In the column on page A10:
"for the next year, while the sponsors will be getting regulatory approvals, our plan is just to put our heads down and continue to run oour business," said Harrah's CEO Jonathan Halkyard. "We have several growth initiatives in the works, and our plans are to continue those efforts".
By selling to private equity firms gaming analysts believe Harrahs will have more freedom to continue its expansion initiatives without the scrutiny of shareholders seeking a quick return on investments.