UPDATE 1-U.S. judge to rule Friday on extended halt to Caesars lawsuits
August 25, 2016 at 17:54 PM EDT
CHICAGO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge said in Chicago bankruptcy court he will decide whether to extend a halt on lawsuits against Caesars Entertainment Corp by bondholders who are seeking some $11 billion in claims on Friday at 3 p.m. CDT (2000 GMT).