To Penn National

Caesars sells St Louis casino for us$ 610 million

2012-05-08
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(US).- Caesars Entertainment Corporation announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Harrah's St. Louis to Penn National Gaming for us$ 610 million in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2012, subject to regulatory approvals.

"Harrah's St. Louis is a quality property with a talented team. We are grateful to our colleagues in St. Louis for their commitment to providing excellent service to our customers. The sale of this property exemplifies our strategy to maximize returns from our mix of assets through investments in new markets as well as occasional divestitures," said Gary Loveman, Chairman, President and CEO of Caesars Entertainment.

"We are committed to expanding our distribution network into growth markets that have the potential for high returns," added Loveman.

The property will continue to operate as Harrah's St. Louis until the transaction is closed.  Deutsche Bank Securities served as financial advisor to Caesars Entertainment on this transaction.

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