SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                        Washington, D.C.  20549

                               FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)

(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 30, 2000
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                             OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to
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Commission file number   1-5440
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                          AZTAR CORPORATION
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      (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


       Delaware                               86-0636534
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  (State or other jurisdiction of            (I.R.S. Employer
  incorporation or organization)            Identification No.)


 2390 East Camelback Road, Suite 400, Phoenix, Arizona  85016
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 (Address of principal executive offices)            (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code (602) 381-4100
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days.  Yes   X   No
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At April 27, 2000, the registrant had outstanding 41,618,335 shares of
its common stock, $.01 par value.







                   AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                FORM 10-Q

                                  INDEX








PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION                                      Page
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   Item 1.  Financial Statements

            Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 30, 2000 and
            December 30, 1999                                         3

            Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarters
            ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999                    5

            Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the quarters
            ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999                    6

            Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for
            the quarters ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999       8

            Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                9

   Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
            Condition and Results of Operations                      12

   Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
            Market Risk                                              15

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


   Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                         16













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<TABLE>
                    AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
                  ---------------------------------------
                     (in thousands, except share data)
<CAPTION>
                                                March 30,      December 30,
                                                  2000             1999
                                              -------------    ------------
<S>                                           <C>              <C>
Assets
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                   $   46,136       $   54,180
  Accounts receivable, net                        24,886           26,104
  Refundable income taxes                             --              881
  Inventories                                      6,999            7,836
  Prepaid expenses                                10,568           11,293
  Deferred income taxes, net                      17,340           17,333
                                              ----------       ----------
    Total current assets                         105,929          117,627

Investments in and advances to
  unconsolidated partnership                       7,479            7,659
Other investments                                 20,371           20,379

Property and equipment:
  Buildings, riverboats and equipment, net       744,473          754,900
  Land                                           102,445          102,428
  Construction in progress                         6,263            4,382
  Leased under capital leases, net                 3,701            4,447
                                              ----------       ----------
                                                 856,882          866,157

Deferred charges and other assets                 36,476           37,185
                                              ----------       ----------

                                              $1,027,137       $1,049,007
                                              ==========       ==========

</TABLE>

















[FN]
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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<TABLE>
                    AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
            CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (continued)
                  ---------------------------------------
                     (in thousands, except share data)

<CAPTION>
                                              March 30,      December 30,
                                                2000             1999
                                            -------------    ------------

<S>                                        <C>              <C>
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable and accruals             $   54,888       $   51,197
  Accrued payroll and employee benefits         26,263           26,399
  Accrued interest payable                      10,725            5,198
  Income taxes payable                           3,863               --
  Current portion of long-term debt              3,354            3,334
  Current portion of other long-term
    liabilities                                  2,662            3,198
                                            ----------       ----------
    Total current liabilities                  101,755           89,326

Long-term debt                                 461,870          497,628
Other long-term liabilities                     20,500           21,099
Deferred income taxes                            8,687            6,041
Contingencies and commitments
Series B ESOP convertible preferred stock
  (redemption value $10,054 and $9,734)          6,934            7,003

Shareholders' equity:
  Common stock, $.01 par value (41,799,031
    and 42,945,190 shares outstanding)             508              506
  Paid-in capital                              422,516          420,786
  Retained earnings                             74,826           63,963
  Less: Treasury stock                         (70,459)         (57,345)
                                            ----------       ----------
    Total shareholders' equity                 427,391          427,910
                                            ----------       ----------

                                            $1,027,137       $1,049,007
                                            ==========       ==========
</TABLE>













[FN]
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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<TABLE>
                      AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
            For the periods ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999
         -------------------------------------------------------------
                     (in thousands, except per share data)
<CAPTION>
                                                              First Quarter
                                                          -------------------
                                                             2000      1999
                                                          --------  --------
<S>                                                       <C>       <C>
Revenues
  Casino                                                   $170,729  $154,185
  Rooms                                                      16,878    15,565
  Food and beverage                                          14,291    13,239
  Other                                                       9,626     7,555
                                                           --------  --------
                                                            211,524   190,544
Costs and expenses
  Casino                                                     74,805    70,038
  Rooms                                                       8,730     8,229
  Food and beverage                                          13,695    13,607
  Other                                                       8,216     7,171
  Marketing                                                  23,059    19,616
  General and administrative                                 19,424    17,959
  Utilities                                                   3,328     3,069
  Repairs and maintenance                                     6,421     6,212
  Provision for doubtful accounts                             1,604     1,824
  Property taxes and insurance                                5,996     5,909
  Rent                                                        4,085     3,996
  Depreciation and amortization                              13,720    13,244
                                                           --------  --------
                                                            183,083   170,874
                                                           --------  --------
Operating income                                             28,441    19,670

  Interest income                                               341       417
  Interest expense                                          (10,886)  (14,285)
                                                           --------  --------
Income before other items and income taxes                   17,896     5,802

  Equity in unconsolidated partnership's loss                (1,033)   (1,008)
                                                           --------  --------
Income before income taxes                                   16,863     4,794

  Income taxes                                               (5,839)   (1,942)
                                                           --------  --------
Net income                                                 $ 11,024  $  2,852
                                                           ========  ========

Net income per common share                                $    .26  $    .06

Net income per common share assuming dilution              $    .25  $    .06

Weighted-average common shares applicable to:
  Net income per common share                                42,366    45,340
  Net income per common share assuming dilution              43,753    46,467
</TABLE>
[FN]
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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<TABLE>
                      AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
            For the periods ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999
        ---------------------------------------------------------------
                                (in thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                                           First Quarter
                                                       ---------------------
                                                          2000       1999
                                                       ---------   ---------
<S>                                                    <C>         <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income                                             $  11,024   $   2,852
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
  provided by (used in) operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization                          14,020      13,698
   Provision for losses on accounts receivable             1,604       1,824
   Loss on reinvestment obligation                           431          19
   Rent expense                                             (243)       (246)
   Distribution in excess of equity in income
     of partnership                                          180         215
   Deferred income taxes                                   2,639         379
   Change in assets and liabilities:
     (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable             (386)      1,940
     (Increase) decrease in refundable income taxes          881          --
     (Increase) decrease in inventories and
       prepaid expenses                                    1,560      (1,613)
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable,
       accrued expenses and income taxes payable          13,143     (19,333)
     Other items, net                                        110          86
                                                       ---------   ---------
  Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     44,963        (179)
                                                       ---------   ---------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Payments received on notes receivable                         --         823
Reduction in other investments                               848          --
Purchases of property and equipment                       (3,578)     (5,812)
Additions to other long-term assets                       (1,618)     (3,191)
                                                       ---------   ---------
  Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities     (4,348)     (8,180)
                                                       ---------   ---------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt                  67,900      58,700
Proceeds from issuance of common stock                       491          --
Principal payments on long-term debt                    (103,665)    (67,422)
Principal payments on other long-term liabilities           (575)       (325)
Debt issuance costs                                           --        (125)
Repurchase of common stock                               (12,437)         --
Preferred stock dividend                                    (277)       (312)
Redemption of preferred stock                                (96)       (151)
                                                       ---------   ---------
  Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities    (48,659)     (9,635)
                                                       ---------   ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      (8,044)    (17,994)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period          54,180      58,600
                                                       ---------   ---------
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period         $  46,136   $  40,606
                                                       =========   =========
</TABLE>
[FN]
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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<TABLE>
                     AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)(continued)
           For the periods ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999
       ---------------------------------------------------------------
                               (in thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                                             First Quarter
                                                          -------------------
                                                            2000       1999
                                                          --------   --------

<S>                                                      <C>       <C>
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures

Summary of non-cash investing and financing activities:
 Capital lease obligations incurred for property
   and equipment                                          $     --  $     16
 Tax benefit from stock options and preferred stock
   dividend                                                     55         7
 Exchange of common stock in lieu of cash payments
   in connection with the exercise of stock options            677        --

Cash flow during the period for the following:
 Interest paid, net of amount capitalized                 $  5,059  $ 25,523
 Income taxes paid (refunded)                               (1,599)    2,493

</TABLE>































[FN]
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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<TABLE>
                     AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
         CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (unaudited)
           For the periods ended March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999
         -----------------------------------------------------------
                   (in thousands, except number of shares)
<CAPTION>
                                                          First Quarter
                                                      --------------------
                                                        2000        1999
                                                      --------    --------
<S>                                                  <C>         <C>
Common stock:
 Beginning balance                                    $    506    $    492
 Stock options exercised for 187,220 shares in 2000          2          --
                                                      --------    --------
   Ending balance                                          508         492
                                                      --------    --------
Paid-in capital:
 Beginning balance                                     420,786     412,528
 Stock options exercised                                 1,675          --
 Tax benefit from stock options exercised                   55          --
                                                      --------    --------
   Ending balance                                      422,516     412,528
                                                      --------    --------
Retained earnings:
 Beginning balance                                      63,963      58,207
 Preferred stock dividend and losses on redemption,
   net of an income tax benefit of $7 in 1999             (161)       (154)
 Net income                                             11,024       2,852
                                                      --------    --------
   Ending balance                                       74,826      60,905
                                                      --------    --------
Treasury stock:
 Beginning balance                                     (57,345)    (17,126)
 Repurchase of 1,242,500 shares of common stock,
   at cost, in 2000                                    (12,228)         --
 Repurchase of 90,879 shares of common stock, at
   cost, in connection with stock options exercised
   in 2000                                                (886)         --
                                                      --------    --------
   Ending balance                                      (70,459)    (17,126)
                                                      --------    --------

                                                      $427,391    $456,799
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[FN]
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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                      AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

Note 1:  General
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The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, such
adjustments being normal recurring accruals, which are necessary, in the
opinion of management, for the fair presentation of the results of the
interim periods; interim results, however, may not be indicative of the
results for the full year.

The notes to the interim consolidated financial statements are presented to
enhance the understanding of the financial statements and do not necessarily
represent complete disclosures required by generally accepted accounting
principles.  There was no interest capitalized during the quarters ended 2000
or 1999.  Capitalized costs related to various development projects, included
in deferred charges and other assets, were $4,890,000 and $4,778,000 at March
30, 2000 and December 30, 1999, respectively.  For additional information
regarding significant accounting policies, Las Vegas Tropicana redevelopment,
long-term debt, lease obligations, and other matters applicable to the
Company, reference should be made to the Company's Annual Report to
Shareholders for the year ended December 30, 1999.


Note 2: Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Partnership
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<TABLE>
Following are summarized operating results for the Company's unconsolidated
partnership, accounted for using the equity method for the periods ended
March 30, 2000 and April 1, 1999 (in thousands):
<CAPTION>
                                          First Quarter
                                       -------------------
                                         2000        1999
                                       --------    --------
   <S>                                 <C>         <C>
   Revenues                            $  4,376    $  4,257
   Operating expenses                      (684)       (684)
                                       --------    --------
   Operating income                       3,692       3,573
   Interest expense                      (1,098)     (1,037)
                                       --------    --------
     Net income                        $  2,594    $  2,536
                                       ========    ========
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
The Company's share of the above operating results, after intercompany
eliminations, is as follows (in thousands):
<CAPTION>
                                          First Quarter
                                       -------------------
                                         2000        1999
                                       --------    --------
<S>                                   <C>         <C>
Equity in unconsolidated
    partnership's loss                 $ (1,033)   $ (1,008)



</TABLE>


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                      AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)

Note 3:  Long-term Debt
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<TABLE>
Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
<CAPTION>
                                                    March 30,    December 30,
                                                      2000           1999
                                                    --------     ------------
    <S>                                            <C>           <C>
    8 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2007       $235,000      $235,000
    Revolving credit facility ("Revolver");
       floating rate, 7.68% at March 30, 2000;
       matures June 30, 2003                         175,000       210,100
    Term loan ("Term Loan"); floating rate, 8.61%
       at March 30, 2000; matures June 30, 2005       49,750        49,875
    Other notes payable; 14.6%; maturities
       to 2002                                           621           594
    Obligations under capital leases                   4,853         5,393
                                                    --------      --------
                                                     465,224       500,962
    Less current portion                              (3,354)       (3,334)
                                                    --------      --------
                                                    $461,870      $497,628
                                                    ========      ========
</TABLE>
Note 4:  Other Long-term Liabilities
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<TABLE>
Other long-term liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
<CAPTION>
                                                   March 30,     December 30,
                                                     2000           1999
                                                   ---------     ------------
    <S>                                            <C>            <C>
    Deferred compensation and retirement plans     $ 12,213       $ 12,530
    Accrued rent expense                              9,296          9,539
    Obligation to City of Evansville and
      other civic and community organizations         1,238          1,800
    Las Vegas Boulevard beautification assessment       415            428
                                                   --------       --------
                                                     23,162         24,297
    Less current portion                             (2,662)        (3,198)
                                                   --------       --------
                                                   $ 20,500       $ 21,099
                                                   ========       ========
</TABLE>
Note 5:  Income Taxes
----------------------
The Company is responsible, with certain exceptions, for the taxes of Ramada
Inc. ("Ramada") through December 20, 1989.  The Internal Revenue Service
("IRS") has completed its examinations of the income tax returns for the
years 1989 through 1991 and has settled for all but one issue.  The IRS is
examining the income tax returns for the years 1992 through 1996.  The
Indiana Department of Revenue is examining the Indiana income tax returns for
the years 1995 through 1997.  Management believes that adequate provision for
income taxes and interest has been made in the financial statements.  In
connection with the IRS examinations of the years 1989 through 1996,



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                      AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
      NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited) (continued)


management has estimated and provided a reserve for amounts that could be due
upon settlement.  It is reasonably possible that an issue in these
examinations could be favorably settled in the near term.


Note 6:  Earnings Per Share
---------------------------
Net income per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing
income applicable to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of
common shares outstanding.  Net income per common share, assuming dilution,
is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding
after consideration of the dilutive effect of stock options and the assumed
conversion of the preferred stock at the stated rate.
<TABLE>
The computations of net income per common share and net income per common
share, assuming dilution, for the periods ended March 30, 2000 and April 1,
1999, are as follows:
<CAPTION>
                                                 First Quarter
                                              ------------------
                                                2000      1999
                                              --------  --------
<S>                                           <C>       <C>
Net income                                    $ 11,024  $  2,852

Less: preferred stock dividends
  and losses on redemption (net of an
  income tax benefit of $7 in 1999,
  credited to retained earnings)                  (161)     (154)
                                              --------  --------

Net income applicable to computations         $ 10,863  $  2,698
                                              ========  ========

Weighted-average common shares
  applicable to net income per
  common share                                  42,366    45,340

Effect of dilutive securities:
  Stock option incremental shares                  650       299
  Assumed conversion of preferred stock            737       828
                                              --------  --------
                                                 1,387     1,127
                                              --------  --------
Weighted-average common shares
  applicable to net income per
  common share assuming dilution                43,753    46,467
                                              ========  ========

  Net income per common share                 $    .26  $    .06
                                              ========  ========

  Net income per common share
   assuming dilution                          $    .25  $    .06
                                              ========  ========
</TABLE>
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Note 7:  Contingencies and Commitments
--------------------------------------
The Company agreed to indemnify Ramada against all monetary judgments in
lawsuits pending against Ramada and its subsidiaries as of the conclusion of
the restructuring of Ramada (the "Restructuring") on December 20, 1989, as
well as all related attorneys' fees and expenses not paid at that time,
except for any judgments, fees or expenses accrued on the hotel business
balance sheet and except for any unaccrued and unreserved aggregate amount up
to $5,000,000 of judgments, fees or expenses related exclusively to the hotel
business.  Aztar is entitled to the benefit of any crossclaims or
counterclaims related to such lawsuits and of any insurance proceeds
received.  In addition, the Company agreed to indemnify Ramada for various
lease guarantees made by Ramada relating to the restaurant business.  In
connection with these matters, the Company has an accrued liability of
$3,832,000 at March 30, 2000 and December 30, 1999.

The Company is a party to various other claims, legal actions and complaints
arising in the ordinary course of business or asserted by way of defense or
counterclaim in actions filed by the Company.  Management believes that its
defenses are substantial in each of these matters and that the Company's
legal posture can be successfully defended without material adverse effect on
its consolidated financial statements.

The Tropicana Las Vegas lease agreement contains a provision that requires
the Company to maintain an additional security deposit with the lessor of
$21,000,000 in cash or a letter of credit if the Tropicana Las Vegas
operation fails to meet certain financial tests.  The Company has a 50%
partnership interest in the lessor.

The Company has severance agreements with certain of its senior executives.
Severance benefits range from a lump-sum cash payment equal to three times
the sum of the executive's annual base salary and the average of the
executive's annual bonuses awarded in the preceding three years plus payment
of the value in the executive's outstanding stock options and vesting and
distribution of any restricted stock to a lump-sum cash payment equal to the
executive's annual base salary.  In certain agreements, the termination must
be as a result of a change in control of the Company.  Based upon current
salary levels and stock options, the aggregate commitment under the severance
agreements should all these executives be terminated was approximately
$17,000,000 at March 30, 2000.


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis

Financial Condition

During the first quarter of 2000, we repurchased 1,242,500 shares of common
stock at prices ranging from $8.81 per share to $10.88 per share and at an
average price of $9.80 per share, under a program authorized by our Board of
Directors in 1999.







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                      AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES



Results of Operations

Quarter Ended March 30, 2000 Compared to Quarter Ended April 1, 1999


Our consolidated revenues in the first quarter of 2000 were $211.5 million,
an increase of 11% over $190.5 million in the first quarter of 1999,
reflecting higher total revenues at all properties.  Consolidated casino
revenue was $16.5 million or 11% higher in the 2000 versus 1999 first
quarter, with a substantial portion of the increase coming from Tropicana
Atlantic City.  Consolidated operating income was $28.4 million in the 2000
first quarter, a 45% improvement over $19.7 million in the 1999 first
quarter, reflecting improved operating results at all properties.  Consistent
with the increase in consolidated casino revenue, consolidated casino costs
were up $4.8 million in the 2000 versus 1999 first quarter, largely
attributable to an increase in casino costs at Tropicana Atlantic City.
Consolidated marketing costs were $3.4 million higher in the 2000 versus 1999
first quarter primarily due to an increased number of marketing promotions
and special events at Tropicana Atlantic City.

Consolidated interest expense was 24% or $3.4 million lower in the 2000
versus 1999 first quarter.  The decrease in interest expense was primarily a
result of lower interest rates achieved through a refinancing of debt we
completed in 1999.

TROPICANA ATLANTIC CITY  Total revenues at Tropicana Atlantic City were
$111.0 million in the first quarter of 2000, up 14% from $97.3 million in the
1999 first quarter.  Casino revenue was 13% higher in the 2000 versus 1999
first quarter, reflecting a 16% increase in slot revenue and an 8% increase
in games revenue.  Rooms revenue was $0.6 million or 20% higher in the first
quarter of 2000, primarily as a result of an increase in occupied rooms on a
non-complimentary basis.  The increase in occupied rooms led to a 24%
increase in food and beverage revenue in the first quarter of 2000.

Tropicana Atlantic City had operating income of $17.5 million in the 2000
first quarter, a 19% improvement over $14.7 million in the 1999 first
quarter.  Consistent with the increases in casino revenue, rooms revenue and
food and beverage revenue, casino costs and rooms costs were each 13% higher
and food and beverage costs were 14% higher in the 2000 versus 1999 first
quarter.  Marketing costs were $3.6 million higher in the 2000 versus 1999
first quarter primarily due to an increased number of marketing promotions
and special events.  Operating income is after rent and depreciation and
amortization expenses.  Rent expense was $0.5 million in both periods.
Depreciation and amortization was $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2000
compared to $6.3 million in the first quarter of last year.

TROPICANA LAS VEGAS  At Tropicana Las Vegas, total revenues were $38.1
million in the first quarter of 2000, a 6% increase over $35.8 million in the
first quarter of 1999.  Casino revenue was slightly lower in the 2000 versus




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                      AZTAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

1999 first quarter, primarily due to an 11% decrease in games revenue
partially offset by a 3% increase in slot revenue.  Contributing to the
increase in total revenue was an increase in revenue from retail shops and
entertainment. Tropicana Las Vegas had operating income of $1.1 million in
the 2000 first quarter compared to an operating loss of $1.9 million in the
1999 first quarter.  Operating income or loss is after rent and depreciation
and amortization expenses.  Rent expense was $2.5 million in the first
quarter of 2000 compared to $2.4 million in the first quarter of 1999.
Depreciation and amortization was $2.4 million in the 2000 first quarter
compared to $2.5 million in the 1999 first quarter.

RAMADA EXPRESS  At Ramada Express, total revenues were $27.7 million in the
first quarter of 2000, up 10% from $25.2 million in the first quarter of
1999.  Operating income was $6.7 million in the 2000 first quarter, a 27%
improvement over $5.3 million in the 1999 first quarter.  Operating income is
after rent and depreciation and amortization expenses.  Rent expense was $0.2
million in both periods.  Depreciation and amortization was $1.3 million in
the 2000 first quarter compared to $1.1 million in the 1999 first quarter.

CASINO AZTAR EVANSVILLE  Total revenues at Casino Aztar Evansville were $28.1
million in the first quarter of 2000, up 7% from $26.4 million in the first
quarter of last year.  Operating income was $6.0 million in the 2000 first
quarter, a 20% improvement over $5.0 million in the 1999 first quarter.
Operating income is after rent and depreciation and amortization expenses.
Rent expense was $0.8 million in both periods.  Depreciation and amortization
was $2.5 million in the 2000 first quarter compared to $2.4 million in the
1999 first quarter.

CASINO AZTAR CARUTHERSVILLE  Total revenues at Casino Aztar Caruthersville
were $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2000, a 14% increase over $5.8
million in the first quarter of 1999.  Casino Aztar Caruthersville had
operating income of $0.2 million in the 2000 first quarter compared to an
operating loss of $41,000 in the 1999 first quarter.  Operating income or
loss is after depreciation and amortization of $0.9 million in the 2000 first
quarter compared to $0.8 million in the 1999 first quarter.

Other Matters

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 entitled "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities.
It requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or
liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those
instruments at fair value.  If specific conditions are met, a derivative may
be specifically designated as a hedge of specific financial exposures.  The
accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the
intended use of the derivative and, if it is used in hedging activities, it
depends on its effectiveness as a hedge.  SFAS 133 is effective for all
fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000.  SFAS 133
should not be applied retroactively to financial statements of prior periods.
Aztar will adopt SFAS 133 when required.  Because of our minimal use of
derivatives, we do not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS 133 will have a
significant effect on Aztar's earnings or financial position.


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Private Securities Litigation Reform Act

Certain information included in Aztar's 1999 Form 10-K, this Form 10-Q and
other materials filed or to be filed by us with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (as well as information included in oral statements or other
written statements made or to be made by us including those made in Aztar's
1999 annual report) contains statements that are forward-looking.  These
include forward-looking statements relating to the following activities,
among others: operation and expansion of existing properties, including
future performance; redevelopment of the Las Vegas Tropicana and financing
and/or concluding an arrangement with a partner for such redevelopment; other
business development activities; uses of free cash flow; stock repurchases;
debt repayments; and use of derivatives.  Such forward-looking information
involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect
results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially
from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our
behalf.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the
following factors as well as other factors described from time to time in
Aztar's reports filed with the SEC: construction and development factors,
including zoning issues, environmental restrictions, soil conditions, weather
and other hazards, site access matters and building permit issues; factors
affecting leverage and debt service, including sensitivity to fluctuation in
interest rates; access to available and feasible financing; regulatory and
licensing approvals; third-party consents, approvals and representations, and
relations with partners, owners, suppliers and other third parties; reliance
on key personnel; business and economic conditions; market prices of our
common stock; litigation, judicial actions and political uncertainties,
including gaming legislation and taxation; and the effects of competition,
including locations of competitors and operating and marketing competition.
Any forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and, as such, speak only as of the date made.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As of March 30, 2000, there were no material changes to the information
incorporated by reference in Item 7A of the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 1999.

















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                          PART - II OTHER INFORMATION



Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 (a) Exhibits                                                       Page No.
                                                                   ----------
      10.1  Amendment No. 4, dated March 17, 2000, to Amended
            and Restated Reducing Revolving Loan Agreement,
            dated as of May 28, 1998, among Aztar Corporation
            and the lenders therein named; Bankers Trust
            Company and Societe Generale, as documentation
            agents; Bank of Scotland, Credit Lyonnais Los
            Angeles Branch and PNC Bank, National
            Association, as co-agents; and Bank of America
            National Trust and Savings Association,
            as administrative agent.                                   *


      27.   Financial Data Schedule.                                   *

      *     See exhibit index at page E-1 of this report for a
            listing of exhibits filed with this report.

            All other exhibits have been omitted because the
            information is either not required or not applicable.

 (b) Reports on Form 8-K

        The Company did not file any report on Form 8-K during the quarter
        ended March 30, 2000.























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                           SIGNATURES


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




                                       AZTAR CORPORATION
                                 ------------------------------
                                         (Registrant)





Date  May 3, 2000                By  ROBERT M. HADDOCK
     --------------------------     ---------------------------
                                    Robert M. Haddock
                                    Executive Vice President and
                                    Chief Financial Officer





























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Exhibit Index
-------------
10.1  Amendment No. 4, dated March 17, 2000, to Amended and
      Restated Reducing Revolving Loan Agreement, dated as of
      May 28, 1998, among Aztar Corporation and the lenders
      therein named; Bankers Trust Company and Societe
      Generale, as documentation agents; Bank of Scotland,
      Credit Lyonnais Los Angeles Branch and PNC Bank, National
      Association, as co-agents; and Bank of America National
      Trust and Savings Association, as administrative agent.


27.   Financial Data Schedule.









































                                 E-1