The Cordish Companies, known for owning and operating hospitality and gaming resorts across the United States, celebrated the grand opening of their new venture, Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana. Announced in December, the grand opening of Bossier City's latest gaming, hospitality, and entertainment resort took place on February 13. Last week, The Cordish Companies hosted an extravagant ceremony to mark the inaugural opening of the impressive $270 million casino resort.
Glamorous ceremony welcomes the first Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana visitors
Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana is strategically located with convenient access to US Highway 71 and Interstate 20. This premium gaming and hospitality venue is just 40 miles from Arkansas and 20 miles from the Texas border. It is poised to stimulate the local economy, boost tourism, and create new jobs. The grand opening ceremony featured a classic Mardi Gras parade and Second Line, concluding with a spectacular fireworks display that delighted the attendees. During the $270 million casino resort's grand opening, The Cordish Companies welcomed several city and state officials, including Louisiana Senator Sam L. Jenkins, Bossier City Mayor Thomas Chandler, and Lisa Johnson, President of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce. Also present were Christopher Hebert, Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, Ed Reed, the Louisiana-native Professional Football Hall of Famer, and many other local business and community leaders. Casino House Group News obtained this information from a press release.
The opening of the new casino resort marks a monumental moment for the region
Jon Cordish, a Principal at The Cordish Companies, expressed his enthusiasm for the opening of a new world-class entertainment venue. He highlighted the company's announcement, which marked the beginning of the construction of this major project. We are thrilled to introduce the Live! brand to this area with this remarkable development, Cordish stated. He further emphasized, With every detail carefully designed to offer a top-tier guest experience, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is poised to become a cornerstone of excitement, hospitality, and economic growth for this region. Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler echoed this sentiment, celebrating the event as a monumental day for the city, community, and the entire region. We have eagerly anticipated this moment, knowing that Live! will bring an unmatched level of entertainment excellence to Bossier City, he added. The opening of this luxury gaming and entertainment resort is projected to provide $34 million annually in salaries. Additionally, the massive project is expected to generate $168 million in taxes for Louisiana and $35 million for Bossier City within the first five years of operation.
