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Harrah's: What's in a name?

Posted At : April 10, 2008 12:42 PM | Posted By : D McKee
Related Categories: Harrah's

 "Adoption of the name Caesars Entertainment will provide our company with greater prestige and help attract strategic business partners as we pursue expansion opportunities in new jurisdictions." -- Harrah's Entertainment Chairman/President/CEO Gary Loveman, announcing the planned re-branding of his company.

Brands planned for the new company:

• Caesars

• Harrah's

• Horseshoe

Brands currently under the Harrah's flag:

• Caesars

• Harrah's

• Horseshoe

• Grand Casinos*

• Sheraton*

• Bally's*

• Bill's

• Flamingo*

• Harvey's

• Imperial Palace (Vegas only)

• O'Shea's*

• Paris*

• Rio

• Showboat

• Conrad*

* -- Inherited in the takeover of Caesars Entertainment, née Park Place Entertainment, née Hilton Gaming (plus ITT/Sheraton/Caesars World, plus ... )

Update: Steve Friess has a tart, funny take on the matter.

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