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Caesars Entertainment News
Rhode Island Plans Shaken by Buyout Proposal
3 Oct 2006
News Brief: The Rhode Island casino campaign was shaken yesterday by news of the potential sale of Harrah's Entertainment, the Las Vegas-based company bankrolling the proposed Narragansett Indian casino in West Warwick.
A Twist on 'Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes'
2 Oct 2006
Caesars owner Harrah's Entertainment is now looking to reward a growing number of customers who prefer to spend their money away from the casino floor.
Harrah's Receives Acquisition Proposal
2 Oct 2006
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. confirms that its Board of Directors has received a proposal from Apollo Management and Texas Pacific Group to acquire all of the Company's outstanding common stock for $81.00 per share in cash.
Harrah's, Boyd Enter Deal
2 Oct 2006
A subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of Boyd Gaming Corp. to exchange certain real estate Harrah's controls near Boyd's Stardust site on the Las Vegas Strip for Boyd's Barbary Coast property.
Harrah's Sponsors National Black MBA Conference
28 Sep 2006
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. announced it is a major sponsor of the 28th Annual National Black MBA Conference in Atlanta.
West Warwick Agreement Deadline Looms
27 Sep 2006
News Brief: With the Nov. 7 election six weeks away, the clock is ticking for the West Warwick Town Council and Harrah's Entertainment Inc. to craft a host agreement for the proposed casino in West Warwick.
Harrah's to Host Diversity Vendor Event
27 Sep 2006
Furthering its commitment to advancing diversity, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. today announced plans to host a vendor event for diverse businesses in Southern Nevada.
Jeff Simpson on How Harrah's Massive Project at Center Strip is Going to Take More planning Than Originally Thought
26 Sep 2006
Harrah's Entertainment's mammoth redevelopment of the Center Strip area was set to be announced by the end of this month, but all of the details are yet to be finalized.
West Warwick Looking for Casino Assessment
26 Sep 2006
News Brief: With the possibility of a casino opening up next door in West Warwick, city leaders wanted to hire a professional firm to assess the potential impact of Harrah's planned gambling palace on commerce, crime and quality of life in Warwick.
Inside Gaming Column: Harrah's Has Tight Lip on Plans for Center Strip
25 Sep 2006
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Harrah's New Orleans Opens New Hotel
25 Sep 2006
Harrah's New Orleans Hotel made its official debut Thursday, September 21, hosting a New Orleans-style party that attracted more than 2,500 guests who gathered to celebrate the first completely new hotel to open in the city since Hurricane Katrina.
Former Rival Joins Casino Proponents
21 Sep 2006
News Brief: "Providence restaurant owner Robert I. Burke, formerly a staunch casino opponent, joined forces with Harrah's today, touting the plan to bring a casino to West Warwick as an opportunity to pump tourist dollars into the entire Rhode Island economy.
Casino Proponents Reveal Local Business Plan
21 Sep 2006
News Brief: Proponents of the proposed Narragansett-Harrah's casino have argued the facility would drive traffic to other Rhode Island businesses. And yesterday, they unveiled plans to make that happen.
Legal Dueling Over Web Site Domain
20 Sep 2006
Harrah's claims it owns the trademark on the name 'World Series of Poker,' and that it has applied for a patent on the name 'WSOP' as well, so Federico Schiavio's Web site should be passed over to Harrah's.
Harrah's Sued by Businessmen
20 Sep 2006
Three Michigan businessmen are suing the Calcasieu Parish
Sheriff Department, certain sheriff department deputies, Harrah's
Entertainment and certain Harrah's employees.
Kansas City Casinos Post Results
15 Sep 2006
News Brief: Rivals are gaining on Ameristar. Kansas City"s casino leader in August posted its weakest revenue and market share performances of the year.
Narragansett Indian Chief Campaigns for Casino Vote
15 Sep 2006
News Brief: Narragansett Indian Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas is on a campaign to persuade voters to approve a Harrah's-Narragansett Indian casino in November.
Thom Reilly Joins Harrah's As Vice President
12 Sep 2006
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports that Thom Reilly will be joining a Harrah's subsidiary as vice president of community reinvestment and social responsibility, effective upon receipt of all required regulatory approvals.
The Big Easy Gets a Big Boost from Return of Casinos, Gamblers
5 Sep 2006
At Johnny White's Sports Bar bartender Peter Gregory is convinced that casinos, especially Harrah's New Orleans, are helping the city recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Recovering From Katrina: Back to Business in Biloxi
5 Sep 2006
Hung Vu never considered himself a construction worker, but a year away from his job as a blackjack dealer at Beau Rivage made the Vietnamese immigrant pretty good with a hammer and nails.
Casino Industry: Harrah's Continues Expansion
1 Sep 2006
Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment is looking at a further European expansion with an announcement Thursday that it is acquiring London Clubs International for $530 million.
Harrah's Offers to Purchase London Clubs International
31 Aug 2006
A subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports the terms of a cash offer to acquire all of the outstanding ordinary shares of London Clubs International plc for GBP1.25 per share, or approximately $530 million in the aggregate.
Harrah's Observes One-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
31 Aug 2006
Among the millions affected by Hurricane Katrina were nearly 8,000 employees of three Harrah's-owned casinos closed by the storm in New Orleans, Biloxi and Gulfport, Mississippi.
Harrah's Re-opens Mississippi Casino
21 Aug 2006
Harrah's Entertainment reports that the Grand Biloxi Casino Hotel and Spa has re-opened to the public.
Harrah's Casino Advocates Meet
17 Aug 2006
ews Brief: Casino advocates met in West Warwick, Rhode Island, to share
information regarding the proposed Harrah's casino, a controversial project whose presence on the Nov. 7 ballot is swiftly approaching with each passing day.
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