Caesars Entertainment and Rampart Casino announced a partnership on Monday to open a Caesars-branded sportsbook at the Summerlin venue, according to the companies. The sportsbook is expected to open in early 2026, with in-person registration and mobile account deposits and withdrawals available there.
The agreement adds a Caesars retail sportsbook and mobile-account services at a Nevada casino.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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Reportedly, the chief executives of Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment reaffirmed Las Vegas's central role in US gambling at G2E on Tuesday. The speakers included Wynn Resorts chief executive Craig Billings, MGM Resorts International chief executive Bill Hornbuckle and Caesars Entertainment chief executive Tom Reeg.
People Inc. withdrew its proposed $18bn acquisition of MGM Resorts International. People Inc. chairman Barry Diller said in a statement that the company had withdrawn its offer to buy all publicly held MGM shares.
Caesars Entertainment shareholders approved Fertitta Entertainment’s proposed acquisition at a special meeting, according to an SEC filing. The merger received 133,313,001 votes in favour and 4,276,986 against, with 5,687,952 abstentions; regulatory and other closing conditions remain. The all-cash deal values Caesars at $17.6bn including debt and offers $31 per share.
Analysts at Truist Securities, J.P. Morgan, Texas Capital Securities and Jefferies issued views on gambling markets and companies in September. J.P. Morgan’s Dan Politzer cited New York Gaming Commission data for the week to 13 September 2026, reporting online sports betting gross gaming revenue down 70% year on year and handle up 11%, with a 2.9% hold. The other notes covered Las Vegas, Inspired Entertainment and Churchill Downs.
Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou resigned from the Caesars Entertainment board with immediate effect, according to a company filing. Caesars and Fertitta Entertainment received a second information request from the FTC concerning their proposed merger and have 30 days to respond; completion remains subject to the review period and other agreement conditions.