The Press of Atlantic City has large article which states; "The local Showboat will retain its name for at least three years and operate independently of Harrah's A.C." said Herbert Wolfe, President of A.C. Showboat. (translated;... means don't look for any new chips in the near future)

Beginning Monday, Harrah's will offer a free shuttle for casino club members between the two properties. Showboat caters to 25-cent slot players from Northern New Jersey and New York with a high-energy Mardi Gras-themed casino. Harrah's markets to $1 slot players from greater Philadelphia with a low key, aquatic-themed casino the paper said

In addition to it's flagship Atlantic City property, Harrah's Showboat division owns a casino in Las Vegas; is manager and 55 percent owner of a gaming boat in East Chicago, Ind; and is manager and 25 percent owner of the Star City Casino in Sydney, Australia. Harrah's expects to sell the under-performing Las Vegas Showboat.