Earlier this week, the Cordish Gaming Group announced an important appointment by naming Bryan Prettyman senior vice president of property operations at its Live! Casino and Hotel in Louisiana. The important hire strengthened the executive-level team at the casino resort which is expected to open for visitors in Q1 2025.
Construction of the gaming and entertainment location in Bossier City that promises to deliver exceptional experiences started in December last year. Ahead of the planned opening next year, the project recently reached a major construction milestone.
As announced by The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate, Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana will organize a top off next week. Such ceremonies are usually organized in cases when construction reaches a stage that requires a final beam to be placed on top of the structure.
This doesn’t mean that the whole construction of the hotel casino is completed but still marks an important landmark in the construction process. According to the recently released report, the topping off is expected to take place on Wednesday, July 17.
The ceremony is expected to attract a range of Louisiana officials, including representatives of the gambling regulator, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Moreover, Rob Norton, Cordish Gaming Group and Live! Casinos’ president is also expected to attend the celebratory event.
Interviewed by the publication, John Chaszar, Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana’s general manager and vice president, spoke about the excitement the project brings. “Every day is different, that’s the best thing about this business,” he revealed.
The Project Is Expected to Deliver Significant Economic Stimulus
Upon announcing the start of the project in Louisiana, the Cordish Companies estimated that it would generate an excess of $200 million in taxes for the first five years. That total breaks down to nearly $170 million to the state of Louisiana and some $35 million to Bossier City.
Besides the enormous economic stimulus, Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana is expected to boost tourism and help local businesses grow. Further benefits of the project include the creation of more than 750 permanent jobs.
The Cordish Companies’ newest casino is going to be the first land-based venue for the Shreveport-Bossier City area. Once completed, the casino will offer nearly 50,000 square feet of gaming space that will be the home of a sportsbook, table games, as well as electronic table games and slots.
Besides casino gambling, Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana will offer a hotel with more than 500 rooms, as well as a range of restaurants and bars, among other amenities.