The Cordish Companies has unveiled its plans to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) to redevelop Louisiana’s Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. The company said the plans include constructing a land-based Live! Casino and removing the existing riverboat destination.
Cordish said it anticipates completing the $250m project and opening its doors to the public in 2025.
Group Managing Partner Joe Weinberg commented: "We're very excited and honored to present our plans to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and thank them for their enthusiastic support of our project.
"Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will be a world-class resort destination that brings a first-class gaming, dining, entertainment and hospitality experience to the region, creates significant new jobs and generates millions of dollars in economic benefits for the community. We look forward to working with Foundation Gaming & Entertainment, state and local officials, and the community to bring the project to fruition."
Current facility plans include more than 47,000 square-feet of gaming space. The new casino’s gaming floor will be home to more than 1,000 slots and electronic table games, as well as 30 live-action table games.
LGCB Chairman Ronnie Johns said: "The Louisiana Gaming Control Board looks forward to working with The Cordish Companies to bring a casino and entertainment destination to the Bossier/Shreveport market. We thank Cordish for choosing Louisiana to bring their expertise and major investment to our gaming market.
"The Board also wants to thank Foundation Gaming for their vision in beginning this much-needed process of rebuilding a closed casino property. We will be working closely with both Foundation and Cordish to make this project a reality as soon as possible to deliver a gaming and entertainment destination that Louisiana can be proud of."
