Caesars receives FTC Second Request for Fertitta merger; Icahn directors resign

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

FTC issued Second Request on Sept 14, 2026, extending HSR waiting period for Fertitta merger until 30 days after substantial compliance.
Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou resigned from Caesars board effective Sept 16, 2026; Icahn Group waived replacement director rights.
Merger with Fertitta Entertainment remains subject to HSR clearance and other closing conditions per Merger Agreement.
Proxy deadline: Internet/telephone proxies due 11:59 p.m. ET (8:59 p.m. PT) on Sept 21, 2026, not 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Departed

Jesse Lynn

Director

CZR · Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Effective: 2026-09-16
Filed: September 17, 2026, 9:12 AM ET

On September 16, 2026, Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou informed the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), that they have decided to resign from the Board effective immediately.

Departed

Ted Papapostolou

Director

CZR · Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Effective: 2026-09-16
Filed: September 17, 2026, 9:12 AM ET

On September 16, 2026, Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou informed the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), that they have decided to resign from the Board effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Jesse Lynn resigned as Director at Caesars Entertainment, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Director

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On September 16, 2026, Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou informed the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), that they have decided to resign from the Board effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Ted Papapostolou resigned as Director at Caesars Entertainment, Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Director

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On September 16, 2026, Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou informed the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”), that they have decided to resign from the Board effective immediately.

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