World-Class Gaming, Hotel, Dining, and Entertainment Destination to Feature First Land-Based Casino in Shreveport-Bossier Market
New Development Projected to Generate More Than $200 Million in City and State Gaming Tax Revenue in First Five Years of Operation; Create Approximately 1,500 New Jobs for the Region
Property Will Feature 30,000 SF of Best-in-Class Dining and Entertainment Venues Including The Prime Rib Steakhouse Voted Top 10 Best Casino Restaurant by USA Today Readers
Bossier City, LA (July 17, 2024) – LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an
affiliate of The Cordish Companies [7], today marked a significant
milestone in the construction of the first land-based casino in the
Shreveport-Bossier market during the “TOPPING OFF” ceremony for the
new $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a project that will
serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining,
entertainment, and hotel amenities.
The Cordish Companies and General Contractor AnderCorp were joined by
State of Louisiana, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Former
Secretary of State, Kyle Ardoin; Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman
Chris Hebert; Louisiana State Senator Sam L. Jenkins, Jr.; Bossier City
Mayor Thomas Chandler; Bossier Parish Police Jury President Philip
Rodgers, along with dozens of other state and local elected officials,
and regional business, community and tourism leaders, to celebrate the
final commemorative beam being raised to complete the superstructure of
the new world-class property.
“Today marks an incredibly special day for The Cordish Companies as
we continue to expand our Live! brand in the Southeast region of the
country with the development of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana,” said
Rob Norton, President of Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of
The Cordish Companies. “With the first land-based casino in the
market, Live! Casino & Hotel will be a transformative development that
will bring a first-class gaming and entertainment experience to millions
of visitors, create significant new jobs, and generate millions of
dollars in economic benefits for the community for generations to
come.”
Located along the scenic Red River in Bossier City, directly across
from Shreveport, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will feature more than
47,000-square-feet of gaming space; 1,000+ slots and electronic table
games; 40+ live action table games; a sportsbook; an upscale 550-room
hotel, resort pool and fitness center; a 25,000-square-foot,
state-of-the-art, multi-purpose Event Center for top name entertainment,
meeting, conventions, non-profit and social gatherings; a 31-site RV
park with concrete pads and full hook-ups; structured and surface
parking; and 30,000-square-feet of best-in-class dining entertainment
venues with new food and beverage outlets.
The project, which is scheduled to open in Q1 2025, is projected to
generate more than $35 million in gaming tax revenues for Bossier City
and more than $168 million for the State of Louisiana within its first
five years of operation and create approximately 1,500 new jobs
including 750 new construction jobs and approximately 750 permanent jobs
for local and regional residents.
Careers will be available in every field, including hotel operations,
finance, marketing, human resources, information technologies, food and
beverage, facilities, security and surveillance and casino operations.
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will also purchase tens of millions of
dollars in goods and services in the region. As recognized leaders in
community outreach with unparalleled track records of supporting local
and regional businesses, The Cordish Companies is committed to ensuring
contract opportunities for local, MBE/WBE, and veteran-owned companies.
“I am honored to lead the board at such an exciting time for the
gaming industry in Louisiana. Our team has worked so hard to establish
this first land-based casino in the Bossier market, and we are ecstatic
to be one step closer to realizing it with today’s topping off of
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana,” said Chris Hebert, Chairman of the
Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
“We have already seen the benefits that Live! Casino & Hotel
Louisiana has brought to Bossier City,” said Thomas Chandler, Mayor of
Bossier City. “As we get closer to opening this landmark property, our
anticipation continues to build, and I couldn’t be happier for my
community and more appreciative of Live! for its partnership and
positive impact.”
“Bossier Parish is very excited to have Live! Casino & Hotel
Louisiana that will soon become a destination for many locals and
visitors,” said Philip Rodgers, President of the Bossier Parish Police
Jury. “We are very thankful for the investment they are making in this
area and cannot wait to see it to completion.”
Exciting Dining and Entertainment Offerings Unveiled
During the ceremony, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana also announced two
other additions to its restaurant lineup – Ridotto Grand Café and The
Prime Rib® steakhouse.
Ridotto Grand Café, located adjacent to the hotel lobby, will offer
breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Influenced by its namesake, “Il
Ridotto” of Venice, the first gambling establishment in Europe, the
menu will serve Italian specialties with a Venetian flair.
The Prime Rib® is renowned for luxurious fine dining and exceptional
service in an environment of timeless sophistication and has garnered
numerous accolades, including being ranked as a Top 10 Best Casino
Restaurant by USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards in both 2022 and 2023.
The family-owned restaurant has also consistently been rated #1 by Zagat
in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, including at Live! Casino & Hotel
Maryland in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, and Live! Casino & Hotel
Philadelphia in the Stadium District.
The award-winning menu features a tantalizing array of steaks cooked to
perfection, such as the restaurant’s signature prime rib, prime cuts
of filet mignon, ribeye, porterhouse and NY strip, alongside veal chops,
and lamb, jumbo lump crab cakes, Chilean sea bass, ahi tuna, salmon and
other seafood specialties. A selection of signature salads, sides and
desserts completes the experience.
Ridotto Grand Café and The Prime Rib® join the previously announced,
nationally acclaimed concepts Sports & Social [8], the premier sports
bar and restaurant in the United States renowned for its immersive
atmosphere, PBR Cowboy Bar [9], an authentic country western experience
combining “cowboy cool” with top-notch hospitality and entertainment
featuring a mechanical bull, and Luk Fu, a vibrant Asian themed
restaurant featuring the traditional flavors of Southeast Asia.
“Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is a spectacular one-stop destination
for excitement for everyone from gaming enthusiasts, foodies, sports
fans, concert goers or just locals and visitors looking for their next
night out,” said John J. Chaszar, Executive Vice President and General
Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. “Hundreds of men and women
are working hard to make sure that this property will be unforgettable
the moment it opens its doors, promising an experience that will entice
visitors from near and far to return again and again. Today marks a
significant milestone in this journey, and we eagerly anticipate
showcasing all the incredible offerings we have planned for early
2025.”
Live! in the Community
The Cordish Companies and its affiliates have a distinguished record of
leadership in philanthropy, volunteerism and community service,
collaborating with local nonprofit organizations across their business
locations and actively engaging with communities. Cordish is dedicated
to supporting the Bossier City community and its nonprofits through
direct financial contributions, in-kind services and by facilitating
community organizations’ fundraising and volunteer efforts—an endemic
value held by the company and its team members.
For more information, please visit LiveCasinoLA.com [10]
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About Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
In Q1 2025, the Ark-La-Tex region will welcome a world-class gaming,
hotel, dining and entertainment destination with the opening of Live!
Casino & Hotel Louisiana. Situated along the scenic Red River in Bossier
City, and adjacent to Shreveport, the $270+ million facility will be a
transformative development bringing economic opportunity and inclusivity
to local residents. Featuring the market’s first-ever land-based
casino, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will span over
47,000-square-feet, including 1,000+ slots and electronic table games,
40+ live action table games, a sportsbook, an upscale hotel, resort pool
and fitness center; and a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art,
multi-purpose Event Center for top name entertainment, meetings,
conventions, non-profit and social gatherings. Best-in-class dining and
entertainment venues, covering 30,000-square-feet of space, will include
Sports & Social, a one-of-a-kind sports restaurant, gaming venue and
social lounge; PBR Cowboy Bar, offering high energy music, entertainment
and a mechanical bull; Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine; a fine
dining Steakhouse; and more to be announced. Ample, secure parking with
an available RV park. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is being developed,
owned and managed by LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The
Cordish Companies, the premier developer of Live! dining, entertainment,
gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country, including
Texas Live! in nearby Arlington, TX. For information, visit
LiveCasinoLA.com or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and
Instagram @livecasinola.
About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies’ origins date back to 1910 and encompass four
generations of privately held, family ownership. During the past ten
decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Gaming
& Entertainment; Commercial Real Estate; Entertainment Districts;
Sports-Anchored Developments; Hotels; Residential Properties;
Restaurants; Coworking Spaces; and Private Equity. One of the largest
and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has
been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for
Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique
significance to the cities in which they are located. The Cordish
Companies has developed and operates highly acclaimed dining,
entertainment and hospitality destinations throughout the United States,
many falling under The Cordish Companies’ Live! Brand, highly regarded
as one of the premier entertainment brands in the country. Welcoming
over 55 million visitors per year, these developments are among the
highest profile dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored
destinations in the country. In gaming, The Cordish Companies has
developed among the most successful casino hotel resorts in the world,
including the Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in Hollywood and Tampa, FL,
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Live! Casino Pittsburgh and Live! Casino
& Hotel Philadelphia. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has
remained true to the family’s core values of quality, entrepreneurial
spirit, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony
to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies
still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more
information, visit www.cordish.com [11] or follow us on Twitter
(@cordishco).
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