Caesars Entertainment Corp. acquires Showboat Inc.

On December 20, 1997, Caesars Entertainment Corp. acquired Showboat Inc., a gaming company in Nevada, United States.

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AnnouncedDecember 20, 1997 TypeAdd-on Acquistion TargetShowboat Inc. Buyer Caesars Entertainment Corp. SectorGaming LocationNevada, United States ValueMembers only

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Showboat Inc.

Nevada, United States

Gamingsector

-founded

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Buyer

Caesars Entertainment Corp.

Company · 13 deals on record

1st transaction in gaming
1st transaction in United States

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2in this sector

2020latest

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Showboat Inc.?Caesars Entertainment Corp. acquired Showboat Inc. on December 20, 1997.

What type of deal was it?It was a add-on acquistion in the gaming sector in 1997.

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