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Fertitta Eyes Caesars in $18B Casino Mega-Deal
21 Apr
Summary
- Caesars Entertainment in exclusive talks for $18 billion takeover.
- Billionaire Tilman Fertitta offered $32 per share for the company.
- Fertitta plans to merge his restaurant and casino holdings.
Casino operator Caesars Entertainment is currently engaged in exclusive discussions for a potential $18 billion takeover by billionaire Tilman Fertitta. The offer, reported on April 21, 2026, proposes $32 per share for the Las Vegas-based company, with Fertitta also agreeing to assume over $11 billion of Caesars' existing debt.
Fertitta Entertainment, headed by Fertitta, plans to integrate his extensive portfolio, which includes numerous restaurant brands and Golden Nugget Hotel and Casinos, with Caesars' operations. This strategic move would establish a significantly larger entity in the casino and hospitality sector.
Caesars has been navigating challenges, including decreased visitation to Las Vegas and intense competition in its online betting segment. The financing for Fertitta's offer is expected to comprise between $2 billion and $3 billion in equity, supplemented by $4 billion to $5 billion in new borrowing against the combined assets.
