Fertitta Entertainment Buying Caesars Entertainment For $5.7 Billion Plus Assumption Of Debt

Casino Reports Caesars Entertainment announced Thursday morning its board had accepted the long-rumored deal for Fertitta Entertainment to acquire the iconic casino brand and all of its properties. The announcement referred to it as a “definitive agreement,” though it is still subject to the approval of Caesars Entertainment shareholders and other standard conditions. The transaction is valued at approximately $17.6…

New Mexico expands medical student loan relief program

New Mexico is expanding its Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, offering licensed physicians more money for student loan repayment than any other state. This level of funding surpasses similar initiatives across the country, providing more than twice the $37,500 annual limit found in Georgia, nearly three times the amount offered by Ohio and Rhode Island.Previously,…