Pinnacle Entertainment has announced plans to raise up to $800m to help the company complete its buyout of regional gaming rival Ameristar Casinos.
In separate announcements, Las Vegas-based Pinnacle said it was seeking commitments for a $1.6bn term loan and a $1bn revolving credit agreement, along with the sale of $800m in bonds.
The new debt would be used to pay off $450m in debt due in 2017 and also to help finance the $2.8bn acquisition the company hopes to finalise later this year.