Caesars Entertainment Corporation Recognized With the 'Corporate Vision Award' by the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 24, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment Corporation was recently honored by the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center with the "Corporate Vision Award" for its dedication to creating and facilitating programs and policies that offer its employees and guests equal opportunities at all of the company's properties world-wide.

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The company was recognized at its 39th Anniversary Gala and Auction event on November 13.

"We are grateful to have been selected for this year's 'Corporation Vision Award,' " said Fred Keeton, vice president of finance, external affairs and chief diversity officer for Caesars Entertainment. "At Caesars Entertainment, we take pride in advancing inclusive environments and expanding diversity initiatives across all of our operations."

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's Anniversary Gala recognizes the efforts of individuals, corporations and philanthropic leaders who make a difference in the LGBT community. At this year's awards ceremony, Jane Lynch, known for her role on the hit show "Glee" as Sue Sylvester, was awarded the Rand Schrader Distinguished Achievement Award for her efforts on behalf of the LGBT community.

About Caesars Entertainment Corporation Diversity and Inclusion

Caesars Entertainment Corporation is committed to conducting business responsibly by providing employees with equal opportunities for growth and contribution under the direction of its diversity and inclusion department. Caesars Entertainment approaches diversity and inclusion in parallel paths focusing both on traditional representational diversity and resulting cognitive diversity. Employees' life experiences, background and skills are utilized in diverse-by-design teams to help drive better business outcomes. The diverse-by-design approach can be applied across all business functions to drive outcomes by solving the company's hardest problems or in taking advantage of its most complex opportunities. The use of the cognitive diversity model sets Caesars Entertainment apart as a leader in best diversity and inclusion practices.

Caesars Entertainment is the only company in the casino entertainment industry to receive a perfect score four consecutive times on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The Nevada Minority Business Council inducted Caesars Entertainment into its hall of fame as "Corporation of the Decade," for the company's 15-year dedication to diversity and inclusion. Most recently, Profiles in Diversity Journal conferred its top honor, the "2010 Diversity Leader Award," to Caesars Entertainment for its outstanding diversity communications practices. Caesars Entertainment has a longstanding history of community engagement and social responsibility and was named Business Week's "Most Generous Company in America." Caesars Entertainment is committed to creating a dynamic and innovative culture where individual growth is not only encouraged, but also rewarded, recognized and celebrated.

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