UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 26, 2016

Eldorado Resorts, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (775) 328-0100

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02.                             Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Effective August 26, 2016, the Board of Directors of Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Anthony L. Carano to serve as Executive Vice President of Operations, in addition to his current role of General Counsel and Secretary. Mr. Carano, age 34, has served as EVP, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company since September 2014. Prior to joining the Company, he was an attorney at the Nevada law firm of McDonald Carano Wilson, LLP where his practice was devoted primarily to transactional, gaming and regulatory law. Mr. Carano holds a JD from the University of San Francisco, School of Law, his MBA in Finance from the University of San Francisco, School of Business and holds a BA in Business Management from the University of Nevada. Anthony L. Carano is the son of Gary L. Carano, the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.

Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eldorado Resorts Appoints Anthony Carano to Executive Vice President of Operations

Reno, Nevada (August 26, 2016) – Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERI) (“Eldorado” or the “Company”) today announced, the Board of Directors has appointed Anthony L. Carano to serve as Executive Vice President  of Operations, in addition to his current role of General Counsel and Secretary. Mr. Carano, age 34, has served as EVP, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company since September 2014.

In his new role, Mr. Carano will work closely with the Rob Mouchou, SVP of Operations, Gene Carano SVP of Regional Operations, Mike Whitemaine, SVPs of Regional Operations and all of the Company’s General Managers.

“Anthony’s experience and passion for this industry, our Team Members and our Guests will be valuable in guiding the day-to-day operations of our properties, as well as the Company’s future growth,” said Eldorado Resorts Chairman and CEO, Gary Carano.

Prior to joining the Company, he was an attorney at the Nevada law firm of McDonald Carano Wilson, LLP where his practice was devoted primarily to transactional, gaming and regulatory law. Mr. Carano holds a JD from the University of San Francisco, School of Law, his MBA in Finance from the University of San Francisco, School of Business and holds a BA in Business Management from the University of Nevada.

About Eldorado Resorts, Inc.

Eldorado Resorts is a casino entertainment company that owns and operates seven properties in five states, including the Eldorado Resort Casino, the Silver Legacy Resort Casino and Circus Circus in Reno, NV; the Eldorado Resort Casino in Shreveport, LA; Scioto Downs Racino in Columbus, OH; Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort in Chester, WV; and Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, PA. For more information, please visit www.eldoradoresorts.com.