In the latest move after acquiring the rights to the Houston Comets, the Fertitta Entertainment group has bought a staple in Las Vegas culture.
Thursday, May 28, 2026 4:31PM Caesars Entertainment is being acquired by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's, for almost $6 billion.
Caesars became an iconic name after the opening of Caesar's Palace on the Las Vegas Strip in 1966. However, its roots date back to the 1930s in Reno, Nevada. will pay $5.7 billion and take on close to $12 billion in debt from Caesars, putting the total value of the deal at about $17.6 billion. Ferititta Entertainment is a holding company that is owned by billionaire Tillman Fertitta.
Houstonians are very familiar with the name, as he is the owner of the Houston Rockets. Back in March, Fertitta and family bought the Connecticut Sun for $300 million, paving the way for the revival of the beloved WNBA team, the Houston Comets. The team is set to play during the 2027 season.
Fertitta family buys Connecticut Sun, paving way for WNBA team to come back to Houston: ESPN sourcesCaesars investors will get $31 in cash for each share they own, a 49% premium over the share price before chatter about a possible tie-up between the two entertainment companies began in February. Shares of Caesars Entertainment Inc., which are up 15% since merger rumors emerged, rose almost 2% before the opening bell on Thursday.
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