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Twin River to Acquire Tropicana Evansville from Caesars Entertainment

Published

5 years ago

October 29, 2020

Twin River Worldwide Holdings has entered into a deal to acquire the Tropicana Evansville casino operations from Caesars Entertainment.

As part of the acquisition, Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), a publicly traded gaming-focused real estate investment trust (REIT), will acquire the Evansville casino real estate for $340 million and lease it back to Twin River for $28 million/year in rent, subject to escalation.

Twin River will also acquire unencumbered rights to the sports betting and iGaming skins associated with the Evansville operations to access the growing Indiana market as part of the transaction.

“This transaction is consistent with our core strategy of acquiring strategic gaming assets at attractive valuations and, importantly, represents the Company’s entry into a 10th state. It also provides us with access to an attractive Indiana gaming market, in which we will look to significantly advance our mobile and online sports betting and iGaming initiatives. We believe this property is a great fit for our portfolio. We are acquiring the operations at a value accretive multiple, while also enhancing our interactive offerings,” George Papanier, President and Chief Executive Officer of Twin River, said.

The transaction is expected to close in mid-2021, subject to receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

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The Resort at Summerlin to Open New Caesars Sportsbook

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2 weeks ago

February 27, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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Caesars Entertainment and The Resort at Summerlin will celebrate the official grand opening of Caesars Race & Sportsbook at The Resort at Summerlin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and ceremonial first bet on Tuesday, 3 March.

The event will feature former Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Deryk Engelland, along with remarks from Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital, and Michelle McHugh, Vice President and General Manager of The Resort at Summerlin. Following the opening, there will also be a special VGK Watch Party inside the new sportsbook for the 4 p.m. Golden Knights game with special giveaways and promotional offers for sports fans.

Caesars Race & Sportsbook at The Resort at Summerlin is the first Caesars Sportsbook location to open in Summerlin.

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Andrzej Hyla Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan

Wazdan strengthens US footprint with launch on Caesars Entertainment’s online casino platforms in West Virginia

Published

3 months ago

December 18, 2025

Wladimir P.

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Wazdan today announced it has strengthened its North American presence with a new launch in West Virginia across Caesars Entertainment’s marquee online casino platforms, including Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino.

Facilitated by the Light & Wonder aggregation platform, the collaboration sees Wazdan titles go live on Caesars’ online gaming platforms serving players across the Mountain State.

West Virginia players can now access a selection of Wazdan’s top-performing releases, including 9 Coins Grand Gold Edition, Magic Spins and Hot Slot: 777 Crown, alongside the supplier’s signature engagement-boosting mechanics such as Cash Infinity, Hold the Jackpot and Sticky to Infinity, with each designed to elevate entertainment and deliver measurable growth for operators.

The latest expansion marks another key step for Wazdan in North America, following successful deployments across Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and earlier entries into West Virginia.

Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Launching with Caesars Entertainment in West Virginia is a fantastic achievement for our team and a pivotal moment in our US strategy.

“Caesars is one of the most recognisable names in gaming and bringing our top titles to their online casino brands, via Light & Wonder, allows us to further broaden our reach while delivering the innovative experiences players have come to expect from Wazdan.”

Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Introducing Wazdan’s popular slot titles to our online casino players in West Virginia furthers our continued commitment to providing the best possible user experience.

“This addition expands our library of premium titles, which we look forward to offering across our online casino platforms in the Mountain State.”

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Caesars Entertainment Unveils Domestic WSOP Online 2025 Fall Bracelet Schedule

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6 months ago

September 18, 2025

GamingAmericas.com

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Caesars Entertainment announced the domestic schedule for the WSOP Online 2025 fall series. This year’s schedule features 33 coveted bracelet events and marks the first time the fall online series will operate with pooled liquidity across four major U.S. jurisdictions: Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

The series kicks off with Event #1: NL Hold’em $300K GTD Mystery Bounty and includes fan favorites such as Event #16: NL Hold’em $500K GTD Mystery Bounty Championship on Oct. 12, Event #25: $1000 Online Championship on Nov. 2, and Event #32: $3200 NL Hold’em High Roller Championship on Nov. 9.

All bracelet and circuit ring winners will receive a $5000 WSOP Paradise package, which includes hotel accommodation and entry into Event #1: Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty No-limit Hold’em, which features a $5M guarantee.

The 2025 WSOP Online fall domestic schedule offers a wide range of buy-ins, with 23 events priced below $1000, seven events at $1000 buy-ins, and three High Roller events at $2000 or higher. Buy-ins range from $250 to $3200 for the series, catering to players of all levels.

“With more than $10 million in guarantees, the 2025 WSOP Online fall domestic schedule promises something for every type of poker player. With four jurisdictions contributing to the fall player pool for the first time ever, the stage is set for the world’s best poker players to compete in a thrilling run of high-stakes action as they chase coveted gold bracelets,” said Danielle Barille, Vice President of Online Poker at Caesars Digital.

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