Caesars Entertainment (CZR) director Don R. Kornstein to leave board Dec. 31, 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. announced that board member Don R. Kornstein has decided to resign from its Board of Directors. He notified the Executive Chairman on December 3, 2025, and his resignation will be effective December 31, 2025. The company states that his decision to resign is not the result of any disagreement with Caesars Entertainment.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

1 item

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

December 3, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-36629

46-3657681

(State of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification Number)

100 West Liberty Street, 12th Floor, Reno, Nevada 89501

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) 

(775) 328-0100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.00001 par value

CZR

NASDAQ Stock Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 3, 2025, Don R. Kornstein informed the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), that he has decided to resign from the Board effective December 31, 2025. Mr. Kornstein’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Date:

December 3, 2025

By:

/s/ Edmund L. Quatmann, Jr.

Edmund L. Quatmann, Jr.

Chief Legal Officer, Executive Vice President and Secretary

FAQ

What did Caesars Entertainment (CZR) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Caesars Entertainment disclosed that director Don R. Kornstein has decided to resign from the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 31, 2025.

Who is resigning from Caesars Entertainment (CZR)'s Board of Directors?

Don R. Kornstein, a member of the Board of Directors of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., is resigning from the Board.

When will Don R. Kornstein’s resignation from Caesars Entertainment’s board be effective?

Don R. Kornstein’s resignation from the Board of Caesars Entertainment will be effective on December 31, 2025.

Did Don R. Kornstein’s resignation involve any disagreement with Caesars Entertainment (CZR)?

No. Caesars Entertainment states that Mr. Kornstein’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the company.

When did Caesars Entertainment (CZR) receive notice of Don R. Kornstein’s decision to resign?

Don R. Kornstein informed the Executive Chairman of Caesars Entertainment’s Board of his decision to resign on December 3, 2025.

Which board-related item does this Caesars Entertainment (CZR) filing address?

The filing addresses the departure of a director under Item 5.02, specifically the planned resignation of Don R. Kornstein from the Board of Directors.