In addition, there might have been federal antitrust concerns with one company owning that many gaming properties in the area. Gaming analysts said Eldorado management, which would have acquired the Harrah’s Reno lease through the Caesars purchase, wasn’t interested in operating a fourth casino in the Reno market. Eldorado operates three casinos in downtown Reno –Įldorado, Silver Legacy and Circus Circus, which are collectively referred to Caesars is merging with Reno-based Eldorado Resorts inĪ $17.3 billion transaction.