The Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana has officially opened its doors, marking a major milestone as the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market. The $270 million resort, developed by The Cordish Companies, is expected to infuse millions into the local economy.
The development is projected to generate $35 million in gaming tax revenues for Bossier City and $168 million for the state within the first five years, along with $34 million in annual salaries.
Located along the Red River, just 20 miles from Texas and 40 miles from Arkansas, the casino and resort destination offers more than 47,000 square feet of gaming space, featuring over 1,000 slot machines, more than 40 table games and a DraftKings Sportsbook.
The venue also includes:
- A 549-room luxury hotel with a resort pool and fitness center
- A 25,000-square-foot Live! Event Center for concerts, meetings and conventions, including a high-tech performance stage, ballroom and several breakout rooms.
- A 31-site RV park with full hookups
- 10 dining and entertainment venues
“Just over a year ago, we broke ground on what is now a world-class entertainment destination – a true game-changer for Bossier City,” 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.”
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana has created more than 1,550 jobs, including 750 construction jobs and 800 permanent positions, The Cordish Companies mentioned in a releae. The casino is actively recruiting local talent through job fairs and workforce development programs.
The Cordish Companies have also committed to supporting local businesses and nonprofits, offering vendor partnerships and funding community initiatives through direct contributions, sponsorships and volunteerism.
The development of Live! Louisiana is part of The Cordish Companies’ national expansion strategy, which includes the South Central and Southeast regions of the U.S. where over $1 billion of construction nears completion adjacent to its Texas Live! development in the Arlington Entertainment District in Texas.
The Cordish Companies has developed several other casino entertainment resorts in the U.S., including the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Fla.; the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, Fla.; Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland; Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia; and Live! Casino Pittsburgh.
