To appease regulators, Harrah's sold its Shreveport, La., casino to Boyd Gaming Corp. The Horseshoe merger made Harrah's - for the time being - the largest casino company in the world. The Horseshoe casinos are in Bossier City, La., Tunica, Miss., and Hammond, Ind. Harrah's recently completed its $1.45 billion merger with Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. Harrah's Entertainment, which operates heavily with riverboat casinos, has 26 casinos in 13 states under the Harrah's and Showboat names. ![]() "I think it makes it more convenient for a lot of gamblers because they'll be able to use their slot machine cards and be better taken care of and have a great variety of options," said Sheehan. Gamblers, however, may be pleased by the deal. ![]() The Harrah's-Caesars deal has been approved by the boards of both companies but is subject to approval by shareholders and regulators.
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