Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Completes Previously Announced Acquisition of Michigan iGaming Operations from Wynn Resorts
June 18 2024 - 12:00PM
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Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars,”)
today announced the closing of the previously announced acquisition
of the operations of WynnBET’s Michigan iGaming business and
long-term extension of iGaming market access rights with the Sault
Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Caesars will assume
operations on the existing platform under the WynnBET brand with no
anticipated interruption to the customer experience. This
transaction further enhances our iCasino Net Revenue growth in an
EBITDA accretive manner.
Caesars Entertainment will announce a new online casino brand
and the transition of the WynnBET iCasino operations to Caesars’
Michigan iGaming Platform in the second half of 2024, pending
regulatory approvals.
“Caesars Entertainment would like to thank the Sault Ste. Marie
Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the Michigan Gaming Control Board for
their collaboration through this process,” said Eric Hession,
President of Caesars Digital.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest
casino-entertainment company in the US and one of the world’s most
diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in
Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through
development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars
Entertainment, Inc.’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®,
Harrah’s®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars
Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and
hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite
of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All
tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the
company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique
combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and
technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees,
suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE
PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.®
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please
visit. www.caesars.com/corporate.
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of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be
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