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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
March 31, 2025
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File No.
001
-
36629
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
46-3657681
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
100 West Liberty Street
,
12th Floor
,
Reno
,
Nevada
89501
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)
(
775
)
328-0100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.00001 par value
CZR
NASDAQ Stock Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
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☒
No
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☒
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☐
No
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The
number of shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share, outstanding as of April 24, 2025 was
207,968,119
.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries which may be referred to as the “Company,” “CEI,” “Caesars,” “we,” “our,” or “us” within these financial statements.
This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Annual Report”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Form 10-Q have the same meanings as in the 2024 Annual Report.
We also refer to (i) our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements as our “Financial Statements,” (ii) our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as our “Balance Sheets,” (iii) our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) as our “Statements of Operations,” and (iv) our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows as our “Statements of Cash Flows.”
Note 1.
Organization and Description of Business
Organization
The Company is a geographically diversified gaming and hospitality company that was founded in 1973 by the Carano family with the opening of the Eldorado Hotel Casino in Reno, Nevada. Beginning in 2005, the Company grew through a series of acquisitions, including the acquisition of MTR Gaming Group, Inc. in 2014, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in 2017, Tropicana Entertainment, Inc. in 2018, Caesars Entertainment Corporation in 2020 and William Hill PLC in 2021. The Company’s ticker symbol on the NASDAQ Stock Market is “CZR.”
Description of Business
The Company owns, leases, brands or manages an aggregate of
53
domestic properties in
18
states with approximately
51,300
slot machines, video lottery terminals and e-tables, approximately
2,800
table games and approximately
45,900
hotel rooms as of March 31, 2025. In addition, the Company has other properties in North America that are authorized to use the brands and marks of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., as well as other non-gaming properties. The Company’s primary source of revenue is generated by its gaming operations, which includes retail and online sports betting and online gaming. Additionally, the Company utilizes its hotels, restaurants, bars, entertainment, racing, retail shops and other services to attract customers to its properties.
The Company’s operations for retail and online sports betting, iGaming, horse racing and online poker are included under the Caesars Digital segment. The Company operates retail and online sports wagering in
32
jurisdictions in North America,
26
of which offer online sports betting, and operates iGaming in
five
jurisdictions in North America as of March 31, 2025. The Company operates the Caesars Sportsbook app, the Caesars Racebook app, the Caesars Palace Online Casino app and the Horseshoe Online Casino app which initially launched in October 2024. The Company also expects to continue to grow its operations in the Caesars Digital segment as new jurisdictions legalize retail and online sports betting and iGaming.
Divestiture
The Company periodically divests assets that it may not consider core to its business to raise capital or, in some cases, to comply with conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions imposed by antitrust, gaming and other regulatory entities.
On December 12, 2024, the Company closed the sale of the LINQ Promenade to a joint venture between TPG Real Estate and the Investment Management Platform of Acadia Realty Trust for $
275
million. The LINQ Promenade was reported within the Las Vegas segment. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the operations of the LINQ Promenade resulted in $
6
million of net revenues and $
4
million of net income.
Note 2.
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Financial Statements contain all adjustments, all of which are normal and recurring, considered necessary for a fair presentation. The results of operations for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for other quarters, for the full year or any future period.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
The presentation of financial information herein for the periods after divestiture of the LINQ Promenade is not fully comparable to the periods prior to such divestiture. See
Note
1
.
Our Financial Statements include the accounts of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries after elimination of all intercompany accounts and transactions.
Consolidation of Subsidiaries and Variable Interest Entities
We consolidate all subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest and variable interest entities (“VIEs”) for which we or one of our consolidated subsidiaries is the primary beneficiary. Control generally equates to ownership percentage, whereby (i) affiliates that are more than 50% owned are consolidated; (ii) investments in affiliates of 50% or less but greater than 20% are generally accounted for using the equity method where we have determined that we have significant influence over the entities; and (iii) investments in affiliates of 20% or less are generally accounted for as investments in equity securities.
We consider ourselves the primary beneficiary of a VIE when we have both the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the results of the VIE and the right to receive benefits or the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could be potentially significant to the VIE. We review investments for VIE consideration if a reconsideration event occurs to determine if the investment qualifies, or continues to qualify, as a VIE. If we determine an investment qualifies, or no longer qualifies, as a VIE, there may be a material effect to our Financial Statements.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company measures certain of its financial assets and liabilities at fair value, on a recurring basis, which is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Levels of the hierarchy prioritize the inputs used to measure fair value and include:
•
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets.
•
Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable.
•
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s own assumptions, as there is little, if any, related market activity.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents include investments in money market funds that can be redeemed immediately at the current net asset value per share. A money market fund is a mutual fund whose investments are primarily in short-term debt securities designed to maximize current income with liquidity and capital preservation, usually maintaining per share net asset value at a constant amount, such as one dollar. The carrying amounts approximate the fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments (Level 1). Cash and cash equivalents also include cash maintained for gaming operations.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash includes cash or cash equivalents held in certificates of deposit accounts or money market type funds, that are not subject to remeasurement on a recurring basis, which are restricted under certain operating agreements or restricted for future capital expenditures in the normal course of business.
Marketable Securities
Marketable securities consist primarily of trading securities held by the Company’s deferred compensation plans. The estimated fair values of the Company’s marketable securities are determined on an individual asset basis based upon quoted prices of identical assets available in active markets (Level 1) and represent the amounts the Company would expect to receive if the Company sold these marketable securities.
As of both March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company held $
2
million in Level 1 securities.
Derivative Instruments
The Company may enter into derivative instruments to hedge the risk of fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates or pricing for other commodities. These agreements are designated as cash flow hedges.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company did not hold any cash flow hedges or any derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Advertising
Advertising costs are expensed in the period the advertising first occurs.
Advertising costs for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 totaled $
60
million and $
64
million, respectively, and are included within operating expenses.
Advertising costs related to the Caesars Digital segment are primarily recorded in Casino expense.
Interest Expense, Net
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In millions)
2025
2024
Interest expense
$
582
$
607
Capitalized interest
(
2
)
(
15
)
Interest income
(
6
)
(
2
)
Total interest expense, net
$
574
$
590
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Pronouncements to Be Implemented in Future Periods
In November 2024 (as clarified in January 2025 by ASU 2025-01), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, “Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures,” which requires additional disclosure about specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements. This information is generally not presented in the financial statements today. This update applies to all public business entities and will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. We do not expect the amendments in this update to have a material impact on our Financial Statements.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, “
Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,
” which requires disaggregated information about an entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. These updates apply to all entities subject to income taxes and will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. Updates are to be applied on a prospective basis with the option to apply the standard retrospectively. We do not expect the amendments in this update to have a material impact on our Financial Statements.
Note 3.
Property and Equipment
(In millions)
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Land
$
2,059
$
2,059
Buildings, riverboats, and leasehold and land improvements
14,935
14,866
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
2,939
2,880
Construction in progress
206
167
Total property and equipment
20,139
19,972
Less: accumulated depreciation
(
5,473
)
(
5,160
)
Total property and equipment, net
$
14,666
$
14,812
A portion of our property and equipment is subject to various operating leases for which we are the lessor. Leased property includes our hotel rooms, convention space and retail space through various short-term and long-term operating leases.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the related lease.
Note 4.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net
Changes in Carrying Value of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Non-Amortizing Intangible Assets
(In millions)
Amortizing Intangible Assets
Goodwill
Other
Balances as of December 31, 2024
$
856
$
10,601
$
3,277
Amortization expense
(
33
)
—
—
Balances as of March 31, 2025
$
823
$
10,601
$
3,277
Gross Carrying Value and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)
Useful Life
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Gross Carrying Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Amount
Amortizing intangible assets
Customer relationships
3
-
7
years
$
593
$
(
447
)
$
146
$
593
$
(
432
)
$
161
Gaming rights and other
10
-
34
years
262
(
46
)
216
262
(
42
)
220
Trademarks
15
years
313
(
114
)
199
313
(
109
)
204
Reacquired rights
24
years
250
(
41
)
209
250
(
38
)
212
Technology
3
-
6
years
129
(
76
)
53
129
(
70
)
59
$
1,547
$
(
724
)
823
$
1,547
$
(
691
)
856
Non-amortizing intangible assets other than Goodwill
Trademarks
1,771
1,771
Gaming rights
983
983
Caesars Rewards
523
523
3,277
3,277
Total amortizing and non-amortizing intangible assets other than Goodwill, net
$
4,100
$
4,133
Amortization expense with respect to intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 totaled $
33
million and $
36
million, which is included in Depreciation and amortization in the Statements of Operations.
Estimated Five-Year Amortization
Remaining 2025
Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
Estimated amortization expense
$
99
$
132
$
86
$
45
$
44
$
44
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 the 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 those estimated losses are not expected to have a material impact on our results of operations.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Contractual Commitments
Sports Sponsorship/Partnership Obligations
The Company has agreements with certain professional sports leagues and teams, sporting event facilities and media companies for tickets, suites, advertising, marketing, promotional and sponsorship opportunities including communication with partner customer databases. Some of the agreements provide Caesars with exclusivity to access the aforementioned rights within the casino and/or sports betting category. As of
March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
, obligations related to these agreements were $
398
million and $
421
million, respectively, with contracts extending through 2040. These obligations are composed of various third-party agreements which have been entered into by the Company for certain of our Las Vegas and Regional properties, or our Caesars Digital segment. 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. The Company recognizes expenses in the period services are received in accordance with the various agreements. In addition, assets or liabilities may be recorded related to the timing of payments as required by the respective agreement.
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 $
208
million and $
204
million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, 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, 2025
December 31, 2024
(Dollars in millions)
Final Maturity
Rates
Face Value
Book Value
Book Value
Secured Debt
CEI Revolving Credit Facility
2028
variable
$
—
$
—
$
—
CEI Term Loan A
2028
variable
666
664
673
CVA Revolving Credit Facility
2029
variable
—
—
—
CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan
2029
variable
325
319
288
CEI Term Loan B
2030
variable
2,050
2,016
2,021
CEI Term Loan B-1
2031
variable
2,871
2,838
2,844
CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2030
2030
7.00
%
2,000
1,983
1,982
CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2032
2032
6.50
%
1,500
1,484
1,484
Unsecured Debt
CEI Senior Notes due 2027
2027
8.125
%
546
542
542
CEI Senior Notes due 2029
2029
4.625
%
1,200
1,191
1,190
CEI Senior Notes due 2032
2032
6.00
%
1,100
1,086
1,086
Special Improvement District Bonds
2037
4.30
%
42
42
42
Long-term notes and other payables
2
2
2
Total debt
12,302
12,167
12,154
Current portion of long-term debt
(
110
)
(
110
)
(
109
)
Deferred finance charges associated with the CEI Revolving Credit Facility
—
(
11
)
(
12
)
Long-term debt
$
12,192
$
12,046
$
12,033
Unamortized discounts and deferred finance charges
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Annual Estimated Debt Service Requirements as of March 31, 2025
Remaining
Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
Thereafter
Total
Annual maturities of long-term debt
$
84
$
110
$
656
$
639
$
1,515
$
9,298
$
12,302
Estimated interest payments
580
750
740
660
650
710
4,090
Total debt service obligation
(a)
$
664
$
860
$
1,396
$
1,299
$
2,165
$
10,008
$
16,392
____________________
(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, 2025 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 and $
8
million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and is included in interest expense.
Fair Value
The fair value of debt has been calculated primarily based on the borrowing rates available as of March 31, 2025 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, subject to a springing maturity in the event certain other long-term debt of Caesars is not extended or repaid. 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, subject to a springing maturity in the event certain other long-term debt of Caesars is not extended or repaid. 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
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
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 to
three
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 to
three
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.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company utilized and fully repaid the CEI Revolving Credit Facility. Such activity is presented in the financing section in the Statements of Cash Flows. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had $
2.1
billion of available borrowing capacity under the CEI Revolving Credit Facility, after consideration of $
79
million in outstanding letters of credit, $
46
million committed for regulatory purposes, 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 commencing 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. As of March 31, 2025, there was $
325
million utilized under the
CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan
and $
25
million of available borrowing capacity under the CVA Revolving Credit 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.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
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 2027
On July 6, 2020, Colt Merger Sub, Inc. (the “Escrow Issuer”) issued $
1.8
billion in aggregate principal amount of
8.125
% Senior Notes due 2027 pursuant to an indenture, dated July 6, 2020 (the “CEI Senior Notes due 2027”), by and between the Escrow Issuer and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. The CEI Senior Notes due 2027 rank equally with all existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness of the Company and the subsidiary guarantors. The CEI Senior Notes due 2027 will mature on July 1, 2027, with interest payable semi-annually on January 1 and July 1 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, commencing April 15, 2025.
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 2027, 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 document.
As of March 31, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all of the applicable financial covenants described above.
The CVA Revolving Credit Facility and the CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan contain covenants, applicable to the operations of Caesars Virginia, 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. Caesars Virginia LLC’s compliance requirements commence starting June 30, 2025.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
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 2027, 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, 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
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
(In millions)
Las Vegas
Regional
Caesars Digital
Managed and Branded
Corporate and Other
Total
Casino
$
239
$
1,031
$
266
$
—
$
(
1
)
$
1,535
Food and beverage
287
135
—
—
—
422
Hotel
362
131
—
—
—
493
Other
140
68
16
68
—
292
Net revenues
$
1,028
$
1,365
$
282
$
68
$
(
1
)
$
2,742
Accounts Receivable, Net
(In millions)
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Casino
$
159
$
206
Food and beverage and hotel
121
107
Other
160
157
Accounts receivable, net
$
440
$
470
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 has three 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 and 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.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
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)
2025
2024
2025
2024
2025
2024
Balance at January 1
$
47
$
42
$
79
$
86
$
549
$
693
Balance at March 31
34
39
81
85
491
631
Increase / (decrease)
$
(
13
)
$
(
3
)
$
2
$
(
1
)
$
(
58
)
$
(
62
)
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, 2025 and 2024, we recognized lease revenue of approximately $
482
million and $
493
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, 2025 and 2024, lease revenue related to conventions was approximately $
15
million and $
13
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, 2025 and 2024, we recognized approximately $
29
million and $
35
million, respectively, of real estate lease revenue.
Real estate lease revenue includes $
14
million and $
13
million of variable rental income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, 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, 2025 and 2024:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In millions, except per share data)
2025
2024
Net loss attributable to Caesars
$
(
115
)
$
(
158
)
Shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic
212
216
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted
212
216
Net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders – basic:
$
(
0.54
)
$
(
0.73
)
Net loss per common share attributable to common stockholders – diluted:
$
(
0.54
)
$
(
0.73
)
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.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Weighted-Average Number of Anti-Dilutive Shares Excluded from the Calculation of Earnings per Share
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In millions)
2025
2024
Stock-based compensation awards
5
4
Total anti-dilutive common stock
5
4
Note 9.
Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholders’ Equity
Stock-Based Awards
The Company maintains a long-term incentive plan, adopted by the Board of Directors (“Board”) and approved by the Company’s stockholders, which allows for granting stock-based compensation awards to directors, employees, officers, and consultants or advisers who render services to the Company or its subsidiaries, based on Company Common Stock, 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.
Total stock-based compensation expense in the accompanying Statements of Operations totaled $
26
million and $
25
million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, 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, 2025, as part of the annual incentive program, the Company granted
2.2
million RSUs to eligible participants with an aggregate fair value of $
75
million and generally vest ratably on each anniversary over
three years
from the grant date. Each RSU represents the right to receive payment in respect of
one
share of the Company’s Common Stock.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company also granted
232
thousand PSUs to eligible participants with an aggregate fair value of $
6
million that are primarily scheduled to cliff vest after
three years
from the date of grant. 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, 2025, the Company granted
348
thousand MSUs to eligible participants with an aggregate fair value of $
16
million that are primarily scheduled to cliff vest after
three years
from the date of grant. 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, 2025,
1.1
million,
80
thousand and
107
thousand of RSUs, PSUs and MSUs, respectively, vested under the 2015 Plan.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Outstanding at End of Period
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Quantity
Wtd-Avg
(a)
Quantity
Wtd-Avg
(a)
Restricted stock units
3,658,169
$
39.34
2,668,811
$
47.64
Performance stock units
518,401
25.00
397,156
33.42
Market-based stock units
1,052,454
61.11
1,096,104
73.15
____________________
(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, 2025 and 2024 are shown below.
(In millions)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Balances as of December 31, 2023
$
97
Foreign currency and other
(
1
)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax
(
1
)
Balances as of March 31, 2024
$
96
Balances as of December 31, 2024
$
96
Foreign currency
—
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
—
Balances as of March 31, 2025
$
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. All share repurchases under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program will be retired. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, there were
no
share repurchases made under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program. Subsequently, during April 2025, the Company repurchased approximately
4.2
million shares of our common stock for a total cost of approximately $
100
million.
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, 2025 and 2024. 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.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
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, 2025 and 2024 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 2021, and it is possible that the amount of the liability for unrecognized tax benefits could change during the next 12 months.
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, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were
no
amounts due to or from CSY.
C
VA Holdco, LLC
In May 2023, the Company entered into a joint venture, CVA Holdco, LLC, with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (“EBCI”) and an additional minority partner, to construct, own and operate a gaming facility in Danville, Virginia (“Caesars Virginia”). Caesars Virginia opened in a temporary facility on May 15, 2023 followed by the completion of construction and opening of the permanent facility on December 17, 2024. As the managing member, the Company operates the business and has managed the development, construction, financing, marketing, leasing, maintenance and day-to-day operation of the various phases of the project. 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, 2025, the Company made distributions totaling $
10
million 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.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Investment in Pompano Joint Venture
(In millions)
Balance as of December 31, 2024
$
119
Distributions
(
23
)
Balance as of March 31, 2025
$
96
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 in
four
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 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, 2025:
Las Vegas
Regional
Managed and Branded
Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Caesars Atlantic City
Harveys Lake Tahoe
Managed
The Cromwell
Caesars New Orleans
Horseshoe Baltimore
Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Flamingo Las Vegas
Caesars Virginia
Horseshoe Black Hawk
Harrah’s Cherokee
Harrah’s Las Vegas
Circus Circus Reno
Horseshoe Bossier City
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River
Horseshoe Las Vegas
Eldorado Gaming Scioto Downs
Horseshoe Council Bluffs
Harrah’s Resort Southern California
The LINQ Hotel & Casino
Eldorado Resort Casino Reno
Horseshoe Hammond
Caesars Windsor
Paris Las Vegas
Grand Victoria Casino
Horseshoe Indianapolis
Branded
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Harrah’s Atlantic City
Horseshoe Lake Charles
Caesars Republic Scottsdale
Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska
Horseshoe St. Louis
Caesars Southern Indiana
Caesars Digital
Harrah’s Council Bluffs
Horseshoe Tunica
Harrah’s Northern California
Caesars Digital
Harrah’s Gulf Coast
Isle Casino Bettendorf
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Isle of Capri Casino Boonville
Harrah’s Joliet
Isle of Capri Casino Lula
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Isle Casino Waterloo
Harrah’s Laughlin
Lady Luck Casino - Black Hawk
Harrah’s Metropolis
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
Harrah’s North Kansas City
Trop Casino Greenville
Harrah’s Philadelphia
Tropicana Atlantic City
Harrah’s Pompano Beach
Tropicana Laughlin Hotel & Casino
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. On December 12, 2024, we sold the LINQ Promenade, which is an open-air dining, entertainment, and retail promenade next to The LINQ Hotel & Casino (the “LINQ”). We continue to 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. 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.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
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 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’s
four
reportable segments, in addition to Corporate and Other:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In millions)
2025
2024
Las Vegas:
Net revenues
$
1,003
$
1,028
Adjusted EBITDA
433
440
Regional:
Net revenues
1,388
1,365
Adjusted EBITDA
440
433
Caesars Digital:
Net revenues
335
282
Adjusted EBITDA
43
5
Managed and Branded:
Net revenues
67
68
Adjusted EBITDA
16
18
Corporate and Other:
Net revenues
1
(
1
)
Adjusted EBITDA
(
48
)
(
43
)
Disaggregation of Certain Significant Expenses by Segment
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
(In millions)
Las Vegas
Regional
Caesars Digital
Managed and Branded
Corporate and Other
Total
Net revenues
$
1,028
$
1,365
$
282
$
68
$
(
1
)
$
2,742
Gaming taxes
(
30
)
(
306
)
(
78
)
—
—
Labor expense
(
290
)
(
292
)
—
—
—
Other segment expenses
(a)
(
268
)
(
334
)
(
199
)
(
50
)
(
42
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
440
$
433
$
5
$
18
$
(
43
)
$
853
____________________
(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 licenses 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.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In millions)
2025
2024
Net loss attributable to Caesars
$
(
115
)
$
(
158
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
17
16
Provision for income taxes
11
15
Other (income) loss
(a)
1
(
26
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
48
Interest expense, net
574
590
Depreciation and amortization
357
327
Transaction costs and other, net
(b)
13
16
Stock-based compensation expense
26
25
Adjusted EBITDA
$
884
$
853
Adjusted EBITDA by Segment:
Las Vegas
$
433
$
440
Regional
440
433
Caesars Digital
43
5
Managed and Branded
16
18
Corporate and Other
(
48
)
(
43
)
____________________
(a)
Other (income) loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024 primarily represents a change in estimate of our disputed claims liability.
(b)
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)
2025
2024
Las Vegas
$
37
$
55
Regional
159
176
Caesars Digital
22
24
Corporate and Other
5
9
Total
$
223
$
264
Total Assets - By Segment
(In millions)
March 31, 2025
December 31, 2024
Las Vegas
$
25,189
$
25,040
Regional
14,480
15,664
Caesars Digital
1,223
1,262
Managed and Branded
298
282
Corporate and Other
(a)
(
8,792
)
(
9,658
)
Total
$
32,398
$
32,590
____________________
(a)
Includes eliminations of transactions among segments, to reconcile to the Company’s consolidated results.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and operating results of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries, which may be referred to as the “Company,” “CEI,” “Caesars,” “we,” “our,” or “us,” for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements and the notes thereto and other financial information included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “2024 Annual Report”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Form 10-Q have the same meanings as in the 2024 Annual Report.
We refer to (i) our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements as our “Financial Statements,” (ii) our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as our “Balance Sheets,” (iii) our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations and Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) as our “Statements of Operations,” and (iv) our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows as our “Statements of Cash Flows.” References to numbered “Notes” refer to “Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements” included in Item 1, “Unaudited Financial Statements,” unless otherwise noted.
The statements in this discussion regarding our expectations of our future performance, liquidity and capital resources, and other non-historical statements are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by any forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information” in this report.
Objective
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to be a narrative explanation of the financial statements and other statistical data that should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements to enhance an investor’s understanding of our financial condition, changes in financial condition and results of operations. Our objectives are: (i) to provide a narrative explanation of our financial statements that will enable investors to see the Company through the eyes of management; (ii) to enhance the overall financial disclosure and provide the context within which financial information should be analyzed; and (iii) to provide information about the quality of, and potential variability of, our earnings and cash flows so that investors can ascertain the likelihood of whether past performance is indicative of future performance.
Overview
We are a geographically diversified gaming and hospitality company that was founded in 1973 by the Carano family with the opening of the Eldorado Hotel Casino in Reno, Nevada. Beginning in 2005, we grew through a series of acquisitions, including the acquisition of MTR Gaming Group, Inc. in 2014, Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. in 2017, Tropicana Entertainment, Inc. in 2018, Caesars Entertainment Corporation in 2020 and William Hill PLC in 2021. Our ticker symbol on the NASDAQ Stock Market is “CZR.”
We own, lease or manage an aggregate of 53 domestic properties in 18 states with approximately 51,300 slot machines, video lottery terminals and e-tables, approximately 2,800 table games and approximately 45,900 hotel rooms as of March 31, 2025. In addition, we have other properties in North America that are authorized to use the brands and marks of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., as well as other non-gaming properties. Our primary source of revenue is generated by our gaming operations, which includes retail and online sports betting and online gaming. Additionally, we utilize our hotels, restaurants, bars, entertainment, racing, retail shops and other services to attract customers to our properties.
As of March 31, 2025, we owned 22 of our casinos and leased 24 casinos in the U.S. We lease 18 casinos from VICI Properties L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VICI”), pursuant to a regional lease, a Las Vegas lease and a Joliet lease (the “VICI Leases”). In addition, we lease six casinos from GLP Capital, L.P., the operating partnership of Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (“GLPI”) pursuant to a Master Lease (as amended, the “GLPI Master Lease”) and a Lumière lease associated with our Horseshoe St. Louis property (together with the GLPI Master Lease, the “GLPI Leases”).
We operate and conduct retail and online sports wagering across 32 jurisdictions in North America, 26 of which offer online sports betting. Additionally, we operate iGaming in five jurisdictions in North America. The map below illustrates Caesars Digital’s presence as of March 31, 2025:
We have a partnership with NYRABets LLC, the official online wagering platform of the New York Racing Association, Inc., and operate the Caesars Racebook app in 22 states as of March 31, 2025. The Caesars Racebook app provides access for pari-mutuel wagering at over 300 racetracks around the world as well as livestreaming of races. Wagers placed can earn credits towards our Caesars Rewards loyalty program or points which can be redeemed for free wagering credits.
We continue to expand our Caesars Digital footprint into other states with the Caesars Sportsbook, Caesars Racebook and iGaming mobile apps as jurisdictions legalize or provide necessary approvals. No customers under 21 years old are allowed to wager on any of the Caesars Sportsbook, Caesars Racebook or iGaming mobile apps.
We periodically divest assets to raise capital or, in previous cases, to comply with conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions imposed by antitrust, gaming and other regulatory entities. The following is a summary of divestitures recently completed as of March 31, 2025:
We have investments in unconsolidated affiliates accounted for under the equity method which are recorded in Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates on the Balance Sheets.
Pompano Joint Venture
In April 2018, we 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 our 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 our input and will submit it for our review and approval. While we hold a 50% variable interest in the joint venture, we are not the primary beneficiary; as such, the investment in the joint venture is accounted for using the equity method. We participate 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.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we received distributions totaling $23 million from the joint venture. As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our investment in the joint venture was $96 million and $119 million, respectively.
Reportable Segments
Segment results in this MD&A are presented consistent with the way our management 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. Our principal operating activities occur in four reportable segments: (1) Las Vegas, (2) Regional, (3) Caesars Digital, and (4) Managed and Branded, in addition to Corporate and Other.
Presentation of Financial Information
The presentation of financial information herein for the periods after our completed divestitures, described above, is not fully comparable to the periods prior to such divestitures.
This MD&A is intended to provide information to assist in better understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of operations. Our historical operating results may not be indicative of our future results of operations because of the factor described in the preceding paragraph and the changing competitive landscape in each of our markets, including changes in market and societal trends, as well as by factors discussed elsewhere herein. We recommend that you read this MD&A in conjunction with our unaudited Financial Statements and the notes to those statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Key Performance Metrics
Our primary source of revenue is generated by our gaming operations, which includes retail and online sports betting, and online gaming. Additionally, we utilize our hotels, restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, retail shops, racing and other services to attract customers to our properties. Our operating results are highly dependent on the volume and quality of customers staying at, or visiting, our properties and using our sports betting, horse racing and iGaming applications.
Key performance metrics include volume indicators such as drop or handle, which refer to amounts wagered by our customers. The amount of volume we retain, which is not fully controllable by us, is recognized as casino revenues and is referred to as our win or hold. Slot win percentage is typically in the range of approximately 9% to 11% of slot handle. Table games hold percentage is typically in the range of approximately 16% to 23% of table games drop. Sports betting hold is typically in the range of 7% to 11% and iGaming hold typically ranges from 3% to 5%. In addition, hotel occupancy, which is the average percentage of available hotel rooms occupied during a period, is a key indicator for our hotel business in the Las Vegas segment. Complimentary and discounted rooms are treated as occupied rooms in our calculation of hotel occupancy. The key metrics we utilize to measure our profitability and performance are Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin. See “
Results of Operations
” section below.
The following summary highlights the significant factors impacting our financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
•
Economic Factors Impacting Discretionary Spending –
Gaming and other leisure activities we offer represent discretionary expenditures which may be sensitive to economic downturns which impacts the behavior among the components of our customer mix differently. W
e monitor current and recent trends, including inflation, interest rates, global hostilities, trade tension and related actions, such as the imposition of tariffs between the United States and other countries, and the associated effects, if any, on travel, our customers, and our operations.
•
Debt Transactions –
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we refinanced $4.4 billion of debt and we recorded loss on extinguishment of debt on the Statements of Operations of $48 million.
Results of Operations
The following table highlights the results of our operations:
Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in millions)
2025
2024
Net revenues:
Las Vegas
$
1,003
$
1,028
Regional
1,388
1,365
Caesars Digital
335
282
Managed and Branded
67
68
Corporate and Other
(a)
1
(1)
Total
$
2,794
$
2,742
Net loss
$
(98)
$
(142)
Adjusted EBITDA
(b)
:
Las Vegas
$
433
$
440
Regional
440
433
Caesars Digital
43
5
Managed and Branded
16
18
Corporate and Other
(a)
(48)
(43)
Total
$
884
$
853
Net loss margin
(3.5)
%
(5.2)
%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
31.6
%
31.1
%
____________________
(a)
Corporate and Other includes revenues related to certain licensing arrangements and various revenue sharing agreements and includes eliminations of transactions among segments to reconcile to the Company’s consolidated results. Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA includes corporate overhead costs, which consist of certain expenses, such as: payroll, professional fees, cybersecurity costs and other general and administrative expenses.
(b)
See the “Supplemental Unaudited Presentation of Consolidated Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024” discussion later in this MD&A for a description of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to Caesars to Adjusted EBITDA.
Consolidated comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
Net Revenues
Net revenues were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Percent Change
(Dollars in millions)
2025
2024
Variance
Casino
$
1,594
$
1,535
$
59
3.8
%
Food and beverage
435
422
13
3.1
%
Hotel
482
493
(11)
(2.2)
%
Other
283
292
(9)
(3.1)
%
Net revenues
$
2,794
$
2,742
$
52
1.9
%
Consolidated net revenues increased for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the same prior year period, due to a significant increase in iGaming handle coupled with improved iGaming hold and higher hold in sports betting in our Caesars Digital segment. Net revenues in the Las Vegas segment were down slightly primarily due to lower hotel occupancy and room rates resulting from Las Vegas hosting the Super Bowl in 2024. Net revenues in the Regional segment increased primarily due to opening expanded gaming and non-gaming amenities at our recently completed development projects of Caesars Virginia and Caesars New Orleans.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Percent Change
(Dollars in millions)
2025
2024
Variance
Casino
$
861
$
852
$
9
1.1
%
Food and beverage
275
263
12
4.6
%
Hotel
151
137
14
10.2
%
Other
95
94
1
1.1
%
General and administrative
483
500
(17)
(3.4)
%
Corporate
82
78
4
5.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
357
327
30
9.2
%
Transaction and other costs, net
2
6
(4)
(66.7)
%
Total operating expenses
$
2,306
$
2,257
$
49
2.2
%
Casino expenses consist principally of salaries and wages associated with our gaming operations, gaming taxes and marketing and advertising costs attributable to our Caesars Digital segment. Food and beverage expenses consist principally of salaries and wages and costs of goods sold associated with our food and beverage operations. Hotel expenses consist principally of salaries, wages and supplies associated with our hotel operations. Other expenses consist principally of salaries and wages, costs of goods sold associated with our retail operations, entertainment costs, including professional talent fees, reimbursable management costs (described below) and other operations.
Casino expenses were relatively flat for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the same prior year period. Casino expenses rose in connection with increased revenues in our Caesars Digital segment, and were partially offset by decreased promotional costs in our Las Vegas segment associated with the Super Bowl held in Las Vegas in the first quarter of 2024. Food and beverage and hotel expenses have increased due to incremental wages associated with the opening of Caesars Virginia’s permanent facility and the completion of the rebranding Caesars New Orleans as well as higher union and non-union wages. We continue to focus on labor efficiencies across the enterprise to manage increased labor costs.
General and administrative expenses include items such as information technology, facility maintenance, utilities, property and liability insurance, expenses for administrative departments such as accounting, compliance, purchasing, human resources, legal, internal audit, property taxes and marketing expenses indirectly related to our gaming and non-gaming operations.
Corporate expenses include unallocated expenses such as payroll, inclusive of the annual bonus, stock-based compensation, professional fees, cybersecurity costs and other various expenses not directly related to the Company’s operations.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased for the three months ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the same prior year period, primarily related to recently completed construction projects.
Transaction and other costs, net primarily includes 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 our new property openings and non-cash changes in equity method investments.
Other income (expenses)
Other income (expenses) were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
Percent Change
(Dollars in millions)
2025
2024
Variance
Interest expense, net
$
(574)
$
(590)
$
16
2.7
%
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
(48)
48
100.0
%
Other income (loss)
(1)
26
(27)
*
Provision for income taxes
(11)
(15)
4
26.7
%
____________________
*
Not meaningful.
Interest expense, net decreased for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the same prior year period, primarily due to our continuing efforts to reduce and refinance outstanding debt.
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, loss on extinguishment of debt was primarily related to the prepayments of the CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2025 and the Caesars Resort Collection (“CRC”) Senior Secured Notes in conjunction with refinancing activities.
Other income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 primarily represents a change in estimate of our disputed claims liability.
The income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 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.
Segment comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
Las Vegas Segment
Three Months Ended March 31,
Percent Change
(Dollars in millions)
2025
2024
Variance
Net revenues:
Casino
$
243
$
239
$
4
1.7
%
Food and beverage
286
287
(1)
(0.3)
%
Hotel
343
362
(19)
(5.2)
%
Other
131
140
(9)
(6.4)
%
Net revenues
$
1,003
$
1,028
$
(25)
(2.4)
%
Table games drop
$
744
$
842
$
(98)
(11.6)
%
Table games hold %
19.2
%
18.2
%
1 pts
Slot handle
$
2,572
$
2,549
$
23
0.9
%
Hotel occupancy
96.2
%
97.6
%
(1.4) pts
Adjusted EBITDA
$
433
$
440
$
(7)
(1.6)
%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
43.2
%
42.8
%
0.4 pts
Net income attributable to Caesars
$
177
$
198
$
(21)
(10.6)
%
Our Las Vegas segment’s net revenues, net income and Adjusted EBITDA decreased slightly for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the same prior year period, primarily due to lower hotel occupancy and room rates as a result of Las Vegas hosting the Super Bowl in the first quarter of 2024. While table games volume was also negatively impacted by the timing of this significant event, casino revenues benefited from improved table games hold, despite remaining below the midpoint of our typical range for the three months ended March 31, 2025. In addition, other revenue declined as compared to the same prior year period primarily due to the variance in comparable revenues driven by the sale of the LINQ Promenade during the fourth quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA margin improved over the same prior year period due to our continued focus on efficiencies to effectively manage operating expenses.
Slot win percentage in the Las Vegas segment for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was within our typical range.
Our Regional segment’s net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA improved for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the same prior year period, primarily due to the positive results driven by our recently completed Caesars Virginia and Caesars New Orleans development projects. Increases in food and beverage revenues were attributable to the opening of new venues and upscaled offerings, particularly in our recently completed and rebranded properties. These increases partially were offset by the continued impact of competition associated with new casino resorts opening and inclement weather in several of our regional markets. Net income declined for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same prior year period, primarily due to increased depreciation expense associated with the completion of the construction projects mentioned above.
Slot win percentage in the Regional segment for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was within our typical range.
Caesars Digital Segment
Three Months Ended March 31,
Percent Change
(Dollars in millions)
2025
2024
Variance
Net revenues:
Casino
(a)
$
324
$
266
$
58
21.8
%
Other
11
16
(5)
(31.3)
%
Net revenues
$
335
$
282
$
53
18.8
%
Sports betting handle
(b)
$
3,128
$
3,379
$
(251)
(7.4)
%
Sports betting hold %
7.3
%
6.7
%
0.6 pts
iGaming handle
$
4,488
$
3,498
$
990
28.3
%
iGaming hold %
3.6
%
3.3
%
0.3 pts
Adjusted EBITDA
$
43
$
5
$
38
*
Adjusted EBITDA margin
12.8
%
1.8
%
11 pts
Net loss attributable to Caesars
$
—
$
(34)
$
34
100.0
%
____________________
*
Not meaningful.
(a)
Includes total promotional and complimentary incentives related to sports betting, iGaming, and online poker of $73 million and $86 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Promotional and complimentary incentives for online poker were $3 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
(b)
Caesars Digital generated an additional $269 million and $279 million of sports betting handle for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which is not included in this table, for select wholly-owned and third-party operations for which Caesars Digital provides services and we receive all, or a share of, the net profits. Hold related to these operations was 11.0% and 9.8%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Sports betting handle includes $10 million and $11 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, related to horse racing and pari-mutuel wagers.
Caesars Digital’s net revenues, net loss, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin improved significantly for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as compared to the same prior year period, primarily due to higher iGaming handle and iGaming hold coupled with improved sports betting hold. The improved sports betting hold reflects the benefit of the continued investment in our sports betting platform. Increases in both iGaming handle and iGaming hold have followed the launch of Caesars Palace Online Casino in August 2023 and Horseshoe Online Casino app in October 2024.
As sports betting and online casinos expand through increased state or jurisdictional legalization, new product launches, and customer adoption, variations in hold percentages and increases in promotional and marketing expenses in highly competitive markets during promotional periods may negatively impact Caesars Digital’s net revenues, net income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin in comparison to current or prior periods.
We manage several properties and license rights to the use of certain of our brands. These revenue agreements typically include reimbursement of certain costs that we incur directly. Such costs are primarily related to payroll costs incurred on behalf of the properties under management. The revenue related to these reimbursable management costs has a direct impact on our evaluation of Adjusted EBITDA margin which, when excluded, reflects margins typically realized from such agreements. The table below presents the amount included in net revenues and total operating expenses related to these reimbursable costs.
Three Months Ended March 31,
Percent Change
(Dollars in millions)
2025
2024
Variance
Reimbursable management revenue
$
51
$
50
$
1
2.0
%
Reimbursable management costs
51
50
1
2.0
%
Corporate & Other
Three Months Ended March 31,
Percent Change
(Dollars in millions)
2025
2024
Variance
Net revenues:
Casino
$
(3)
$
(1)
$
(2)
(200.0)
%
Other
4
—
4
*
Net revenues
$
1
$
(1)
$
2
*
Adjusted EBITDA
$
(48)
$
(43)
$
(5)
(11.6)
%
____________________
*
Not meaningful.
Supplemental Unaudited Presentation of Consolidated Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 and 2024
Adjusted EBITDA (described below), a non-GAAP financial measure, has been presented as a supplemental disclosure because it is a widely used measure of performance and basis for valuation of companies in our industry and we believe that this non-GAAP supplemental information will be helpful in understanding our ongoing operating results. Management has historically used Adjusted EBITDA when evaluating operating performance because we believe that the inclusion or exclusion of certain recurring and non-recurring items is necessary to provide a full understanding of our core operating results and as a means to evaluate period-to-period results. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before interest income or interest expense net of interest capitalized, (benefit) provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt, impairment charges, other (income) loss, net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, transaction costs associated with our acquisitions, developments, and divestitures, and non-cash changes in equity method investments. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes the expense associated with certain of our leases as these transactions were accounted for as financing obligations and the associated expense is included in interest expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA is unaudited and should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) as an indicator of our operating performance. Uses of cash flows that are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA
include capital expenditures, interest payments, income taxes, debt principal repayments, distributions to our noncontrolling interest owners and payments under our leases with affiliates of VICI Properties Inc. and GLPI, which can be significant. As a result, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of our liquidity. Other companies that provide Adjusted EBITDA information may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be the same as the definitions used in any of our debt agreements.
The following tables summarizes our Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, in addition to reconciling net income (loss) attributable to Caesars to Adjusted EBITDA in accordance with GAAP (unaudited):
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In millions)
2025
2024
Net loss attributable to Caesars
$
(115)
$
(158)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
17
16
Provision for income taxes
11
15
Other (income) loss
(a)
1
(26)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
48
Interest expense, net
574
590
Depreciation and amortization
357
327
Transaction costs and other, net
(b)
13
16
Stock-based compensation expense
26
25
Adjusted EBITDA
884
853
Pre-disposition Adjusted EBITDA
(c)
—
(4)
Total Adjusted EBITDA
$
884
$
849
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(a)
Other (income) loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024 primarily represents a change in estimate of our disputed claims liability.
(b)
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 our new property openings, and non-cash changes in equity method investments.
(c)
Adjustment for pre-disposition results of operations reflecting the subtraction of results of operations for the LINQ Promenade prior to divestiture, for the relevant periods. The additional financial information is included to enable the comparison of current results with results of prior periods.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We are a holding company, and our only significant assets are ownership interests in our subsidiaries. Our ability to fund our obligations depends on existing cash on hand, cash flows from our subsidiaries and our ability to raise capital. Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are existing cash on hand, cash flows from operations, availability of borrowings under our CEI Revolving Credit Facility and proceeds from the issuance of debt and equity securities. Our cash requirements may fluctuate significantly depending on our decisions with respect to business acquisitions or divestitures and strategic capital and marketing investments.
As of March 31, 2025, our cash on hand and borrowing capacity was as follows:
(In millions)
March 31, 2025
Cash and cash equivalents
$
884
Revolver capacity
(a)
2,235
Revolver capacity committed to letters of credit
(79)
Revolver capacity committed as regulatory requirement
(46)
Total
(b)
$
2,994
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(a)
Revolver capacity includes $2.25 billion under the CEI Revolving Credit Facility, maturing in January 2028 (subject to a springing maturity in the event certain other long-term debt of Caesars is not extended or repaid), and $25 million under the CVA Revolving Credit Facility, maturing on April 26, 2029, less $40 million reserved for specific purposes.
(b)
Excludes approximately $75 million of additional borrowing available under the CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan.
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, our operating activities generated operating cash inflows of $218 million, as compared to operating cash inflows of $80 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to changes in working capital, coupled with the results of operations described above.
We expect that our primary capital requirements going forward will relate to servicing our outstanding indebtedness, rent payments under our GLPI Leases and VICI Leases, and the expansion and maintenance of our properties. In addition, beginning in 2025 we expect additional cash uses for operating activities as a result of federal and certain state income taxes.
A significant portion of our liquidity needs are for debt service and payments associated with our leases. Our estimated debt service (including principal and interest) is approximately $664 million for the remainder of 2025. We also lease certain real property assets from third parties, including VICI and GLPI. The VICI Leases are subject to annual escalations, that take effect in November of each year, based on the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). In addition to the CPI escalator, our VICI leases are also subject to a variable rent adjustment based on certain historical net revenues of our leased properties which began in November 2024. The next such lease year with a variable rent adjustment begins November 2027. We estimate our lease payments to VICI and GLPI to be approximately $1.0 billion for the remainder of 2025.
We make capital expenditures and perform continuing refurbishment and maintenance at our properties to maintain our quality standards. Our capital expenditure requirements for the remainder of 2025 include the completion of expansion projects and hotel renovations. In addition, we anticipate continued investment in our Caesars Sportsbook and iGaming applications.
Cash used for capital expenditures totaled
$223 million and $264 million
for the three months ended
March 31, 2025 and 2024
, respectively, related to our growth, renovation, maintenance, and other capital projects. The following table summarizes our capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2025, and an estimated range of capital expenditures for the remainder of 2025.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Estimate of Remaining Capital Expenditures for
2025
(In millions)
Actual
Low
High
Growth and renovation projects
$
50
$
100
$
150
Caesars Digital
22
40
60
Maintenance projects
74
270
300
Total estimated capital expenditures from unrestricted cash
146
410
510
Caesars Virginia
(a)
77
35
60
Total
$
223
$
445
$
570
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(a)
Capital expenditures associated with Caesars Virginia are expected to be funded from cash on-hand generated from the operations of Caesars Virginia, or through the Caesars Virginia, LLC Credit Agreement. The Caesars Virginia delayed draw term loan has $75 million of undrawn capacity and the Caesars Virginia revolving credit facility has $25 million of undrawn capacity.
We may, from time to time, seek to repurchase our common stock or prepay our outstanding indebtedness. Any such purchases or prepayments may be funded by existing cash balances or the incurrence of debt. The amount and timing of any repurchase of debt or common stock will be based on business and market conditions, capital availability, compliance with debt covenants and other considerations. In April 2025, we repurchased approximately $100 million of common stock.
We have agreements with certain professional sports leagues and teams, sporting event facilities and media companies for tickets, suites, advertising, marketing, promotional and sponsorship opportunities including communication with partner customer databases. Some of the agreements provide us with exclusivity to access the aforementioned rights within the casino and/or sports betting category. As of
March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
, obligations related to these agreements were $398 million and $421 million, respectively, with contracts extending through 2040. These obligations are composed of various third-party agreements which have been entered into by us for certain of our Las Vegas and Regional properties, or our Caesars Digital segment. The agreements include leasing of event suites that are generally considered short-term leases for which we do not record a right of use asset or lease liability. We recognize expenses in the period services are received in accordance with the various agreements. In addition, assets or liabilities may be recorded related to the timing of payments as required by the respective agreement.
We have periodically divested assets to raise capital or, in previous cases, to comply with conditions, terms, obligations or restrictions imposed by antitrust, gaming and other regulatory entities.
If an agreed upon selling price for future divestitures does not exceed the carrying value of the assets, we may be required to record additional impairment charges in future periods which may be material.
We
expect that our current liquidity, including availability of borrowings under our committed credit facility and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund our operations, capital requirements and service our outstanding indebtedness for the next twelve months and beyond.
Debt and Master Lease 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 2027, 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 our 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 document.
The GLPI Leases and VICI Leases contain certain covenants requiring minimum capital expenditures based on a percentage of net revenues along with maintaining certain financial ratios. The GLPI Leases require the Company to maintain a minimum adjusted revenue to rent ratio of 1.20:1, applicable to the operations of the underlying leased properties..
The CVA Revolving Credit Facility and the CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan contain covenants, applicable to the operations of Caesars Virginia, 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. Caesars Virginia LLC’s compliance requirements commence starting June 30, 2025.
As of March 31, 2025, we were in compliance with all of the applicable financial covenants described above.
Share Repurchase Program
On October 2, 2024, we announced that our Board of Directors 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 were no shares repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Subsequently, during April 2025, the Company repurchased approximately 4.2 million shares of our common stock for a total cost of approximately $100 million.
Contractual Obligations
There have been no other material changes during the three months ended March 31, 2025 to our contractual obligations as disclosed in Part II, Item 7 of the 2024 Annual Report. See
Note 5
to our unaudited Financial Statements, which is included elsewhere in this report, for additional information regarding contractual obligations.
Other Liquidity Matters
We are faced with certain contingencies, from time to time, involving litigation, claims, assessments, environmental remediation or compliance. These commitments and contingencies are discussed in greater detail, when applicable, in “
Part II, Item 1. Legal Proceedings
” and
Note 5
to our unaudited Financial Statements, both of which are included elsewhere in this report. See also “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business” which is included elsewhere in the 2024 Annual Report.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our critical accounting policies and estimates are included in the 2024 Annual Report. There have been no material changes since December 31, 2024. We have not substantively changed the application of our policies, and there have been no material changes in assumptions or estimation techniques used as compared to those described in the 2024 Annual Report.
We do not currently have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. We are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily from variable rate long-term debt arrangements. We manage our interest rate risk by monitoring interest rates, including future projected rates, and adjusting our mix of fixed and variable rate borrowings.
As of March 31, 2025, long-term variable-rate borrowings totaled $5.9 billion under the CEI Term Loans and the CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan and no amounts were outstanding under the CEI Revolving Credit Facility or the CVA Revolving Credit Facility. As of March 31, 2025, long-term variable-rate borrowings under the CEI Term Loans and the CVA Delayed Draw Term Loan represented approximately 48% of consolidated long-term debt and the weighted average interest rates on our variable and fixed rate debt were 6.56% and 6.34%, respectively.
All of the variable rate debt instruments are subject to Term SOFR interest rates plus a reasonable margin.
We evaluate our exposure to market risk by monitoring interest rates in the marketplace and have, on occasion, utilized derivative financial instruments to help manage this risk. We do not utilize derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. There have been no other material quantitative changes in our market risk exposure, or how such risks are managed from the information previously reported under Part II, Item 7A of the 2024 Annual Report.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have established and maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports that we file under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized, evaluated and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, evaluated and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b)
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
For a discussion of our “Legal Proceedings,” refer to
Note 5
of our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements located elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Note 8 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 2024 Annual Report.
Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our strategies, objectives and plans for future development or acquisitions of properties or operations, as well as expectations, future operating results, trends and other information that is not historical information. When used in this report, the terms or phrases such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “expects,” “might,” “may,” “estimates,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “will likely continue,” and variations of such words or similar expressions and their negative forms are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions regarding future events.
Forward-looking statements are based upon certain underlying assumptions, including any assumptions mentioned with the specific statements, as of the date such statements were made. Such assumptions are in turn based upon internal estimates and analyses of market conditions and trends, management plans and strategies, economic conditions and other factors. Such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, and are subject to change. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend upon future circumstances that may not occur. Actual results and trends may differ materially from any future results, trends, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we assume no duty to update forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements. Some of the contingencies and uncertainties to which any forward-looking statement contained herein are subject include, but are not limited to, the following:
•
our sensitivity to reductions in discretionary consumer spending as a result of downturns in the economy and other factors outside our control;
•
projections of future results of operations or financial condition;
•
expectations regarding our business and results of operations of our existing casino properties and prospects for future development;
•
the impact of economic trends, inflation, trade tensions and related actions, such as the imposition of tariffs between the United States and other countries and the threat of any additional tariffs, and public health emergencies on our business and financial condition;
•
expectations regarding trends that will affect our market and the gaming industry generally, including expansion of internet betting and gaming, and the impact of those trends on our business and results of operations;
•
our ability to comply with the covenants in the agreements governing our outstanding indebtedness and leases;
•
our ability to meet our projected debt service obligations, operating expenses, and maintenance capital expenditures;
•
expectations regarding availability of capital resources;
•
our intention to pursue development opportunities and additional acquisitions and divestitures;
•
our ability to complete dispositions and divestitures and effectively reinvest the proceeds thereof;
•
the ability to identify suitable acquisition opportunities and realize growth and cost synergies from any future acquisitions;
•
the impact of regulation on our business and our ability to receive and maintain necessary approvals for our existing properties, future projects and the operation of our online sportsbook, online poker and iGaming applications;
•
the effect of disruptions or corruption to our information technology and other systems and infrastructure;
•
potential compromises of our information systems or unauthorized access to confidential information and customer data;
•
the impact of the Data Incident and any other future cybersecurity breaches on our business, financial conditions and results of operations;
•
factors impacting our ability to successfully operate our digital betting and iGaming platform and expand its user base;
•
our ability to adapt to the very competitive environments in which we operate, including the online market;
•
the impact of win or hold rates and liability management risks on our results of operations;
•
our reliance on third parties for strategic relationships and essential services;
•
costs associated with investments in our online offerings and technological and strategic initiatives;
•
risk relating to fraud, theft and cheating;
•
our ability to collect gaming receivables from our credit customers;
•
the impact of our substantial indebtedness and significant financial commitments, including our obligations under our lease arrangements;
•
restrictions and limitations in agreements governing our debt and leased properties could significantly affect our ability to operate our business and our liquidity;
•
financial, operational, regulatory or other potential challenges that may arise as a result of leasing of a number of our properties;
•
the impact of governmental regulation on our business and the cost of complying or the impact of failing to comply with such regulations;
•
changes in gaming taxes and fees in jurisdictions in which we operate;
•
risks relating to pending claims or future claims that may be brought against us;
•
changes in interest rates and capital and credit markets;
•
the effect of seasonal fluctuations;
•
our particular sensitivity to energy and water prices;
•
deterioration in our reputation or the reputation of our brands;
•
our reliance on information technology, particularly for our digital business;
•
our ability to protect our intellectual property rights;
•
our reliance on licenses to use the intellectual property of third parties and our ability to renew or extend our existing licenses;
•
the effects of war, terrorist activity, acts of violence, natural disasters and other catastrophic events;
•
increased scrutiny and changing expectations regarding our environmental, social and governance practices and reporting;
•
our reliance on key personnel and the intense competition to attract and retain management and key employees in the gaming industry;
•
work stoppages and other labor problems;
•
our ability to secure and retain performers and other entertainment offerings on acceptable terms; and
•
other factors described in “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC.
In light of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this report might not occur. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which this statement is made, even if subsequently made available on our website or otherwise, and we do not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which the statement is made, except as may be required by law.
You should also be aware that while we, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, we do not disclose to them any material non-public information, internal forecasts or other confidential business information. Therefore, you should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst, irrespective of the content of the statement or report.
To the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain projections, forecasts or opinions, those reports are not our responsibility and are not endorsed by us.
A description of our risk factors can be found in “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” included in the 2024 Annual Report. There have been no material changes to those risk factors during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
On October 2, 2024, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized a $500 million common stock repurchase program (the “2024 Share Repurchase Program”). Under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program, we 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 minimum number of shares of common stock that we are required to repurchase, no time limit, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time without notice. All shares repurchased under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program will be immediately retired. There were no share repurchases made during the three months ended March 31, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, the remaining availability under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program was $450 million. Subsequently, during April 2025, the Company repurchased approximately 4.2 million shares of our common stock for a total cost of approximately $100 million.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
(a) None.
(b) None.
(c)
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
For the three months ended March 31, 2025, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act)
adopted
, modified or
terminated
a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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