LRGC Gaming Investors LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, 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 more than $270-million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana.
The Cordish Companies and general contractor AnderCorp were joined by Kyle Ardoin, State of Louisiana director of intergovernmental affairs and former secretary of state; Chris Hebert, Louisiana Gaming Control Board chairman; Louisiana State Senator Sam L. Jenkins Jr.; Bossier City Mayor Thomas Chandler; and 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 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, 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 Red River in Bossier City, across from Shreveport, the property will feature an upscale 550-room hotel, resort pool and fitness center; a 25,000-sq.-ft. multi-purpose Event Center; a 31-site RV park with concrete pads and full hook-ups; structured and surface parking; and 30,000 sq. ft. of s dining entertainment venues with new food and beverage outlets. The casino will offer more than 47,000 sq. ft. of gaming space; more than 1,000 slots and electronic table games; more than 40 live-action table games and a sportsbook.
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. It will also create approximately 1,500 new jobs, including 750 new construction jobs, and approximately 750 permanent jobs for local and regional residents.
“I am honored to lead the board at such an exciting time for the gaming industry in Louisiana,” said Herbert. “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.”
Mayor Chandler added, “We have already seen the benefits that Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana has brought to 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.”
