Eldorado, Fertitta Battle It Out For Caesars Empire

With the resignation of the director representing Apollo Global Management, Carl Icahn, now Caesars’ largest shareholder, could soon be extending his control over the gaming giant’s future. With the company up for sale, the two potential buyers include Eldorado Resorts, who bought Icahn’s last company, Tropicana, and Tilman Fertitta (l.), the owner of the Golden Nugget casinos.