The transaction requires approval from gambling regulators inmore than a dozen states and several tribal nations where Harrah'soperates. In addition to Missouri, in recent days and weeksHarrah's has received approval from the gaming regulatory agenciesfor Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey and Mississippi. The EuropeanUnion signed off on the deal in April, the same month Harrah'sshareholders controlling 66% of outstanding stock approved thetransaction.

Harrah's is the world's largest casino company by revenue. Itoperates 39 casinos across the US, including Caesars Palace,Bally's, Flamingo and Paris on the Las Vegas Strip. International,it owns stakes in casinos in Canada and Uruguay and owns UK-basedLondon Clubs International PLC, which operates 10 casinos in UK,Egypt and South Africa.

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