Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Basic and Dilutive Net Earnings Per Share Reconciliation

Basic and Dilutive Net Earnings Per Share Reconciliation
	Years Ended December 31,
(In millions, except per share data)	2017			2016			2015
Income/(loss) from continuing operations attributable to Caesars, net of income taxes	$	(375	)	$	(6,428	)	$	5,854
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Caesars, net of income taxes	—			3,380			155
Net income/(loss) attributable to Caesars	$	(375	)	$	(3,048	)	$	6,009
Weighted average common share outstanding	279			146			145
Dilutive potential common shares: stock options	—			—			2
Weighted average common shares and dilutive potential common shares	279			146			147
Basic earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations	$	(1.35	)	$	(43.96	)	$	40.42
Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations	—			23.11			1.07
Basic earnings/(loss) per share	$	(1.35	)	$	(20.85	)	$	41.49
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share from continuing operations	$	(1.35	)	$	(43.96	)	$	39.81
Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations	—			23.11			1.06
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share	$	(1.35	)	$	(20.85	)	$	40.87

Weighted-Average Number of Anti-Dilutive Shares Excluded from Calculation of EPS

Weighted-Average Number of Anti-Dilutive Shares Excluded from Calculation of EPS
	Years Ended December 31,
(In millions)	2017	2016	2015
Stock options	12	10	4
Restricted stock units and awards	9	9	1
CEC Convertible Notes	36	—	—
Total anti-dilutive common stock	57	19	5