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# The Return of the Vegas Baron: Why the Fertitta-Caesars Deal Feels Bigger Than Business

Tilman Fertitta’s planned acquisition of Caesars is not just a casino deal. It feels like the return of the Vegas baron, where one private power player could reshape the Strip through casinos, restaurants, rewards, sports, and debt.

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