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Tilman Fertitta agrees to buy Caesars Entertainment for $5.7B
Billionaire and businessman Tilman Fertitta has agreed to purchase Caesars Entertainment for $5.7 billion in an all-cash equity deal.
The news of Tilman Fertitta buying Caesars for $7 billion first started circulating in early March 2026, after he topped other potential buyers’ offers, including Carl Icahn. According to the now-finalized deal, the transaction is valued at $17.6 billion, which includes the cash equity and an $11.9 billion outstanding debt, and based on the conditions, Caesars shareholders will receive $31.00 per share in cash from Fertitta Entertainment, which is a 49% premium to the company’s share price.
The acquisition means that Caesars would go private, and its casino operations would be combined with Fertitta Entertainment’s hospitality and restaurant operations.
Caesars Entertainment wrote in a press release:
“Caesars Entertainment announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fertitta Entertainment in an all-cash transaction. Fertitta Entertainment brings a proven operating model with a track record of successfully integrating and growing leading hospitality and entertainment businesses. The transaction positions Caesars to continue executing on the strategy that has made it the leading casino-entertainment company in the United States.”
The acquisition is set to keep Caesars’ executives unaffected, with CEO Tom Reeg and CFO Bret Yunker continuing to serve in their positions. Moreover, the deal includes a “go-shop” period, which will last until July 11, 2026, during which the company will be allowed to consider and negotiate other proposals.
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