Grand Casinos was a casino operator that started out managing several casinos in Minnesota in 1990.

The company ceased to exist when it was purchased by Hilton Hotels

Hilton Hotels

Hilton Hotels & Resorts is an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts founded by Conrad Hilton and now owned by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton hotels are either owned by, managed by, or franchised to independent operators by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Hotels became the first coast-to-coast...

 which then merged it with its other gaming properties to form Park Place Entertainment in 1998.

History

Grand owned a total of 8 casinos in 1995.

On December 19, 1995 made a major equity investment in The Stratosphere

Stratosphere Las Vegas

Stratosphere Las Vegas is a tower, hotel, and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Its tower is also the tallest observation tower, and the 5th-tallest structure, in the United States, as well as being the tallest structure in Las Vegas.It is owned by Whitehall...

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Sold the Casino Magic Bay St. Louis to Pinnacle Entertainment

Pinnacle Entertainment

Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. is a gaming and hospitality company based in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada that was created in 1938. It owns and operates casinos in the United States and Argentina.- Company names over time :...

 who then sold it to Penn National Gaming

Penn National Gaming

Penn National Gaming, Inc. is a diversified owner and operator of casino properties, as well as horse racetracks and associated off-track betting facilities primarily in the United States...

 in 2002.

Sold the Casino Magic Biloxi to Pinnacle Entertainment

Pinnacle Entertainment

Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. is a gaming and hospitality company based in the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada that was created in 1938. It owns and operates casinos in the United States and Argentina.- Company names over time :...

In connection with AirTran Airways

AirTran Airways

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of the Dallas, Texas-based Southwest Airlines, is an American low-cost airline headquartered in Orlando, Florida. AirTran operates over 650 daily flights , primarily in the eastern and midwestern United States...

, Grand Casinos began offering vacation packages on AirTran August 8, 2005.

Enterprises owned

• Biloxi Star Theater
• Grand Casino Gulfport
  Grand Casino Gulfport
  Grand Casino Gulfport was the name of a gambling establishment in Gulfport, Mississippi . It was owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. Prior to its destruction by Hurricane Katrina, the casino had two hotels with a total of 1,000 rooms, and a casino.-History:Prior to 2005, Grand Casino...
  
  
• Grand Casino Biloxi
  Grand Casino Biloxi
  Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel and Spa is the name of a gambling establishment in Biloxi, Mississippi. It is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment.This facility replaces the former Grand Casino Biloxi, which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina...
  
  
• Grand Casino Tunica
  Grand Casino Tunica
  Harrah's Casino Tunica, formerly Grand Casino Tunica, is a casino and resort located in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi. It is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment. The casino offers a casino and three hotels with a total of 1,356 rooms...
  
  

Casinos operated

• Grand Casino, Mille Lacs, Minnesota
• Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota