Casino M&A: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash $17.6B deal, valuing Caesars at about $5.7B equity plus roughly $11.9B in assumed debt; Caesars shareholders get $31 per share (about a 49% premium) and the deal is subject to regulatory approval. Sanctions & Energy Trade: The US Treasury expanded “maximum pressure” sanctions tied to Iran’s oil network, adding tankers and companies linked to Iranian crude flows, including vessels flagged in San Marino. Border Tech Impact: Wizz Air warns UK travelers to arrive up to three hours early as Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) causes longer passport queues at airports ahead of peak summer. Intellectual Property: Moldova joined the European Patent Organisation as its 40th member, meaning European patent applications will automatically include Moldova from 1 June. Local Business/Transport: Fly Alliance secured a San Marino air operator’s certificate (AOC) for Fly Alliance (San Marino) with a Global Express jet, supporting plans for broader operations. San Marino Connection in Culture: Boy George says he wants to write a future UK Eurovision entry after representing San Marino earlier this year.