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Executives with Fertitta Entertainment appeared before the Nevada Gaming Board last week to inform the regulators how the company plans to integrate casino operations after the planned acquisition of Caesars Entertainment (CZR). Analysts indicated the hearing went well and see an increased probability the deal makes it to the finish line.The sector-rattling $17.6B deal to acquire Caesars (CZR) was announced by Fertitta Entertainment last May. The all-cash deal is expected to be financed through Fertitta equity, assumed Caesars debt, and committed new debt financing arranged by a group of banks. Caesars (CZR) also built in a go-shop period, allowing it to seek better offers before closing.Looking ahead, the Caesars (CZR) deal will be reviewed by the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice as part of an anti-competition review before going back to the Nevada Gaming Board for final approval.In terms of synergy, Fertitta Entertainment has seven casinos; three are in Nevada, while the others are in Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Jersey. Of note, those properties could all be added to the Caesars Rewards program to create a significant revenue opportunity while also boosting the Caesars brand name.The deal is significant for the casino sector in general because it could raise valuations as investors eye the potential for more major M&A deals.