<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<!--XBRL Document Created with Wdesk from Workiva-->
<!--Copyright 2022 Workiva-->
<!--r:5d34e1b1-5108-49cf-ab3e-bc4664542ae4,g:9086958c-5b70-48a7-8012-ac9e920fb86f-->
<xs:schema xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:link="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/linkbase" xmlns:czr="http://www.caesars.com/20211231" xmlns:xbrli="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance" xmlns:dtr-types="http://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2020-01-21" xmlns:xbrldt="http://xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt" attributeFormDefault="unqualified" elementFormDefault="qualified" targetNamespace="http://www.caesars.com/20211231">
  <xs:import namespace="http://fasb.org/srt/2021-01-31" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.fasb.org/srt/2021/elts/srt-2021-01-31.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://fasb.org/us-gaap/2021-01-31" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.fasb.org/us-gaap/2021/elts/us-gaap-2021-01-31.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/xlink-2003-12-31.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instance" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/xbrl-instance-2003-12-31.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/linkbase" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/xbrl-linkbase-2003-12-31.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2020-01-21" schemaLocation="https://www.xbrl.org/dtr/type/2020-01-21/types.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt" schemaLocation="http://www.xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt-2005.xsd"/>
  <xs:import namespace="http://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2021q4" schemaLocation="https://xbrl.sec.gov/dei/2021q4/dei-2021q4.xsd"/>
  <xs:annotation>
    <xs:appinfo>
      <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="czr-20211231_lab.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/labelLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/>
      <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="czr-20211231_pre.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/>
      <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="czr-20211231_cal.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/calculationLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/>
      <link:linkbaseRef xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:arcrole="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink/properties/linkbase" xlink:href="czr-20211231_def.xml" xlink:role="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/definitionLinkbaseRef" xlink:type="simple"/>
      <link:roleType id="CoverPage" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/CoverPage">
        <link:definition>000010001 - Document - Cover Page</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AuditInformation" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AuditInformation">
        <link:definition>000020002 - Document - Audit Information</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDBALANCESHEETS" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDBALANCESHEETS">
        <link:definition>100010003 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDBALANCESHEETSParenthetical" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDBALANCESHEETSParenthetical">
        <link:definition>100020004 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFOPERATIONS" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFOPERATIONS">
        <link:definition>100030005 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCOMPREHENSIVEINCOMELOSS" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCOMPREHENSIVEINCOMELOSS">
        <link:definition>100040006 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFSTOCKHOLDERSEQUITY" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFSTOCKHOLDERSEQUITY">
        <link:definition>100050007 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCASHFLOWS" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/CONSOLIDATEDSTATEMENTSOFCASHFLOWS">
        <link:definition>100060008 - Statement - CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="OrganizationandBasisofPresentation" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/OrganizationandBasisofPresentation">
        <link:definition>210011001 - Disclosure - Organization and Basis of Presentation</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="OrganizationandBasisofPresentationAdditionalinformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/OrganizationandBasisofPresentationAdditionalinformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240024001 - Disclosure - Organization and Basis of Presentation - Additional information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPolicies" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPolicies">
        <link:definition>210031002 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesPolicies" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesPolicies">
        <link:definition>220042001 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/SummaryofSignificantAccountingPoliciesNarrativeDetails">
        <link:definition>240054002 - Disclosure - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformation" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformation">
        <link:definition>210061003 - Disclosure - Acquisitions, Purchase Price Accounting and Pro forma Information</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationTables">
        <link:definition>230073001 - Disclosure - Acquisitions, Purchase Price Accounting and Pro forma Information (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationAcquisitionofWilliamHillAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationAcquisitionofWilliamHillAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240084003 - Disclosure - Acquisitions, Purchase Price Accounting and Pro forma Information -Acquisition of William Hill- Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationScheduleofPurchaseConsiderationCalculationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationScheduleofPurchaseConsiderationCalculationDetails">
        <link:definition>240094004 - Disclosure - Acquisitions, Purchase Price Accounting and Pro forma Information - Schedule of Purchase Consideration Calculation (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationSummaryofPurchaseConsiderationtoIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredandLiabilitiesAssumedDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationSummaryofPurchaseConsiderationtoIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredandLiabilitiesAssumedDetails">
        <link:definition>240104005 - Disclosure - Acquisitions, Purchase Price Accounting and Pro forma Information - Summary of Purchase Consideration to Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationUnauditedProFormaInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationUnauditedProFormaInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240114006 - Disclosure - Acquisitions, Purchase Price Accounting and Pro forma Information - Unaudited Pro Forma Information - (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationConsolidationofHorseshoeBaltimoreAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationConsolidationofHorseshoeBaltimoreAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240124007 - Disclosure - Acquisitions, Purchase Price Accounting and Pro forma Information - Consolidation of Horseshoe Baltimore - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationMergerwithCaesarsEntertainmentCorporationAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationMergerwithCaesarsEntertainmentCorporationAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240134008 - Disclosure - Acquisitions, Purchase Price Accounting and Pro forma Information - Merger with Caesars Entertainment Corporation-Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationFinancingReceivableAllowanceforCreditLossDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AcquisitionsPurchasePriceAccountingandProformaInformationFinancingReceivableAllowanceforCreditLossDetails">
        <link:definition>240144009 - Disclosure - Acquisitions, Purchase Price Accounting and Pro forma Information - Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSale" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSale">
        <link:definition>210151004 - Disclosure - Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSaleTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSaleTables">
        <link:definition>230163002 - Disclosure - Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSaleAdditionalinformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSaleAdditionalinformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240174010 - Disclosure - Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale - Additional information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSaleScheduleofAssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSaleAccountedCarryingValueLowerthanFairValueDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSaleScheduleofAssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSaleAccountedCarryingValueLowerthanFairValueDetails">
        <link:definition>240184011 - Disclosure - Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale, Accounted Carrying Value Lower than Fair Value (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSaleScheduleofInformationofNetOperatingRevenuesandNetIncomeLossDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AssetsandLiabilitiesHeldforSaleScheduleofInformationofNetOperatingRevenuesandNetIncomeLossDetails">
        <link:definition>240194012 - Disclosure - Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale - Schedule of Information of Net Operating Revenues and Net Income (Loss) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="InvestmentsinandAdvancestoUnconsolidatedAffiliates" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/InvestmentsinandAdvancestoUnconsolidatedAffiliates">
        <link:definition>210201005 - Disclosure - Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="InvestmentsinandAdvancestoUnconsolidatedAffiliatesAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/InvestmentsinandAdvancestoUnconsolidatedAffiliatesAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240214013 - Disclosure - Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PropertyandEquipment" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/PropertyandEquipment">
        <link:definition>210221006 - Disclosure - Property and Equipment</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PropertyandEquipmentTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/PropertyandEquipmentTables">
        <link:definition>230233003 - Disclosure - Property and Equipment (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PropertyandEquipmentSummaryofPropertyandEquipmentDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/PropertyandEquipmentSummaryofPropertyandEquipmentDetails">
        <link:definition>240244014 - Disclosure - Property and Equipment - Summary of Property and Equipment (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="PropertyandEquipmentAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/PropertyandEquipmentAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240254015 - Disclosure - Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnet" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnet">
        <link:definition>210261007 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetTables">
        <link:definition>230273004 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240284016 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetScheduleofChangestoGoodwillDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetScheduleofChangestoGoodwillDetails">
        <link:definition>240294017 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net - Schedule of Changes to Goodwill (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetScheduleofIntangibleAssetsOtherthanGoodwillDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetScheduleofIntangibleAssetsOtherthanGoodwillDetails">
        <link:definition>240304018 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net - Schedule of Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetScheduleofAccumulatedAmortizationofIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwillDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetScheduleofAccumulatedAmortizationofIntangibleAssetsOtherThanGoodwillDetails">
        <link:definition>240314019 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net - Schedule of Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetScheduleofFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsFutureAmortizationExpenseDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/GoodwillandIntangibleAssetsnetScheduleofFiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsFutureAmortizationExpenseDetails">
        <link:definition>240324020 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="FairValueMeasurements" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/FairValueMeasurements">
        <link:definition>210331008 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="FairValueMeasurementsTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/FairValueMeasurementsTables">
        <link:definition>230343005 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="FairValueMeasurementsScheduleofAssetsMeasuredatFairValueonaRecurringBasisDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/FairValueMeasurementsScheduleofAssetsMeasuredatFairValueonaRecurringBasisDetails">
        <link:definition>240354021 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="FairValueMeasurementsScheduleofChangeinRestrictedInvestmentsValuedUsingLevel3InputsDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/FairValueMeasurementsScheduleofChangeinRestrictedInvestmentsValuedUsingLevel3InputsDetails">
        <link:definition>240364022 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Change in Restricted Investments Valued Using Level 3 Inputs (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="FairValueMeasurementsAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/FairValueMeasurementsAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240374023 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="FairValueMeasurementsScheduleofDerivativeInstrumentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/FairValueMeasurementsScheduleofDerivativeInstrumentsDetails">
        <link:definition>240384024 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Derivative Instruments (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="FairValueMeasurementsScheduleofAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/FairValueMeasurementsScheduleofAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossDetails">
        <link:definition>240394025 - Disclosure - Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AccruedOtherLiabilities" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AccruedOtherLiabilities">
        <link:definition>210401009 - Disclosure - Accrued Other Liabilities</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AccruedOtherLiabilitiesTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AccruedOtherLiabilitiesTables">
        <link:definition>230413006 - Disclosure - Accrued Other Liabilities (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="AccruedOtherLiabilitiesScheduleofAccruedOtherLiabilitiesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/AccruedOtherLiabilitiesScheduleofAccruedOtherLiabilitiesDetails">
        <link:definition>240424026 - Disclosure - Accrued Other Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Other Liabilities (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="Leases" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/Leases">
        <link:definition>210431010 - Disclosure - Leases</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesTables">
        <link:definition>230443007 - Disclosure - Leases (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesOperatingandFinanceLeasesNarrativeDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesOperatingandFinanceLeasesNarrativeDetails">
        <link:definition>240454027 - Disclosure - Leases - Operating and Finance Leases Narrative (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesScheduleofLeasesRecordedonBalanceSheetDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesScheduleofLeasesRecordedonBalanceSheetDetails">
        <link:definition>240464028 - Disclosure - Leases - Schedule of Leases Recorded on Balance Sheet (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesScheduleofOtherInformationRelatedtoLeaseTermsandDiscountRatesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesScheduleofOtherInformationRelatedtoLeaseTermsandDiscountRatesDetails">
        <link:definition>240474029 - Disclosure - Leases - Schedule of Other Information Related to Lease Terms and Discount Rates (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesComponentsofLeaseExpenseDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesComponentsofLeaseExpenseDetails">
        <link:definition>240484030 - Disclosure - Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesSupplementalCashFlowInformationRelatedtoLeasesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesSupplementalCashFlowInformationRelatedtoLeasesDetails">
        <link:definition>240494031 - Disclosure - Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesSummaryofMaturitiesofLeaseLiabilitiesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesSummaryofMaturitiesofLeaseLiabilitiesDetails">
        <link:definition>240504032 - Disclosure - Leases - Summary of Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesSummaryofMaturitiesofLeaseLiabilitiesDetails_1" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesSummaryofMaturitiesofLeaseLiabilitiesDetails_1">
        <link:definition>240504032 - Disclosure - Leases - Summary of Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesFinancingObligationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesFinancingObligationDetails">
        <link:definition>240514033 - Disclosure - Leases - Financing Obligation (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesGLPILeasesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesGLPILeasesDetails">
        <link:definition>240524034 - Disclosure - Leases - GLPI Leases (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesScheduleofFutureMinimumLeasePaymentsforFinancingObligationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesScheduleofFutureMinimumLeasePaymentsforFinancingObligationDetails">
        <link:definition>240534035 - Disclosure - Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Financing Obligation (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesScheduleofCashPaidforFinancingObligationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesScheduleofCashPaidforFinancingObligationDetails">
        <link:definition>240544036 - Disclosure - Leases - Schedule of Cash Paid for Financing Obligation (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesLessorArrangementsDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesLessorArrangementsDetails">
        <link:definition>240554037 - Disclosure - Leases - Lessor Arrangements (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LeasesScheduleofMaturityofLessorLeaseReceivablesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LeasesScheduleofMaturityofLessorLeaseReceivablesDetails">
        <link:definition>240564038 - Disclosure - Leases - Schedule of Maturity of Lessor Lease Receivables (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LitigationCommitmentsandContingencies" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LitigationCommitmentsandContingencies">
        <link:definition>210571011 - Disclosure - Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LitigationCommitmentsandContingenciesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LitigationCommitmentsandContingenciesDetails">
        <link:definition>240584039 - Disclosure - Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebt" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebt">
        <link:definition>210591012 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtTables">
        <link:definition>230603008 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtSummaryofLongtermDebtDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtSummaryofLongtermDebtDetails">
        <link:definition>240614040 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - Summary of Long-term Debt (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtScheduleofDebtDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtScheduleofDebtDetails">
        <link:definition>240624041 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtScheduleofDebtDetails_1" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtScheduleofDebtDetails_1">
        <link:definition>240624041 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtBaltimoreTermLoanandBaltimoreRevolvingCreditFacilityDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtBaltimoreTermLoanandBaltimoreRevolvingCreditFacilityDetails">
        <link:definition>240634042 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt -Baltimore Term Loan and Baltimore Revolving Credit Facility (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtCRCTermLoansandCRCRevolvingCreditFacilityDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtCRCTermLoansandCRCRevolvingCreditFacilityDetails">
        <link:definition>240644043 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt -CRC Term Loans and CRC Revolving Credit Facility (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtCEIRevolvingCreditFacilityDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtCEIRevolvingCreditFacilityDetails">
        <link:definition>240654044 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - CEI Revolving Credit Facility (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtCRCSeniorSecuredNotesdue2025Details" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtCRCSeniorSecuredNotesdue2025Details">
        <link:definition>240664045 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - CRC Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtCEISeniorSecuredNotesdue2025Details" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtCEISeniorSecuredNotesdue2025Details">
        <link:definition>240674046 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - CEI Senior Secured Notes due 2025 (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtConventionCenterMortgageLoanDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtConventionCenterMortgageLoanDetails">
        <link:definition>240684047 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - Convention Center Mortgage Loan (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebt5ConvertibleNotesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebt5ConvertibleNotesDetails">
        <link:definition>240694048 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - 5% Convertible Notes (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtCRCNotesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtCRCNotesDetails">
        <link:definition>240704049 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - CRC Notes (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtCEISeniorNotesdue2027Details" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtCEISeniorNotesdue2027Details">
        <link:definition>240714050 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - CEI Senior Notes due 2027 (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtSeniorNotesdue2029Details" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtSeniorNotesdue2029Details">
        <link:definition>240724051 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt- Senior Notes due 2029 (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtSummaryofDebtandRevolvingCreditFacilityDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtSummaryofDebtandRevolvingCreditFacilityDetails">
        <link:definition>240734052 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - Summary of Debt and Revolving Credit Facility (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="LongTermDebtDebtCovenantComplianceDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/LongTermDebtDebtCovenantComplianceDetails">
        <link:definition>240744053 - Disclosure - Long-Term Debt - Debt Covenant Compliance (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RevenueRecognition" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/RevenueRecognition">
        <link:definition>210751013 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RevenueRecognitionTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/RevenueRecognitionTables">
        <link:definition>230763009 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RevenueRecognitionSummaryofNetRevenuesDisaggregatedTypeofRevenueandReportableSegmentDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/RevenueRecognitionSummaryofNetRevenuesDisaggregatedTypeofRevenueandReportableSegmentDetails">
        <link:definition>240774054 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition - Summary of Net Revenues Disaggregated Type of Revenue and Reportable Segment (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RevenueRecognitionAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/RevenueRecognitionAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240784055 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RevenueRecognitionSummaryofAccountsReceivableandAllowanceforDoubtfulAccountsDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/RevenueRecognitionSummaryofAccountsReceivableandAllowanceforDoubtfulAccountsDetails">
        <link:definition>240794056 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition - Summary of Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RevenueRecognitionSummaryofActivityRelatedtoContractandContractRelatedLiabilitiesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/RevenueRecognitionSummaryofActivityRelatedtoContractandContractRelatedLiabilitiesDetails">
        <link:definition>240804057 - Disclosure - Revenue Recognition - Summary of Activity Related to Contract and Contract Related Liabilities (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EarningsperShare" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/EarningsperShare">
        <link:definition>210811014 - Disclosure - Earnings per Share</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EarningsperShareTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/EarningsperShareTables">
        <link:definition>230823010 - Disclosure - Earnings per Share (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EarningsperShareScheduleofReconciliationoftheNumeratorsandDenominatorsoftheBasicandDilutedNetIncomePerShareComputationsDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/EarningsperShareScheduleofReconciliationoftheNumeratorsandDenominatorsoftheBasicandDilutedNetIncomePerShareComputationsDetails">
        <link:definition>240834058 - Disclosure - Earnings per Share - Schedule of Reconciliation of the Numerators and Denominators of the Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share Computations (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EarningsperShareScheduleofAntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedfromComputationofEarningsPerShareDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/EarningsperShareScheduleofAntidilutiveSecuritiesExcludedfromComputationofEarningsPerShareDetails">
        <link:definition>240844059 - Disclosure - Earnings per Share - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquity" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquity">
        <link:definition>210851015 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholder's Equity</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquityTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquityTables">
        <link:definition>230863011 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholder's Equity (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquityAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquityAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240874060 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholder's Equity - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquitySummaryofAwardActivityDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquitySummaryofAwardActivityDetails">
        <link:definition>240884061 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholder's Equity - Summary of Award Activity (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquityScheduleofSharebasedCompensationStockOptionsActivityDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquityScheduleofSharebasedCompensationStockOptionsActivityDetails">
        <link:definition>240894062 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholder's Equity - Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options Activity (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquityStockOptionExercisesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/StockBasedCompensationandStockholdersEquityStockOptionExercisesDetails">
        <link:definition>240904063 - Disclosure - Stock-Based Compensation and Stockholder's Equity - Stock Option Exercises (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EmployeeBenefitPlans" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/EmployeeBenefitPlans">
        <link:definition>210911016 - Disclosure - Employee Benefit Plans</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EmployeeBenefitPlansTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/EmployeeBenefitPlansTables">
        <link:definition>230923012 - Disclosure - Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EmployeeBenefitPlansAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/EmployeeBenefitPlansAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>240934064 - Disclosure - Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="EmployeeBenefitPlansMultiemployerPensionPlanParticipationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/EmployeeBenefitPlansMultiemployerPensionPlanParticipationDetails">
        <link:definition>240944065 - Disclosure - Employee Benefit Plans - Multi-employer Pension Plan Participation (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxes" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/IncomeTaxes">
        <link:definition>210951017 - Disclosure - Income Taxes</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/IncomeTaxesTables">
        <link:definition>230963013 - Disclosure - Income Taxes (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesScheduleofComponentsofIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/IncomeTaxesScheduleofComponentsofIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitDetails">
        <link:definition>240974066 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesScheduleofEffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/IncomeTaxesScheduleofEffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationDetails">
        <link:definition>240984067 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesScheduleofDeferredTaxAssetsandLiabilitiesDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/IncomeTaxesScheduleofDeferredTaxAssetsandLiabilitiesDetails">
        <link:definition>240994068 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesScheduleofDeferredTaxesBalanceSheetPresentationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/IncomeTaxesScheduleofDeferredTaxesBalanceSheetPresentationDetails">
        <link:definition>241004069 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Taxes Balance Sheet Presentation (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/IncomeTaxesAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>241014070 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="IncomeTaxesReconciliationofUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/IncomeTaxesReconciliationofUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDetails">
        <link:definition>241024071 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RelatedParties" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/RelatedParties">
        <link:definition>211031018 - Disclosure - Related Parties</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="RelatedPartiesAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/RelatedPartiesAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>241044072 - Disclosure - Related Parties - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentInformation" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/SegmentInformation">
        <link:definition>211051019 - Disclosure - Segment Information</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentInformationTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/SegmentInformationTables">
        <link:definition>231063014 - Disclosure - Segment Information (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentInformationAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/SegmentInformationAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>241074073 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentInformationScheduleofOperatingDataforReportableSegmentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/SegmentInformationScheduleofOperatingDataforReportableSegmentsDetails">
        <link:definition>241084074 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Schedule of Operating Data for Reportable Segments (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentInformationScheduleofAdjustedEBITDAbySegmentDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/SegmentInformationScheduleofAdjustedEBITDAbySegmentDetails">
        <link:definition>241094075 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Schedule of Adjusted EBITDA by Segment (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentInformationScheduleofCapitalExpendituresNetofReportableSegmentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/SegmentInformationScheduleofCapitalExpendituresNetofReportableSegmentsDetails">
        <link:definition>241104076 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Schedule of Capital Expenditures, Net of Reportable Segments (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="SegmentInformationScheduleofBalanceSheetInformationforReportableSegmentsDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/SegmentInformationScheduleofBalanceSheetInformationforReportableSegmentsDetails">
        <link:definition>241114077 - Disclosure - Segment Information - Schedule of Balance Sheet Information for Reportable Segments (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformation" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformation">
        <link:definition>211121020 - Disclosure - Consolidating Condensed Financial Information</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformationTables" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformationTables">
        <link:definition>231133015 - Disclosure - Consolidating Condensed Financial Information (Tables)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformationConsolidatingCondensedBalanceSheetDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformationConsolidatingCondensedBalanceSheetDetails">
        <link:definition>241144078 - Disclosure - Consolidating Condensed Financial Information - Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformationConsolidatingCondensedStatementsofOperationsDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformationConsolidatingCondensedStatementsofOperationsDetails">
        <link:definition>241154079 - Disclosure - Consolidating Condensed Financial Information - Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformationConsolidatingCondensedStatementofCashFlowsDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformationConsolidatingCondensedStatementofCashFlowsDetails">
        <link:definition>241164080 - Disclosure - Consolidating Condensed Financial Information - Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
      <link:roleType id="ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformationAdditionalInformationDetails" roleURI="http://www.caesars.com/role/ConsolidatingCondensedFinancialInformationAdditionalInformationDetails">
        <link:definition>241174081 - Disclosure - Consolidating Condensed Financial Information - Additional Information (Details)</link:definition>
        <link:usedOn>link:presentationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:calculationLink</link:usedOn>
        <link:usedOn>link:definitionLink</link:usedOn>
      </link:roleType>
    </xs:appinfo>
  </xs:annotation>
  <xs:element id="czr_AccountReceivableNet" abstract="false" name="AccountReceivableNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ShareBasedPaymentArrangementReplacementAwards" abstract="false" name="ShareBasedPaymentArrangementReplacementAwards" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_IndefiniteLivedGamingRightsAndTrademarksAcquired" abstract="false" name="IndefiniteLivedGamingRightsAndTrademarksAcquired" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BuildingsRiverboatsLeaseholdAndLandImprovementsMember" abstract="true" name="BuildingsRiverboatsLeaseholdAndLandImprovementsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeOperatingLeaseEscalationProvisionPercent" abstract="false" name="LesseeOperatingLeaseEscalationProvisionPercent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CapitalExpendituresNet" abstract="false" name="CapitalExpendituresNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FailedSaleLeasebackTransactionImputedInterestRate" abstract="false" name="FailedSaleLeasebackTransactionImputedInterestRate" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OperatingAndFinanceLeasesAssetsAbstract" abstract="true" name="OperatingAndFinanceLeasesAssetsAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ExchangeForSaleLeasebackFinancingObligation" abstract="false" name="ExchangeForSaleLeasebackFinancingObligation" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ReacquiredRightsMember" abstract="true" name="ReacquiredRightsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterestAdjustedEBITDA" abstract="false" name="NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterestAdjustedEBITDA" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SharesWithheldRelatedToSettlementOfStockAwardsValue" abstract="false" name="SharesWithheldRelatedToSettlementOfStockAwardsValue" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MountaineerCaruthersvilleAndCapeGirardeaMember" abstract="true" name="MountaineerCaruthersvilleAndCapeGirardeaMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentAssetsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentAssetsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CustomerDepositsAndOtherDeferredRevenueMember" abstract="true" name="CustomerDepositsAndOtherDeferredRevenueMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDuePeriodOne" abstract="false" name="DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDuePeriodOne" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CaesarsUKGroupMember" abstract="true" name="CaesarsUKGroupMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ScheduleOfCapitalExpendituresBySegmentTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleOfCapitalExpendituresBySegmentTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ScheduleOfCashPaidForFinancingObligationTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleOfCashPaidForFinancingObligationTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsOtherCharges" abstract="false" name="IndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsOtherCharges" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GamingRightsAndTrademarksAcquired" abstract="false" name="GamingRightsAndTrademarksAcquired" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ComplimentariesAndLoyaltyPointRedemptionsMember" abstract="true" name="ComplimentariesAndLoyaltyPointRedemptionsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_NumberOfTableGames" abstract="false" name="NumberOfTableGames" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentOtherAssets" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentOtherAssets" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SupplementalCashFlowInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="SupplementalCashFlowInformationRelatedToLeasesTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDueYearThree" abstract="false" name="DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDueYearThree" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SeniorNotesDue2023Member" abstract="true" name="SeniorNotesDue2023Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ScheduleOfFutureMinimumLeasePaymentsForFinancingObligationTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleOfFutureMinimumLeasePaymentsForFinancingObligationTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsWithinFourYears" abstract="false" name="MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsWithinFourYears" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AssetsHeldForSaleMember" abstract="true" name="AssetsHeldForSaleMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LegacyPlanOfTheUNITEHERERetirementFundMember" abstract="true" name="LegacyPlanOfTheUNITEHERERetirementFundMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CentralPensionFundOfTheIUOEParticipatingEmployersMember" abstract="true" name="CentralPensionFundOfTheIUOEParticipatingEmployersMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SouthernNevadaCulinaryAndBartendersPensionPlanMember" abstract="true" name="SouthernNevadaCulinaryAndBartendersPensionPlanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GainRecognizedOnAcquisition" abstract="false" name="GainRecognizedOnAcquisition" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_A525CRCNotesDue2025Member" abstract="true" name="A525CRCNotesDue2025Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactions" abstract="false" name="MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactions" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BelleOfBatonRougeCasinoHotelMember" abstract="true" name="BelleOfBatonRougeCasinoHotelMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_EasternBandOfCherokeeIndiansEBCIMember" abstract="true" name="EasternBandOfCherokeeIndiansEBCIMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ContractWithCustomer" abstract="false" name="ContractWithCustomer" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentDeferredIncomeTaxes" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentDeferredIncomeTaxes" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CasinoAndPariMutuelCommissionsMember" abstract="true" name="CasinoAndPariMutuelCommissionsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CaranoFamilyMember" abstract="true" name="CaranoFamilyMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GolfCourseMember" abstract="true" name="GolfCourseMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeFinanceLeaseVariableElementStartingYear" abstract="false" name="LesseeFinanceLeaseVariableElementStartingYear" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentOtherAssetsNoncurrent" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentOtherAssetsNoncurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_TechnologyMember" abstract="true" name="TechnologyMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ConventionCenterMortgageLoanMember" abstract="true" name="ConventionCenterMortgageLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BaltimoreTermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="BaltimoreTermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SeniorNotesDue2029Member" abstract="true" name="SeniorNotesDue2029Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_EarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedLineItems" abstract="true" name="EarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedLineItems" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SpecialImprovementDistrictBondsMember" abstract="true" name="SpecialImprovementDistrictBondsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MountaineerMember" abstract="true" name="MountaineerMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDueThereafter" abstract="false" name="DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDueThereafter" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ChangeInCashClassifiedAsAssetsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="ChangeInCashClassifiedAsAssetsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_WilliamHillInternationalMember" abstract="true" name="WilliamHillInternationalMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DeferredTaxAssetsLongTermLeaseObligation" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxAssetsLongTermLeaseObligation" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationDeferredTaxRecognitionOnLifeInsurancePercent" abstract="false" name="EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationDeferredTaxRecognitionOnLifeInsurancePercent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DeferredTaxAssetsExcessBusinessInterestExpense" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxAssetsExcessBusinessInterestExpense" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_Local68EngineersUnionPensionPlanMember" abstract="true" name="Local68EngineersUnionPensionPlanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeFinanceLeaseAnnualEscalationProvisionStartingYear" abstract="false" name="LesseeFinanceLeaseAnnualEscalationProvisionStartingYear" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_VICILeasesMember" abstract="true" name="VICILeasesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetNonCashConsideration" abstract="false" name="FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetNonCashConsideration" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsOtherMember" abstract="true" name="AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsOtherMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FormerCaesarsMember" abstract="true" name="FormerCaesarsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CRCSeniorSecuredNotesMember" abstract="true" name="CRCSeniorSecuredNotesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeFinanceLeaseNumberOfRenewalOptions" abstract="false" name="LesseeFinanceLeaseNumberOfRenewalOptions" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_PresqueIsleDownsIncMember" abstract="true" name="PresqueIsleDownsIncMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FinancingObligationPrincipalPayments" abstract="false" name="FinancingObligationPrincipalPayments" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDuePeriodTwo" abstract="false" name="DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDuePeriodTwo" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtInstrumentCovenantMaximumLeverageRatio" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantMaximumLeverageRatio" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDue" abstract="false" name="DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDue" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CEISeniorNotesMember" abstract="true" name="CEISeniorNotesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_UserRelationshipMember" abstract="true" name="UserRelationshipMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsWithinTwoYears" abstract="false" name="MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsWithinTwoYears" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CapeGirardeauMember" abstract="true" name="CapeGirardeauMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueYearFive" abstract="false" name="DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueYearFive" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ShortTermAndVariableLeaseExpense" abstract="false" name="ShortTermAndVariableLeaseExpense" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationNondeductibleExpenseConvertibleNotesCostPercent" abstract="false" name="EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationNondeductibleExpenseConvertibleNotesCostPercent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityNonCashConsideration" abstract="false" name="FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityNonCashConsideration" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_InvestmentInAndAdvancesToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesCurrent" abstract="false" name="InvestmentInAndAdvancesToUnconsolidatedAffiliatesCurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_InterestRateSwapEffectiveJan12019MaturingDec312022Period2Member" abstract="true" name="InterestRateSwapEffectiveJan12019MaturingDec312022Period2Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_PercentageOfTargetPayoutRange" abstract="false" name="PercentageOfTargetPayoutRange" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeOperatingAndFinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="LesseeOperatingAndFinanceLeaseLiabilityMaturityTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OnlineRealMoneyGamingBusinessesMember" abstract="true" name="OnlineRealMoneyGamingBusinessesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesRightOfUseAssets" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxLiabilitiesRightOfUseAssets" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AssetSaleBridgeFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="AssetSaleBridgeFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_InterestRateSwapEffectiveJan12019MaturingDec312022Period1Member" abstract="true" name="InterestRateSwapEffectiveJan12019MaturingDec312022Period1Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GamingAndLeisurePropertiesMasterLeaseSixYearOptionMember" abstract="true" name="GamingAndLeisurePropertiesMasterLeaseSixYearOptionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FiniteLivedAndIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassLineItems" abstract="true" name="FiniteLivedAndIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassLineItems" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ConferenceCenterMember" abstract="true" name="ConferenceCenterMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTransactionExpenses" abstract="false" name="EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationTransactionExpenses" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_KansasCityMember" abstract="true" name="KansasCityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MontBleuCasinoResortSpaMember" abstract="true" name="MontBleuCasinoResortSpaMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_PompanoJointVentureMember" abstract="true" name="PompanoJointVentureMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CSAndYAssociatesMember" abstract="true" name="CSAndYAssociatesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_InterestPortionOfMinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactions" abstract="false" name="InterestPortionOfMinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactions" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeFinanceLeaseAnnualEscalationProvisionFloorPercentage" abstract="false" name="LesseeFinanceLeaseAnnualEscalationProvisionFloorPercentage" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedAssetsAcquiredIncludingGoodwill" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedAssetsAcquiredIncludingGoodwill" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_InterestRateSwapEffectiveJan12019MaturingDec312022Period4Member" abstract="true" name="InterestRateSwapEffectiveJan12019MaturingDec312022Period4Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesInAssetsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxLiabilitiesInAssetsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessAcquisitionProFormaNetIncomeLossAttributableToParent" abstract="false" name="BusinessAcquisitionProFormaNetIncomeLossAttributableToParent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ProceedsFromSaleOfBusinessesPropertyAndEquipmentNet" abstract="false" name="ProceedsFromSaleOfBusinessesPropertyAndEquipmentNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GamingAndLeisurePropertiesMasterLeaseFiveYearOptionMember" abstract="true" name="GamingAndLeisurePropertiesMasterLeaseFiveYearOptionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeAnnualBaseRent" abstract="false" name="LesseeAnnualBaseRent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CasinoOperatingContractAndGroundLeaseForHarrahsNewOrleansMember" abstract="true" name="CasinoOperatingContractAndGroundLeaseForHarrahsNewOrleansMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CRCTermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="CRCTermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_RestrictedAndEscrowCashIncludedInOtherNoncurrent" abstract="false" name="RestrictedAndEscrowCashIncludedInOtherNoncurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FormerCaesars5ConvertibleNotesMember" abstract="true" name="FormerCaesars5ConvertibleNotesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DeferredFinanceObligation" abstract="false" name="DeferredFinanceObligation" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MarketBasedStockUnitsMember" abstract="true" name="MarketBasedStockUnitsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OffMarketRightMember" abstract="true" name="OffMarketRightMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SeniorSecured540DayRevolvingCreditFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="SeniorSecured540DayRevolvingCreditFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FoodBeverageAndHotelMember" abstract="true" name="FoodBeverageAndHotelMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GamingAndLeisurePropertiesMasterLeaseSevenYearOptionMember" abstract="true" name="GamingAndLeisurePropertiesMasterLeaseSevenYearOptionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FlutterEntertainmentPLCMember" abstract="true" name="FlutterEntertainmentPLCMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeOperatingLeaseLeaseYear" abstract="false" name="LesseeOperatingLeaseLeaseYear" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AmortizingIntangibleAssetsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="AmortizingIntangibleAssetsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDueYearFour" abstract="false" name="DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDueYearFour" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FiniteLivedGamingRightsAndTrademarksAcquired" abstract="false" name="FiniteLivedGamingRightsAndTrademarksAcquired" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDue" abstract="false" name="DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDue" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedCurrentAssetsAndOtherAssets" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedCurrentAssetsAndOtherAssets" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LumiereLeaseArrangementMember" abstract="true" name="LumiereLeaseArrangementMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_RecentDevelopmentsRelatedToCOVID19PolicyTextBlock" abstract="false" name="RecentDevelopmentsRelatedToCOVID19PolicyTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ProceedsFromSaleLeasebackFinancingArrangement" abstract="false" name="ProceedsFromSaleLeasebackFinancingArrangement" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MasterLeaseArrangementMember" abstract="true" name="MasterLeaseArrangementMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_EquityMethodInvestmentsValueInCommonShares" abstract="false" name="EquityMethodInvestmentsValueInCommonShares" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:sharesItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_RestrictedInvestmentsMember" abstract="true" name="RestrictedInvestmentsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GLPILeasesMember" abstract="true" name="GLPILeasesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OperatingLeaseExpenseAbstract" abstract="true" name="OperatingLeaseExpenseAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_NeoGamesMember" abstract="true" name="NeoGamesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SeniorSecured60DayBridgeLoanFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="SeniorSecured60DayBridgeLoanFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedFinancingObligation" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedFinancingObligation" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GoodwillImpairedAccumulatedImpairmentLossAssetsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="GoodwillImpairedAccumulatedImpairmentLossAssetsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LiabilitiesRelatedToAssetsHeldForSaleMember" abstract="true" name="LiabilitiesRelatedToAssetsHeldForSaleMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ReductionInAnnualLeasePaymentsForDisposalOfBusiness" abstract="false" name="ReductionInAnnualLeasePaymentsForDisposalOfBusiness" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_InsuranceCarriersMember" abstract="true" name="InsuranceCarriersMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueYearThree" abstract="false" name="DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueYearThree" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentGoodwill" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentGoodwill" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsWithinFiveYears" abstract="false" name="MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsWithinFiveYears" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtInstrumentCovenantLeverageRatioMaximum" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantLeverageRatioMaximum" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ScheduleOfOtherInformationRelatedToLeaseTermAndDiscountRateTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleOfOtherInformationRelatedToLeaseTermAndDiscountRateTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OtherIncomeLoss" abstract="false" name="OtherIncomeLoss" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitNet" abstract="false" name="DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefitNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_VicksburgMember" abstract="true" name="VicksburgMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AcresOfLandContributedToVariableInterestToDate" abstract="false" name="AcresOfLandContributedToVariableInterestToDate" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:areaItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_HarrahsLouisianaDownsMember" abstract="true" name="HarrahsLouisianaDownsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_NumberOfBallrooms" abstract="false" name="NumberOfBallrooms" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedAssetHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedAssetHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_IndefinitelivedTradeNamesMember" abstract="true" name="IndefinitelivedTradeNamesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_RightToReceivePerShare" abstract="false" name="RightToReceivePerShare" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:perShareItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_EmployeesAndExecutiveOfficersMember" abstract="true" name="EmployeesAndExecutiveOfficersMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AnnualRentPayable" abstract="false" name="AnnualRentPayable" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GoodwillAssetsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="GoodwillAssetsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OtherChangeInFiniteLivedIntangibleAssets" abstract="false" name="OtherChangeInFiniteLivedIntangibleAssets" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsThereafter" abstract="false" name="MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsThereafter" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_RecreationalEnterprisesIncMember" abstract="true" name="RecreationalEnterprisesIncMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DerivativePeriodAxis" abstract="true" name="DerivativePeriodAxis" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:dimensionItem" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationDeferredTaxBenefitOfForeignSubsidiariesHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationDeferredTaxBenefitOfForeignSubsidiariesHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsWithinOneYear" abstract="false" name="MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsWithinOneYear" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentOtherLiabilitiesCurrent" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentOtherLiabilitiesCurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AreaOfRoom" abstract="false" name="AreaOfRoom" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:areaItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_RightsValueMember" abstract="true" name="RightsValueMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GamingRightsAndOthersMember" abstract="true" name="GamingRightsAndOthersMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FailedSaleLeasebackTransactionLeaseTerm" abstract="false" name="FailedSaleLeasebackTransactionLeaseTerm" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_VicksburgAndKansasCityMember" abstract="true" name="VicksburgAndKansasCityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_TotalNumberOfGeographicRegions" abstract="false" name="TotalNumberOfGeographicRegions" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CaesarsEntertainmentCorporationMember" abstract="true" name="CaesarsEntertainmentCorporationMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsWithinThreeYears" abstract="false" name="MinimumLeasePaymentsFailedSaleLeasebackTransactionsWithinThreeYears" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeNumberOfRenewalTerms" abstract="false" name="LesseeNumberOfRenewalTerms" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CordishCompaniesMember" abstract="true" name="CordishCompaniesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GamingAndLeisurePropertiesMember" abstract="true" name="GamingAndLeisurePropertiesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OperatingAndFinanceLeasesLiabilitiesAbstract" abstract="true" name="OperatingAndFinanceLeasesLiabilitiesAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CaesarsSouthernIndianaMember" abstract="true" name="CaesarsSouthernIndianaMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_IndefiniteLivedExcludingGoodwillAssetsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="IndefiniteLivedExcludingGoodwillAssetsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeOperatingLeasePrecedingYear" abstract="false" name="LesseeOperatingLeasePrecedingYear" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_IntangibleAssetsAcquired" abstract="false" name="IntangibleAssetsAcquired" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DeferredTaxAssetsFinancingObligation" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxAssetsFinancingObligation" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LumiereLeaseMember" abstract="true" name="LumiereLeaseMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_NumberOfRoomsInHotel" abstract="false" name="NumberOfRoomsInHotel" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_GamingAndLeisurePropertiesMasterLeaseEightYearOptionMember" abstract="true" name="GamingAndLeisurePropertiesMasterLeaseEightYearOptionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_A5ConvertibleNotesMember" abstract="true" name="A5ConvertibleNotesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FiniteLivedAndIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassTable" abstract="true" name="FiniteLivedAndIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassTable" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OperatingAgreementsMember" abstract="true" name="OperatingAgreementsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsContractsMember" abstract="true" name="AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsContractsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermAbstract" abstract="true" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsWeightedAverageRemainingContractualTermAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeOperatingLeaseAndFinanceLeaseOfOptionToExtendLeaseTerm" abstract="false" name="LesseeOperatingLeaseAndFinanceLeaseOfOptionToExtendLeaseTerm" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AtlanticCityMember" abstract="true" name="AtlanticCityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_RegionalMember" abstract="true" name="RegionalMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_TropicanaAtlanticCityVariableAnnuityPensionPlanMember" abstract="true" name="TropicanaAtlanticCityVariableAnnuityPensionPlanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AgreementPeriod" abstract="false" name="AgreementPeriod" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_WilliamHillInternationalDebtMember" abstract="true" name="WilliamHillInternationalDebtMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_WesternConferenceOfTeamstersPensionPlanMember" abstract="true" name="WesternConferenceOfTeamstersPensionPlanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CaruthersvilleMember" abstract="true" name="CaruthersvilleMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_VicksburgAndKansasCityToTwinRiverMember" abstract="true" name="VicksburgAndKansasCityToTwinRiverMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FailedSaleLeaseBackTransactionResidualValues" abstract="false" name="FailedSaleLeaseBackTransactionResidualValues" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MultiemployerPlanPensionPercentageOfTotalContributionsMadeDuringTheYear" abstract="false" name="MultiemployerPlanPensionPercentageOfTotalContributionsMadeDuringTheYear" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DeutscheBankAGLondonBranchAndJPMorganChaseBankNAMember" abstract="true" name="DeutscheBankAGLondonBranchAndJPMorganChaseBankNAMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_PaintersIUPATMember" abstract="true" name="PaintersIUPATMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_TotalNumberOfProperties" abstract="false" name="TotalNumberOfProperties" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OtherAndIntangibleAssetsNetDisclosureAbstract" abstract="true" name="OtherAndIntangibleAssetsNetDisclosureAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FairValueOfLandAcquired" abstract="false" name="FairValueOfLandAcquired" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_NonEmployeeMembersOfBODMember" abstract="true" name="NonEmployeeMembersOfBODMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDueYearFive" abstract="false" name="DebtEstimateInterestPaymentDueYearFive" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_PaymentsOfFinancingObligations" abstract="false" name="PaymentsOfFinancingObligations" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_NumberOfSlotMachinesAndVideoLotteryTerminals" abstract="false" name="NumberOfSlotMachinesAndVideoLotteryTerminals" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CEIRevolvingCreditFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="CEIRevolvingCreditFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_NemacolinMember" abstract="true" name="NemacolinMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsAggregateIntrinsicValueAbstract" abstract="true" name="ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsAggregateIntrinsicValueAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CashPaidForAmountsIncludedInMeasurementOfLeaseLiabilitiesAbstract" abstract="true" name="CashPaidForAmountsIncludedInMeasurementOfLeaseLiabilitiesAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CRCCreditAgreementMember" abstract="true" name="CRCCreditAgreementMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentLiabilitiesHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentLiabilitiesHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_NumberOfSportsbooks" abstract="false" name="NumberOfSportsbooks" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:integerItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ScheduleOfLeasesRecordedOnBalanceSheetTableTableTextBlock" abstract="false" name="ScheduleOfLeasesRecordedOnBalanceSheetTableTableTextBlock" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LasVegasMember" abstract="true" name="LasVegasMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OutstandingChipLiabilityMember" abstract="true" name="OutstandingChipLiabilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceAndExtinguishmentCost" abstract="false" name="PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceAndExtinguishmentCost" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_EarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTable" abstract="true" name="EarningsPerShareBasicAndDilutedTable" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SportsWageringMember" abstract="true" name="SportsWageringMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SeniorSecured540DayBridgeLoanFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="SeniorSecured540DayBridgeLoanFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CEISeniorSecuredNotesMember" abstract="true" name="CEISeniorSecuredNotesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CEISeniorNotesDue2027Member" abstract="true" name="CEISeniorNotesDue2027Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_WilliamHillMember" abstract="true" name="WilliamHillMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SeniorSecuredRevolvingCreditFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="SeniorSecuredRevolvingCreditFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueThereafter" abstract="false" name="DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueThereafter" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedLiabilitiesRelatedToAssetsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetsAcquiredAndLiabilitiesAssumedLiabilitiesRelatedToAssetsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CRCIncrementalTermLoanMember" abstract="true" name="CRCIncrementalTermLoanMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CRCRevolvingCreditFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="CRCRevolvingCreditFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SciotoDownsMember" abstract="true" name="SciotoDownsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FinancingObligationInterestPayments" abstract="false" name="FinancingObligationInterestPayments" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CorporateExpense" abstract="false" name="CorporateExpense" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CaesarsRewardsProgramsMember" abstract="true" name="CaesarsRewardsProgramsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationOtherLongTermLiabilitiesCurrent" abstract="false" name="DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationOtherLongTermLiabilitiesCurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscountsIncludesLossOnEarlyRetirementOfDebt" abstract="false" name="AmortizationOfFinancingCostsAndDiscountsIncludesLossOnEarlyRetirementOfDebt" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BasisOfPresentationLineItems" abstract="true" name="BasisOfPresentationLineItems" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_InterestRateSwapEffectiveJan12019MaturingDec312022Period3Member" abstract="true" name="InterestRateSwapEffectiveJan12019MaturingDec312022Period3Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_MobileSportsBettingMember" abstract="true" name="MobileSportsBettingMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNetIncomeLoss" abstract="false" name="DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNetIncomeLoss" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationSeparatelyRecognizedTransactionsSettlementOfPreExistingRelationship" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationSeparatelyRecognizedTransactionsSettlementOfPreExistingRelationship" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DeferredTaxAssetsForeignInvestmentsHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxAssetsForeignInvestmentsHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_Plan2015Member" abstract="true" name="Plan2015Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DerivativePeriodDomainDomain" abstract="true" name="DerivativePeriodDomainDomain" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_PublicStockOfferingMember" abstract="true" name="PublicStockOfferingMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SeniorNotesDue2026Member" abstract="true" name="SeniorNotesDue2026Member" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ManagedAndBrandedMember" abstract="true" name="ManagedAndBrandedMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_FinancingObligation" abstract="false" name="FinancingObligation" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CapitalExpenditureTerm" abstract="false" name="CapitalExpenditureTerm" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueYearOne" abstract="false" name="DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueYearOne" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetAcquiredAndLiabilityAssumedLineOfCreditFacility" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationRecognizedIdentifiableAssetAcquiredAndLiabilityAssumedLineOfCreditFacility" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesForeignInvestmentHeldForSale" abstract="false" name="DeferredTaxLiabilitiesForeignInvestmentHeldForSale" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CaesarsResortCollectionMember" abstract="true" name="CaesarsResortCollectionMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_EldoradoResortCasinoShreveportMember" abstract="true" name="EldoradoResortCasinoShreveportMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ContractualRentAmount" abstract="false" name="ContractualRentAmount" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeAnnualUseFeeOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment" abstract="false" name="LesseeAnnualUseFeeOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LondonClubsInternationalMember" abstract="true" name="LondonClubsInternationalMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DeferredIncomeTaxesMember" abstract="true" name="DeferredIncomeTaxesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_ConventionArrangementsMember" abstract="true" name="ConventionArrangementsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_PaymentForAcquisitionRights" abstract="false" name="PaymentForAcquisitionRights" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AuditInformationAbstract" abstract="true" name="AuditInformationAbstract" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CRCNotesMember" abstract="true" name="CRCNotesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtInstrumentCovenantLeverageRatioMinimum" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentCovenantLeverageRatioMinimum" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CaesarsDigitalMember" abstract="true" name="CaesarsDigitalMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AOCIAttributableToNoncontrollingInterestOtherMember" abstract="true" name="AOCIAttributableToNoncontrollingInterestOtherMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LicensingAgreementTerm" abstract="false" name="LicensingAgreementTerm" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:durationItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OtherChangeInIntangibleAssets" abstract="false" name="OtherChangeInIntangibleAssets" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationExpectedNetProceedsAfterRepaymentOfDebtAndWorkingCapitalAdjustments" abstract="false" name="DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationExpectedNetProceedsAfterRepaymentOfDebtAndWorkingCapitalAdjustments" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueYearTwo" abstract="false" name="DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueYearTwo" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_EvansvilleMember" abstract="true" name="EvansvilleMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueYearFour" abstract="false" name="DebtServiceObligationMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalDueYearFour" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OtherLiabilitiesRelatedToRestrictedInvestmentsMember" abstract="true" name="OtherLiabilitiesRelatedToRestrictedInvestmentsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_OtherChangeInIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssets" abstract="false" name="OtherChangeInIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssets" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_DebtInstrumentConvertibleConversionRateFractionOfCommonShareIssuedPerOutstandingDollar" abstract="false" name="DebtInstrumentConvertibleConversionRateFractionOfCommonShareIssuedPerOutstandingDollar" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:pureItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BaltimoreRevolvingCreditFacilityMember" abstract="true" name="BaltimoreRevolvingCreditFacilityMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_VICIPropertiesLPMember" abstract="true" name="VICIPropertiesLPMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AccountsReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossAcquired" abstract="false" name="AccountsReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossAcquired" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AcresOfLandContributedToVariableInterest" abstract="false" name="AcresOfLandContributedToVariableInterest" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:areaItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BasisOfPresentationTable" abstract="true" name="BasisOfPresentationTable" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" type="xbrli:stringItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_VICILeaseMember" abstract="true" name="VICILeaseMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_UnrealizedGainLossOnRestrictedInvestments" abstract="false" name="UnrealizedGainLossOnRestrictedInvestments" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_SportsSponsorshipAndPartnershipObligationsMember" abstract="true" name="SportsSponsorshipAndPartnershipObligationsMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentOtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent" abstract="false" name="BusinessCombinationProvisionalInformationInitialAccountingIncompleteAdjustmentOtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="debit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_CRCRevolvingCreditFacilityPermittedUseReservesMember" abstract="true" name="CRCRevolvingCreditFacilityPermittedUseReservesMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_NetOfReceivableOrPayableMember" abstract="true" name="NetOfReceivableOrPayableMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_TradeNamesAndCustomerLoyaltyProgramMember" abstract="true" name="TradeNamesAndCustomerLoyaltyProgramMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AccruedPayrollAndOtherRelatedCurrent" abstract="false" name="AccruedPayrollAndOtherRelatedCurrent" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="instant" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_VICIGolfCourseUseAgreementMember" abstract="true" name="VICIGolfCourseUseAgreementMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_AccountsReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossWriteoffRecoveryNet" abstract="false" name="AccountsReceivableAllowanceForCreditLossWriteoffRecoveryNet" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" xbrli:balance="credit" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_HorseshoeBaltimoreMember" abstract="true" name="HorseshoeBaltimoreMember" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:domainItemType"/>
  <xs:element id="czr_LesseeLeasingArrangementsPercentageOfEBITDARToRentRatioFloor" abstract="false" name="LesseeLeasingArrangementsPercentageOfEBITDARToRentRatioFloor" nillable="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" type="dtr-types:percentItemType"/>
</xs:schema>
