Caesars Entertainment shareholders will vote on the Fertitta Gaming Holdco takeover on September 22. The Caesars Fertitta deal offers USD 31.00 in cash per share. The merger agreement was signed on May 27.

• Caesars had 203.78 million shares outstanding as of the August 21 record date. At USD 31 (ca. EUR 26.7) per share, this represents around USD 6.32bn (ca. EUR 6.5bn) in equity value. Each share carries one vote.
• The shareholder meeting is scheduled for September 22 in Reno, Nevada. The Caesars Fertitta deal requires approval from a majority of all outstanding shares entitled to vote. Caesars’ board recommends shareholders approve the transaction.
• If completed, Caesars will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Fertitta Gaming Holdco. The buyer was formed in May 2026 specifically for the transaction. Debt financing and available cash are expected to fund the acquisition.
• The Caesars Fertitta deal covers a major US casino and online gambling operator. Caesars operates land-based casinos alongside online casino and sports betting products. Its Nasdaq-listed shares would be delisted after the merger closes.

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