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Two Icahn-backed directors resign from Caesars board as FTC seeks merger information

Deals & M&A

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.

Investors can track the FTC’s information request as a further step in its review of the proposed merger.

End-of-day close Caesars Entertainment (CZR), USD, to 2 November 2026
Story date4 August 20262 November 2026

Latest reported results

Caesars Entertainment NASDAQ: CZR

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 2.94bn10-Q filing 0001590895-26-000033
Operating income
USD 457.0m10-Q filing 0001590895-26-000033

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