Indiana commission approves Eldorado Resorts acquisition of Caesars Entertainment

Eldorado Resorts, Inc. announced that at a meeting Friday, the company received approval from the Indiana Gaming Commission in connection with its pending acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corp., subject to applicable conditions.

Eldorado is a leading casino entertainment company that owns and operates 21 properties in 11 states, including Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, and Ohio. Eldorado’s properties feature approximately 22,400 slot machines, 640 table games, and over 11,200 hotel rooms.

Caesars Entertainment's resorts operate primarily under the Caesars, Harrah's and Horseshoe brand names. In April, Caesars and VICI Properties Inc. agreed to sell the Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino to Twin River Worldwide Holdings Inc. for approximately $25 million in cash. VICI will receive approximately $19 million from the sale, while Caesars will receive approximately $6 million.

HondaJet lands at Gary Jet Center in Indiana

The Gary Jet Center announced Thursday that it is managing one of the first HondaJets to be delivered in the United States. Additionally, two Gary Jet Center pilots were among the first type rated in the aircraft and attended pilot training at the Honda Aircraft Training Center in Greensboro, N.C. A Gary Jet Center maintenance technician also attended and completed the first HondaJet Initial and Avionics Maintenance Training program.

The Gary Center, located at the Gary/Chicago International Airport, is a 25-year old, privately owned aviation company, providing fixed-base operator services, as well aircraft management, maintenance and charter to a variety of Chicago customers.

The HondaJet incorporates many technological innovations in aviation design, including the unique Over-The-Wing Engine Mount configuration that dramatically improves performance and fuel efficiency by reducing aerodynamic drag.