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Caesars Entertainment News
Harrah's Continues Relief Effort
1 Sep 2005
Harrah's Entertainment reports it is continuing its efforts to assist employees in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Harrah's Entertainment Provides Update of Hurricane Damage
31 Aug 2005
Harrah’s is still unable to estimate the full extent of damage at Harrah's New Orleans, Grand Casino Biloxi and Grand Casino Gulfport, although it is apparent that the Biloxi and Gulfport properties have suffered extensive damage.
Harrah's Launches Relief Effort
31 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. report a plan to provide its employees in the affected Gulf Coast communities with much-needed emergency relief supplies and money in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Details About Damage to Casinos Sketchy
30 Aug 2005
Officials at several Las Vegas casino companies say they have little to no information about the damage their shuttered properties on Mississippi's Gulf Coast have sustained from Hurricane Katrina.
Loveman: Stewart Bullied Company
30 Aug 2005
The president of Harrah's Entertainment said Monday that Rod Stewart's entourage bullied the gaming company into a regrettable, $2 million concert deal in 2000 with threats to destroy a high-profile millennium eve concert at the Rio.
Hurricane to Hurt Casinos
29 Aug 2005
News Brief: Hurricane Katrina may cause casinos in the affected areas to lose millions of dollars each day they are closed, analysts said Monday.
Harrah's: Can't Build in Philadelphia
25 Aug 2005
News Brief: Harrah’s is limited by its plans for a racetrack and slots parlor in Chester. Philadelphia officials say losing a big name will have no effect on city gaming.
ESPN to Expand Coverage of World Series of Poker Circuit Tournaments
25 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports that ESPN will provide television coverage of the expanded 2005-06 World Series of Poker Circuit.
Caesars Palace to Host World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions
25 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports that the World Series of Poker 2005 Tournament of Champions, a $2 million, free-roll tournament, featuring a select group of poker's biggest names, will be held November 6-8 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Harrah's Names Leaders for Nevada Resorts
24 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is promoting three of its top Nevada executives to lead seven Harrah's resorts in Nevada.
Rod Stewart Sued for £1m by Vegas Casino
24 Aug 2005
International News Brief: The 60-year-old British singer is accused by Harrah's Entertainment, the world's largest casino operator, of breach of contract.
Imperial Palace Purchase Is Strategic Move For Harrah's
23 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment Inc. has signed an agreement to purchase the Imperial Palace for $370 million, giving the company a larger foothold on the Strip and ownership of four adjacent casinos.
Harrah's Entertainment to Acquire Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino
23 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. has signed an agreement with Imperial Palace, LLC, to acquire the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Legendary Horseshoe Casino Brand Coming to Southern Indiana
18 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment will re-brand Caesars Indiana to a Horseshoe casino and intensify a planning process to upgrade customer service and enhance guest entertainment experiences.
West Warwick Casino Proposal Heard
15 Aug 2005
News Brief: The Rhode Island Supreme Court is holding a hearing this morning on a proposed casino in West Warwick.
Caesars Upscale Tower Premieres
12 Aug 2005
At 5 a.m. this morning, Harrah's Entertainment Inc. opened Caesar Palace's 949-room Augustus hotel tower at the corner of Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard.
Harrah's Criticizes Smoking Ban
11 Aug 2005
News Brief: After keeping a poker face for the better part of six months, Harrah's Casino is stepping up its criticism of St. Louis County's proposed indoor smoking ban.
Harrah's CEO Addresses Harrah's - Caesars Merger
10 Aug 2005
John G. Brokopp: The most significant development in the gaming world in quite a while became official early last month when the merger between Harrah’s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment was finalized.
High Court to Take up West Warwick Casino Proposal
8 Aug 2005
The state Supreme Court is taking up the question of whether there should be a new casino in West Warwick, and is scheduled to hear oral arguments on Aug. 15.
Inside Gaming Column: Thrill Rides Don't Make Stop at Bottom Line
8 Aug 2005
A selection of news and views from inside the industry this week.
Harrah's Names New President of Caesars Palace
8 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports that Gary Selesner has been named President of Caesars Palace.
Caesars Purchase Helps Lift Harrah's Quarterly Earnings
4 Aug 2005
Profit at Harrah's Entertainment Inc. rose 17 percent in the second quarter, boosted by the first two-and-a-half weeks of owning Caesars Entertainment casinos in addition to higher gambling activity at the company's Harrah's-brand properties.
Harrah's Entertainment Reports Record Q2 Results
4 Aug 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports record second-quarter revenues of $1.47 billion, up 41.5 percent from revenues of $1.04 billion in the 2004 second quarter.
Bourbon Street Casino Closing
2 Aug 2005
A small off-Strip casino that had entertainer Wayne Newton among its original investment group will close at the end of October to make way for future development by the gaming industry's largest company.
Charles Atwood Joins Harrah's Entertainment Board of Directors
22 Jul 2005
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. reports that Charles L. Atwood, Harrah's senior vice president and chief financial officer, has been elected to the Harrah's Entertainment Board of Directors, subject to regulatory approvals.
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