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Caesars Entertainment News
Casino companies want U.S. rules for online gaming
6 Mar 2012
Land-based companies like Caesars Entertainment that once viewed online gambling as a threat are now lobbying for federal regulation of the industry.
Caesars Entertainment expands Total Rewards program
2 Mar 2012
The casino operator rolled out new features of its 15-year-old Total Rewards customer loyalty program, which now will include opportunities to earn points and credits outside the company's casinos.
Caesars Entertainment reports $220.6 million loss
29 Feb 2012
Despite increases in revenues and operating income, the land-based casino giant suffered a $220.6 million net loss in the fourth quarter.
Industry spent over $11 million in lobbying Massachusetts
22 Feb 2012
The casino industry spent roughly $11.4 million over the past five years in lobbying Massachusetts lawmakers to approve casinos.
Cleveland casino to open in May
17 Feb 2012
The Horseshoe Casino Cleveland was given permission by Ohio gaming regulators to open the week of May 14.
Caesars Entertainment stock on sale Tuesday
7 Feb 2012
Roughly 1.8 million shares of the Las Vegas-based casino operator were expected to be listed sometime Tuesday on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Florida lawmakers end expanded gambling push
6 Feb 2012
A Florida legislator withdrew a bill that would build three Las Vegas-style hotel-casinos in the southern part of state Friday.
Harry Reid offering hope for Internet poker
23 Jan 2012
Sen. Harry Reid said the Department of Justice ruling that has some states angling to operate poker websites will also impel Congress to act on a federal solution.
Atlantic City bad beat jackpot hits once again
20 Jan 2012
Over $300,000 was paid out to poker players on Thursday morning after the bad beat jackpot was hit at Caesars Atlantic City.
Caesars looking to redevelop Mississippi casino
20 Jan 2012
Caesars Entertainment is exploring options for its Grand Casino in Biloxi, which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Atlantic City casinos celebrating Lunar New Year
17 Jan 2012
Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City is holding a no charge, open to the public Lunar New Year extravaganza on Jan 28.
Ohio casinos delayed by up to two months
10 Jan 2012
A licensing hang-up could delay the openings of casinos in Cleveland and Toledo for eight weeks.
Gaming expansion to be major story in 2012
28 Dec 2011
Nevada-based casino operators and slot machine manufacturers are evaluating the political and economic landscape of what some hope will evolve into the industry's largest expansion year on record.
Second $1 million prize awarded in 6-card poker bonus at Harrah's AC
19 Dec 2011
For the second time in three months, a player at one of Caesars Entertainment's Three Card Poker 6 Card Bonus™ tables won $1 million with a six-card royal flush in diamonds at Harrah’s Resort for $1 Million. This time, the winner claimed the prize with just a $20 bet.
Analysts hopeful 2012 can be bridge year for casino industry
13 Dec 2011
Analysts don't expect Las Vegas or other U.S.-based gaming markets to experience the growth projected for Macau or Singapore. But the industry is cautiously optimistic that 2012 could be a bridge to stronger results in 2013.
Adelson riles players with online poker stance
12 Dec 2011
Hours after news broke that Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson opposes any federal legislation allowing states to license and regulate online poker, players flooded social media with calls to boycott The Venetian's poker room.
Top-10 gaming industry developments I'm thankful for
21 Nov 2011
Aaron Todd counts down the developments in and around the gaming industry which he's thankful for this year.
Caesars Entertainment begins IPO process
16 Nov 2011
Caesars Entertainment said its looking to raise up to $50 million by selling shares of the company in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Caesars chairman bullish on online poker
11 Nov 2011
Caesars Entertainment Chairman Gary Loveman said his company will be ready if Congress passes a bill that legalizes Internet poker and sets up a regulatory process.
Caesars Entertainment casinos lost millions during hurricane
9 Nov 2011
Financial impact of Hurricane Irene on Caesars Entertainment operating profit and revenue was significant.
Atlantic City: Union workers vote in favour of new contract
2 Nov 2011
Atlantic City Caesars Entertainment employees approve new three year contract.
Gambling and the Law: Amnesty for Internet poker sites?
28 Oct 2011
Professor I. Nelson Rose says that the evenutal winners when online poker becomes regulated in the U.S. will be determined if companies are granted amnesty for taking American bets.
Competition expected to be fierce for Mass. gaming license
26 Oct 2011
Analysts say Massachusetts would be one the most highly sought-after gaming markets in recent history.
Illinois governor won't sign large-scale gaming bill
19 Oct 2011
Gov. Pat Quinn said he would support his own scaled-down proposal, which would allow five new gaming locations, as opposed to nine.
Massachusetts gambling bill takes major step forward
14 Oct 2011
The Massachusetts State Senate has approved a gaming bill that could lead to three Las Vegas-style casinos in the Bay State.
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