Judge Rules Harrah’s Owes New Orleans Back Taxes

A Louisiana judge has ruled that Harrah’s New Orleans (l.) must pay an estimated $30 million to $50 million in back taxes on comped and discounted rooms at its own and third-party hotels. A separate trial will determine the precise amount. Harrah’s says it’s exempt from the state taxes, though it does pay local hotel taxes on discounted and comped rooms to Orleans Parish.