Bret Yunker is Chief Financial Officer of Caesars Entertainment, a role he has held since the company's formation following the merger of Eldorado Resorts and Caesars. He originally joined Eldorado Resorts as CFO effective May 2, 2019. Yunker brings over 20 years of gaming industry investment banking experience. Before joining Eldorado, he served as Managing Director at J.P. Morgan in its Real Estate Investment Banking group, with primary coverage responsibility for the gaming industry, working with casino operators, gaming suppliers, REITs, lottery service providers, and online gaming companies. Previously, he spent 14 years at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, ultimately as Managing Director, handling clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and other emerging markets. He began his banking career in 1998.
At Caesars, Yunker oversees all financial and treasury functions including financial reporting, bank relationships, investor relations, M&A activity, and internal analysis to support growth. He is named as a named executive officer in Caesars Entertainment’s SEC filings.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | Managing Director, Investment Banking | 1998-01-01 – 2012-01-01 |
| Eldorado Resorts, Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | 2019-01-01 – 2020-01-01 |
| Caesars Entertainment | Chief Financial Officer | – present |
| Caesars Sportsbook | Chief Financial Officer, Caesars Entertainment | – present |
| Caesars | Chief Financial Officer | – present |