The Cordish Companies has opened the highly anticipated LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a $270-plus million resort destination that marks the first land-side casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market. This milestone ushers in a transformative moment for gaming and hospitality in the four-state region.
“Just over a year ago, we broke ground on what is now a world-class entertainment destination – a true game-changer for Bossier City. We are excited to bring the Live! brand to this region with this stunning property,” said Jon Cordish, Principal of The Cordish Companies. “With every detail thoughtfully designed to deliver a premier guest experience, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is set to become the cornerstone of excitement, hospitality, and economic growth for this region.”
Located along the Red River, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana offers seamless access from U.S. Highway 71 and Interstate 20, just 20 miles from the Texas border and 40 miles from Arkansas. This destination brings new economic opportunities and an elevated entertainment experience to the region. The development is projected to generate $35 million in gaming tax revenues for Bossier City and $168 million for the State of Louisiana within the first five years, as well as $34 million in annual salaries.
Here’s a closer look at Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana:
Gaming: Over 47,000 square feet of gaming space, including 1,000+ slots and electronic table games, 40+ live-action table games, and a DraftKings Sportsbook.
Luxury Accommodations: A 549-room upscale hotel with a resort pool and fitness center.
Live! Event Center: A 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art multi-purpose venue for concerts, meetings and conventions.
RV Park: A 31-site park featuring concrete pads and full hook-ups.
Best-in-Class dining and entertainment venues including 10 new food and beverage outlets featuring:
- Sports & Social – home to the DraftKings Sportsbook – this high-energy sports bar offers an immersive game-watching experience with an 80-foot LED media wall, craft food and cocktails and interactive entertainment, plus a quick serve counter for those on the go.
- For those seeking an authentic country western atmosphere, PBR Cowboy Bar features live country music, mechanical bull riding, and a vibrant nightlife scene.
- Luk Fu brings the bold flavors of Asia to the table, offering a diverse menu of dim sum, pho, sushi, and wok-fried specialties inspired by Vietnam, Japan, Korea, and China.
- The Prime Rib is a fine-dining steakhouse renowned for its award-winning prime rib, premium cuts of steak, fresh seafood, and an elegant ambiance.
- Ridotto Grand Café, conveniently located adjacent to the hotel lobby, will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and a coffee bar. Influenced by its namesake, “Il Ridotto” of Venice, the first gambling establishment in Europe, the menu will serve Italian specialties with a Venetian flair.
- R Bar – Good times on the half shell! R Bar is designed to create a welcoming atmosphere for small groups to gather and enjoy. Shareable plates, tapas, oysters and a selection craft beers and cocktails make R Bar the perfect place to start the day, end the night and everything in between. Enjoy live entertainment on the weekends.
- The Center Bar sits right in the center of all the gaming action – a great place to see and be seen – while enjoying crafted cocktails and a rare selection of bourbons, scotch, rums, tequila and brandy. It’s open 24/7 with 360-degree views of the casino floor. A 40,000-pound color changing chandelier covers the space with an amazing visual experience.
- The High Limit Bar, a private, backlit bar ensconced in glass and rich wood paneling, offers a relaxing and secluded atmosphere exclusively for High Limit Players. Here, guests can enjoy an extensive selection of liquor, a private cage, private restrooms and a lounge.
- The Event Center features a high-tech capable performance stage and 18-foot ceilings with eye-catching modern light fixtures. With a max capacity of 1170 people, the versatile room is perfect for meetings, large banquets, galas and weddings. The room is divisible into three smaller sections.
- The River Room, with a max capacity of 171, offers a distraction-free setting for breakfast sessions and smaller meetings. This room can also be divided into two separate, smaller spaces.
- The Delta Room is 1,405 sq. feet, featuring high-tech amenities and comfortably accommodates up to 141 people.
- The Harbor Boardroom is well-equipped for high-level strategy sessions, offering all the high-tech essentials in a distraction-free setting for up to 15 people.
Outside of the collective meeting rooms is a stylish and contemporary Pre-Function Space which offers each event an individual, unique experience to suit every client’s specific needs.
Photo Courtesy of Live! Hotel & Casino Louisiana