Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed Apr 28, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed Apr 28, 2026
Contents
Note
Note 5. Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
General
We are party to various legal proceedings, which have arisen in the normal course of our business. Such proceedings can be costly, time consuming, unpredictable and, therefore, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of such proceedings will not materially impact our consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Estimated losses are accrued for these proceedings when the loss is probable and can be estimated. While we maintain insurance coverage that we believe is adequate to mitigate certain risks of such proceedings, no assurance can be given that the amount or scope of existing insurance coverage will be sufficient to cover losses arising from such matters. The current liability for the estimated losses associated with these proceedings is not material to our consolidated financial condition and changes in such estimates are not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations.
Contractual Commitments
Sports Sponsorship/Partnership Obligations
The Company has agreements with certain sporting event facilities and professional sports teams primarily for tickets, suites, advertising, marketing, promotional and sponsorship opportunities. The agreements include leasing of event suites that are generally considered short-term leases for which the Company does not record a right-of-use asset or lease liability and recognizes expenses in the period services are received. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, obligations related to these agreements were $312 million and $318 million, respectively, with contracts extending through 2040.
| Maturities of Sports Sponsorship/Partnership Obligations as of March 31, 2026 | |
|---|---|
| (In millions) | |
| Remaining 2026 | $34 |
| 2027 | 31 |
| 2028 | 31 |
| 2029 | 28 |
| 2030 | 24 |
| Thereafter | 164 |
| Total | $312 |
Self-Insurance
The Company is self-insured for workers compensation and other risk insurance, as well as health insurance and general liability. The Company’s total estimated self-insurance liability was $218 million and $212 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, which is included in Accrued other liabilities in our Balance Sheets.
The assumptions utilized by our actuaries are subject to significant uncertainty and if outcomes differ from these assumptions or events develop or progress in a negative manner, the Company could experience a material adverse effect and additional liabilities may be recorded in the future.
Note 6. Long-Term Debt
| March 31, 2026 · December 31, 2025 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in millions) · Final Maturity · Rates · Face Value · Book Value · Book Value | ||||||||
| Secured Debt | ||||||||
| CEI Revolving Credit Facility | 2028 | variable | $200 | $200 | $160 | |||
| CEI Term Loan A | 2028 | variable | 628 | 627 | 636 | |||
| CVA Revolving Credit Facility | 2029 | variable | — | — | — | |||
| CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan | 2029 | variable | 381 | 376 | 381 | |||
| CEI Term Loan B | 2030 | variable | 2,025 | 1,998 | 2,002 | |||
| CEI Term Loan B-1 | 2031 | variable | 2,842 | 2,814 | 2,820 | |||
| CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2030 | 2030 | 7.00% | 2,000 | 1,986 | 1,986 | |||
| CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2032 | 2032 | 6.50% | 1,500 | 1,487 | 1,486 | |||
| Unsecured Debt | ||||||||
| CEI Senior Notes due 2029 | 2029 | 4.625% | 1,200 | 1,192 | 1,192 | |||
| CEI Senior Notes due 2032 | 2032 | 6.00% | 1,100 | 1,088 | 1,087 | |||
| Special Improvement District Bonds | 2037 | 4.30% | 40 | 40 | 40 | |||
| Long-term notes and other payables | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Total debt | 11,917 | 11,809 | 11,792 | |||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | (114) | (114) | (114) | |||||
| Deferred finance charges associated with the CEI Revolving Credit Facility | — | (7) | (8) | |||||
| Long-term debt | $11,803 | $11,688 | $11,670 | |||||
| Unamortized discounts and deferred finance charges | $115 | $121 | ||||||
| Fair value | $11,675 | |||||||
| Remaining · Years Ended December 31, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Thereafter | Total |
| Annual maturities of long-term debt | $87 | $114 | $845 | $1,574 | $3,962 | $5,335 | $11,917 |
| Estimated interest payments | 520 | 720 | 660 | 640 | 410 | 300 | 3,250 |
| Total debt service obligation (a) | $607 | $834 | $1,505 | $2,214 | $4,372 | $5,635 | $15,167 |
(a)Debt principal payments are estimated amounts based on contractual maturity and scheduled repayment dates. Interest payments are estimated based on the forward-looking SOFR curve, where applicable. Actual payments may differ from these estimates.
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
The current portion of long-term debt as of March 31, 2026 includes the principal payments on the term loans, special improvement district bonds, and other unsecured borrowings that are contractually due within 12 months. The Company may, from time to time, seek to repurchase or prepay its outstanding indebtedness. Any such purchases or repayments may be funded by existing cash balances or the incurrence of debt. The amount and timing of any repurchase will be based on business and market conditions, capital availability, compliance with debt covenants and other considerations.
Debt Discounts or Premiums and Deferred Finance Charges
Debt discounts or premiums and deferred finance charges incurred in connection with the issuance of debt are amortized to interest expense based on the related debt agreements primarily using the effective interest method. Unamortized discounts are written off and included in our gain or loss calculations to the extent we extinguish debt prior to the original maturity or scheduled payment dates.
Net amortization of the debt issuance costs and the discount and/or premium associated with the Company’s indebtedness totaled $6 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 and is included in Interest expense, net in the Statements of Operations.
Fair Value
The fair value of debt has been calculated primarily based on the borrowing rates available as of March 31, 2026 and based on market quotes of our publicly traded debt. We classify the fair value of debt within Level 1 and Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Terms of Outstanding Debt
CEI Term Loans and CEI Revolving Credit Facility
CEI is party to a credit agreement, dated as of July 20, 2020, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent, and certain banks and other financial institutions and lenders party thereto (the “CEI Credit Agreement”), which, as amended, provides for the CEI Revolving Credit Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $2.25 billion (the “CEI Revolving Credit Facility”) and will mature on January 31, 2028. The CEI Revolving Credit Facility includes a letter of credit sub-facility of $388 million and contains reserves of $40 million which are available only for certain permitted uses.
On October 5, 2022, Caesars entered into an amendment to the CEI Credit Agreement pursuant to which the Company incurred a senior secured term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $750 million (the “CEI Term Loan A”) as a new term loan under the credit agreement and made certain other amendments to the CEI Credit Agreement. The CEI Term Loan A will mature on January 31, 2028. The CEI Term Loan A requires scheduled quarterly payments in amounts equal to 1.25% of the original aggregate principal amount of the CEI Term Loan A, with the balance payable at maturity.
Borrowings under the CEI Revolving Credit Facility and the CEI Term Loan A bear interest, paid at least quarterly, at a rate equal to, at the Company’s option, either (a) a forward-looking term rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“Term SOFR”) for the applicable interest period plus an adjustment of 0.10% per annum (the “Term SOFR Adjustment” and Term SOFR as so adjusted, “Adjusted Term SOFR”), subject to a floor of 0% or (b) a base rate (the “Base Rate”) determined by reference to the highest of (i) the rate of interest per annum last quoted by The Wall Street Journal as the “Prime Rate” in the United States, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% per annum and (iii) the one-month Term SOFR plus 1.00% per annum, plus, in the case of the CEI Revolving Credit Facility and the CEI Term Loan A only, the Term SOFR Adjustment, in each case, plus an applicable margin. Such applicable margin is 2.25% per annum in the case of any Adjusted Term SOFR loan and 1.25% per annum in the case of any Base Rate loan, subject tothree 0.25% step-downs based on the Company’s net total leverage ratio. In addition, on a quarterly basis, the Company is required to pay each lender under the CEI Revolving Credit Facility a commitment fee in respect of any unused commitments under the CEI Revolving Credit Facility in the amount of 0.35% per annum of the principal amount of the unused commitments of such lender, subject tothree 0.05% step-downs based on the Company’s net total leverage ratio.
On February 6, 2023, the Company entered into an Incremental Assumption Agreement No. 2 pursuant to which the Company incurred a new senior secured incremental term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $2.5 billion (the “CEI Term Loan B”) under the CEI Credit Agreement. The CEI Term Loan B requires scheduled quarterly principal payments in amounts equal to 0.25% of the original aggregate principal amount of the CEI Term Loan B, with the balance payable at maturity. Borrowings under the CEI Term Loan B, as amended, bear interest, paid at least quarterly, at a rate equal to, at the Company’s option, either (a) Term SOFR, subject to a floor of 0.50% or (b) the Base Rate, in each case, plus an applicable margin. Such applicable margin is 2.25% per annum in the case of any Term SOFR loan and 1.25% per annum in the case of any Base Rate loan. The CEI Term Loan B will mature on February 6, 2030.
On February 6, 2024, the Company entered into an Incremental Assumption Agreement No. 3 pursuant to which the Company incurred a new senior secured incremental term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $2.9 billion (the “CEI Term Loan B-1”) under the CEI Credit Agreement. The CEI Term Loan B-1 requires quarterly principal payments in amounts equal to 0.25% of the original aggregate principal amount of the CEI Term Loan B-1, with the balance payable at maturity. Borrowings under the CEI Term Loan B-1, as amended in November 2024, bear interest, paid at least quarterly, at a rate equal to, at the Company’s option, either (a) Term SOFR, subject to a floor of 0.50% or (b) the Base Rate, in each case, plus an applicable margin. Such applicable margin is 2.25% per annum in the case of any Term SOFR loan and 1.25% per annum in the case of any Base Rate loan. The CEI Term Loan B-1 will mature on February 6, 2031.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $1.9 billion of available borrowing capacity under the CEI Revolving Credit Facility, after consideration of $96 million in outstanding letters of credit, $46 million committed for regulatory purposes, the outstanding amount, and the reserves described above.
Caesars Virginia Credit Facility due 2029
On April 26, 2024, Caesars Virginia, LLC entered into a credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent, and certain banks and other financial institutions and lenders party thereto, which provides for a senior secured first lien multi-draw term loan facility up to an aggregate principal amount of $400 million (the “CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan”) and a senior secured first lien revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $25 million (the “CVA Revolving Credit Facility”), both maturing on April 26, 2029.
The CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan requires quarterly principal payments which began on June 30, 2025. The CVA Revolving Credit Facility and the CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan are subject to a variable rate of interest based on Term SOFR plus an applicable margin. The CVA Revolving Credit Facility includes a $10 million letter of credit sub-facility.
CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2030
On February 6, 2023, the Company issued $2.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 7.00% senior secured notes (the “CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2030”) pursuant to an indenture by and among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto from time to time, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent. The CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2030 rank equally with all existing and future first-priority lien obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors. The CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2030 will mature on February 15, 2030, with interest payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year.
CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2032
On February 6, 2024, the Company issued $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior secured notes due 2032 (the “CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2032”) pursuant to an indenture by and among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent. The CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2032 rank equally with all existing and future first-priority lien obligations of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors. The CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2032 will mature on February 15, 2032, with interest payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year.
CEI Senior Notes due 2029
On September 24, 2021, the Company issued $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount of 4.625% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “CEI Senior Notes due 2029”) pursuant to an indenture dated as of September 24, 2021 between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. The CEI Senior Notes due 2029 rank equally with all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors. The CEI Senior Notes due 2029 will mature on October 15, 2029, with interest payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year.
CEI Senior Notes due 2032
On October 17, 2024, the Company issued $1.1 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.00% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “CEI Senior Notes due 2032”) pursuant to an indenture dated as of October 17, 2024, by and among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee. The CEI Senior Notes due 2032 rank equally with all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors. The CEI Senior Notes due 2032 will mature on October 15, 2032, with interest payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year.
Debt Covenant Compliance
The CEI Revolving Credit Facility, the CEI Term Loan A, the CEI Term Loan B, the CEI Term Loan B-1 and the indentures governing the CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2030, the CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2032, the CEI Senior Notes due 2029 and the CEI Senior Notes due 2032 contain covenants which are standard and customary for these types of agreements. These include negative covenants, which, subject to certain exceptions and baskets, limit the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to (among other items) incur additional indebtedness, make investments, make restricted payments, including dividends, grant liens, sell assets and make acquisitions.
The CEI Revolving Credit Facility and the CEI Term Loan A include a maximum net total leverage ratio financial covenant of 6.50:1. In addition, the CEI Revolving Credit Facility and the CEI Term Loan A include a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio financial covenant of 2.0:1. From and after the repayment of the CEI Term Loan A, the financial covenants applicable to the CEI Revolving Credit Facility will be tested solely to the extent that certain testing conditions are satisfied. Failure to comply with such covenants could result in an acceleration of the maturity of indebtedness outstanding under the relevant debt agreement.
The CVA Revolving Credit Facility and the CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan contain covenants which are standard and customary for this type of agreement, including a maximum net total leverage ratio financial covenant of 4:1 and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio financial covenant of 1.05:1, applicable to the operations of Caesars Virginia.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all of the applicable financial covenants described above.
Guarantees
The CEI Revolving Credit Facility, the CEI Term Loan A, the CEI Term Loan B, the CEI Term Loan B-1, the CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2030 and the CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2032 are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by each existing and future material wholly-owned domestic subsidiary of the Company and are secured by substantially all of the existing and future property and assets of the Company and its subsidiary guarantors (subject to certain exceptions). The CEI Senior Notes due 2029 and the CEI Senior Notes due 2032 are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by such subsidiaries.
The CVA Revolving Credit Facility and the CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan are secured by substantially all material assets of Caesars Virginia, LLC and any newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of Caesars Virginia, LLC. CEI does not provide a guarantee of these facilities.
Note 7. Revenue Recognition
The Company’s Statements of Operations present net revenue disaggregated by type or nature of the good or service. A summary of net revenues disaggregated by type of revenue and reportable segment is presented below. Refer to Note 12 for additional information on the Company’s reportable segments.
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | Las Vegas | Regional | Caesars Digital | Managed and Branded | Corporate and Other | Total |
| Casino | $244 | $1,058 | $365 | $— | $(1) | $1,666 |
| Food and beverage | 273 | 151 | — | — | — | 424 |
| Hotel | 346 | 141 | — | — | — | 487 |
| Other | 140 | 80 | 9 | 66 | (2) | 293 |
| Net revenues | $1,003 | $1,430 | $374 | $66 | $(3) | $2,870 |
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | Las Vegas | Regional | Caesars Digital | Managed and Branded | Corporate and Other | Total |
| Casino | $243 | $1,030 | $324 | $— | $(3) | $1,594 |
| Food and beverage | 286 | 149 | — | — | — | 435 |
| Hotel | 343 | 139 | — | — | — | 482 |
| Other | 131 | 70 | 11 | 67 | 4 | 283 |
| Net revenues | $1,003 | $1,388 | $335 | $67 | $1 | $2,794 |
| Accounts Receivable, net | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
| Casino | $171 | $221 |
| Food and beverage and hotel | 123 | 100 |
| Other | 147 | 155 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $441 | $476 |
Contract and Contract Related Liabilities
The Company records contract or contract related liabilities related to differences between the timing of cash receipts from the customer and the recognition of revenue. The Company generally hasthree types of liabilities related to contracts with customers: (1) outstanding chip liability, which represents the amounts owed in exchange for gaming chips held by customers, (2) Caesars Rewards player loyalty program obligations, which represent the deferred allocation of revenue relating to reward credits granted to Caesars Rewards members based on certain types of customer spend, including online and retail gaming, hotel, dining, retail shopping, and player loyalty program incentives earned, and (3) customer deposits and other deferred revenue, which primarily represents funds deposited by customers related to gaming play or advance payments received for goods and services yet to be provided (such as advance ticket sales, deposits on rooms and convention space, unpaid wagers, iGaming deposits, or future sports bets). These liabilities are generally expected to be recognized as revenue within one year of being purchased, earned, or deposited and are recorded within Accrued other liabilities on the Company’s Balance Sheets. Liabilities expected to be recognized as revenue beyond one year of being purchased, earned, or deposited are recorded within Other long-term liabilities on the Company’s Balance Sheets.
The following table summarizes the activity related to contract and contract related liabilities:
| Outstanding Chip Liability | Caesars Rewards | Customer Deposits and Other Deferred Revenue | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
| Balance at January 1 | $39 | $47 | $89 | $79 | $492 | $549 |
| Balance at March 31 | 37 | 34 | 92 | 81 | 430 | 491 |
| Increase / (decrease) | $(2) | $(13) | $3 | $2 | $(62) | $(58) |
Lease Revenue
Lodging Arrangements
Lodging arrangements are considered short-term and generally consist of lease and nonlease components. The lease component is the predominant component of the arrangement and consists of the fees charged for lodging. The nonlease components primarily consist of resort fees and other miscellaneous items. As the timing and pattern of transfer of both the lease and nonlease components are over the course of the lease term, we have elected to combine the revenue generated from lease and nonlease components into a single lease component based on the predominant component in the arrangement. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, we recognized lease revenue of approximately $487 million and $482 million, respectively, which is included in Hotel revenues in the Statements of Operations.
Conventions
Convention arrangements are considered short-term and generally consist of lease and nonlease components. The lease component is the predominant component of the arrangement and consists of fees charged for the use of meeting space. The nonlease components primarily consist of food and beverage and audio/visual services. Revenue from conventions is included in Food and beverage revenue in the Statements of Operations and during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, lease revenue related to conventions was approximately $14 million and $15 million, respectively.
Real Estate Operating Leases
Real estate lease revenue is included in Other revenue in the Statements of Operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, we recognized approximately $33 million and $29 million, respectively, of real estate lease revenue.
Real estate lease revenue includes $15 million and $14 million of variable rental income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Note 8. Earnings per Share
The following table illustrates the reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share computations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions, except per share data) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Net loss attributable to Caesars | $(98) | $(115) |
| Shares outstanding: | ||
| Weighted average shares outstanding – basic | 204 | 212 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 204 | 212 |
| Net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders – basic: | $(0.48) | $(0.54) |
| Net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders – diluted: | $(0.48) | $(0.54) |
For a period in which the Company generated a net loss attributable to Caesars, the weighted average shares outstanding - basic was used in calculating diluted loss per share because using diluted shares would have been anti-dilutive to loss per share.
| Weighted-Average Number of Anti-Dilutive Shares Excluded from Calculation of Earnings per Share | ||
|---|---|---|
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Stock-based compensation awards | 6 | 5 |
| Total anti-dilutive common stock | 6 | 5 |
Note 9. Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholders’ Equity
Stock-Based Awards
The Company maintains long-term incentive plans, adopted by the Board of Directors (“Board”) and approved by the Company’s stockholders, which allows for granting stock-based compensation awards of Company Common Stock to directors, employees, officers, and consultants or advisers who render services to the Company or its subsidiaries, including stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance stock units (“PSUs”), market-based performance stock units (“MSUs”), stock appreciation rights, and other stock-based awards or dividend equivalents. Forfeitures are recognized in the period in which they occur.
Stock-based compensation expense in the accompanying Statements of Operations totaled $24 million and $26 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. These amounts are included in Corporate expense in the Company’s Statements of Operations.
2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”)
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, as part of the annual incentive program, the Company granted 3 million RSUs to eligible participants with an aggregate fair value of $70 million, which generally vest ratably on each anniversary over three years from the grant date. Each RSU represents the right to receive payment in respect ofone share of the Company’s Common Stock.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company also granted 291 thousand PSUs to eligible participants with an aggregate fair value of $8 million that are primarily scheduled to cliff vest after three years from the grant date. On the vesting date, recipients will receive between 0% and 200% of the target number of PSUs granted, in the form of Company Common Stock, based on the achievement of specified performance and service conditions and terms of the underlying award granted. The fair value of the PSUs is based on the market price of our common stock when a mutual understanding of the key terms and conditions of the awards between the Company and recipient is achieved. The awards are remeasured each period until such an understanding is reached.
In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company granted 436 thousand MSUs to eligible participants with an aggregate fair value of $14 million that are primarily scheduled to cliff vest after three years from the grant date. On the vesting date, recipients will receive between 0% and 200% of the target number of MSUs granted, in the form of Company Common Stock, based on the achievement of specified market and service conditions and terms of the underlying award granted. The grant date fair value of the MSUs was determined using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. Key assumptions for the Monte-Carlo simulation model are the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, expected dividends and correlation coefficient. The effect of market conditions is considered in determining the grant date fair value, which is not subsequently revised based on actual performance.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026,1.5 million,118 thousand and 5 thousand of RSUs, PSUs and MSUs, respectively, vested under the 2015 Plan.
Outstanding at End of Period
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Wtd-Avg (a) | Quantity | Wtd-Avg (a) | |
| Restricted stock units | 4,973,205 | $28.94 | 3,568,478 | $38.58 |
| Performance stock units | 640,874 | 26.43 | 518,034 | 23.39 |
| Market-based stock units | 1,173,695 | 44.98 | 1,049,454 | 61.04 |
(a)Represents the weighted-average grant date fair value for RSUs, weighted-average grant date fair value for PSUs where the grant date has been achieved, the price of CEI common stock as of the balance sheet date for PSUs where a grant date has not been achieved, and the grant date fair value of the MSUs determined using the Monte-Carlo simulation model.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the periods through March 31, 2026 and 2025 are shown below.
| (In millions) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
|---|---|
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | $96 |
| Foreign currency and other | — |
| Balance as of March 31, 2025 | $96 |
| Balance as of December 31, 2025 | $98 |
| Foreign currency and other | (2) |
| Balance as of March 31, 2026 | $96 |
Share Repurchase Program
On October 2, 2024, the Company announced that its Board authorized a $500 million common stock repurchase program (the “2024 Share Repurchase Program”). Under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program, the Company may, from time to time, repurchase shares of common stock on the open market (either with or without a 10b5-1 plan) or through privately negotiated transactions. The 2024 Share Repurchase Program has no time limit and may be suspended or discontinued at any time without notice. There is no minimum number of shares of common stock that the Company is required to repurchase under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program. There wereno share repurchases made during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. Under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program, as of March 31, 2026, the Company has authorization to repurchase up to $221 million more of our outstanding common stock. All share repurchases under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program are retired upon repurchase.
Note 10. Income Taxes
The Company utilized a discrete effective tax rate method, as allowed by ASC 740-270 “Income Taxes, Interim Reporting,” to calculate taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. The Company determined that small changes in estimated “ordinary” income would result in significant changes in the estimated annual effective tax rate (“AETR”), and therefore, the AETR method would not provide a reliable estimate.
| Income Tax Allocation | ||
|---|---|---|
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Loss before income taxes | $(71) | $(87) |
| Provision for income taxes | (12) | (11) |
| Effective tax rate | (16.9)% | (12.6)% |
The Company classifies accruals for uncertain tax positions within Other long-term liabilities on the Balance Sheets, separate from any related income tax payable or deferred income taxes. Reserve amounts relate to any potential income tax liabilities resulting from uncertain tax positions as well as potential interest or penalties associated with those liabilities.
Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use existing deferred tax assets. The Company is carrying a valuation allowance on certain federal and state deferred tax assets that are not more likely than not to be realized in the future. The Company has assessed the changes to the valuation allowance, including realization of the disallowed interest expense deferred tax asset, using the integrated approach.
The income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 differed from the expected income tax provision based on the federal tax rate of 21% primarily due to an increase in federal and state valuation allowances against the deferred tax assets for excess business interest expense.
The Company, including its subsidiaries, files tax returns with federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions. The Company does not have tax sharing agreements with the other members within its consolidated group. The Company is subject to exam by various state and foreign tax authorities. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to US federal or state and local tax assessments by tax authorities for years before 2022.
Note 11. Related Party and Affiliate Transactions
C. S. & Y. Associates
The Company owns the entire parcel on which Eldorado Resort Casino Reno is located, except for approximately 30,000 square feet which is leased from C. S. & Y. Associates (“CSY”) (the “CSY Lease”). CSY is a general partnership in which a trust has an approximate 27% interest. The Company’s Executive Chairman of the Board, Gary L. Carano, and his siblings are direct or indirect beneficiaries of the trust. The CSY Lease expires on June 30, 2057. Annual rent pursuant to the CSY Lease is currently $0.6 million, paid monthly. Annual rent is subject to periodic rent escalations of 1 to 2 percent through the term of the lease. Commensurate with its interest, the trust receives directly from the Company approximately 27% of the rent paid by the Company. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there wereno amounts due to or from CSY.
CVA Holdco, LLC
In May 2023, the Company entered into a joint venture, CVA Holdco, LLC, with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to construct, own and operate a gaming facility in Danville, Virginia (“Caesars Virginia”). As the managing member, the Company operates the business and managed the development, construction, and financing of the property. The Company holds a 50.0% variable interest in the joint venture and is the primary beneficiary; as such, the joint venture’s operations are included in the Financial Statements, with a minority interest recorded reflecting the operations attributed to the other partner. The Company participates ratably, based on ownership percentage, in the profits and losses of the joint venture. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company made distributions totaling $16 million and $10 million, respectively, to the partner.
Pompano Joint Venture
In April 2018, the Company entered into a joint venture with Cordish Companies (“Cordish”) to plan and develop a mixed-use entertainment and hospitality destination expected to be located on unused land adjacent to the casino at the Company’s Pompano property. As the managing member, Cordish will operate the business and manage the development, construction, financing, marketing, leasing, maintenance and day-to-day operation of the various phases of the project. Additionally, Cordish is responsible for the development of the master plan for the project with the Company’s input and will submit it for the Company’s review and approval. While the Company holds a 50% variable interest in the joint venture, it is not the primary beneficiary; as such, the investment in the joint venture is accounted for using the equity method and is recorded in Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates on the Balance Sheets. The Company participates evenly with Cordish in the profits and losses of the joint venture, which are included in Transaction and other costs, net on the Statements of Operations.
| Investment in Pompano Joint Venture | |
|---|---|
| (In millions) | |
| Balance as of December 31, 2025 | $115 |
| Equity in earnings | (7) |
| Balance as of March 31, 2026 | $108 |
Note 12. Segment Information
The executive decision maker of the Company reviews operating results, assesses performance and makes decisions on a “significant market” basis. Management views each of the Company’s casinos as an operating segment. Operating segments are aggregated based on their similar economic characteristics, types of customers, types of services and products provided, and their management and reporting structure. The Company’s principal operating activities occur infour reportable segments. The reportable segments are based on the similar characteristics of the operating segments with the way management assesses these results and allocates resources, which is a consolidated view that adjusts for the effect of certain transactions between these reportable segments within Caesars: (1) Las Vegas, (2) Regional, (3) Caesars Digital, and (4) Managed and Branded, in addition to Corporate and Other. See the table below for a summary of these segments.
The following table sets forth certain information regarding our properties (listed by segment in which each property is reported) as of March 31, 2026:
| Las Vegas | Regional | Managed and Branded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars Palace Las Vegas | Caesars Atlantic City | Harrah’s Pompano Beach | Managed |
| Flamingo Las Vegas | Caesars New Orleans | Horseshoe Baltimore | Harrah’s Ak-Chin |
| Harrah’s Las Vegas | Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe | Horseshoe Black Hawk | Harrah’s Cherokee |
| Horseshoe Las Vegas | Caesars Virginia | Horseshoe Bossier City | Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River |
| The LINQ Hotel & Casino | Caesars Windsor | Horseshoe Council Bluffs | Harrah’s Resort Southern California |
| Paris Las Vegas | Circus Circus Reno | Horseshoe Hammond | Branded |
| Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino | Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs | Horseshoe Indianapolis | Caesars Southern Indiana |
| The Vanderpump Hotel (a) | Eldorado Resort Casino Reno | Horseshoe Lake Charles | Harrah’s Northern California |
| Grand Victoria Casino | Horseshoe St. Louis | ||
| Caesars Digital | Harrah’s Atlantic City | Horseshoe Tunica | |
| Caesars Digital | Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska | Isle Casino Bettendorf | |
| Harrah’s Council Bluffs | Isle of Capri Casino Boonville | ||
| Harrah’s Gulf Coast | Isle of Capri Casino Lula | ||
| Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino | Isle Casino Waterloo | ||
| Harrah’s Joliet | Lady Luck Casino - Black Hawk | ||
| Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Silver Legacy Resort Casino | ||
| Harrah’s Laughlin | Trop Casino Greenville | ||
| Harrah’s Metropolis | Tropicana Atlantic City | ||
| Harrah’s North Kansas City | Tropicana Laughlin Hotel & Casino | ||
| Harrah’s Philadelphia | |||
(a)The Cromwell was rebranded as The Vanderpump Hotel effective March 31, 2026.
Certain of our properties operate off-track betting locations, including Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, which operates Winner’s Circle Indianapolis and Winner’s Circle New Haven, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, which operates Winner’s Circle Clarksville. We operate the High Roller, a 550-foot observation wheel, and the Fly LINQ Zipline attraction, located on the east side of the Las Vegas Strip next to The LINQ Hotel & Casino (the “LINQ”). The CAESARS FORUM is a 550,000 square feet conference center with 300,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, two of the largest pillarless ballrooms in the world and direct access to the LINQ.
Corporate and Other includes certain unallocated corporate overhead costs and other adjustments, including eliminations of transactions among segments, to reconcile to the Company’s consolidated results.
The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) is the Chief Executive Officer. The CODM assesses segment performance by using Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined and reconciled to net income (loss) below.
The CODM uses Adjusted EBITDA during the annual budgeting process and evaluates budget-to-actual variances on a regular basis to make decisions about the allocation of operating and capital resources. Annual incentive awards and bonus plans have historically been based on the achievement of Adjusted EBITDA as a primary metric as the Company believes it most accurately reflects our results and represents a key metric in our industry.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain operating data for the Company’sfour reportable segments, in addition to Corporate and Other:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Las Vegas: | ||
| Net revenues | $1,003 | $1,003 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 426 | 433 |
| Regional: | ||
| Net revenues | 1,430 | 1,388 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 435 | 440 |
| Caesars Digital: | ||
| Net revenues | 374 | 335 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 69 | 43 |
| Managed and Branded: | ||
| Net revenues | 66 | 67 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | 13 | 16 |
| Corporate and Other: | ||
| Net revenues | (3) | 1 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | (56) | (48) |
Disaggregation of Certain Significant Expenses by Segment
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | Las Vegas | Regional | Caesars Digital | Managed and Branded | Corporate and Other | Total |
| Net revenues | $1,003 | $1,430 | $374 | $66 | $(3) | $2,870 |
| Gaming taxes | (29) | (320) | (105) | — | — | |
| Labor expense | (299) | (318) | — | — | — | |
| Other segment expenses (a) | (249) | (357) | (200) | (53) | (53) | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $426 | $435 | $69 | $13 | $(56) | $887 |
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | Las Vegas | Regional | Caesars Digital | Managed and Branded | Corporate and Other | Total |
| Net revenues | $1,003 | $1,388 | $335 | $67 | $1 | $2,794 |
| Gaming taxes | (30) | (301) | (86) | — | — | |
| Labor expense | (301) | (300) | — | — | — | |
| Other segment expenses (a) | (239) | (347) | (206) | (51) | (49) | |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $433 | $440 | $43 | $16 | $(48) | $884 |
(a)The ‘Other segment expenses’ category for each of our reportable segments primarily includes:
Las Vegas and Regional Segments - Cost of sales associated with food, beverage and retail offerings; commission fees, talent fees and ticketing expenses associated with entertainment offerings; utility costs; costs of supplies; repairs and maintenance charges; professional fees; marketing and advertising expenses; software and licensing expenses; rental costs; and insurance expense.
Caesars Digital - Labor costs directly associated with the operation and maintenance of the digital platforms; professional fees; marketing and advertising expenses; and software and license expenses.
Managed and Branded- Reimbursable expenses which are primarily payroll costs associated with our managed properties.
Corporate and Other- Unallocated corporate payroll and overhead costs.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Caesars to Adjusted EBITDA by Segment
Adjusted EBITDA is presented as a measure of the Company’s performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as revenues less certain operating expenses and is comprised of net income (loss) before (i) interest income and interest expense, net of interest capitalized, (ii) income tax (benefit) provision, (iii) depreciation and amortization, and (iv) certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance at an operating property level.
In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA you should be aware that, in the future, we may incur expenses that are the same or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. The presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that future results will be unaffected by unusual or unexpected items.
Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure commonly used in our industry and should not be construed as an alternative to net income (loss) as an indicator of operating performance or as an alternative to cash flows provided by operating activities as a measure of liquidity (as determined in accordance with GAAP). Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies within the industry. Adjusted EBITDA is included because management uses Adjusted EBITDA to measure performance and allocate resources, and believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides investors with additional information consistent with that used by management.
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Net loss attributable to Caesars | $(98) | $(115) |
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 15 | 17 |
| Provision for income taxes | 12 | 11 |
| Other loss | 2 | 1 |
| Interest expense, net | 569 | 574 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 347 | 357 |
| Transaction costs and other, net (a) | 16 | 13 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 24 | 26 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $887 | $884 |
| Adjusted EBITDA by Segment: | ||
| Las Vegas | $426 | $433 |
| Regional | 435 | 440 |
| Caesars Digital | 69 | 43 |
| Managed and Branded | 13 | 16 |
| Corporate and Other | (56) | (48) |
(a)Transaction costs and other, net primarily includes costs related to non-cash losses on the write down and disposal of assets, professional services for transaction and integration costs, various contract exit or termination costs, pre-opening costs in connection with new property openings and non-cash changes in equity method investments.
| Capital Expenditures, Net - By Segment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Las Vegas | $56 | $37 |
| Regional | 94 | 159 |
| Caesars Digital | 17 | 22 |
| Corporate and Other | 1 | 5 |
| Total | $168 | $223 |
| Total Assets - By Segment | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
| Las Vegas | $25,951 | $25,808 |
| Regional | 15,744 | 14,435 |
| Caesars Digital | 1,228 | 1,254 |
| Managed and Branded | 361 | 343 |
| Corporate and Other (a) | (11,620) | (10,201) |
| Total | $31,664 | $31,639 |
(a)Includes eliminations of transactions among segments, to reconcile to the Company’s consolidated results.
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