Feb 26 (Reuters) – Caesars Entertainment is weighing takeover offers from several potential bidders, including a bid from Texas gaming and hospitality billionaire Tilman Fertitta, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
Caesars has received an offer from Fertitta Entertainment, the group behind the Golden Nugget casino chain, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.
The company is also considering a possible management-led buyout, the FT report added.
Caesars did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Reuters could not independently verify the report.
Shares of the company closed up about 19% on Thursday after the news.
(Reporting by Parth Chandna; Editing by Maju Samuel)
