The purchase, first announced in September, was originally set at $3.7 billion. “We look forward to announcing future sports partnerships that will drive long-term growth.” “We are thrilled to complete the acquisition of William Hill, combining two of the premier operations in the sports betting and iGaming industries under one roof,” Caesars CEO Tom Reeg said in a news release. The deal cleared its last hurdle this week and is set to give Reno-based Caesars full ownership and control of William Hill’s land-based and digital gaming assets within the United States. on Thursday completed its $4 billion acquisition of William Hill, the third-largest sportsbook operator in the country. (Las Vegas Review-Journal, file)Ĭaesars Entertainment Inc. Caesars Palace hotel and casino is seen on the Las Vegas Strip, Thursday, Aug.