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IGT Appoints Joe Asher as President of Sports Betting

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International Game Technology (IGT) has appointed Joe Asher as President of Sports Betting, effective October 1, 2021.

Reporting to Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting, Asher will lead the ongoing expansion of the IGT PlaySports sports betting business in North American markets.

“The PlaySports sports betting solution is among the most widely used in the US, powering approximately 50 U.S. sportsbooks for 20 customers across 18 states. We expect continued growth in our PlaySports business, and Joe Asher’s knowledge, experience, network and vision for sports betting are key ingredients to boosting our future success,” Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting, said.

Asher joins IGT having recently served as CEO of William Hill US. He held this position from 2012, when the business was created, until it was sold to Caesars Entertainment Inc. in April 2021. Asher joined William Hill when it acquired Brandywine Bookmaking, a company he created as a start-up in 2008.

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“I’m really excited to join Enrico Drago and the IGT PlaySports team to help this business reach new heights for our customers and our shareholders. This is a unique moment in the North American gaming industry as sports betting is expanding rapidly and opportunities abound. I have some background working in partnership with PlaySports and I look forward to working with our team to further enhance our technology and trading capabilities to serve our existing and future customers,” Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting, said.

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Caesars Entertainment Closes Sale of the LINQ Promenade

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Caesars Entertainment announced the closing of the previously announced sale of the LINQ Promenade to a joint venture formed between TPG Real Estate (TPG) and the Investment Management Platform of Acadia Realty Trust (Acadia) for $275 million. Concurrent with the closing of the transaction, Caesars made a $275 million voluntary prepayment of the Term Loan B due 2030 with the proceeds from the transaction.

Latham & Watkins LLP and Brownstein Hyatt Farber and Schreck LLP represented Caesars on the transaction. Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided transaction counsel to TPG & Acadia.

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Caesars Entertainment Enters into Definitive Agreement to Sell the LINQ Promenade

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Caesars Entertainment has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell the LINQ Promenade to a joint venture to be formed between TPG Real Estate (TPG) and the Investment Management Platform of Acadia Realty Trust (Acadia) for $275 million. The sale is subject to customary approvals and other closing conditions and is expected to close during the fourth quarter 2024.

“The sale of the LINQ Promenade represents an accretive, non-core asset sale that will accelerate our debt reduction goals. I want to thank all the team members and the tenants of the LINQ Promenade for their partnership over the last 10 years and wish them continued success,” said Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment.

Latham & Watkins LLP and Brownstein Hyatt Farber and Schreck, LLP represented Caesars on the transaction. Kirkland & Ellis LLP provided transaction counsel to TPG & Acadia.

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Gaming Realms Launches Exclusive Blackjack Game on Caesars Entertainment’s iGaming Platforms

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Gaming Realms, a leading provider of mobile-focused gaming content, has expanded its partnership with Caesars Entertainment with the launch of a new exclusive title, Caesars Blackjack X-Change.

Now live on Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in New Jersey, Michigan, and Ontario. Caesars Blackjack X-Change is a reimagining of Gaming Realms’ popular Blackjack X-Change title, featuring a revamped aesthetic anchored by the Caesars brand and the excitement of the Las Vegas strip’s most iconic casino.

The game combines the thrill of traditional blackjack with an innovative X-change feature, allowing players to swap their cards between hands, adding a layer of depth and decision-making to classic blackjack gameplay. This title marks Gaming Realms’ second custom launch on Caesars’ digital platforms following the successful launch of Caesars Palace Slingo last year.

This latest collaboration emphasises Gaming Realms’ ability to provide localised content and branded games that align with operator and player needs. It follows other exclusive games made for leading operators worldwide such as MrQ, Superbet and Sky Betting & Gaming.

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Gareth Scott, Chief Commercial Officer at Gaming Realms, said: “Our partnership with Caesars continues to be a resounding success, with players demonstrating a natural affinity for the strategic depth and variety offered by our portfolio. Building on the success of last year’s exclusive game, Caesars Blackjack X-Change is a natural progression in our ongoing collaboration and underscores the popularity of our titles with the operator.”

Matt Sunderland, Senior Vice President and Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Digital, said: “The launch of Caesars Blackjack X-Change on our platforms is another example of the exciting custom game content we aim to bring to our players on a regular basis. Our partnership with Gaming Realms has continued to deliver innovative concepts and new titles for our players. This exclusive title is a fun spin on the classic live casino game beloved by many players that offers a fresh and engaging experience.”

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