average interest rate in 2002 as compared to 2001. The decrease in average outstanding borrowings is partly due to the Company's purchase of
$10.2 million, $2.0 million and $5.2 million principal amount of its 101/2% Notes on the open market in October 2001, June 2002 and
August 2002, respectively. The Company recognized interest rate swap income of $1.1 million and equity in loss of its unconsolidated affiliate of $0.4 million for the year ended
December 31, 2002. The Company capitalized interest of approximately $103,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002 compared to approximately $132,000 in 2001.

Net Income

As a result of the factors described above, net income for the year ended December 31, 2002 increased by 0.3% to $13.5 million compared to a net
income of $13.4 million in 2001.

Year Ended December 31, 2001 Compared to
Year Ended December 31, 2000September 11 Events

Terrorist
attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C. on September 11, 2001 had an adverse effect on our operations in the weeks
immediately following September 11. Eldorado's hotel occupancy rate for the remainder of the year following the
September 11 attacks declined 6.9% as compared to the same period in 2000. The volume of gaming, showroom occupancy and customer counts at the Eldorado's restaurants also were

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down significantly during the remainder of the year compared to the same period in 2000. Effective September 24, 2001, the Company reacted to the effects of the September 11 attacks by
implementing a hiring freeze, a reduction in staff through attrition and adjustment of our hourly employees' work week to correspond to reduced business levels. Because our results for the year ended
December 31, 2001 were impacted by a number of factors, including an economy that was already weakening before September 11 and increased competition from Native American casinos in
northern California, it is difficult to measure the precise impact the September 11 attacks had on our 2001 results.

Net Revenues

Net revenues decreased by approximately $20.9 million, or 12.3%, to $149.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 compared to
$170.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2000. The decrease in net revenues resulted from decreases in casino revenues, food, beverage and entertainment revenues and hotel
revenues.

Casino
revenues decreased by 14.0% to $97.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, compared to $113.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2000. The
decrease in casino revenues was due to decreased gaming volumes and lower hold percentages as compared to the previous period.

Food,
beverage and entertainment revenues decreased by approximately $4.4 million, or 8.6%, to $46.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 compared to
$50.8 million in 2000. The decrease was primarily due to lower showroom occupancy and fewer customer counts in the 2001 period.

Hotel
revenues decreased to $17.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 from $18.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2000, a decrease of 3.2%.
This decrease is attributable to a decrease in hotel occupancy to approximately 90% for the year ended December 31, 2001 compared to 92% for the same period in 2000. The Company's average daily
rate ("ADR") remained comparable at approximately $59 for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000. The hotel occupancy decrease was partly due to remodeling of hotel rooms in 2001 which put
nearly 3,100 available room nights out of order. Had some of these room nights been available on select weekends, the hotel would have been at capacity on these weekends. There was also an overall
decline in hotel occupancy in the Reno market, partly due to the events of September 11, which was also felt at the Eldorado, particularly during the weeks immediately following
September 11.

Other
revenues decreased slightly to $5.3 million for year ended December 31, 2001 as compared to $5.5 million in 2000. The decrease is attributable to lower
revenues in retail sales.

Promotional
allowances, expressed as a percentage of casino revenues, were 18.0% in 2001 compared to 15.5% in 2000.

Operating Expenses

The Company's operating expenses decreased by 7.6% to $133.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, from $144.6 million for the year
ended December 31, 2000. This decrease is mainly attributable to decreased casino, food, beverage and entertainment and selling, general and administrative expenses.

Casino
expenses decreased by 5.5% to $50.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 from $53.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2000. The decrease
is attributable to decreases in bad debt, gaming taxes and payroll expenditures.

Food,
beverage and entertainment expenses decreased by approximately $2.8 million, or 7.9%, to $32.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 from
$34.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2000. The decrease is primarily a result of decreases in payroll expenditures, showroom professional services and lower food and beverage
cost of sales.

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Hotel
expenses decreased by 6.8%, or $0.5 million, to $7.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 from $8.0 million for the year ended
December 31, 2000 due to various decreases in hotel operating expenses.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses and Management Fees

Selling, general and administrative expenses and management fees decreased by 9.5% to $29.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 from
$32.1 million during the same period in 2000. The decrease was primarily due to decreases in advertising, payroll expenditures, management fees and accrued bonuses in the 2001 period.

Depreciation

Depreciation decreased to $13.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 compared to $13.4 million in 2000, due to some assets becoming
fully depreciated.

Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates

Earnings from the Company's unconsolidated affiliates, the Silver Legacy Joint Venture and Tamarack (which commenced operations on September 4, 2001), for
the year ended December 31, 2001 were $10.4 million as compared to $11.9 million for the same period in 2000, a decrease of approximately $1.5 million, or 12.8%. The 2001
earnings reflect a $103,000 loss from Tamarack due to the write-off of pre-opening expenses.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) is comprised of interest expense, loss on investments, equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate, and interest rate swap income. Interest
expense is net of capitalized interest, interest income, and the gain on repurchase of bonds, net of unamortized bond fees. For the year ended December 31, 2001, interest expense decreased by
approximately $1.2 million, or 9.3%, to $11.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 compared to $13.0 million for the same period in 2000 primarily due to a decrease
in the average outstanding borrowings and a lower average interest rate in 2001 as compared to 2000. In October 2001, the Company purchased $10.2 million principal amount of its
101/2% Notes on the open market. The Company recognized a loss on investment of $0.2 million and equity in loss of its unconsolidated affiliate of $0.2 million for the
year ended December 31, 2001. The Company capitalized interest of approximately $132,000 for the year ended December 31, 2001 compared to $105,000 during 2000.

Net Income

As a result of the factors described above, net income for the year ended December 31, 2001 decreased by 44.4% to $13.4 million compared to a net
income of $24.2 million in 2000.

Corporate Expenses/Management Fees

The Company pays management fees to Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc., the owners of 55% and 29% of the Company's
equity interests, respectively. The
management fees paid to Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and totaled $48,000,
$1.2 million and $1.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Due to a downturn in economic conditions, Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and
Hotel Casino Management, Inc. relinquished part of their management fees in 2001 and most of their management fees in 2002. Absent this relinquishment of fees, the amounts payable to Recreational
Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. for 2002 would have totaled approximately $709,000. Although not legally obligated

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to do so, Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. have indicated their willingness, absent an improvement in economic conditions, to relinquish a similar amount of their
management fees for 2003. Historically, the salaries of senior executive officers and certain other key employees were not directly incurred but were paid from a portion of the management fees paid to
Recreational Enterprises, Inc. As of July 1, 1996, the aggregate annual salaries of such senior executive officers and other key employees became payroll obligations of the Company and
the Company entered into a Management Agreement with Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. providing that future management fees paid to Recreational
Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. will not exceed 1.5% of the Company's annual net revenues. As a result of the Management Agreement and the Company's assumption of
responsibility for the salaries of senior executive officers and other key employees previously paid by Recreational Enterprises, Inc. from its management fee, the Company incurred such
salaries and management fees for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 of $1.7 million, $3.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively.

Seasonality

Hotel/casino operations in the Reno market are subject to seasonal variation, with the strongest operating results occurring in the third quarter of each year and
the weakest results occurring during the period from November through February. Such variations occur when weather conditions have made travel to Reno by visitors from northern California and the
Pacific Northwest difficult. The following table shows the Company's percentage of gross revenues by quarter for each of 2002, 2001 and 2000.

2002

2001

2000First quarter

22.6
%
23.2
%
23.2
%Second quarter

25.4
%
26.7
%
25.9
%Third quarter

28.9
%
27.7
%
28.9
%Fourth quarter

23.1
%
22.4
%
22.0
%Total

100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%


Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company's primary sources of liquidity and capital resources have been through cash flow from operations, borrowings under various credit agreements and the
issuance in July 1996 of $100 million in aggregate principal amount of the 101/2% Notes. Since 1996, the Company has completed several expansion and remodeling projects,
accounting for a significant use of cash flow from operations and borrowed funds. Net cash provided by operating activities was $17.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2002
compared to $16.0 million for the prior year.

At
December 31, 2002, the Company had $8.1 million of cash and cash equivalents and, after giving effect to then outstanding borrowings and letters of credit, it had
approximately $38.3 million available pursuant to its New Credit Facility (as defined below) all of which could be utilized under the most restrictive of our loan covenants. The net proceeds of
the offering by the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Eldorado Capital Corp., of the 101/2% Notes (the "Offering") were used to repay a portion of the indebtedness under the Loan
Agreement dated as of March 25, 1994, between the Company, the banks named therein and Bank of America NT&SA, as administrative agent (the "Former Credit Facility"). The Former Credit Facility
was amended concurrently with the closing of the Offering to provide the Company with a senior secured revolving credit facility in the original amount of $50 million (as amended, the "Credit
Facility"). On July 17, 2001, the Company's credit facility was
amended and restated (the "New Credit Facility"). The New Credit Facility provides for a senior secured revolving credit facility of $40 million. The amount of credit available pursuant to the
New Credit Facility reduces by $1.6 million on March 31, 2003 and at the end of each subsequent quarter until March 31, 2006, when the facility terminates and any balance then
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payable. Borrowings under the New Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company's option, at either (i) the greater of (a) the rate publicly announced from time to time by Bank of
America as its "Prime Rate" or (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus .50% ("Base Rate") or (ii) a Eurodollar rate determined in accordance with the New Credit Facility. The effective rate of
interest on borrowings under the New Credit Facility at December 31, 2002 was 5.5% per annum. The New Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the Company's real property. The New
Credit Facility includes various restrictions and other covenants including: (i) restrictions on the disposition of property, (ii) restrictions on investments and acquisitions,
(iii) restrictions on distributions to members of Resorts, (iv) restrictions on the incurrence of liens and negative pledges, (v) restrictions on the incurrence of indebtedness
and the issuance of guarantees, (vi) restrictions on transactions with affiliates and, (vii) restrictions on annual capital expenditures including capital leases. The New Credit Facility
also contains financial covenants including a maximum total debt to EBITDA ratio, a maximum senior debt to EBITDA ratio, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum equity requirement. As of
December 31, 2002 the Company was in compliance with all provisions of the New Credit Facility.

As
of December 31, 2002, the Company had outstanding (i) $82.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the 101/2% Notes,
(ii) $1.0 million of borrowings and an additional $0.7 million of letter of credit under the New Credit Facility and (iii) $1.0 million of other long term debt (net
of current portion).

Cash
provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2002 was $13.4 million compared to cash used in investing activities of $5.8 million for the
year ended December 31, 2001. In 2002, cash provided by investing activities related primarily to distributions from unconsolidated affiliates offset slightly by capital expenditures relating
to slot purchases, our hotel remodeling, and various equipment purchases. Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates increased $12.2 million to $16.8 million for the year ended
December 31, 2002 compared to $4.6 million in 2001 due to a special distribution of $10.0 million to ELLC at the time of issuance of the Silver Legacy Notes. The Silver Legacy
Joint Venture also made prior year tax distributions to ELLC in 2002 in the aggregate amount of $3.8 million. On November 6, 2002, the Company received $2.4 million from the sale
of property at 444 North Center Street, Reno, Nevada, on which the Company's human resources offices were located. Capital spending for the year ended December 31, 2002 decreased
$1.5 million to $4.9 million compared to $6.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 mainly due to a decreased capital budget in 2002.

Cash
used in financing activities was $32.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2002, compared to $9.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. The
Company purchased $7.2 million of its 101/2% Notes and made principal payments of $20.8 million on the New Credit Facility in 2002.

The
Operating Agreement of Resorts dated June 28, 1996 obligates Resorts to distribute each year for as long as it is not taxed as a corporation to each of its members an amount
equal to such members' allocable share of the taxable income of Resorts multiplied by the highest marginal combined Federal,
state and local income tax rate applicable to individuals for that year. For the year ended December 31, 2002, Resorts made distributions of $4.6 million to its members as compared with
distributions of $6.0 million during 2001, all of which was for income taxes.

The
Company's future sources of liquidity are anticipated to be from its operating cash flow, funds available from the New Credit Facility and capital lease financing for certain of its
fixed asset purchases. The Company's anticipated uses of cash in 2003 will be for hotel remodeling ($3.6 million), new slot machines ($4.2 million), recurring capital expenditures
(estimated at approximately $2.5 million) and debt service. The total amount budgeted for the hotel remodeling is $12.0 million of which $2.2 million had been incurred as of
December 31, 2002. Because this projected is budgeted over a period of several years, the total cost could exceed the budgeted cost. In January 2003, the Company purchased
$7.9 million principal amount of its 101/2% Notes on the open market. The Company borrowed $8.0 million under its New Credit Facility to facilitate the purchase. We
believe our capital resources are adequate to meet our obligations including the funding of our debt service and recurring capital expenditures. The Company has placed on the market for sale its 90
acres of land located in Verdi, Nevada.

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In July 2002, the Company renewed its property and general and liability insurance policies which included a change to its previous earthquake coverage. Under the new policy, the
Eldorado and our partner, the Silver Legacy, have combined earthquake coverage of $400 million. In the event that an earthquake causes damage to only the Eldorado's property, the Eldorado is
eligible to receive up to $400 million in coverage depending on the replacement cost. However, in the event that both properties are damaged, the Eldorado is entitled to receive, to the extent
of any replacement cost incurred, up to $192 million of the coverage amount and up to the portion of the other $208 million, if any, remaining after satisfaction of the Silver Legacy's
claim. In addition, our new insurance policy excludes terrorism coverage in excess of $100,000.

Contractual Commitments

The following table summarizes our material obligations and commitments to make future payments under certain contracts, including long-term debt
obligations, capitalized leases and operating leases, as of December 31, 2002.

|                           |       | Payment Due by Period (In Thousands)
|-------------------------- | ----- | ------------------------------------
|
|
|Long-Term Debt Instruments |       | $                                   
|Capital Leases             |       |                                     
|Operating Leases           |       |                                     
|                           |       |                                     
|                           | Total |                                     
|                           |       |                                     

The repayment of our long-term debt, which consists of our indebtedness under the New Credit Facility and the indebtedness evidenced by the Notes,
is subject to acceleration upon the occurence of an event of default under the New Credit Facility or the indenture relating to the Notes.

We
routinely enter into operational contracts in the ordinary course of our business, including construction contracts for minor projects that are not material to our business or
financial condition as a whole. Our commitments relating to these contracts are recognized as liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets when services are provided with respect to such contracts.
We expect to spend approximately $3.6 million in 2003 on the hotel room remodel and $4.2 million on new slot machines.

At
December 31, 2002, we had outstanding a letter of credit in the amount of $685,000 which reduced by that amount the available borrowing capacity otherwise then available under
the New Credit Facility. The Company guarantees 54.28% of a $1.25 million working capital line for MindPlay LLC. The line matures on December 31, 2003 and is not reflected on our
consolidated balance sheets.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 143, "Accounting for
Asset Retirement Obligations." This statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated
asset retirement costs. This statement applies to all entities and to all legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisition,
construction, development and the normal operation of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. This statement is effective for the Company's 2003 fiscal year and
early adoption is permitted. The Company believes that the adoption of this statement will not have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

In
August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." This statement requires one accounting model be
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disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or newly acquired and broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include additional disposal transactions. This statement is
effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company therefore adopted SFAS No. 144 in January 2002. The Company periodically evaluates
its long-lived assets for impairment. Adoption of SFAS No. 144 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

In
April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections."
SFAS No. 145 rescinds SFAS No. 4, "Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt." Under SFAS No. 4, all gains and losses from extinguishment of debt were required to be
aggregated, if material, and classified as an extraordinary item, net of related income tax effect, on the statement of income. SFAS No. 145 requires all gains and losses from extinguishment of
debt to be classified as extraordinary only if they meet the criteria of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion 30. Any gain or loss on extinguishment of debt that was classified as an
extraordinary item in prior periods presented that does not meet the criteria in APB Opinion 30 shall be reclassified. This statement is effective for the Company's 2003 fiscal year and early adoption
is permitted. In May 2002, the Company adopted this statement and classified its fiscal 2002 gain on repurchase of bonds, net of unamortized bond fees, of $50,500 as a component of interest
expense. The Company also reclassified its fiscal 2001 extraordinary gain on repurchase of bonds, net of unamortized bond fees, of $343,000 as a component of interest expense

In
June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities." This statement addresses financial accounting and reporting
for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies EITF No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an
Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." This statement requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is
incurred. A fundamental conclusion reached by the FASB in SFAS No. 146 is that an entity's commitment to a plan, by itself, does not create a present obligation to others that meets the
definition of a liability. This statement also establishes that fair value is the objective for initial measurement of the liability. The provisions of this statement are effective for exit or
disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002, with early application encouraged. The Company does not expect the adoption of this statement to have a material impact on its
consolidated financial statements.

In
November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, including indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of
Others" ("FIN 45"). FIN 45 expands the information disclosures required by guarantors for obligations under certain types of guarantees. It also requires initial recognition at fair value of a
liability for such guarantees. The initial recognition and initial measurement provisions of this Interpretation are applicable on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after
December 31, 2002, irrespective of the guarantor's fiscal year-end. The disclosure requirements in this Interpretation are effective for financial statements of interim or annual
periods ending after December 15, 2002. The Company believes that the adoption of this statement will not have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operation.

In
January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities" ("FIN 46"), which addresses consolidation by business enterprises
where equity investors do not bear the residual economic risks and rewards. These entities have been commonly referred to as "special-purpose entities". Companies are required to apply the provisions
of FIN 46 prospectively for all variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003. For public companies, all interests acquired before February 1, 2003, must follow the
new rules in account periods beginning after June 15, 2003.

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The Company has not yet evaluated the impact FIN 46 is expected to have on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity
prices. The interest rate on a portion of the Company's debt ($1.0 million at December 31, 2002) is subject to fluctuation based on changes in short-term interest rates.
Interest expense could increase as a result of this factor. The Company evaluates its exposure to market risk by monitoring interest rates in the marketplace and it has, on occasion, utilized
derivative financial instruments to help manage this risk. The Company does not utilize derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. There were no material quantitative changes in our market
risk exposure, or how such risks are managed, during the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 other than as discussed below.

On
August 15, 2002, the Company and Bank of America N.A., entered into a fixed-to-floating swap agreement with a $50.0 million notional amount.
Pursuant to this swap agreement, which had an original expiration date of February 15, 2005, we received interest at a fixed rate of 3.85% per annum and we paid interest based on a floating
rate index that was computed on a 6-month LIBOR, in arrears. The amounts due under the swap agreement were payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning
February 15, 2003. Effective October 9, 2002, the Company and Bank of America, N.A. entered into an agreement to terminate this swap agreement. In consideration of the early termination,
Bank of America, N.A. paid the Company $903,070.

On
November 12, 2002, the Company and Bank of America N.A., entered into a fixed-to-floating swap agreement with a $50.0 million notional amount.
Pursuant to this swap agreement, which has an original expiration date of August 15, 2006, we received interest at a fixed rate of 3.44% per annum and we paid interest based on a floating rate
index that was computed on a 6-month LIBOR, in arrears. The amounts due under the swap agreement were payable on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning
February 15, 2003. Effective February 12, 2003, the Company and Bank of America, N.A. entered into an agreement to terminate this swap agreement. In consideration of the early
termination, Bank of America, N.A. paid the Company $10,000.

The
following table provides information as of December 31, 2002 about our debt obligations, including debt that is sensitive to changes in interest rates, and presents principal
payments and related weighted-
average interest rates by expected maturity dates. Weighted-average variable rates are based on implied forward rates in the yield curve. Implied forward rates should not be considered a predictor of
actual future interest rates.

|                                 |  | Years ending December 31,
(in thousands) |     
|-------------------------------- |  | ---------------------------------------- | ----
|
|101/2% Senior Subordinated Notes |  | $                                        |    
|Fixed interest rate              |  |                                          |    
|New Credit Facility              |  | $                                        |    
|Notes payable to individuals     |  | $                                        | 344 
|Variable average interest rate   |  |                                          | 8.74

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Reference is made to the reports of Deloitte & Touche LLP and Arthur Andersen LLP, dated March 7, 2003 and March 5, 2002, respectively, and
the consolidated financial statements of Eldorado Resorts
LLC appearing on pages 61 through 83 of this report and the reports of Deloitte & Touche LLP and Arthur Andersen LLP, dated February 25, 2003 and February 8, 2002, respectively,
and the

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consolidated financial statements of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture appearing on pages 84 through 101, which are incorporated in this Item 8 by this reference.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

Not applicable.

PART III

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrants.

Resorts is overseen by its Board of Managers, which currently consists of four Board Members. The initial Board Members designated in the Operating Agreement are
Donald Carano, Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. In September 1996, the Members elected Leslie Stone Heisz as an additional Board Member. Each
corporation that serves as a Board Member must select a corporate officer as its representative. Recreational Enterprises, Inc. has selected Gary Carano as its representative and Hotel Casino
Management, Inc. has selected Raymond J. Poncia, Jr. as its representative and each has served in such capacity since 1996. A corporation which is a Board Member may change its representative
at any time by providing notice to Resorts. The Operating Agreement provides that the Board of Managers will consist of at least three, but not more than seven, Board Members, as determined by a
majority of the Board of Managers.

Board
Members are elected at annual meetings of the Resorts' members for one-year terms. Any Board Member may be removed from office with a vote of 60% of the membership
interests, but no Board Member may be removed where there would be enough votes to elect that Board Member at an election. In an election, each Member is entitled to as many votes as equals the number
of percentage points of such Member's interest multiplied by the number of Board Members to be elected. Members can cast all of their votes for a single Board Member or distribute them among the
candidates for Board Members as they see fit. The Board of Managers generally has control over the management and affairs of Resorts. Board Members are required to devote enough time to Resorts to
reasonably perform their duties. Resorts' Chief Executive Officer, Donald L. Carano, supervises the day-to-day operations of Resorts. Members and interest holders have no right
to participate directly in management or control of Resorts, except for votes required for certain extraordinary transactions described in the Operating Agreement.

The
Operating Agreement provides that no Board Member or Officer will be liable to Resorts, its Members or holders of its membership interests for acts or omissions of such Board Member
or Officer in connection with the business or affairs of Resorts, including for breach of fiduciary duty or mistake of judgment, except for acts involving intentional misconduct, fraud or knowing
violations of the law. The Operating Agreement also provides that Resorts will indemnify, defend and hold harmless every Board Member and Officer for any losses arising out of Resorts or its business
or affairs, unless such losses are based on acts or omissions involving intentional misconduct, fraud or a knowing violation of the law.

The
following tables set forth certain information with respect to the individuals who are members of the Board of Managers (each a "Board Member"), executive officers of Resorts or the
Eldorado and other significant employees. Also set forth are the respective positions with Capital held by each individual who is a director or officer of Capital.

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Board Members and Executive Officers

|Name                   |  | Age |  | Position(s)                                                                                                 
|---------------------- |  | --- |  | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Donald L. Carano       |  | 71  |  | Presiding Board Member, Chief Executive Officer and President of Resorts; President and Director of Capital 
|Robert M. Jones        |  | 60  |  | Chief Financial Officer of Resorts                                                                          
|Gene R. Carano         |  | 47  |  | Vice President and Secretary of Resorts and Assistant General Manager of the Eldorado; Treasurer of Capital 
|Gregg R. Carano        |  | 43  |  | Vice President of Resorts and General Manager of the Eldorado; Director of Capital                          
|Gary L. Carano         |  | 50  |  | Board MemberAppointed by Recreational Enterprises, Inc. as its corporate representative                    
|Raymond J. Poncia, Jr. |  | 69  |  | Board MemberAppointed by Hotel Casino Management, Inc. as its corporate representative; Director of Capital
|Leslie Stone Heisz     |  | 42  |  | Board Member                                                                                                



|Name              |  | Age |  | Significant Employees
Position(s)                                 
|----------------- |  | --- |  | ------------------------------------------------------------------
|Robert B. MacKay  |  | 55  |  | Director of Administration of the Eldorado                        
|Robert B. Mouchou |  | 47  |  | Vice President of Operations of the Eldorado                      
|Rick W. Murdock   |  | 47  |  | Vice President of Sales and Casino Marketing of the Eldorado      
|Rhonda B. Carano  |  | 49  |  | Vice President of Advertising and Public Relations of the Eldorado

Donald L. Carano.Mr. Carano has served as Chief Executive Officer of, and has owned a controlling interest in,
Resorts or its predecessor since 1973 and has served as President and a director of Capital since its incorporation in 1996. Previously, he was an attorney with the firm of McDonald Carano Wilson LLP,
with which he maintains an "of counsel" relationship. Mr. Carano has been involved in the gaming industry and has been a licensed casino operator since 1969. Mr. Carano's commitment to
the development and promotion of tourism in Reno has earned him several awards, including the Nevada Food and Beverage Directors Association Man-of-the-Year Award,
the American Lung Association 1993 Distinguished Community Service Award and the 1992 Hotelier of the Year Award. Also, since 1984, Mr. Carano has been the Chief Executive Officer of the
Ferrari Carano Winery. He is the father of Gary, Gene, Glenn and Gregg Carano and is married to Rhonda Carano.

Robert M. Jones.Mr. Jones has served as Chief Financial Officer of Resorts or its predecessor since 1989. Prior to
joining the Predecessor Partnership in 1984, Mr. Jones spent fourteen years in public accounting, ten of which were as an audit principal with the international accounting firm of Arthur
Young & Company. Mr. Jones is a former Certified Public Accountant, was an honors graduate of the University of Arizona with a major in Accounting and has a Master of Business
Administration degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University in San Francisco.

Gene R. Carano.Mr. Carano has served as Assistant General Manager of the Eldorado since July 2002. From 1998
to June 2002, he served as General Manager of the Eldorado and served as Vice President of Resorts or its predecessor since 1993 and has been Secretary of Resorts since June 1996.
Mr. Carano has served as Treasurer of Capital since its incorporation in 1996. From 1993 until 1998 he

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served as a Co-General Manager of the Eldorado. From 1986 to 1993, Mr. Carano served as the Eldorado's Director of Gaming. Prior to joining the Eldorado, Mr. Carano held
various positions at another major casino in northern Nevada, including slot floor supervisor and pit boss. Mr. Carano studied Business Management and Hotel Administration at Utah State
University and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Gregg R. Carano.Mr. Carano has served as General Manager of the Eldorado since July 2002. He also has served
as Vice President of Resorts or its predecessor since 1994 and has served as Vice President of the Eldorado since July 1998. Mr. Carano has served as a director of Capital since its
incorporation in 1996. From 1993 until July 1998, he served as a Co-General Manager of the Eldorado. He served as General Manager of Circus Circus-Reno from 1993 to
1994. From 1985 to 1993, Mr. Carano served as Director of Food and Beverage at the Eldorado. Mr. Carano holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from Florida
International University and an Associates Degree in Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America.

Gary L. Carano.Mr. Carano has served as General Manager of the Silver Legacy since 1995. Previously, he served as
Assistant General Manager, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Eldorado from 1980 to 1994. Mr. Carano holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of
Nevada, Reno.

Raymond J. Poncia, Jr.Mr. Poncia has had an ownership interest in the Eldorado since 1973 and has been involved in
the gaming industry since 1968. He has been involved with the Eldorado in the areas of development, architectural and interior design, construction financing and business planning. Mr. Poncia
received his architectural degree from Case-Reserve University and has been a licensed architect in private practice since 1960. Mr. Poncia has served as a director of Capital since
its incorporation in 1996.

Leslie Stone Heisz.Ms. Heisz has been a Board Member since 1996. Ms. Heisz has been a Senior Advisor at Lazard
Fréres & Co. LLC since March 2003. From December 1996 to December 2002, she was
a Managing Director of Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, where she had been a Director since 1995. Prior thereto, Ms. Heisz was a Vice President at Salomon Brothers Inc. where she provided
capital raising and financial advisory services to a wide variety of companies. Ms. Heisz received a M.B.A. and a B.S. from U.C.L.A.

Robert B. MacKay.Mr. MacKay has been the Director of Administration of the Eldorado since 1989. From 1985 to 1989,
Mr. MacKay served as the Eldorado's Treasurer. He also has held the positions of Director of Finance and Controller of the Eldorado. Mr. MacKay is a Certified Public Accountant and is a
graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno with a degree in Accounting.

Robert B. Mouchou.Mr. Mouchou has been the Vice President of Operations of the Eldorado since 1997.
Mr. Mouchou joined the Eldorado in 1979 and has held a variety of positions, including Director of Gaming, Games Manager, Assistant Slot Manager, Casino Analyst, Assistant Controller and Audit
Supervisor.

Rick W. Murdock.Mr. Murdock has been Vice President of Sales and Casino Marketing of the Eldorado since 1999,
previously serving as Director of Casino Marketing of the Eldorado from 1995 until he assumed his current position. He began his career at the Eldorado in 1981 and has since held various positions,
including Director of Sales, National Sales Manager and Assistant Hotel Manager.

Rhonda B. Carano.Mrs. Carano has been the Vice President of Advertising and Public Relations of the Eldorado since
1999, previously serving as Director of Advertising and Public Relations of the Eldorado from 1978 until 1999. Mrs. Carano is the Vice President of the Ferrari Carano Winery. She received a
Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.

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Item 11. Executive Compensation.

Summary Compensation Tables

The following table sets forth all compensation paid by Resorts for the period from January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2002, to the Resort's
officers named below (the "Named Officers").

|                                                                                    |  | Annual
Compensation(1) |  |   |                        
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------------- |  | - | -----------------------
|
|
|Donald Carano
Board Member and Chief Executive
Officer of Resorts                   |  | 2002
2001
2000         |  | $ | 259,615
363,500
550,000
|Robert Jones
Chief Financial Officer of Resorts                                     |  | 2002
2001
2000         |  | $ | 294,039
320,000
320,000
|Gene Carano
Vice President of Resorts and
Assistant General Manager of the Eldorado |  | 2002
2001
2000         |  | $ | 241,827
300,000
300,000
|Gregg Carano
Vice President of Resorts and
General Manager of the Eldorado          |  | 2002
2001
2000         |  | $ | 241,827
300,000
300,000
|Rob Mouchou
Vice President of Operations of the Eldorado                            |  | 2002
2001
2000         |  | $ | 278,366
300,000
300,000

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1995 Performance and Appreciation Rights Plan

Until June 1, 2000, the Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership 1995 Performance and Appreciation Rights Plan (the "Rights Plan"), which was adopted
effective January 1, 1995, permitted
the grant to certain executives and other key employees of the Company who had substantial responsibility for its management and growth with incentives and rewards in the form of performance

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rights and appreciation rights. No performance rights were granted under the Rights Plan, which is administered by a Committee comprised of Donald Carano and two other individuals selected by the
members of the Company (the "Rights Committee"). An employee's performance rights terminate upon such employee's exercise of any appreciation rights or the termination of such employee's employment
with the Company. Upon the termination of an employee's employment with the Company, the employee will be entitled to exercise appreciation rights only to the extent that such rights have vested to
such date.

An
appreciation right allows an employee upon exercise to receive compensation based on the difference between the value of the membership interests of the Company at the date the right
was granted and the date of exercise. One appreciation right is intended to represent the economic equivalent of ownership of .00001% of one membership interest in the Company. Appreciation rights do
not, however, entitle holders thereof to any rights in or to own or control any membership interests in the Company.

Appreciation
rights may not be transferred other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution or to a family trust created solely for the benefit of an employee or such
employee's spouse and descendants. Appreciation rights may be exercised only by the employee holding such rights (or a legal guardian, legal representative, trustee of a family trust or executor of
the estate of a deceased employee). The Rights Committee, however, may in its discretion allow certain other transfers of appreciation rights, such as transfers during the lifetime of an employee to
the spouse and children of the employee.

The
Company has not granted any appreciation rights to the Named Officers since 1996. Nor did any of the Named Officers exercise any appreciation rights during 2002. The following table
provides certain information with respect to the appreciation rights held by the Named Officers as of December 31, 2002.

|              |  | Number of Unexercised
Appreciation Rights as of
December 31, 2002 |  | Value of Unexercised
Appreciation Rights as of
December 31, 2002
|------------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
|Donald Carano |  |                                                                  |  |                                                                
|Robert Jones  |  | 50,000                                                            |  | 25,000                                                          
|Gene Carano   |  | 62,500                                                            |  | 37,500                                                          
|Gregg Carano  |  | 62,500                                                            |  | 37,500                                                          
|Rob Mouchou   |  | 37,500                                                            |  | 12,500                                                          

Deferred Compensation Plan

Effective January 1, 1990, the Eldorado Hotel Casino Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Deferred Compensation Plan") was established for the benefit of a
select group of management and highly compensated employees. As of December 31, 2002, three employees and one former employee of the Company were eligible to participate. Under the Deferred
Compensation Plan, as presently administered, an eligible employee may elect each year to defer the receipt of a portion of his or her compensation from the Company. A participating employee is 100%
vested with respect to any amount deferred pursuant to his or her deferral election. Amounts deferred in years prior to 1991, which were determined in the sole discretion of Resorts' Chief Executive
Officer, Donald Carano, vest 20% per year so that they become vested over a five-year period. A participating employee becomes 100% vested in all amounts credited to such employee's
account upon retirement, death, permanent disability or termination of employment with the Company for any reason other than fraud, or upon a sale of
substantially all of the Company's assets or if the Carano family ceases to have majority ownership or control of the Company. Participating employees are entitled to receive annual distributions

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commencing upon the earliest of the second month after death, permanent disability, retirement or, if employment is terminated for reasons other than death or disability prior to attainment of age
60, attainment of age 60. However, Resorts' Chief Executive Officer may in his sole discretion elect to make a distribution to a terminated employee prior to such terminated employee attaining age 60.
In addition, Resorts' Chief Executive Officer may in his sole discretion elect to distribute an employee's benefits in the form of a lump sum distribution and may elect to distribute benefits to an
employee over a shorter period of time than that provided for in the Deferred Compensation Plan. In 2002, the Chief Executive Officer elected to distribute lump sum distributions in the aggregate
amount of $396,000 to two participating employees, including Rob Mouchou, thus eliminating their participation in the plan. The Chief Executive Officer elected to distribute lump sum distributions
totaling an additional $469,000 to three participating employees, including Robert Jones, representing 50% of their available balance under the plan as of December 31, 2002. One participating
employee is receiving distributions over a period of time. Amounts the Company is obligated to distribute to remaining participants, including the Named Officers, pursuant to the Deferred Compensation
Plan represent an unfunded obligation of the Company which, as of December 31, 2002, totaled $634,000. The only Named Officer currently participating in the Deferred Compensation Plan is
Mr. Jones, who had approximately $205,000 available in the plan as of December 31, 2002.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

The Company maintains a savings plan (the "401(k) Plan") qualified under Sections 401(a) and 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Generally,
all employees of the Company in the United States who are 21 years of age or older, who have completed six months and 1,000 hours of service and who are not covered by collective
bargaining agreements are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who elect to participate in the 401(k) Plan may defer up to 15% but not less than 1% of their annual compensation,
subject to statutory and certain other limits. The Company makes matching contributions of 25% of the employees' contributions, up to a maximum of 0.75% of the employees' annual compensation and
subject to certain other limitations.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

The Company has historically paid a management fee to each of Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. A portion of these
fees represented compensation for services provided to the Company by certain members of the Carano family. Effective July 1, 1996, the Company entered into a new Management Agreement (the
"Management Agreement") with Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. which provides that Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino
Management, Inc. (collectively, the "Managers") will, among other things, (a) develop strategic plans for the Company's business, including preparing annual budgets and capital
expenditure plans, (b) provide advice and oversight with respect to financial matters of the Company, (c) establish and oversee the operation of financial accounting systems and controls
and regularly review the Company's financial reports, (d) provide planning, design and architectural services to the Company and (e) furnish advice
and recommendations with respect to certain other aspects of the Company's operations. In consideration for such services, the Company pays to the Managers a management fee not to exceed 1.5% of the
Company's annual net revenues. There is no minimum payment required to be paid to the Managers pursuant to the Management Agreement. The current term of the Management Agreement continues in effect
until July 1, 2005 and will be automatically renewed for additional three-year terms until terminated by one of the parties. Due to a downturn in economic conditions, Recreational
Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Managment, Inc. relinquished most of their management fees for 2002. Absent this relinquishment of fees, the amounts payable to Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and
Hotel Casino Management, Inc. for 2002 would have been approximately $677,000 and $32,000, respectively. As a result of the aforementioned relinquishment of fees, the Company paid management fees
totaling $13,400 and $34,100, respectively, to Recreational

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Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. for 2002. Although not legally obligated to do so, Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. have indicated their
willingness, absent an improvement in economic conditions, to relinquish a similar amount of their management fees for 2003. There can be no assurance that the terms of the Management Agreement are at
least as favorable to the Company as could be obtained from unaffiliated third parties.

The
Company owns the entire parcel on which the Eldorado is located, except for approximately 30,000 square feet which is leased by the Company from C, S and Y Associates, a general
partnership of which Donald Carano is a general partner (the "C, S and Y Lease"). The C, S and Y Lease expires on June 30, 2027. Annual rent is equal to the greater of (i) $400,000 or
(ii) an amount based on a decreasing percentage of the Eldorado's gross gaming revenues ranging from 3% of the first $6.5 million of gross gaming revenues to 0.1% of gross gaming
revenues in excess of $75 million. In 2002, the rent paid pursuant to the C, S and Y Lease, totaled approximately $638,000. In the opinion of the Company's management, the terms of the C, S and
Y Lease are at least as favorable to the Company as could have been obtained from unaffiliated third parties.

Donald
Carano has been an attorney with the firm of McDonald Carano Wilson LLP ("McDonald Carano") since 1961. Mr. Carano maintains an "of counsel" relationship with McDonald
Carano, but is not involved in the active practice of law or in the representation of the Company or any of its affiliates as an attorney. Donald Carano receives no compensation from McDonald Carano.
The Company currently retains McDonald Carano in connection with a variety of legal matters. In the opinion of the Company's management, the fees paid to McDonald Carano are at least as favorable to
the Company as could be obtained from any other law firm for comparable services.

Effective
December 13, 2000, Resorts entered into an agreement to form Tamarack Crossings, LLC and Tamarack Partners, LLC, each a Nevada limited liability company (collectively
the "Tamarack Entities"), to develop, own and operate Tamarack Junction ("Tamarack"), a small casino then being constructed in south Reno, Nevada. In May 2001, the Tamarack Entities consummated
a plan of merger with Tamarack Crossings, LLC being the surviving entity. In June 2001, Resorts entered into an agreement with the Robert and Nana Sullivan Family Trust (the "Trust"), an
unaffiliated entity, to reduce Resorts' percentage interest in Tamarack Crossings, LLC to 21.25% from 42.5%. Donald Carano, who then owned a 5% interest, exercised an option effective
February 19, 2002 to purchase from the Trust an additional 21.25%, thus increasing his total interest to 26.25%. Resorts has a nontransferable option to purchase from Donald Carano, at a
purchase price equal to his cost plus any
undistributed income attributable thereto, an additional 10% interest in Tamarack Crossings, LLC, which is exercisable until June 30, 2010. At December 31, 2002, Tamarack, which opened
September 4, 2001, had approximately 243 slot machines, a keno game, a sports book and a themed restaurant. The business and affairs of the Tamarack are managed by four members of Tamarack
Crossings, LLC, including Resorts, which has been designated "Chief Executive Manager" and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Tamarack. Resorts has
designated Gene Carano as its representative. At December 31, 2002, Resorts' financial investment in Tamarack Crossings, LLC was $3.4 million. Resorts' capital contribution to Tamarack
Crossings, LLC represents its proportionate share of the total capital contributions of the members. Additional capital contributions of the members, including Resorts, may be required for certain
purposes, including the payment of operating costs and capital expenditures or the repayment of loans, to the extent such costs are not funded by prior capital contributions and earnings. The
Company's investment in Tamarack is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Equity in income related to Tamarack for the year ended December 31, 2002, of $585,000 is included as a
component of operating income. The Tamarack purchased products prior to its opening and has continued purchasing various products, such as meat and bakery items, from or through the Eldorado which
totaled $461,000 in 2002. The Tamarack purchased these products at the Company's cost.

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Effective
July 1, 2000, Resorts and Avereon Research LTD. ("ARL") entered into an agreement to form MindPlay, LLC (the "MindPlay Entity"), for the purpose of
developing, owning and marketing a sophisticated system which, if successfully completed, will permit the tracking and surveillance of pit gaming operations ("MindPlay"). MindPlay is in the
developmental stage and there is no assurance that the system will ever be successfully developed and marketed. In April 2002, Resorts purchased an additional 1% interest in the MindPlay
Entity, which increased Resorts percentage ownership to 19% after taking into account additional shares issued in 2002. Resorts also has an option to acquire from ARL an additional 2.3% interest in
the MindPlay Entity. The purchase price is equal to $211,000 per 1% and is exercisable until June 30, 2004. The MindPlay Entity is managed by a Board of Managers, which consists of three
Managers designated by ARL and two Managers designated by Resorts. Other investors in the MindPlay Entity include Robert Jones, Don Carano, Gene Carano, Gary Carano, Glenn Carano, Gregg Carano, Rhonda
Carano, Rob Mouchou, Rick Murdock and Robert B. MacKay, each an affiliate or executive of Resorts, each of whom owns an individual interest in MindPlay, which in the aggregate is 13.6%. These
individuals acquired their interests in MindPlay under the same terms and conditions as those of Resorts. At December 31, 2002, Resorts' financial investment in the MindPlay Entity was
$1.6 million of which $200,000 was invested in 2002. The Company's investment in MindPlay is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Equity in net loss related to MindPlay for the
year ended December 31, 2002 of $355,000 is included as a component of non-operating income.

In
January 2002, the Company guaranteed 54.28% of a working capital line for MindPlay LLC in the amount of $1.0 million. On September 9, 2002, MindPlay increased the
line to $1.25 million. This line of credit matures on December 31, 2003. Each draw on the line of credit must be approved by the president of MindPlay and Robert Jones, Chief Financial
Officer of Resorts.

In
2002, the Company purchased from MindPlay nine computerized gaming tables for $210,000 which are being used on the casino floor and are enhancing player tracking and casino
surveillance. At this time, there is no other device on the market with the sophisticated player tracking and surveillance capabilities that MindPlay is offering. The Company's management believes the
terms of this purchase were fair although no unaffiliated third party has a product with the sophistication and advanced technology as MindPlay for comparative purposes.

The
Company from time to time leases an aircraft owned by Recreational Enterprises, Inc., for use in operating the Company's business. In 2002, lease payments for the aircraft
totaled $361,000. In the opinion of Resorts' management, the payments are at least as favorable to Resorts as could have been obtained from an unaffiliated third party.

Recreational
Enterprises, Inc. is beneficially owned by members of the Carano family and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. is beneficially owned by members of the Poncia
family. See Item 12 of this report.

The
Company does not have a compensation committee or other committee of the Board of Managers performing equivalent functions. The compensation paid in 2002 to each of the Company's
Board Members and executive officers was determined by the Chief Executive Officer, and it is anticipated that such compensation will be so determined in the future.

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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.

The following chart illustrates the ownership of Resorts, Capital and the Silver Legacy Joint Venture. Recreational Enterprises, Inc. is beneficially owned
by members of the Carano family and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. is beneficially owned by members of the Poncia family. Capital is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Resorts.

GRAPHIC

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The
following table sets forth certain information regarding the beneficial ownership of the Resorts' outstanding membership interests by (i) each person known by Resorts to be a
beneficial owner of 5% or more of the outstanding membership interests, (ii) each Board Member, (iii) each of the Named Officers and (iv) all Board Members and executive officers
of Resorts as a group.

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner

Membership
Interest %Donald L. Carano(1)(2)

58.0
%Recreational Enterprises, Inc.(3)

55.0
%Raymond J. Poncia, Jr.(4)(5)

29.0
%Hotel Casino Management, Inc.(5)(6)

29.0
%Hotel Casino Realty Investments, Inc.(7)

6.0
%Gene R. Carano(2)(7)(8)

6.6
%Gregg R. Carano(2)(7)(8)

6.6
%Gary L. Carano(2)(7)(8)

6.6
%Cindy L. Carano(2)(7)(8)

6.6
%Glenn T. Carano(2)(7)(8)

6.6
%Ludwig J. Corrao(9)

5.0
%Robert M. Jones

Rob B. Mouchou

Leslie Stone Heisz

All Board Members and executive officers as a group

95.0
%


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Equity Compensation Plans

The following tables set forth certain information relating to equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2002 for Resorts and Capital, respectively.

Equity Compensation Plan InformationResorts

|Plan Category                                           |  | Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options, warrants
and rights
(a) |  | Weighted average exercise
price of outstanding
options, warrants and
rights
(b) |  | Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
(c)
|------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Equity compensation plans approved by security holders  |  | None                                                                                            |  |                                                                                |  | None                                                                                                                                           
|Equity compensation plans not approved security holders |  | None                                                                                            |  |                                                                                |  | None                                                                                                                                           
|Total                                                   |  | None                                                                                            |  |                                                                                |  | None                                                                                                                                           

Equity Compensation Plan InformationCapital

|Plan Category                                           |  | Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options, warrants
and rights
(a) |  | Weighted average exercise
price of outstanding
options, warrants and
rights
(b) |  | Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
(c)
|------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Equity compensation plans approved by security holders  |  | None                                                                                            |  |                                                                                |  | None                                                                                                                                           
|Equity compensation plans not approved security holders |  | None                                                                                            |  |                                                                                |  | None                                                                                                                                           
|Total                                                   |  | None                                                                                            |  |                                                                                |  | None                                                                                                                                           

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.

Reference is made to the information which appears under the heading "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" in Item 11 of this report,
which information is incorporated herein by this reference.

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PART IV

Item 14. Controls and Procedures.

Within the 90-day period prior to the date of this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of
the Company's management, including Resorts' and Capital's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls
and procedures, as defined in Rule 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer of Resorts and Capital concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely making known to them by others within the Company material information
relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) that is required to be included in the Company's Exchange Act filings.

There
have been no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors which could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their
evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K.

|(a)(1) |  | Financial Statements                                                                                                                                                               
|------ |  | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|       |  | Incorporated by reference in Item 8 of this report and included on pages 61 through 83 hereof are the following consolidated financial statements of Eldorado Resorts LLC:         
|       |  | Independent Auditors' Report, Deloitte & Touche LLP                                                                                                                                
|       |  | Report of Independent Public Accountants, Arthur Andersen LLP                                                                                                                      
|       |  | Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001                                                                                                             
|       |  | Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000                                                                    
|       |  | Consolidated Statements of Members' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000                                                                                    
|       |  | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000                                                                                         
|       |  | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                                                                                                         
|       |  | Incorporated by reference in Item 8 of this report and included on pages 84 through 101 of this report are the following financial statements of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture:
|       |  | Independent Auditors' Report, Deloitte & Touche LLP                                                                                                                                
|       |  | Report of Independent Public Accountants, Arthur Andersen LLP                                                                                                                      
|       |  | Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001                                                                                                             
|       |  | Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000                                                                                             
|       |  |                                                                                                                                                                                    

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|       |  | Consolidated Statements of Partners' Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
|------ |  | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|       |  | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000      
|       |  | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                      
|(a)(2) |  | Financial Statement Schedules                                                                   
|       |  | Not applicable.                                                                                 
|(a)(3) |  | Exhibits:                                                                                       
|       |  | The following exhibits are filed as part of this report or incorporated herein by reference:    

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|EXHIBIT
NUMBER |  | DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
|-------------- |  | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|2.1            |  | Eldorado Resorts LLC Articles of Merger. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                          
|2.2            |  | Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of June 28, 1996 by and between Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership and Eldorado Resorts LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration
StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                     
|3.1            |  | Articles of Organization of Eldorado Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                
|3.2            |  | Articles of Incorporation of Eldorado Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                               
|3.3            |  | Operating Agreement of Eldorado Resorts LLC dated as of June 28, 1996 by and among Recreational Enterprises Inc., Hotel-Casino Management, Inc., Hotel Casino Realty Investments, Inc., Donald L. Carano and Ludwig J. Corrao. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant's Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)    
|3.4            |  | Bylaws of Eldorado Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                                  
|4.1            |  | Indenture dated July 31, 1996 between Eldorado Resorts, Eldorado Capital Corp. and Fleet National Bank, as trustee, and Form of Exchange Note. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration
StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                    
|4.2            |  | Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 31, 1996 by and among Eldorado Resorts LLC, Eldorado Capital Corp., Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Wassertstein Perella Securities, Inc. and BA Securities, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2
to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                        
|4.3            |  | Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of June 29, 2001 among Eldorado Resorts LLC and Bank of America, N.A. (formerly Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association), as sole initial Bank, Issuing Bank and Administrative Agent.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001)                 
|4.4            |  | Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2001, by and among Eldorado Resorts LLC, the banks referred to therein, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and related consents of Eldorado
Capital Corporation and the lenders. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Registrants' Form 8-K dated December 31, 2001)
|4.5            |  | Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of August 6, 2002, by and between Eldorado Resorts LLC and Bank of America, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30,
2002)                                                                                                                                     
|               |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

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|4.6    |  | Termination Agreement of Interest Rate Swap, dated as of October 10, 2002, by and between Eldorado Resorts LLC and Bank of America, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September
30, 2002)                                                                                            
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|4.7    |  | Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of November 12, 2002, by and between Eldorado Resorts LLC and Bank of America, N.A.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
|4.8    |  | Termination Agreement of Interest Rate Swap, dated as of February 12, 2003, by and between Eldorado Resorts LLC and Bank of America, N.A.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|10.1.1 |  | Agreement of Joint Venture of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture dated as of March 1, 1994 by and between Eldorado Limited Liability Company and Galleon, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration
StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                            
|10.1.2 |  | Amended and Restated Agreement of Joint Venture of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture by and between Eldorado Limited Liability Company and Galleon, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.2 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2001)                                                                                      
|10.1.3 |  | Amended and Restated Agreement of Joint Venture of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture by and between Eldorado Limited Liability Company and Galleon, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Form S-4 Registration Statement of Circus and
Eldorado Joint Venture and Silver Legacy Capital Corp.Commission File Nos. 333-87202 and 333-87202-01)
|10.2.1 |  | Management Agreement dated as of June 28, 1996 by and between Eldorado Resorts LLC, Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel-Casino Management, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration
StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                     
|10.2.2 |  | Written Consent in Lieu of Meeting of Members of Eldorado Limited Liability Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Registrants' quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1998)                                                                                                                                             
|10.3   |  | Indemnity Agreement dated as of July 25, 1996 between Eldorado Resorts LLC and Eldorado Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No.
333-11811)                                                                                                    
|10.4   |  | Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions dated June 26, 1996 by and between Daniel's Motor Lodge, Inc. and Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration
StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                        
|10.5.1 |  | Lease dated July 21, 1972 by and between C. S. & Y. Associates and Eldorado Hotel Associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.1 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No.
333-11811)                                                                                                          
|10.5.2 |  | Addendum to Lease dated March 20, 1973 by and between C. S. & Y. Associates and Eldorado Hotel Associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.2 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration Statement  Securities and Exchange
Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                           
|       |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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|10.5.3 |  | Amendment to Lease dated January 1, 1978 by and between C. S. & Y. Associates and Eldorado Hotel Associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.3 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration Statement  Securities and Exchange
Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
|------ |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|10.5.4 |  | Amendment to Lease dated January 31, 1985 by and between C. S. & Y. Associates and Eldorado Hotel Associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.4 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration Statement  Securities and Exchange
Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
|10.5.5 |  | Third Amendment to Lease dated December 24, 1987 by and between C. S. & Y. Associates and Eldorado Hotel Associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.5 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and
Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
|10.6*  |  | Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership 1995 Performance and Appreciation Rights Plan effective January 1, 1995. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange
Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
|10.7*  |  | Eldorado Hotel Casino Deferred Compensation Plan effective January 1, 1990. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
|10.8*  |  | Eldorado Hotel Casino Deferred Compensation Plan Trust Agreement dated December 1, 1990 by and between Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership and Donald L. Carano. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrants' Form S-4
Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                                              
|10.9.1 |  | Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated November 24, 1997, by and among Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture, the Banks named therein and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association as Administrative Agent, and the related Note, Amended
and Restated Make-Well Agreement and Amended and Restated Deed of Trust. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 (h) to the quarterly report for the quarterly period ended October 31, 1997 of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. (Mandalay Resort Group)
(Commission File No. 1-8570)
|10.9.2 |  | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, among Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture, the banks referred to therein and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.2 to the
Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
|10.9.3 |  | Guaranty dated as of March 5, 2002, made by Silver Legacy Capital Corp., in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.3 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2001)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
|10.9.4 |  | Second Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, by and between Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.4 to the Registrants' Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
|       |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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|10.9.5  |  | Guarantor Security Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, by and between Silver Legacy Capital Corp. and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.5 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2001)                                                                                  
|------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|10.9.6  |  | Second Amended and Restated Deed of Trust, dated as of February 26, 2002, but effective March 5, 2002, by and among Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.6 to
the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                
|10.9.7  |  | Second Amended and Restated Assignment of Rent and Revenues entered into as of February 26, 2002, but effective as of March 5, 2002, by and between Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9.7 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001)
|10.9.8  |  | Second Amended and Restated Collateral Account Agreement, dated March 5, 2002, by and between Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.8 to the Registrants' Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                      
|10.9.9  |  | Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, by and among Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, The Bank of New York, as trustee, Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Silver Legacy Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.9.9 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001)                     
|10.10.1 |  | Indenture, dated as of March 5, 2002, among Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture, Silver Legacy Capital Corp., and The Bank of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.1 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2001)                                                                                       
|10.10.2 |  | Deed of dated as of February 26, 2002, by Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture, to First American Title Company of Nevada for the benefit of the Bank of New York. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.2 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2001)                                                                         
|10.10.3 |  | Security Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, by and between Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Silver Legacy Corp. for the benefit of The Bank of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.3 to the Registrants' Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                            
|10.10.4 |  | Assignment of Rent and Revenues entered into as of February 26, 2002, by and between Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and The Bank of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.4 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2001)                                                                            
|10.10.5 |  | Collateral Account Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, by and among Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture, Silver Legacy Capital Corp., and The Bank of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.5 to the Registrants' Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                             
|10.10.6 |  | Environmental Indemnity Agreement entered into as of March 5, 2002, by Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Silver Legacy Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.6 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2001)                                                                                                
|        |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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|10.11 |  | Operating Agreement of Tamarack Crossings LLC dated as of December 13, 2000 by and among Eldorado Resorts LLC, The Robert and Nana Sullivan Family Trust, Robert E. Armstrong, Donald L. Carano and Patrick C. Sullivan. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000)                        
|----- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|10.12 |  | Operating Agreement of MindPlay LLC dated as of July 1, 2000 by and among Eldorado Resorts LLC, Avereon Research LTD. and others, and Amendment thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2000)                                                                                        
|10.13 |  | Articles of Merger dated May 31, 2001 by and between Tamarack Partners, LLC and Tamarack Crossings, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001)                                                                                                                                
|10.14 |  | Unit Option Agreement dated June 29, 2001 by and among The Robert and Nana Sullivan Family Trust and Eldorado Resorts LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30,
2001)                                                                                                              
|10.15 |  | First Amendment to Operating Agreement of Tamarack Crossings, LLC dated as of June 29, 2001 by and among Eldorado Resorts LLC, The Robert and Nana Sullivan Family Trust, Robert G. Armstrong, Donald L. Carano and Patrick C. Sullivan. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001)
|16    |  | Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16 to the Registrant's Form 8-K dated May 24, 2002)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|21    |  | List of Subsidiaries.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
|99.1  |  | Certification of Donald L. Carano                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
|99.2  |  | Certification of Robert M. Jones                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
|99.3  |  | Certification of Gene R. Carano                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on
their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

|                     |  | ELDORADO RESORTS LLC  
|-------------------- |  | ----------------------
|Date: March 27, 2003 |  | By:                   
|                     |  | ELDORADO CAPITAL CORP.
|Date: March 27, 2003 |  | By:                   

Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrants and in the capacities and on
the dates indicated.

|Signature                                       |  | Title                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |  | Date          
|----------------------------------------------- |  | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------
|                                                |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |               
|/s/DONALD L. CARANODonald L. Carano             |  | Chief Executive Officer, President and Presiding Manager of the Board of Managers of Eldorado Resorts LLC (Principal Executive Officer) and President (Principal Executive Officer) and Director of Eldorado
Capital Corp. |  | March 27, 2003
|/s/ROBERT M. JONESRobert M. Jones               |  | Chief Financial Officer of Eldorado Resorts LLC (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)                                                                                                                               |  | March 27, 2003
|/s/GENE R. CARANOGene R. Carano                 |  | Treasurer of Eldorado Capital Corp. (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)                                                                                                                                           |  | March 27, 2003
|/s/RAYMOND J. PONCIA, JR.Raymond J. Poncia, Jr. |  | Member of the Board of Managers of Eldorado Resorts LLCappointed by Hotel Casino Management, Inc. as its corporate representative and Director of Eldorado Capital Corp.                                                  |  | March 27, 2003
|                                                |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |               

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|/s/GARY L. CARANOGary L. Carano         |  | Member of the Board of Managers of Eldorado Resorts LLCappointed by Recreational Enterprises, Inc. as its corporate representative |  | March 27, 2003
|--------------------------------------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------
|/s/GREGG R. CARANOGregg R. Carano       |  | Director of Eldorado Capital Corp.                                                                                                  |  | March 27, 2003
|/s/LESLIE STONE HEISZLeslie Stone Heisz |  | Member of the Board of Managers of Eldorado Resorts LLC                                                                             |  | March 27, 2003

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CERTIFICATIONS

I, Donald L. Carano, Chief Executive Officer, President and Presiding Manager of the Board of Managers of Eldorado Resorts LLC and President of Eldorado Capital
Corp., certify that:

|(1) |  | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Eldorado Resorts LLC and Eldorado Capital Corp. (collectively, the "registrant");                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
|--- |  | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|(2) |  | Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;                                                              
|(3) |  | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for,
 the periods presented in this annual report;                                                                             
|(4) |  | The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:                                                                                                                                                                
|    |  | a)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|    |  | b)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|    |  | c)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|(5) |  | The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):                                                                                                                                        
|    |  | a)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|    |  | b)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|(6) |  | The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of
our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

|Date: |  | March 27, 2003                                                                                                                                               |  | 
|----- |  | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | 
|By:   |  | /s/DONALD L. CARANODonald L. Carano
Chief Executive Officer, President and
Presiding Manager of Eldorado Resorts LLC
and President of Eldorado Capital Corp. |  | 

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I,
Robert M. Jones, Chief Financial Officer of Eldorado Resorts LLC, certify that:

|(1) |  | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Eldorado Resorts LLC and Eldorado Capital Corp. (collectively, the "registrant");                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
|--- |  | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|(2) |  | Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;                                                              
|(3) |  | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for,
 the periods presented in this annual report;                                                                             
|(4) |  | The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:                                                                                                                                                                
|    |  | a)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|    |  | b)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|    |  | c)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|(5) |  | The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):                                                                                                                                        
|    |  | a)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|    |  | b)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|(6) |  | The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of
our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

|Date: |  | March 27, 2003                                                                    |  | 
|----- |  | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | 
|By:   |  | /s/ROBERT M. JONESRobert M. Jones
Chief Financial Officer of Eldorado Resorts LLC |  | 

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I,
Gene R. Carano, Chief Financial Officer of Eldorado Capital Corp., certify that:

|(1) |  | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Eldorado Resorts LLC and Eldorado Capital Corp. (collectively, the "registrant");                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
|--- |  | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|(2) |  | Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;                                                              
|(3) |  | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for,
 the periods presented in this annual report;                                                                             
|(4) |  | The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:                                                                                                                                                                
|    |  | a)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|    |  | b)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|    |  | c)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|(5) |  | The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):                                                                                                                                        
|    |  | a)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|    |  | b)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|(6) |  | The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this annual report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of
our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

|Date: |  | March 27, 2003                                                                    |  | 
|----- |  | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | 
|By:   |  | /s/GENE R. CARANOGene R. Carano
Chief Financial Officer of Eldorado Capital Corp. |  | 

SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRANTS WHICH HAVE NOT REGISTERED SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THIS ACT.

Other
than copies of its annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K, the registrants do not provide annual reports to their security
holders, and no proxy soliciting material has been sent, or is currently anticipated to be sent, to securities holders.

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

|                                                              |  | Page
|------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----
|Independent Auditors' Report, Deloitte & Touche LLP           |  | 62  
|Report of Independent Public Accountants, Arthur Andersen LLP |  | 63  
|Consolidated Balance Sheets                                   |  | 64  
|Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income    |  | 65  
|Consolidated Statements of Members' Equity                    |  | 66  
|Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                         |  | 67  
|Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                    |  | 68  

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To
the Members of Eldorado Resorts LLC:

We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Eldorado Resorts LLC and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2002, and the related consolidated statements of income
and comprehensive income, members' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. The consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2001 and for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000
were audited by other auditors who have ceased operations. Those auditors expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements in their report dated March 5, 2002.

We
conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In
our opinion, the 2002 consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Eldorado Resorts LLC and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

DELOITTE &
TOUCHE LLP

Reno,
Nevada
March 7, 2003

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This is a copy of the report previously issued by Arthur Andersen LLP. The report has not been reissued by Arthur Andersen LLP nor has Arthur Andersen LLP provided a consent to the inclusion of its
report in this annual report on Form 10-K.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To
the Members of Eldorado Resorts LLC:

We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of ELDORADO RESORTS LLC, a Nevada limited liability company and subsidiaries (the "Company"), as of December 31, 2001
and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, members' equity and cash flows for the three years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility
of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We
conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In
our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Eldorado Resorts LLC and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the three years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States.

ARTHUR
ANDERSEN LLP

Las
Vegas, Nevada
March 5, 2002

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ELDORADO RESORTS LLC  CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  (dollars in thousands)

|                                                |                                              | December 31,                         
|----------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------
|
|ASSETS                                          |                                              |                                      
|CURRENT ASSETS:                                 |                                              |                                      
|                                                | Cash and cash equivalents                    |                                      
|                                                | Restricted cash                              |                                      
|                                                | Accounts receivable, net                     |                                      
|                                                | Inventories                                  |                                      
|                                                | Prepaid expenses                             |                                      
|                                                |                                              |                                      
|                                                |                                              | Total current assets                 
|INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURES                    |                                              |                                      
|PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net                     |                                              |                                      
|OTHER ASSETS, net                               |                                              |                                      
|                                                |                                              |                                      
|                                                |                                              | Total assets                         
|                                                |                                              |                                      
|LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY                 |                                              |                                      
|CURRENT LIABILITIES:                            |                                              |                                      
|                                                | Current portion of long-term debt            |                                      
|                                                | Current portion of capital lease obligations |                                      
|                                                | Accounts payable                             |                                      
|                                                | Interest payable                             |                                      
|                                                | Accrued and other liabilities                |                                      
|                                                | Due to members and affiliates                |                                      
|                                                |                                              |                                      
|                                                |                                              | Total current liabilities            
|LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion            |                                              |                                      
|CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, less current portion |                                              |                                      
|OTHER LIABILITIES                               |                                              |                                      
|                                                |                                              |                                      
|                                                |                                              | Total liabilities                    
|                                                |                                              |                                      
|MINORITY INTEREST                               |                                              |                                      
|COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 11 and 12) |                                              |                                      
|MEMBERS' EQUITY                                 |                                              |                                      
|                                                |                                              |                                      
|                                                |                                              | Total liabilities and members' equity
|                                                |                                              |                                      

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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ELDORADO RESORTS LLC  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME  (dollars in thousands)

|                                              |                                                   | For the years ended December 31, |        
|--------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------
|
|OPERATING REVENUES:                           |                                                   |                                  |        
|                                              | Casino                                            |                                  | $      
|                                              | Food, beverage and entertainment                  |                                  |        
|                                              | Hotel                                             |                                  |        
|                                              | Other                                             |                                  |        
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        
|                                              |                                                   |                                  | 160,728
|                                              | Lesspromotional allowances                       |                                  |        
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        
|                                              |                                                   | Net operating revenues           |        
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        
|OPERATING EXPENSES:                           |                                                   |                                  |        
|                                              | Casino                                            |                                  |        
|                                              | Food, beverage and entertainment                  |                                  |        
|                                              | Hotel                                             |                                  |        
|                                              | Other                                             |                                  |        
|                                              | Selling, general and administrative               |                                  |        
|                                              | Management fees                                   |                                  |        
|                                              | Depreciation                                      |                                  |        
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        
|                                              |                                                   | Total operating expenses         |        
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        
|EQUITY IN INCOME OF UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES |                                                   |                                  | 8,967  
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        
|OPERATING INCOME                              |                                                   |                                  | 23,288 
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        
|OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)                        |                                                   |                                  |        
|                                              | Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate        |                                  |        
|                                              | Interest rate swap income                         |                                  |        
|                                              | Gain (Loss) on investments                        |                                  |        
|                                              | Interest expense, net                             |                                  |        
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        
|                                              |                                                   | Total other income (expense)     |        
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        
|INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST               |                                                   |                                  | 13,805 
|MINORITY INTEREST                             |                                                   |                                  | (319   
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        
|NET INCOME                                    |                                                   |                                  | 13,486 
|UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON SECURITIES:         |                                                   |                                  |        
|                                              | Unrealized holding loss arising during period     |                                  |        
|                                              | Reclassification of amount included in net income |                                  |        
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        
|COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                          |                                                   | $                                | 13,486 
|                                              |                                                   |                                  |        

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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ELDORADO RESORTS LLC  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF MEMBERS' EQUITY  (dollars in thousands)

|BALANCE, December 31, 1999 |                      | $ | 79,777  |       
|-------------------------- | -------------------- | - | ------- | ------
|                           | Distributions        |   |         | (8,110
|                           | Net Income           |   |         | 24,207
|                           | Comprehensive Income |   |         | (1,123
|                           |                      |   |        
|BALANCE, December 31, 2000 |                      |   | 94,751  |       
|                           | Distributions        |   |         | (5,996
|                           | Net Income           |   |         | 13,449
|                           |                      |   |        
|BALANCE, December 31, 2001 |                      |   | 102,204 |       
|                           | Distributions        |   |         | (4,595
|                           | Net Income           |   |         | 13,486
|                           |                      |   |        
|BALANCE, December 31, 2002 |                      | $ | 111,095 |       
|                           |                      |   |        

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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ELDORADO RESORTS LLC  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  (dollars in thousands)

|                                                  |                                                                                   | For the years ended December 31,                                                                                       |       
|------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------
|
|CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:             |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  | Net income                                                                        |                                                                                                                        | $     
|                                                  | Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Depreciation                                                                                                           |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Amortization of debt issue costs                                                                                       |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates                                                                          |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Minority interest                                                                                                      |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | (Gain) Loss on sale of property and equipment                                                                          |       
|                                                  | (Increase) Decrease in                                                           |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Restricted cash                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Accounts receivable, net                                                                                               |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Inventories                                                                                                            |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Prepaid expenses                                                                                                       |       
|                                                  | (Decrease) Increase in-                                                           |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Accounts payable, interest payable, accrued and other liabilities, due to members and affiliates and other liabilities |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                              |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:             |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Purchases of property and equipment                                                                                    |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Proceeds from sale of marketable securities                                                                            |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Gain on sale of marketable securities                                                                                  |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Increase in joint venture investments                                                                                  |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Increase in investment                                                                                                 |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliate                                                                             |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Loss on investment                                                                                                     |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Interest rate swap receivable                                                                                          |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Proceeds from sale of property and equipment                                                                           |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates                                                                           |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Minority interest in distributions                                                                                     |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Increase (Decrease) in other assets, net                                                                               |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                                                                    |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:             |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Proceeds from long-term debt and capital leases                                                                        |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Principal payments on long-term debt and capital leases                                                                |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Payment on bond repurchases                                                                                            |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Gain on bond repurchases, net of unamortized loan fees                                                                 |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Loan origination costs                                                                                                 |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Distributions                                                                                                          |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   | Net cash used in financing activities                                                                                  |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        | (1,775
|                                                  | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR                                    |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  | CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR                                          |                                                                                                                        | $     
|                                                  |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       
|                                                  | Cash paid during year for interest, net of amounts capitalized                    |                                                                                                                        | $     
|                                                  |                                                                                   |                                                                                                                        |       

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

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ELDORADO RESORTS LLC  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies



The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eldorado Resorts, LLC ("Resorts"), a Nevada limited liability company, Eldorado Capital Corp.
("Capital"), a Nevada Corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Resorts, and a majority owned subsidiary, Eldorado Limited Liability Company ("ELLC") and, for the period prior to July 1, 1996,
Resorts' Predecessor, Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership (the "Predecessor Partnership") (together, the "Company"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.

The
Company shall be liquidated upon the occurrence of any event requiring dissolution of the Company. Proceeds from liquidation shall be dispersed first to creditors, including Members
and interest holders who are creditors for debts other than their respective capital contributions, and second to Members and interest holders in accordance with their capital account balances.

The
Company owns and operates the Eldorado Hotel & Casino, an 816-room hotel casino in downtown Reno, Nevada. ELLC, a Nevada limited liability company owned 96.12% by
Resorts, owns a 50% interest in the Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture which owns the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, a 1,710 room hotel casino that opened July 28, 1995 and is located contiguous
to the Eldorado Hotel & Casino.

Capital
was incorporated with the sole purpose of serving as co-issuer of the 101/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 (the "Notes") in order to facilitate
the offering thereof. Capital does not have any operations, assets or revenues.



The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.



Cash and cash equivalents include investments purchased with an original maturity of 90 days or less.



The Company has a certificate of deposit for $152,000, which is used for security with the Nevada Department of Insurance for its self-insured workers
compensation. The certificate of deposit has a maturity date of July 25, 2003.



Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, using a first-in, first-out basis, or market value.

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Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset or the
term of the capitalized lease, whichever is less. Costs of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.



The Company capitalizes interest on funds disbursed during the active construction and development phases of its facilities and other major projects. Interest
capitalized during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2002, 2001, 2000 was approximately $103,000, $132,000 and $105,000, respectively.



The Company accounts for ELLC's 50% joint venture interest in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture and its 21.25% interest in Tamarack using the equity method of
accounting and is reported as a component of operating income, since the Company operates in the same line of business as the Silver Legacy and Tamarack, each with casino and/or hotel operations, the
Company's equity in the income of such joint ventures is included in operating income. The Company accounts for its 19% interest in MindPlay under the equity method of accounting and is reported as a
component of non-operating income, since MindPlay, which is engaged in the development of a system that, if successfully completed, will permit tracking and surveillance of pit gaming
activities, operates in a dissimilar line of business, the Company's equity in the loss of such joint venture is included in non-operating income.



Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", an estimate of undiscounted
future cash flows produced by the asset is compared to its carrying value to determine whether an impairment exists. If it is determined that the asset is impaired based on expected future cash flows,
a loss, measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, would be recognized.



The Company is self-insured for various levels of general liability, workers' compensation, and employee medical insurance coverage.
Self-insurance reserves are estimated based on the Company's claims experience and are included in accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets.



In accordance with industry practice, the Company recognizes as casino revenue the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming wins and
losses. The retail value of food, beverage, rooms and other services furnished to customers on a complimentary basis is included in gross revenue and then deducted as promotional allowances.

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The
retail value of complimentaries included in promotional allowances is as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended
December 31,2002

2001

2000Food, beverage and entertainment

$
11,119

$
11,713

$
12,121Hotel


4,696


4,110


4,228Other


2,051


1,769


1,263$
17,866

$
17,592

$
17,612


The
cost of providing such complimentary services is charged to operating expenses in the casino department. Such costs of providing complimentary services are as follows (in thousands):

For the years ended
December 31,2002

2001

2000Food, beverage and entertainment

$
9,274

$
9,824

$
10,123Hotel


2,227


1,914


1,932Other


1,684


1,470


1,030$
13,185

$
13,208

$
13,085




Advertising costs are expensed in the period the advertising initially takes place. Advertising costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses
were $4,035,000, $3,946,000 and $4,523,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.



In October 2001, the Company purchased $10.2 million principal amount of its 101/2% Notes on the open market. The Company borrowed
$9.7 million under its New Credit Facility to facilitate the purchase. The Notes were purchased at a discount resulting in a gain of $343,000 after writing off unamortized fees relating to the
bond offering.

In
June 2002, the Company purchased $2.0 million principal amount of its 101/2% Notes on the open market. The Company borrowed $1.5 million under its
New Credit Facility to facilitate the purchase. The Notes were purchased at a discount resulting in a gain of $35,000 after writing off unamortized fees relating to the bond offering.

In
August 2002, the Company purchased $5.2 million principal amount of its 101/2% Notes on the open market. The Company borrowed $3.0 million under
its New Credit Facility to facilitate the purchase. The Notes were purchased at a discount resulting in a gain of $15,500 after writing off unamortized fees relating to the bond offering.



The Predecessor Partnership was not subject to income taxes; therefore, no provision for income taxes was made as the Partners included their respective shares of
partnership income in their income tax returns. As a limited liability company, Resorts is not subject to income tax liability. Therefore, holders of membership interests will include their respective
shares of Resorts' taxable income in their income tax returns and Resorts will continue to make distributions for such tax liabilities.

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The
Operating Agreement of Eldorado Resorts LLC dated June 28, 1996 obligates Resorts to distribute each year, for as long as it is not taxed as a corporation, to each of its
members an amount equal to such member's allocable share of the taxable income of Resorts multiplied by the highest marginal combined Federal, state and local income tax rate applicable to individuals
for that year.

The
reported amounts of the Company's assets and liabilities exceeded the net tax basis by $961,000 and $1,871,000 at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.



The approximate fair market value of the 101/2% Senior Subordinated Notes, including those held by the Company, based on quoted market prices, were
approximately $100.0 million and $96.0 million at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The fair values are not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company could realize
in a current market exchange.



The Company accounts for its marketable securities in accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting
for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" ("SFAS No. 115"). This standard requires that certain debt and equity securities be adjusted to market value at the end of each accounting
period. This standard also requires marketable securities to be classified into one of three categories: (1) trading (2) available-for-sale and
(3) held-to maturity. Management determines the proper classifications of investments at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designations as of each balance sheet date.



Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 ("SFAS No. 130"), "Reporting Comprehensive Income", requires that the Company disclose
comprehensive income and its components. The objective of SFAS No. 130 is to report a measure of all changes in equity of a company that result from transactions and other economic events of
the period other than transactions with members. Comprehensive income is the total of net income and all other non-member changes in equity ("Comprehensive Income").

In
accordance with SFAS No. 115, as described above, the Company has recorded the changes in marketable securities value as Comprehensive Income in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements. During 2000, all marketable securities were sold on a specific identification basis, which, at December 31, 1999 had a fair value of $2,239,000. The proceeds from the
securities' sales totaled $1,176,000. The amount of unrealized gain reclassed out of Comprehensive Income was $1,123,000, which yielded a net realized gain of $60,000 over the purchase cost of
$1,116,000.



In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 143, "Accounting for
Asset Retirement Obligations." This statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated
asset retirement costs. This statement applies to all entities and to all legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisition,
construction, development and the normal operation of a long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. This statement is effective for the Company's 2003 fiscal year and
early adoption is permitted. The Company believes that the adoption of this statement will not have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

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In
August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." This statement requires one accounting model be
used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or newly acquired and broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include additional
disposal transactions. This statement is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company therefore adopted SFAS No. 144 in
January 2002. The Company periodically evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment. Adoption of SFAS No. 144 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial
condition or results of operations.

In
April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections."
SFAS No. 145 rescinds SFAS No. 4, "Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt." Under SFAS No. 4, all gains and losses from extinguishment of debt were required to be
aggregated, if material, and classified as an extraordinary item, net of related income tax effect, on the statement of income. SFAS No. 145 requires all gains and losses from extinguishment of
debt to be classified as extraordinary only if they meet the criteria of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion 30. Any gain or loss on extinguishment of debt that was classified as an
extraordinary item in prior periods presented that does not meet the criteria in APB Opinion 30 shall be reclassified. This statement is effective for the Company's 2003 fiscal year and early adoption
is permitted. In May 2002, the Company adopted this statement and classified its fiscal 2002 gain on repurchase of bonds, net of unamortized bond fees, of $50,500 as a component of interest
expense. The Company also reclassified its fiscal 2001 extraordinary gain on repurchase of bonds, net of unamortized bond fees, of $343,000 as a component of interest expense.

In
June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities." This statement addresses financial accounting and reporting
for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies EITF No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an
Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." This statement requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is
incurred. A fundamental conclusion reached by the FASB in SFAS
No. 146 is that an entity's commitment to a plan, by itself, does not create a present obligation to others that meets the definition of a liability. This statement also establishes that fair
value is the objective for initial measurement of the liability. The provisions of this statement are effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002, with
early application encouraged. The Company does not expect the adoption of this statement to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In
November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, including indirect Guarantees of
Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN 45"). FIN 45 expands the information disclosures required by guarantors for obligations under certain types of guarantees. It also requires initial recognition at
fair value of a liability for such guarantees. The initial recognition and initial measurement provisions of this Interpretation are applicable on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified
after December 31, 2002, irrespective of the guarantor's fiscal year-end. The disclosure requirements in this Interpretation are effective for financial statements of interim or
annual periods ending after December 15, 2002. The Company believes that the adoption of this statement will not have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operation.

In
January 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities" ("FIN 46"), which addresses consolidation by business enterprises
where equity investors do not bear the residual economic risks and rewards. These entities have been commonly referred to as "special-purpose entities". Companies are required to apply the provisions
of FIN 46 prospectively for all variable interest entities created after January 31, 2003. For public companies, all interests acquired

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before February 1, 2003, must follow the new rules in account periods beginning after June 15, 2003. The Company has not yet evaluated the impact FIN 46 is expected to have on
the Company's financial condition or results of operations.



Certain reclassifications have been made to prior years' consolidated financial statements, which have no effect on net income, to conform to current year
presentation.

2.    Certain Risks and Uncertainties

A significant portion of the Company's revenues and operating income are generated from patrons who are residents of northern California. A change in general
economic conditions or the extent and nature of casino gaming in California, Washington or Oregon could adversely affect the Company's operating results. On September 10, 1999, California
lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment that would
give Indian tribes the right to offer slot machines and a range of house-banked card games. On March 7, 2000, California voters approved the constitutional amendment which legalized
"Nevada-style" gaming on Native American reservations.

3.    Operating Agreement of Resorts

The rights and obligations of the equityholders of Resorts (the "Members") are governed by the Operating Agreement of Eldorado Resorts LLC dated as of
June 28, 1996, as amended (the "Operating Agreement"), entered into in connection with the Reorganization. In accordance with the Reorganization, all assets and liabilities of the Predecessor
Partnership became the assets and liabilities of Resorts. Each Members' interest in Resorts is equal to the percentage of capital contributed by that Member, in accordance with the ownership
percentages previously held in the Predecessor Partnership. The Operating Agreement provides that no officer or member of the Board of Managers ("Board Member") of Resorts will be liable to Resorts,
its Members or holders of its membership interests for acts or omissions of such officer or Board Member in connection with the business or affairs of Resorts, including for any breach of fiduciary
duty or mistake of judgment, except for acts involving intentional misconduct, fraud or knowing violations of the law. Resorts will dissolve upon the earliest to occur of:
(a) December 31, 2030, (b) the sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the assets in Resorts, (c) the written consent of Members holding more than a 75% voting
interest in Resorts or (d) any event that, pursuant to the Operating Agreement, terminates a Member's interest, unless there are at least two remaining Members and at least a Majority Interest,
as defined in the Operating Agreement, of the remaining Members agree to continue Resorts.

4.    Accounts Receivable

Components of accounts receivable, net are as follows (in thousands):

December 31,2002

2001Accounts receivable

$
4,191

$
4,531Due from members and affiliates





92Allowance for doubtful accounts


(1,043
)

(1,034
)Total

$
3,148

$
3,589


The
provision for bad debt expense is $475,000, $437,000 and $1,710,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

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5.    Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands):

Estimated
Service
Life
(years)

December 31,2002

2001Land and improvements



$
16,786

$
19,086Buildings and other leasehold improvements

10-33


165,787


163,159Furniture, fixtures and equipment

5-15


62,615


66,084Property held under capital lease (Note 12)

3-15


6,033


6,662Construction in progress




973


1,744252,194


256,735LessAccumulated depreciation




(121,840
)

(116,769
)Property and equipment, net



$
130,354

$
139,966


At
December 31, 2002, accumulated depreciation includes $5.4 million related to assets acquired under capital leases.

Substantially
all property and equipment are pledged as collateral for long-term debt (see Note 9).

6.    Other Assets

Other assets include the following amounts (in thousands):

December 31,2002

2001Land held for development

$
4,662

$
4,662Loan acquisition costs (New Credit Facility)


306


306Bond offering costs


4,028


4,028Other


934


8099,930


9,805Accumulated amortization loan costs (New Credit Facility)


(92
)

(26
)Accumulated amortization bond costs


(2,771
)

(2,276
)Total

$
7,067

$
7,503


Amortization
of bond and loan costs are computed using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method, over the term of the bonds or loans,
respectively.

Included
in other assets at December 31, 2002 and 2001 are net bond offering and loan acquisition costs of $1.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively, which are
being amortized over the life of the applicable agreements.

7.    Investment in Joint Ventures

Effective March 1, 1994, ELLC and Galleon, Inc. (a Nevada corporation owned and controlled by Mandalay Resort Group) entered into a joint venture
(the "Silver Legacy Joint Venture") pursuant to a joint venture agreement (the "Original Joint Venture Agreement") to develop the Silver Legacy Resort Casino (the "Silver Legacy"). The Silver Legacy
consists of a casino and hotel located in Reno, Nevada, which began operations on July 28, 1995. During 1994, ELLC contributed land to the Silver Legacy Joint Venture with a fair value of
$25,000,000 (a book value of $17,215,000) and cash of

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$23,000,000. Additional cash contributions of $3,900,000 were made in 1995, for a total equity investment of $51,900,000. Galleon, Inc. contributed cash of $51,900,000 to the Silver Legacy
Joint Venture. Each partner owns a 50% interest in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture.

On
March 5, 2002, the Partners executed a new amendment and restatement of the Original Joint Venture Agreement (as further amended in April 2002, the "New Joint Venture
Agreement") and the Silver Legacy Joint Venture and its wholly-owned finance subsidiary, Silver Legacy Capital Corp., issued $160 million principal amount of 101/8% mortgage
notes due 2012 (the "Silver Legacy Notes"). Concurrently with the issuance of the Silver Legacy Notes, the Silver Legacy Joint Venture (i) repaid the entire outstanding balance of the Original
Silver Legacy Credit Agreement, (ii) entered into a new senior secured credit facility comprised of a $20.0 million term loan facility that will amortize over a period of five years and
a $20.0 million revolving facility with a five year maturity (the "New Silver Legacy Credit Agreement"), and (iii) made distributions of $10.0 million to ELLC and
$20.0 million to Mandalay Sub, utilizing the balance of the net proceeds of the Silver Legacy Notes and $26.0 million of borrowings under the New Silver Legacy Credit Agreement. The New
Silver Legacy Credit Agreement is secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the existing and future assets (other than certain licenses which may not be pledged under
applicable law) of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture and a first priority pledge of and security interest in all of the Partnership interests in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture. The Silver Legacy Notes
are secured by a security interest in the same assets and pledges of and security interest in the same Partnership interests which are junior to the security interests and pledges securing the New
Silver Legacy Credit Agreement.

Concurrently
with the closing of the issuance of the Silver Legacy Notes, the Original Joint Venture Agreement was amended and restated in its entirety and was further amended in
April 2002. The April 2002 amendments were principally (i) to provide equal voting rights for ELLC and Mandalay Sub (and procedures for resolving deadlocks) with respect to
approval of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture's annual business plan and the appointment and compensation of the general manager, and (ii) to give each partner the right to terminate the general
manager.

Subject
to any contractual restrictions to which the Silver Legacy Joint Venture is subject, including the indenture relating to the Silver Legacy Notes, and prior to the occurrence of a
"Liquidating Event," the Silver Legacy Joint Venture will be required by the New Joint Venture Agreement to make distributions to its Partners as follows:



As
defined in the New Joint Venture Agreement, the term "Net Cash From Operations" means the gross cash proceeds received by the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, less the following amounts:

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(i) cash operating expenses and payments of other expenses and obligations of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, including interest and scheduled principal payments on Silver Legacy Joint
Venture indebtedness, including indebtedness owed to the Partners, if any, (ii) all capital expenditures made by the Silver Legacy Joint Venture, and (iii) such reasonable reserves as
the Partners deem necessary in good faith and in the best interests of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture to meet anticipated future obligations and liabilities of the Silver Legacy Joint Venture (less
any release of reserves previously established, as similarly determined). Any withdrawal from the Silver Legacy Joint Venture by either
Partner results in a reduction of distributions to such withdrawing Partner to 75% of amounts otherwise payable to such Partner.

Summarized
information for the Company's equity in the Silver Legacy Joint Venture is as follows (in thousands):

December 31,
2002

December 31,
2001Beginning balance

$
67,603

$
61,608Partners' Distribution


(16,502
)

(4,565
)Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate


8,383


10,560Ending balance

$
59,484

$
67,603


Summarized
balance sheet information for the Silver Legacy Joint Venture is as follows (in thousands):

December 31,2002

2001Current assets

$
23,627

$
21,619Property and equipment, net


272,940


280,975Other assets, net


7,969


575Total assets

$
304,536

$
303,169Current liabilities

$
17,185

$
22,762Long-term liabilities


170,285


135,000Partners' equity


117,066


145,407Total liabilities and partners' equity

$
304,536

$
303,169


Summarized
results of operations for the Silver Legacy Joint Venture are as follows (in thousands):

Year Ended December 31,2002

2001

2000Net Revenues

$
159,432

$
164,677

$
177,489Operating Expenses


(129,124
)

(130,595
)

(140,246
)Operating Income


30,308


34,082


37,243Other Expense


(13,542
)

(12,962
)

(15,473
)Net Income

$
16,766

$
21,120

$
21,770


Effective
December 13, 2000, Resorts entered into an agreement to form Tamarack Crossings, LLC and Tamarack Partners, LLC, each a Nevada limited liability company (collectively
the "Tamarack Entities"), to develop, own and operate Tamarack Junction ("Tamarack"), a small casino then being

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constructed in south Reno, Nevada. In May 2001, the Tamarack Entities consummated a plan of merger with Tamarack Crossings, LLC being the surviving entity. In June 2001, Resorts entered
into an agreement with the Robert and Nana Sullivan Family Trust (the "Trust"), an unaffiliated entity, to reduce Resorts' percentage interest in Tamarack Crossings, LLC to 21.25% from 42.5%. Donald
Carano exercised an option effective February 19, 2002 to purchase from the Trust an additional 21.25%, thus increasing his total interest to 26.25%. Resorts has a nontransferable option to
purchase from Donald Carano, at a purchase price equal to his cost plus any undistributed income attributable thereto, an additional 10% interest in Tamarack Crossings, LLC which is exercisable until
June 30, 2010. The business and affairs of the Tamarack are managed by four members of Tamarack Crossings, LLC, including Resorts, which has been designated "Chief Executive Manager" and is
responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Tamarack. Resorts has designated Gene Carano as its representative. At December 31, 2002 and 2001, Resorts'
financial investment in Tamarack Crossings, LLC was $3.4 million. Resorts' capital contribution to Tamarack Crossings, LLC represents its proportionate share of the total capital contributions
of the members. Additional capital contributions of the members, including Resorts, may be required for certain purposes, including the payment of operating costs and capital expenditures or the
repayment of loans, to the extent such costs are not funded by prior capital contributions and earnings. The Company's investment in Tamarack is accounted for using the equity method of accounting.
Equity in income (loss) related to Tamarack for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, of $585,000 and ($148,000), respectively, is included as a component of operating income. The
Tamarack purchased products prior to its opening and has continued purchasing various products, such as meat and bakery items, from or through the Eldorado which totaled $461,000 and $331,000 in 2002
and 2001, respectively. The Tamarack purchased these products at the Company's cost.

Effective
July 1, 2000, Resorts and Avereon Research LTD. ("ARL") entered into an agreement to form MindPlay, LLC (the "MindPlay Entity"), for the purpose of
developing, owning and marketing a sophisticated system which, if successfully completed, will permit the tracking and surveillance of pit gaming operations ("MindPlay"). MindPlay is in the
developmental stage and there is no assurance that
the system will ever be successfully developed and marketed. In April 2002, Resorts purchased an additional 1% interest in the MindPlay Entity, which increased Resorts percentage ownership to
19% after taking into account additional shares issued in 2002. Resorts also has an option to acquire an additional 2.3% interest in the MindPlay Entity. The purchase price is equal to $211,000 per 1%
and is exercisable until June 30, 2004. The MindPlay Entity is managed by a Board of Managers, which consists of three Managers designated by ARL and two Managers designated by Resorts. Other
investors in the MindPlay Entity include Robert Jones, Don Carano, Gene Carano, Gary Carano, Glenn Carano, Gregg Carano, Rhonda Carano, Rob Mouchou, Rick Murdock and Robert B. MacKay, each an
affiliate or executive of Resorts, each of whom owns an individual interest in MindPlay, which in the aggregate is 13.6%. These individuals acquired their interests in MindPlay under the same terms
and conditions as those of Resorts. At December 31, 2002 and 2001, Resorts' financial investment in the MindPlay Entity was $1.6 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The
Company's investment in MindPlay is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Equity in net loss related to MindPlay for the year ended December 31, 2002 of $355,000 is included as a
component of non-operating income.

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8.    Accrued and Other Liabilities

Accrued and other liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

December 31,2002

2001Accrued payroll and benefits

$
1,558

$
1,155Accrued vacation


1,074


993Accrued medical claims


741


608Accrued bonuses





10Accrued taxes


746


732Unclaimed chips and tokens


706


1,053Progressive slot liability


1,454


1,520Other


988


568$
7,267

$
6,639


9.    Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

December 31,2002

2001101/2% Senior Subordinated Notes

$
82,695

$
89,850Outstanding portion of reducing revolver and the revolving credit line


1,000


21,750Notes payable to individuals


1,340


1,65685,035


113,256LessCurrent portion


(344
)

(315
)$
84,691

$
112,941


Scheduled
maturities of long-term debt are as follows for the years ended December 31, (in thousands):

2003

$
3442004


3552005


3732006


83,963Thereafter


$
85,035


On
July 31, 1996, Resorts and Capital (the "Issuers"), sold $100,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of 101/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006, (the "Notes").
The Notes are joint and several obligations of the Issuers. The Notes mature on August 15, 2006 and bear interest at the rate of 101/2% per annum, payable
semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing on February 15, 1997. Pursuant to a Registration Rights Agreement dated as of
July 31, 1996, among the Issuers and the Initial Purchasers party thereto, the Issuers filed a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") with respect
to an offer to exchange the Notes,

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which were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration under the 1933 Act, for registered debt securities of the Issuers ("Registered Notes") with terms identical to the Notes. The exchange
of the Notes for the Registered Notes was completed on February 26, 1997.

The
Indenture relating to the Notes contains certain covenants which, among other things, limit the ability of the Issuers and any Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Indenture)
to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make other distributions, create certain liens, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, utilize proceeds from asset sales, issue or sell
equity interests of subsidiaries and enter into certain mergers and consolidations and requires the Company to maintain certain financial requirements. The Company was in compliance with these
covenants at December 31, 2002 and 2001.

In
October 2001, the Company purchased $10.2 million principal amount of its 101/2% Notes on the open market. The Company borrowed $9.7 million under
its New Credit Facility to facilitate the purchase. The Notes were purchased at a discount resulting in a gain of $343,000 after writing off unamortized fees relating to the bond offering.

In
June 2002, the Company purchased $2.0 million principal amount of its 101/2% Notes on the open market. The Company borrowed $1.5 million under its
New Credit Facility to facilitate the purchase. The Notes were purchased at a discount resulting in a gain of $35,000 after writing off unamortized fees relating to the bond offering.

In
August 2002, the Company purchased $5.2 million principal amount of its 101/2% Notes on the open market. The Company borrowed $3.0 million under
its New Credit Facility to facilitate the purchase. The Notes were purchased at a discount resulting in a gain of $15,500 after writing off unamortized fees relating to the bond offering.

The
New Credit Facility provides for a senior secured revolving credit facility of $40 million. The amount of credit available pursuant to the New Credit Facility reduces by
$1.6 million on March 31, 2003 and at the end of each subsequent quarter until March 31, 2006, when the facility terminates and any balance then outstanding becomes due and
payable. Borrowings under the New Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company's option, at either (i) the greater of (a) the rate publicly announced from time to time by Bank of
America as its "Prime Rate" or (b) the Federal Funds Rate plus .50% ("Base Rate") or (ii) a Eurodollar rate determined in accordance with the New Credit Facility. The Eurodollar rate was
1.37% and the Base rate was 4.25% as of December 31, 2002. The effective rate of interest on borrowings under the New Credit Facility was 5.5% per annum as of December 31, 2002. As of
December 31, 2002, $1.0 million of borrowings were outstanding under the New Credit Facility and an additional $38.3 million of borrowing capacity was available thereunder.

The
New Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the Company's real property. The New Credit Facility includes various restrictions and other covenants including:
(i) restrictions on the disposition of property, (ii) restrictions on investments and acquisitions, (iii) restrictions on distributions to members of Resorts,
(iv) restrictions on the incurrence of liens and negative pledges, (v) restrictions on the incurrence of indebtedness and the issuance of guarantees, (vi) restrictions on
transactions with affiliates and, (vii) restrictions on annual capital expenditures including capital leases. The New Credit Facility also contains financial covenants including a maximum total
debt to EBITDA ratio, a maximum senior debt to EBITDA ratio, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a minimum equity requirement. The Company entered into an agreement to amend the New Credit
Facility effective December 31, 2001 which increased the maximum total debt to EBITDA ratio. As of December 31, 2002, the Company was in compliance with all provisions of the New Credit
Facility.

The
notes payable to individuals are due in monthly installments of $34,614 and $3,000, including monthly interest at 9% and prime plus 2% (6.25% at December 31, 2002), to
August 14, 2006 and May 16, 2004, respectively, when the principal balance is due. The notes are secured by real property.

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10.  Employee Benefit Plans

On May 1, 1990, the Company established a voluntary, qualified, defined contribution plan covering all full-time employees of the Company who
have completed six months and 1,000 hours of service and are age twenty-one or older. The plan allows for an employer contribution up to 25 percent of the first
3 percent of each participating employee's contribution. Prior to 2002, employer contribution was 25 percent of the first 6 percent of each participating employee's contribution.
Plan participants can elect to defer pre-tax compensation through payroll deductions. These deferrals are regulated under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company's
matching contributions were $212,000, $358,000 and $387,000 for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

11.  Executive Deferred Compensation Plans

Effective January 1, 1990, the Company established a Deferred Compensation Plan for the benefit of a select group of management or highly compensated
employees. As of December 31, 2002, three employees and one former employee of the Company were eligible to participate. Under the Deferred Compensation Plan as presently administered, eligible
employees may elect each year to defer the receipt of a portion of their compensation from the Company. A participating employee is 100% vested with respect to any amount deferred pursuant to his or
her deferral election. Amounts deferred in years prior to 1991, which were determined in the sole discretion of Resorts' Chief Executive Officer, Donald Carano, vest 20% per year so that they become
vested over a five-year period. A participating employee becomes 100% vested in all amounts credited to such employee's account upon retirement, death, permanent disability or termination
of employment with the Company for any reason other than fraud, or upon a sale of substantially all of the Company's assets or if the Carano family ceases to have majority ownership or control of the
Company. Participating employees are entitled to receive annual distributions commencing upon the earliest of the second month after death, permanent disability, retirement or, if employment is
terminated for reasons other than death or disability prior to attainment of age 60, attainment of age 60. However, Resorts' Chief Executive Officer may in his sole discretion elect to make a
distribution to a terminated employee prior to such terminated employee attaining age 60. In addition, such Chief Executive Officer may in his sole discretion elect to distribute an employee's
benefits in the form of a lump sum distribution and may elect to distribute benefits to an employee over a shorter period of time than that provided for in the Deferred Compensation Plan. In 2002, the
Chief Executive Officer elected to distribute lump sum distributions in the aggregate amount of $396,000 to two participating employees thus eliminating their participation. The Chief Executive
Officer elected to distribute lump sum distributions totaling an additional $469,000 to three participating employees representing 50% of their available balance as of December 31, 2002. One
participating employee is receiving distributions over a period of time. As of December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had accrued obligations of $634,000 and $1,417,000, respectively, related
to this deferred compensation agreement, which represents an unfunded obligation of the Company.

The
Company instituted the Eldorado Performance and Appreciation Rights Plan (the "Plan") for the benefit of certain of its key executives and other key employees of the Company and its
general partners, effective for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 1995. To be eligible to be granted performance and/or appreciation rights, which could only be granted until June 1,
2000, a person was required to be an executive or other key employee of the Company or an affiliate of the Company on the proposed grant date. No performance rights were ever granted under the Plan.
An appreciation right allows the recipient to receive compensation based upon the difference between the value of the Company, as defined, as of January 1, 1995 (the "Base Rate") and the future
value of the Company. One Company Unit (1% of the Company) is equivalent to the combination of 100,000 performance rights and 100,000 appreciation rights. The Base Rate for each appreciation right is
$26.66 as of January 1, 1995. The Company value is calculated as a factor of eight (8) times trailing twelve months

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operating income (adjusted for certain items to approximate EBITDA) less funded indebtedness and adjusted for certain additional items, as defined. The rights are not ownership interests in the
Company. As of December 31, 1996, 860,000 appreciation rights were granted. No additional rights were granted after 1996.

The
Plan's committee shall determine the date on which each appreciation right shall vest and become exercisable; as of December 31, 2002, no vesting period had been established.
The Company value as of December 31, 2002 and 2001, as calculated, is below the $26.66 Base Rate, and therefore no accrual is required as of December 31, 2002 and 2001. Except as defined
in the Plan agreement, the Company has no duty or obligation to fund or secure the benefits payable to key executives.

12.  Commitments and Contingencies



The New Credit Facility (see Note 9) allows for the issuance of letters of credit which reduces the available line by the amount pledged. At
December 31, 2002 the amount pledged to Washoe County for the Verdi property development was $685,000.



The Company leases certain equipment under agreements classified as capital leases. The future minimum lease payments by year under these leases, together with
the present value of the minimum lease payments consisted of the following at December 31, 2002 (in thousands):

2003

$
1242004


65Thereafter


Minimum lease payments


189LessAmounts representing interest


(14
)$
175




The Company leases equipment under operating leases. Future minimum payments (expiring from 2003 and thereafter) under noncancellable operating leases with
initial terms of one year or more consisted of the following at December 31, 2002 (in thousands):

Future Minimum
Lease Payments2003

$
6352004


4262005


150Thereafter


77$
1,288


Total
rental expense under operating leases was $905,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002, $593,000 for the year ended December 31, 2001 and $733,000 for the year ended
December 31, 2000. Additional rent for land upon which the Eldorado Hotel Casino resides of $638,000 in 2002 ($659,000 in 2000 and $642,000 in 2001) was paid to C, S and Y Associates, a general
partnership of which
Donald Carano is a general partner, based on gross gaming receipts. This rental agreement expires June 30, 2027.

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The Company is a litigant in legal matters arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, all pending legal matters are either adequately
covered by insurance or, if not insured, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

13.  Management Fees

Resorts pays management fees to Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc., the owners of 55% and 29% of Resorts' equity
interests, respectively. Historically, the salaries of senior executive officers and certain other key employees of the Predecessor Partnership were not directly incurred by the Predecessor
Partnership, but were paid from a portion of the management fees paid to Recreational Enterprises, Inc. As of July 1, 1996, the aggregate annual salaries of such senior executive
officers and other key employees became payroll obligations of Resorts. In connection with the consummation of the offering of the Notes, Resorts entered into a Management Agreement with Recreational
Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. providing that future management fees paid to Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel Casino Management, Inc. will not
exceed 1.5% of Resorts' annual net revenues in effect until July 1, 2005 and will automatically renew for additional three-year terms until terminated by one of the Parties.

Management
fees paid were $48,000 for 2002, $1,201,000 for 2001 and $1,790,000 for 2000.

14.  Related Parties

The Company owns the entire parcel on which the Eldorado is located, except for approximately 30,000 square feet which is leased by the Company from C, S and Y
Associates, a general partnership of which Donald Carano is a general partner (the "C, S and Y Lease"). The C, S and Y Lease expires on June 30, 2027. Annual rent is equal to the greater of
(i) $400,000 or (ii) an amount based on a decreasing percentage of the Eldorado's gross gaming revenues ranging from 3% of the first $6.5 million of gross gaming revenues to 0.1%
of gross gaming revenues in excess of $75 million. Rent paid pursuant to the
C, S and Y Lease totaled approximately $638,000, $642,000 and $659,000 in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

The
Company from time to time leases an aircraft owned by Recreational Enterprises, Inc., which owns 55% of Resorts, for use in operating the Company's business. In 2002, 2001 and
2000, lease payments for the aircraft totaled $361,000, $313,000 and $350,000, respectively.

Resorts
owns a 21.25% interest in Tamarack Junction, a small casino located in south Reno, Nevada, in which Donald Carano owned a 26.25% interest at December 31, 2002. The
Tamarack purchased products prior to its opening and has continued purchasing various products, such as meat and bakery items, from or through the Eldorado which totaled $461,000 and $331,000 in 2002
and 2001, respectively. The Tamarack purchased these products at the Company's cost.

In
1998, the Eldorado began purchasing advertising posters, banners and other material from Lexicon Design, Inc., a corporation which is wholly-owned by the wife of Glenn Carano,
son of Donald Carano. For such purchases, the Eldorado paid Lexicon Design, Inc. $207,000 and $129,000 in 2001 and 2000, respectively. The Company did not use Lexicon Design, Inc. in
2002.

In
2002, the Company purchased from MindPlay nine computerized gaming tables for $210,000 which are being used on the casino floor and are enhancing player tracking and casino
surveillance. At this time there is no other device on the market with the sophisticated player tracking and surveillance capabilities that MindPlay is offering.

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15.  Subsequent Events



In January 2003, the Company purchased $7.9 million principal amount of its 101/2% Notes on the open market. The Company borrowed
$8.0 million under its New Credit Facility to facilitate the purchase. The Notes were purchased at a premium resulting in a loss of $266,000 after writing off unamortized fees relating to the
bond offering.

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CIRCUS AND ELDORADO JOINT VENTURE  (doing business as Silver Legacy Resort Casino)  INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

|                                                                                                 |  | Page
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | ----
|Independent Auditors' Report, Deloitte & Touche LLP                                              |  | 85  
|Report of Independent Public Accountants, Arthur Andersen LLP                                    |  | 86  
|Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2002 and 2001                                     |  | 87  
|Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000           |  | 88  
|Consolidated Statements of Partners' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 |  | 89  
|Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000       |  | 90  
|Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                                                       |  | 91  

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To
the Partners of
    Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture
    (doing business as Silver Legacy Resort Casino):

We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture (doing business as SILVER LEGACY RESORT CASINO) and subsidiary (the "Joint Venture") as of
December 31, 2002, and the related consolidated statements of income, partners' equity and cash flows for the year then ended. Our audit also included the consolidated financial statement
schedule for the year ended December 31, 2002 included in Item 15(a)(2). These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsiblity of the Joint Venture's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audit. The consolidated financial statements of the Joint Venture as of
December 31, 2001 and for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 were audited by other auditors who have ceased operations. Those auditors expressed an unqualified opinion on those
financial statements in their report dated February 8, 2002.

We
conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In
our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture (doing business as SILVER LEGACY RESORT
CASINO) and subsidiary as of December 31, 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such consolidated financial statement schedule,
when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

DELOITTE &
TOUCHE LLP

Reno,
Nevada
Feburary 25, 2003

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This is a copy of the report previously issued by Arthur Andersen LLP. The report has not been reissued by Arthur Andersen LLP nor has Arthur Andersen LLP provided a consent to the inclusion of its
report in this annual report on Form 10-K.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To
the Partners of
    Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture
    (doing business as Silver Legacy Resort Casino):

We
have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture (doing business as SILVER LEGACY RESORT CASINO) and subsidiary (the "Joint Venture") as of
December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of income, partners' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001. These
financial statements are the responsiblity of the Joint Venture's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We
conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In
our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture (doing business as SILVER LEGACY RESORT
CASINO) and subsidiary as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of operations
and their cash flows for the each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

As
explained in Note 1 to the financial statements, effective January 1, 2001, the Joint Venture changed its method of accounting for interest rate swaps to compy with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133.

ARTHUR
ANDERSEN LLP

Las
Vegas, NV
Feburary 8, 2002

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CIRCUS AND ELDORADO JOINT VENTURE  (doing business as Silver Legacy Resort Casino)  CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  As of December 31, 2002 and 2001  (In thousands)

|                                        |                                         | 2002                 |         | 2001   
|--------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------- | -------------------- | ------- | -------
|ASSETS                                 
|CURRENT ASSETS:                         |                                         |                      |         |        
|                                        | Cash and cash equivalents               |                      | $       | 14,913 
|                                        | Accounts receivable, net                |                      |         | 3,573  
|                                        | Inventories                             |                      |         | 1,823  
|                                        | Prepaid expenses and other              |                      |         | 3,318  
|                                        |                                         |                      |         |        
|                                        |                                         | Total current assets |         |        
|PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET             |                                         |                      | 272,940 |        
|OTHER ASSETS, NET                       |                                         |                      | 7,969   |        
|                                        |                                         |                      |         |        
|                                        |                                         | Total Assets         |         | $      
|                                        |                                         |                      |         |        
|LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY       
|CURRENT LIABILITIES:                    |                                         |                      |         |        
|                                        | Current portion of long-term debt       |                      | $       |       
|                                        | Accounts payable                        |                      |         | 3,412  
|                                        | Accrued interest                        |                      |         | 5,422  
|                                        | Accrued and other liabilities           |                      |         | 8,351  
|                                        | Accrued guarantee fees to related party |                      |         |       
|                                        |                                         |                      |         |        
|                                        | Total current liabilities               |                      |         | 17,185 
|LONG-TERM DEBT, LESS CURRENT PORTION    |                                         |                      | 168,430 |        
|OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES             |                                         |                      | 1,855   |        
|                                        |                                         |                      |         |        
|                                        | Total liabilities                       |                      |         | 187,470
|                                        |                                         |                      |         |        
|COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 10) |                                         |                      |         |        
|PARTNERS' EQUITY                        |                                         |                      | 117,066 |        
|                                        |                                         |                      |         |        
|                                        | Total Liabilities and Partners' Equity  |                      | $       | 304,536
|                                        |                                         |                      |         |        

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CIRCUS AND ELDORADO JOINT VENTURE  (doing business as Silver Legacy Resort Casino)  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  For the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000  (In thousands)

|                                                                  |                                     | 2002                         |        | 2001    |         | 2000   |        
|----------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------- | ------ | ------- | ------- | ------ | -------
|OPERATING REVENUES:                                               |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|                                                                  | Casino                              |                              | $      | 93,981  |         | $      | 98,374 
|                                                                  | Rooms                               |                              |        | 35,747  |         |        | 37,835 
|                                                                  | Food and beverage                   |                              |        | 35,780  |         |        | 35,558 
|                                                                  | Other                               |                              |        | 8,816   |         |        | 7,508  
|                                                                  |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|                                                                  |                                     |                              |        | 174,324 |         |        | 179,275
|                                                                  | Less: promotional allowances        |                              |        | (14,892 | )       |        | (14,598
|                                                                  |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|                                                                  |                                     | Net operating revenues       |        |         | 159,432 |        |        
|                                                                  |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|OPERATING EXPENSES:                                               |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|                                                                  | Casino                              |                              |        | 44,685  |         |        | 45,820 
|                                                                  | Rooms                               |                              |        | 11,487  |         |        | 12,166 
|                                                                  | Food and beverage                   |                              |        | 24,795  |         |        | 25,019 
|                                                                  | Other                               |                              |        | 6,993   |         |        | 5,927  
|                                                                  | Selling, general and administrative |                              |        | 29,264  |         |        | 29,207 
|                                                                  | Depreciation                        |                              |        | 11,837  |         |        | 12,082 
|                                                                  | Write-off of debt issuance costs    |                              |        |        |         |        | 370    
|                                                                  | Loss on sale of assets              |                              |        | 63      |         |        | 4      
|                                                                  |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|                                                                  |                                     | Total operating expenses     |        |         | 129,124 |        |        
|                                                                  |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|OPERATING INCOME                                                  |                                     |                              | 30,308 |         |         | 34,082 |        
|                                                                  |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:                                           |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|                                                                  | Insurance settlement proceeds       |                              |        |        |         |        | (225   
|                                                                  | Interest income                     |                              |        | (27     | )       |        | (112   
|                                                                  | Interest expense, net               |                              |        | 15,699  |         |        | 13,299 
|                                                                  | Loss on early redemption of debt    |                              |        | 134     |         |        |       
|                                                                  | Interest rate swap income           |                              |        | (2,327  | )       |        | (327   
|                                                                  | Other expense                       |                              |        | 63      |         |        |       
|                                                                  |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|                                                                  |                                     | Total other (income) expense |        |         | 13,542  |        |        
|                                                                  |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle |                                     |                              | 16,766 |         |         | 21,447 |        
|Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle               |                                     |                              |       |         |         | (327   | )      
|                                                                  |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        
|                                                                  |                                     | NET INCOME                   |        | $       | 16,766  |        | $      
|                                                                  |                                     |                              |        |         |         |        |        

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CIRCUS AND ELDORADO JOINT VENTURE  (doing business as Silver Legacy Resort Casino)  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' EQUITY  For the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000  (In
thousands)

|                           |                         | Galleon, Inc. |        | Eldorado Resorts, LLC |   | Total  |        
|-------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------- | ------ | --------------------- | - | ------ | -------
|BALANCE, December 31, 1999 |                         | $             | 82,925 |                       | $ | 53,722 |        
|                           | Net income              |               |        | 9,835                 |   |        | 11,935 
|                           | Partners' distributions |               |        | (25,000               | ) |        |       
|                           |                         |               |        |                       |   |        |        
|Balance, December 31, 2000 |                         |               | 67,760 |                       |   | 65,657 |        
|                           | Net income              |               |        | 10,560                |   |        | 10,560 
|                           | Partners' distributions |               |        | (4,565                | ) |        | (4,565 
|                           |                         |               |        |                       |   |        |        
|Balance, December 31, 2001 |                         |               | 73,755 |                       |   | 71,652 |        
|                           | Net Income              |               |        | 8,383                 |   |        | 8,383  
|                           | Partners' distributions |               |        | (28,605               | ) |        | (16,502
|                           |                         |               |        |                       |   |        |        
|BALANCE, December 31, 2002 |                         | $             | 53,533 |                       | $ | 63,533 |        
|                           |                         |               |        |                       |   |        |        

The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CIRCUS AND ELDORADO JOINT VENTURE  (doing business as Silver Legacy Resort Casino)  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  For the Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000  (In thousands)

|                                      |                                                                                   | 2002                                                              |   | 2001   |          | 2000 |       
|------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------ | -------- | ---- | ------
|CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      | Net Income                                                                        |                                                                   | $ | 16,766 |          | $    | 21,120
|                                      | Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Depreciation and amortization                                     |   |        | 12,428   |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Write-off of debt issuance costs                                  |   |        |         |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Loss on sale of assets                                            |   |        | 63       |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Loss on early redemption of debt Write-off of deferred loan costs |   |        | 134      |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Insurance settlement proceeds                                     |   |        |         |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Increase in accrued pension cost                                  |   |        | 750      |      |       
|                                      | Changes in current assets and current liabilities:                                |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable, net                   |   |        | 727      |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Decrease (increase) in inventories                                |   |        | 54       |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses                           |   |        | (164     | )    |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | (Decrease) increase in accounts payable                           |   |        | (385     | )    |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | (Decrease) in accrued guarantee fees to related party             |   |        | (185     | )    |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Increase (decrease) in accrued interest                           |   |        | 5,292    |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | (Decrease) increase in accrued and other liabilities              |   |        | (299     | )    |       
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      | Total adjustments                                                                 |                                                                   |   | 18,415 |          |      | 11,928
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Net cash provided by operating activities                         |   |        | 35,181   |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Proceeds from sale of assets                                      |   |        | 4        |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | (Increase) decrease in other assets                               |   |        | (651     | )    |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Insurance settlement proceeds                                     |   |        |         |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Purchase of property and equipment                                |   |        | (3,837   | )    |       
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Net cash used in investing activities                             |   |        | (4,484   | )    |       
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Proceeds from bank credit facility                                |   |        | 36,700   |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Proceeds from issuance of mortgage notes                          |   |        | 159,378  |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Distributions to partners                                         |   |        | (45,107  | )    |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Debt issuance costs                                               |   |        | (6,311   | )    |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Payments on bank credit facility                                  |   |        | (172,700 | )    |       
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Net cash used in financing activities                             |   |        | (28,040  | )    |       
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      |                                                                                   | Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents              |   |        | 2,657    |      |       
|                                      | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                                    |                                                                   |   | 12,256 |          |      | 11,125
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      | Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                                          |                                                                   | $ | 14,913 |          | $    | 12,256
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:   |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       
|                                      | Cash paid during period for interest                                              |                                                                   | $ | 7,606  |          | $    | 14,179
|                                      |                                                                                   |                                                                   |   |        |          |      |       

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CIRCUS AND ELDORADO JOINT VENTURE  (doing business as Silver Legacy Resort Casino)  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Basis of Presentation

Principles of Consolidation/Operations

Effective March 1, 1994, Eldorado Limited Liability Company (a Nevada limited liability company owned and controlled by Eldorado Resorts, LLC) ("ELLC") and
Galleon, Inc. (a Nevada corporation owned and controlled by Mandalay Resort Group) ("Galleon" and, collectively with ELLC, the "Partners"), entered into a joint venture agreement to establish
Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture (the "Joint Venture"), a Nevada general partnership. The Joint Venture owns and operates a casino and hotel located in Reno, Nevada ("Silver Legacy"), which began
operations on July 28, 1995. ELLC contributed land to the Joint Venture with a fair value of $25,000,000 and cash of $26,900,000 for a total equity investment of $51,900,000. Galleon
contributed cash to the Joint Venture of $51,900,000 to comprise their total equity investment. Each partner has a 50% interest in the Joint Venture.

The
consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Joint Venture and its wholly owned subsidiary, Silver Legacy Capital Corp. ("Capital"). Capital was established solely
for the purpose of serving as a co-issuer of $160 million principal amount of 101/8% mortgage notes due 2012 issued by the Joint Venture and Capital and, as such,
Capital does not have any operations, assets, or revenues. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

As of January 1, 2001, the Joint Venture changed its method of accounting for interest rate swaps to comply with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 133 ("SFAS 133"), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," and accordingly, changes to the fair value of the interest rate swaps are recognized in
earnings. On January 1, 2001, the Joint Venture recorded a liability of $327,000 for the fair value of its interest rate swaps at that date with a corresponding cumulative effect adjustment in
its statement of income. The interest rate swaps expired on October 29, 2001; accordingly, the Joint Venture recognized $327,000 as interest rate swap income for the year ended
December 31, 2001. See Note 7 for information regarding the Joint Venture's swap agreement entered into in 2002.

In
June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations." This statement addresses financial
accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. This statement applies to all entities and
to all legal obligations associated with the retirement of long-lived assets that result from the acquisition, construction, development and the normal operation of a
long-lived asset, except for certain obligations of lessees. This statement is effective for the Joint Venture's 2003 fiscal year and early adoption is permitted. The Joint Venture
believes that the adoption of this statement will not have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

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In
August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." This statement requires one accounting model be
used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or newly acquired and broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include additional
disposal transactions. This statement is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2001. The Joint Venture therefore adopted SFAS 144 in
January 2002. The Joint Venture periodically evaluates its long-lived assets for impairment. Adoption of SFAS 144 did not have a material impact on the Joint Venture's
financial condition or results of operations.

In
April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement 13, and Technical Corrections." SFAS 145
rescinds SFAS 4, "Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt." Under SFAS 4, all gains and losses from extinguishment of debt were required to be aggregated, if material, and classified as
an extraordinary item, net of related income tax effect, on the statement of income. SFAS 145 requires all gains and losses from extinguishment of debt to be classified as extraordinary only if
they meet the criteria of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion 30. This statement is effective for the Joint Venture's 2003 fiscal year and early adoption is permitted. In May 2002, the
Joint Venture adopted this statement and classified its fiscal 2002 loss from early retirement of debt of $134,000 as a component of other (income) expense.

In
June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities." This statement addresses financial accounting and reporting
for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies EITF No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an
Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." This statement requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is
incurred. A fundamental conclusion reached by the FASB in SFAS No. 146 is that an entity's commitment to a plan, by itself, does not create a present obligation to others that meets the
definition of a liability. This statement also establishes that fair value is the objective for initial measurement of the liability. The provisions of this statement are effective for exit or
disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002, with early application encouraged. The Joint Venture does not expect the adoption of this statement to have a material impact on
its consolidated financial statements.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include investments purchased with an original maturity of 90 days or less.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, using a first-in, first-out basis, or market value.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment and other long-lived assets are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the
estimated useful life of the asset as follows:

Estimated
Service Life(Years)Building and other leasehold improvements

15-45Furniture, fixtures, and equipment

3-15


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Costs
of major improvements are capitalized, while costs of normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on dispositions of property and equipment
are included in the determination of operating income.

Long-lived
assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In accordance
with SFAS No. 144, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows produced by the asset is compared to the carrying value to determine whether an impairment exists. If it is determined that the
asset is impaired based on expected future cash flows, a loss, measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, would be recognized.

Capitalization of Interest

The Joint Venture's policy is to capitalize interest on funds disbursed during the active construction and development phases of its facilities and other major
projects. There was no interest capitalized in 2002, 2001 or 2000.

Casino Revenues and Promotional Allowances

In accordance with industry practice, the Joint Venture recognizes as casino revenue the net win from gaming activities, which is the difference between gaming
wins and losses. The retail value of food, beverage, rooms and other services furnished to customers on a complimentary basis is included in gross revenues and then deducted as promotional allowances.
The retail value of complimentaries included in promotional allowances is as follows (in thousands):

Years ended December 31,2002

2001

2000Food and beverage

$
4,126

$
4,054

$
4,018Rooms


9,593


9,753


10,591Other


1,173


791


1,097$
14,892

$
14,598

$
15,706


The
estimated costs of providing such complimentary services are included in casino costs and expenses and consist of the following (in thousands):

Years ended December 31,2002

2001

2000Food and beverage

$
6,393

$
6,589

$
6,889Rooms


1,267


1,263


1,285Other


1,128


867


1,230$
8,788

$
8,719

$
9,404


Advertising

Advertising costs are expensed in the period the advertising initially takes place. Advertising costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses
were $5,532,000, $6,191,000 and $6,748,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

Federal Income Taxes

The Joint Venture is not subject to income taxes; therefore, no provision for income taxes has been made, as the Partners include their respective share of the
Joint Venture income in their income

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tax returns. The Joint Venture Agreement provides for the Joint Venture to make distributions to the Partners in an amount equal to the maximum marginal federal income tax rate applicable to any
Partner multiplied by the income of the Joint Venture for the applicable period (see Note 11).

The
reported amounts of the Joint Venture's assets and liabilities exceeded the net tax basis by $42,836,000 and $44,151,000 at December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Management is of the opinion that the fair value of all of its financial instruments are not materially different from their carrying values. The approximate fair
value of the Joint Venture's 10?% Mortgage Notes, based on quoted market prices, was approximately $157.6 million at December 31, 2002. The fair value is not necessarily indicative of
the amount the Joint Venture could realize in a current market exchange.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform to current year presentation, and have no effect on net income.

Note 2.    Certain Risks and Uncertainties

A significant portion of the Joint Venture's revenues and operating income are generated from patrons who are residents of northern California. A change in
general economic conditions or the extent and nature of casino gaming in California, Washington or Oregon could adversely affect the Joint Venture's operating results. On September 10, 1999,
California lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment that would give Indian tribes the right to offer slot machines and a range of house-banked card games. On March 7, 2000, California
voters approved the constitutional amendment which legalized "Nevada-style" gaming on Native American reservations.

The
United Auburn Indian Community ("UAIC") has entered into a development and management agreement with an established gaming operator, Station Casinos, Inc., to develop and
manage a gaming and entertainment facility on a 49-acre site approximately 21 miles northeast of Sacramento. On September 17, 2002, the United States Department of Interior accepted
the 49-acre site into trust for the UAIC, and Station Casinos, Inc. announced an approximately $215 million, 200,000 square foot gaming and entertainment facility which is
anticipated to open in June or July 2003. Based on its size and proximity, we believe the opening of this new facility will impact our operations. While we cannot predict the extent of the
potential impact, it could be significant.

Note 3.    Accounts Receivable

Components of accounts receivable, net at December 31, 2002 and 2001 are as follows (in thousands):

2002

2001Casino receivables

$
3,545

$
3,654Hotel receivables


1,498


1,783Other receivables


160


1675,203


5,604Less: allowance for doubtful accounts


(1,630
)

(1,304
)Accounts receivable, net

$
3,573

$
4,300


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The
provision for bad debt expense for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, was $835,000, $864,000 and $596,000, respectively.

Included
in Other receivables are $64,000 and $95,000 due from Eldorado Hotel & Casino and $68,000 and $59,000 due from Circus Circus Hotel and Casino-Reno as of
December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

Note 4.    Property and Equipment

Property and equipment at December 31, 2002 and 2001 consisted of the following (in thousands)

2002

2001Land and Improvements

$
28,405

$
28,405Building and other leasehold improvements


271,506


271,517Furniture, fixtures, and equipment


85,802


84,260Construction in progress


1,001


38386,714


384,220Less: Accumulated depreciation


(113,774
)

(103,245
)Property and equipment, net

$
272,940

$
280,975


Substantially
all property and equipment of the Joint Venture collateralize the Bank Credit Facility (see Note 7).

Note 5.    Other Assets

Other assets, net at December 31, 2002 and 2001 consisted of the following (in thousands):

2002

2001China, glassware, silverware and linens

$
298

$
289Debt issuance costs, net


5,772


202Intangible asset related to SERP (see Note 9)


1,105


Cash surrender value of life insurance policies


732


Other


62


84$
7,969

$
575


The
initial inventory of china, glassware, silverware and linens is being amortized to 50% of cost with the balance kept as base stock. Subsequent purchases of china, glassware,
silverware and linens are expensed as used.

The
Joint Venture incurred costs in connection with its issuance of mortgage notes and in connection with its bank credit facilities. Debt issuance costs are capitalized when incurred
and amortized to interest expense based on the related debt maturities using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The unamortized balance of $202,000
at December 31, 2001 was related to our previous bank credit facility, of which $134,000 was remaining and written-off upon repayment in full on March 5, 2002 in conjunction
with our mortgage notes offering. At December 31, 2002, the unamortized balance related to our new bank credit facility was $229,000 and will be amortized over the remaining term of the
facility through March 31, 2007. Costs incurred during the year ended December 31, 2001 in connection with our notes offering in the amount of $370,000 were written off due to the
postponement of the offering for greater than 90 days. Included in other assets at December 31, 2002 was $5,543,000 in costs related to the completed offering of

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mortgage notes (see Note 7). The amortization of debt issuance costs included in interest expense was $606,000, $403,000 and $403,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and
2000.

The
Joint Venture accounts for the SERP according to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions" ("SFAS 87") (see Note 9).
Since the accumulated benefit obligation, which is the present value of benefits to be paid based on services provided and existing compensation levels, exceeds the fair value of plan assets, SFAS 87
requires the recognition of a
liability (including unfunded accrued pension cost) that is at least equal to the unfunded accumulated benefit obligation. An intangible asset of $1,105,000 at December 31, 2002 has been
established for the difference between such liability and the unfunded accrued pension cost.

Note 6.    Accrued and Other Liabilities

Accrued and other liabilities at December 31, 2002 and 2001 consisted of the following (in thousands):

2002

2001Accrued payroll and related

$
2,588

$
1,825Accrued vacation


1,388


1,512Other


4,375


5,313$
8,351

$
8,650


Note 7.    Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt at December 31, 2002 and 2001 consisted of the following (in thousands):

2002

2001Amounts due under bank credit facilities at floating interest rates, weighted average of 4.57% and 3.08%, respectively, due March 2007

$
9,000

$
145,000101/8% Mortgage Notes due 2012 (net of unamortized discount of $570)


159,430


168,430


145,000Less current portion





(10,000
)$
168,430

$
135,000


Scheduled
maturities of long-term debt are as follows at December 31, 2002 (in thousands):

2003

$
2004


2005


2,0002006


6,0002007


1,000Thereafter


159,430$
168,430


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On March 5, 2002, the Joint Venture and Capital (the "Issuers") completed an offering of senior secured mortgage notes ("Notes") with a principal amount of $160,000,000 due 2012.
Concurrent with issuing the Notes, the Joint Venture entered into a new senior secured credit facility (the "New Credit Facility") for $40,000,000. The proceeds from the Notes, together with
$26,000,000 in borrowings under the New Credit Facility, were used to repay $150,200,000 representing all of the indebtedness outstanding under the prior bank credit facility (the "Bank Credit
Facility") and to fund $30,000,000 of distributions to the Partners. In addition, the remaining proceeds along with operating cash flows were used to pay $6,300,000 in related fees and expenses of the
transactions. These fees were capitalized and are included in other assets (see Note 5).

The
Notes are senior secured obligations which rank equally with all of the Joint Venture's outstanding senior debt and senior to any subordinated debt. The Notes are secured by a
security interest in the Issuers' existing and future assets, which is junior to a security interest in such assets securing the Joint Venture's obligations on the New Credit Facility and any
refinancings of such facility that are permitted pursuant to the terms of the Notes. Each of the Partners executed a pledge of all of its partnership interests in the Joint Venture to secure the
Notes, which is junior to a pledge of such partnership interests to secure the Joint Venture's obligations on the New Credit Facility and any refinancings of such facility that are permitted pursuant
to the terms of the Notes. The Notes mature on March 1, 2012 and bear interest at the rate of 101/8% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and
September 1 of each year, commencing on September 1, 2002.

The
New Credit Facility provides for a $20,000,000 senior secured revolving credit facility and a $20,000,000 five-year term loan facility, each of which bears interest at
floating rates based on LIBOR plus a spread. The commitment under the term loan facility reduces as follows: $1,000,000 per quarter beginning March 31, 2003 through December 31, 2004;
$1,250,000 per quarter beginning March 31, 2005 through December 31, 2005; $1,500,000 per quarter beginning March 31, 2006 through December 31, 2006, with the remaining
balances due March 31, 2007. During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Joint Venture paid $11,000,000 on its term loan facility which constituted a permanent reduction of that amount
in the term loan facility. As of December 31, 2002, under its most restrictive covenants, the Joint Venture had the ability to borrow an additional $10,500,000 of the $20,000,000 available
under its revolving credit facility.

The
Notes and New Credit Facility contain various restrictive covenants including the maintenance of certain financial ratios and limitations on additional debt, disposition of property,
mergers and similar transactions. As of December 31, 2002, the Joint Venture was in compliance with all of its covenants.

On
June 13, 2002, the Joint Venture entered into a fixed-to-floating swap agreement with a $50 million notional amount. Pursuant to this swap
agreement, which had an expiration date of March 1, 2006, the Joint Venture received interest at a fixed rate of 10.125% per annum and paid interest based on a floating rate index that was
computed on a 6-month LIBOR, in arrears, plus 5.31%. The amounts due under the swap agreement were payable on September 1 and March 1 of each year, beginning
September 1, 2002. The difference between the amount received and amount paid under such agreement was recorded as a reduction of, or addition to interest expense as incurred over the life of
the swap (a reduction of $288,000 for the year ended December 31, 2002). The interest rate swap did not meet the criteria for hedge accounting established by SFAS 133. Accordingly, prior
to its termination date, the fair market value of the swap was recorded as an asset or liability in accordance with SFAS 133. On October 8, 2002, the Joint Venture terminated the swap
agreement in advance of its scheduled termination date and received $2,327,000 which was recorded as interest rate swap income.

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Note 8.    Related Parties

Each of our Partners operates a casino attached and adjacent to Silver Legacy. Our Partners may be deemed to be in a conflict of interest position with respect to
decisions they make relating to the Joint Venture, the Eldorado Hotel & Casino and Circus Circus Hotel & Casino-Reno.

As
a condition to the Bank Credit Facility, Mandalay Resort Group ("MRG") guaranteed completion of the Silver Legacy and, in addition, entered into a make-well agreement
whereby it was obligated to make additional contributions to the Joint Venture as necessary to maintain a minimum coverage ratio (as defined). As compensation for the make-well agreement,
MRG received a guarantee fee of 11/2% of the outstanding balance of the Bank Credit Facility. The Joint Venture made payments totaling $563,000, $2,311,000 and $2,523,000 on its
guarantee fee commitment for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. On March 5, 2002, MRG's obligations pursuant to the make-well agreement, and its
right to receive the guarantee fee, terminated. All unpaid guarantee fees were paid in full in March 2002.

Silver
Legacy has utilized a King Air aircraft owned by Recreational Enterprises, Inc. ("REI") for the purpose of providing air service to select customers. During the years ended
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Joint Venture paid REI $34,000, $31,000 and $17,000, respectively, for such services. Although there is no agreement obligating the Joint Venture to
utilize the plane or entitling it to do so, it is anticipated that the Joint Venture will continue to utilize this service from time to time in the future on terms mutually acceptable to the parties.
REI, which owns 55% of ELLC, is owned by various members of the Carano family, including Gary L. Carano, Silver Legacy's General Manager, Glenn T. Carano, Silver Legacy's Executive Director of
Marketing, and Gene R. Carano, a member of the Joint Venture's Executive Committee, each of whom owns an approximately 10.1% beneficial interest in REI, and Donald L. Carano, the father of Gary, Glenn
and Gene Carano, who owns an approximately 49.5% interest in REI.

Silver
Legacy's marketing and sales departments have utilized a yacht owned by Sierra Adventure Equipment Leasing, Inc. ("Sierra Leasing") at a flat rate per trip of $2,500
($1,250 if the trip was shared with our Partner, ELLC) for various promotional events. The payments made by the Joint Venture to Sierra Leasing for the use of the yacht totaled $24,000, $21,000 and
$31,000 during 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Although there is no agreement obligating the Joint Venture to utilize the yacht or entitling it to do so, it is anticipated that the Joint Venture
will continue to utilize this service from time to time in the future on terms mutually acceptable to the parties. Sierra Leasing is owned by Donald L. Carano, the father of Gary L. Carano, Silver
Legacy's General Manager, Glenn T. Carano, Silver Legacy's Executive Director of Marketing, and Gene R. Carano, a member of the Joint Venture's executive committee.

In
1998, the Joint Venture began purchasing advertising materials from Lexicon Design, Inc., a corporation which is wholly-owned by the wife of Silver Legacy's Executive Director
of Marketing. Payments made by the Joint Venture to Lexicon Design, Inc. were $0, $428,000 and $364,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

In
April 2001, the Joint Venture began utilizing 235 spaces in the parking garage at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino-Reno. The spaces are utilized to provide parking
for employees of Silver Legacy. In consideration for its use of the spaces, the Joint Venture pays Circus Circus Hotel and Casino-Reno rent in the amount of $5,000 per month. Although
there is no agreement obligating the Joint Venture to continue utilizing the spaces or entitling it to do so, it is anticipated that the Joint Venture will continue this agreement for the foreseeable
future.

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Note 9.    Employee Retirement Plans

The Joint Venture instituted a defined contribution 401(k) plan in September 1995 which covers all employees who meet certain age and length of service
requirements and allows an employer contribution up to 25 percent of the first six percent of each participating employee's compensation. Plan participants can elect to defer before tax
compensation through payroll deductions. Those deferrals are regulated under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Joint Venture's matching contributions were $286,000, $318,000 and
$320,000, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000.

Effective
January 1, 2002, the Joint Venture adopted a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") for a select group of highly compensated management employees. The SERP
provides for a lifetime benefit at age 65, based on a formula which takes into account a participant's highest annual compensation, years of service, and executive level. The SERP also provides an
early retirement benefit at age 55 with at least four years of service, a disability provision, and a lump sum death benefit. The
obligation is being funded through life insurance contracts on the participants and related cash surrender value.

The
following information summarizes activity in the SERP for the year ended December 31, 2002 (in thousands):

Changes in Projected Benefit ObligationProjected benefit obligation at beginning of year

$
2,037Service cost


376Interest cost


148Actuarial losses


3Projected benefit obligation at end of year

$
2,564Fair Value of Plan Assets (1)

$
Reconciliation of Funded StatusFunded status

$
(2,564
)Unrecognized actuarial loss


3Unrecognized prior service cost


1811Accrued net periodic pension cost

$
(750
)Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance SheetAccrued net periodic pension cost

$
(750
)Additional minimum liability


(1,105
)Intangible asset


1,105Accumulated other comprehensive loss


Net liability reflected in consolidated balance sheet

$
(750
)Components of Net Periodic Pension CostCurrent period service cost

$
376Interest cost


148Amortization of prior service cost


226Recognized net actuarial loss


Net expense

$
750Weighted Average AssumptionsDiscount rate


6.7
%Rate of compensation increase


3.5
%


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Note 10.    Commitments and Contingencies

Letters of Credit

The New Bank Credit Facility does not allow for the issuance of letters of credit beyond the revolving portion of our Bank Credit Facility of which none was
outstanding as of December 31, 2002. The prior Bank Credit Facility allowed for the issuance of letters of credit of up to $5,000,000. As of December 31, 2001, the Joint Venture had not
drawn against these letters of credit.

Operating Leases

The Joint Venture leases (land) and equipment under operating leases. Future mimimum payments (expiring from 2003 and thereafter) under noncancellable operating
leases with initial terms of one year or more consisted of the following at December 31, 2002:

2003

$
58,9002004


36,3002005


20,3002006


4,3002007


$
119,800


Total
rental expense under operating leases was $402,000, $548,000 and $482,000 for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

Litigation

The Joint Venture is party to various litigation arising in the normal course of business. Management is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of these
matters will not have a material effect on the financial position or the results of operations of the Joint Venture.

Note 11.    Joint Venture Agreement

Under the Joint Venture's original partnership agreement, as long as ELLC had the right to select the General Manager of the Silver Legacy, Galleon was entitled
annually on a non-cumulative basis, commencing with the eight-month period ending December 31, 1997 and for each subsequent 12-month period, to a priority allocation of
the Joint Venture's operating income (the "Priority Allocation") in an amount equal to approximately 11.54% of the average of the "Adjusted Initial Investment" (as defined) for the period. If, after
deducting equal shares of interest expense, a Partner's share of the priority allocation is less than zero, additional operating income is allocated to that Partner to bring their allocation to zero.
For purposes of determining the amount of the Priority Allocation for any period, the term "Adjusted Initial Investment" means $290,000,000 (the "Initial Investment") as adjusted at the end of the
year by subtracting (i) the depreciation on the Initial Investment taken in such year in accordance with the depreciation schedule agreed to by the Partners and (ii) the principal
payments which would have been made in repayment of the original bank financing utilized for the development, construction and completion of the Silver Legacy.

As
a result of the Priority Allocation, each of the Partners received 50% of the operating income through April 30, 1997 and Galleon received 100% of operating income for the
remaining eight months ending December 31, 1997 and for the twelve months ending December 31, 1998. The total allocations

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to the two Partners for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, were $10,560,000, and $11,935,000 to ELLC and $10,560,000, and $9,835,000 to Galleon respectively. The allocation to ELLC
for the year ended December 31, 2000 included $1,050,000 to adjust for an excess allocation in the same amount to Galleon for the year ended December 31, 1999.

Concurrent
with the issuance of the Notes on March 5, 2002, the Joint Venture's original partnership agreement was amended and restated in its entirety and was further amended in
April 2002 (the "New Partnership Agreement"). The New Partnership Agreement provides for, among other items, profits and losses to be allocated to the Partners in proportion to their percentage
interests, separate capital accounts to be maintained for each Partner, provisions for management of the Joint Venture and payment of distributions and bankruptcy and/or dissolution of the Joint
Venture. The April 2002 amendments were principally (i) to provide equal voting rights for ELLC and Galleon with respect to approval of the partnership's annual business plan and the
appointment and compensation of the general manager, and (ii) to give each Partner the right to terminate the general manager.

Total
distributions for the year ended December 31, 2002 were $16,502,000 and $28,605,000 to ELLC and Galleon, respectively. The 2002 distributions included: (i) a
distribution to ELLC and Galleon of $1,200,000 each representing a fourth quarter 2001 tax distribution, (ii) a distribution of $2,600,000 each to ELLC and Galleon representing fiscal year 2000
tax distributions, (iii) a $2,103,000 distribution representing the remaining Priority Allocation payment to MRG pursuant to the Joint Venture's original partnership agreement, (iv) a
special distribution concurrent with the Notes Offering to ELLC and Galleon of $10,000,000 and $20,000,000, respectively, and (v) a distribution of $2,702,000 each to ELLC and Galleon
representing fiscal year 2002 tax distributions.

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EXHIBITS INDEX

|EXHIBIT
NUMBER |  | DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
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|2.1            |  | Eldorado Resorts LLC Articles of Merger. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                          
|2.2            |  | Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of June 28, 1996 by and between Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership and Eldorado Resorts LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration
StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                     
|3.1            |  | Articles of Organization of Eldorado Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                
|3.2            |  | Articles of Incorporation of Eldorado Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                               
|3.3            |  | Operating Agreement of Eldorado Resorts LLC dated as of June 28, 1996 by and among Recreational Enterprises Inc., Hotel-Casino Management, Inc., Hotel Casino Realty Investments, Inc., Donald L. Carano and Ludwig J. Corrao. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant's Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)    
|3.4            |  | Bylaws of Eldorado Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                                  
|4.1            |  | Indenture dated July 31, 1996 between Eldorado Resorts, Eldorado Capital Corp. and Fleet National Bank, as trustee, and Form of Exchange Note. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration
StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                    
|4.2            |  | Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 31, 1996 by and among Eldorado Resorts LLC, Eldorado Capital Corp., Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Wassertstein Perella Securities, Inc. and BA Securities, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2
to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                        
|4.3            |  | Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of June 29, 2001 among Eldorado Resorts LLC and Bank of America, N.A. (formerly Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association), as sole initial Bank, Issuing Bank and Administrative Agent.
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001)                 
|4.4            |  | Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2001, by and among Eldorado Resorts LLC, the banks referred to therein, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, and related consents of Eldorado
Capital Corporation and the lenders. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 to the Registrants' Form 8-K dated December 31, 2001)
|4.5            |  | Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of August 6, 2002, by and between Eldorado Resorts LLC and Bank of America, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30,
2002)                                                                                                                                     
|4.6            |  | Termination Agreement of Interest Rate Swap, dated as of October 10, 2002, by and between Eldorado Resorts LLC and Bank of America, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September
30, 2002)                                                                                                                    
|4.7            |  | Interest Rate Swap Agreement, dated as of November 12, 2002, by and between Eldorado Resorts LLC and Bank of America, N.A.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
|               |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

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|4.8    |  | Termination Agreement of Interest Rate Swap, dated as of February 12, 2003, by and between Eldorado Resorts LLC and Bank of America, N.A.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|------ |  | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|10.1.1 |  | Agreement of Joint Venture of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture dated as of March 1, 1994 by and between Eldorado Limited Liability Company and Galleon, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration
StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                            
|10.1.2 |  | Amended and Restated Agreement of Joint Venture of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture by and between Eldorado Limited Liability Company and Galleon, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1.2 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2001)                                                                                      
|10.1.3 |  | Amended and Restated Agreement of Joint Venture of Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture by and between Eldorado Limited Liability Company and Galleon, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Form S-4 Registration Statement of Circus and
Eldorado Joint Venture and Silver Legacy Capital Corp.Commission File Nos. 333-87202 and 333-87202-01)
|10.2.1 |  | Management Agreement dated as of June 28, 1996 by and between Eldorado Resorts LLC, Recreational Enterprises, Inc. and Hotel-Casino Management, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration
StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                     
|10.2.2 |  | Written Consent in Lieu of Meeting of Members of Eldorado Limited Liability Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Registrants' quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1998)                                                                                                                                             
|10.3   |  | Indemnity Agreement dated as of July 25, 1996 between Eldorado Resorts LLC and Eldorado Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No.
333-11811)                                                                                                    
|10.4   |  | Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions dated June 26, 1996 by and between Daniel's Motor Lodge, Inc. and Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration
StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                        
|10.5.1 |  | Lease dated July 21, 1972 by and between C. S. & Y. Associates and Eldorado Hotel Associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.1 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No.
333-11811)                                                                                                          
|10.5.2 |  | Addendum to Lease dated March 20, 1973 by and between C. S. & Y. Associates and Eldorado Hotel Associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.2 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission
File No. 333-11811)                                                                                             
|10.5.3 |  | Amendment to Lease dated January 1, 1978 by and between C. S. & Y. Associates and Eldorado Hotel Associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.3 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission
File No. 333-11811)                                                                                           
|10.5.4 |  | Amendment to Lease dated January 31, 1985 by and between C. S. & Y. Associates and Eldorado Hotel Associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.4 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission
File No. 333-11811)                                                                                          
|10.5.5 |  | Third Amendment to Lease dated December 24, 1987 by and between C. S. & Y. Associates and Eldorado Hotel Associates. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.5 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange
Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                   
|10.6*  |  | Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership 1995 Performance and Appreciation Rights Plan effective January 1, 1995. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange
Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                   
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|10.7*   |  | Eldorado Hotel Casino Deferred Compensation Plan effective January 1, 1990. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrants' Form S-4 Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
|------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|10.8*   |  | Eldorado Hotel Casino Deferred Compensation Plan Trust Agreement dated December 1, 1990 by and between Eldorado Hotel Associates Limited Partnership and Donald L. Carano. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrants' Form S-4
Registration StatementSecurities and Exchange Commission File No. 333-11811)                                                                                                                                                                                                              
|10.9.1  |  | Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated November 24, 1997, by and among Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture, the Banks named therein and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association as Administrative Agent, and the related Note, Amended
and Restated Make-Well Agreement and Amended and Restated Deed of Trust. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4 (h) to the quarterly report for the quarterly period ended October 31, 1997 of Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc. (Mandalay Resort Group)
(Commission File No. 1-8570)
|10.9.2  |  | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, among Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture, the banks referred to therein and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.2 to the
Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
|10.9.3  |  | Guaranty dated as of March 5, 2002, made by Silver Legacy Capital Corp., in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.3 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2001)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
|10.9.4  |  | Second Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, by and between Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.4 to the Registrants' Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
|10.9.5  |  | Guarantor Security Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, by and between Silver Legacy Capital Corp. and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.5 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2001)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|10.9.6  |  | Second Amended and Restated Deed of Trust, dated as of February 26, 2002, but effective March 5, 2002, by and among Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.6 to
the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|10.9.7  |  | Second Amended and Restated Assignment of Rent and Revenues entered into as of February 26, 2002, but effective as of March 5, 2002, by and between Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9.7 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                                                                                                                                                    
|10.9.8  |  | Second Amended and Restated Collateral Account Agreement, dated March 5, 2002, by and between Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.8 to the Registrants' Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
|10.9.9  |  | Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, by and among Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, The Bank of New York, as trustee, Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Silver Legacy Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.9.9 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                                                                                                                                                                         
|10.10.1 |  | Indenture, dated as of March 5, 2002, among Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture, Silver Legacy Capital Corp., and The Bank of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.1 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2001)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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|10.10.2 |  | Deed of dated as of February 26, 2002, by Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture, to First American Title Company of Nevada for the benefit of the Bank of New York. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.2 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2001)                                                                               
|------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|10.10.3 |  | Security Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, by and between Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Silver Legacy Corp. for the benefit of The Bank of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.3 to the Registrants' Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                                  
|10.10.4 |  | Assignment of Rent and Revenues entered into as of February 26, 2002, by and between Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and The Bank of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.4 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2001)                                                                                  
|10.10.5 |  | Collateral Account Agreement, dated as of March 5, 2002, by and among Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture, Silver Legacy Capital Corp., and The Bank of New York, as trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.5 to the Registrants' Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2001)                                                                   
|10.10.6 |  | Environmental Indemnity Agreement entered into as of March 5, 2002, by Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture and Silver Legacy Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10.6 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2001)                                                                                                      
|10.11   |  | Operating Agreement of Tamarack Crossings LLC dated as of December 13, 2000 by and among Eldorado Resorts LLC, The Robert and Nana Sullivan Family Trust, Robert E. Armstrong, Donald L. Carano and Patrick C. Sullivan. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000)                        
|10.12   |  | Operating Agreement of MindPlay LLC dated as of July 1, 2000 by and among Eldorado Resorts LLC, Avereon Research LTD. and others, and Amendment thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrants' Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2000)                                                                                        
|10.13   |  | Articles of Merger dated May 31, 2001 by and between Tamarack Partners, LLC and Tamarack Crossings, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001)                                                                                                                                
|10.14   |  | Unit Option Agreement dated June 29, 2001 by and among The Robert and Nana Sullivan Family Trust and Eldorado Resorts LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30,
2001)                                                                                                              
|10.15   |  | First Amendment to Operating Agreement of Tamarack Crossings, LLC dated as of June 29, 2001 by and among Eldorado Resorts LLC, The Robert and Nana Sullivan Family Trust, Robert G. Armstrong, Donald L. Carano and Patrick C. Sullivan. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrants' Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001)
|16      |  | Letter from Arthur Andersen LLP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16 to the Registrant's Form 8-K dated May 24, 2002)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|21      |  | List of Subsidiaries.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
|99.1    |  | Certification of Donald L. Carano                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
|99.2    |  | Certification of Robert M. Jones                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
|99.3    |  | Certification of Gene R. Carano                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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