The Cordish Companies celebrated the grand opening of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, a $270+ million resort destination that marks the first land-side casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market.
“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.”
The Cordish Companies were joined by key stakeholders including Louisiana State Senator Sam L. Jenkins, Jr., State Representative Steven Jackson, Bossier City Mayor Thomas Chandler, Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Christopher Hebert, Bossier Parish Police Juror Pam Glorioso, Bossier Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Johnson, Louisiana-native Professional Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed, and many community and business leaders from around the region to celebrate the opening. Together, the group ushered in a new era of gaming entertainment in Shreveport-Bossier with a traditional Mardi Gras style parade and Second Line, followed by a spectacular fireworks display for thousands of enthusiastic guests.
“It is truly an exciting time for the Shreveport-Bossier market and the entire Louisiana gaming industry as we open Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana to the public,” said Chris Hebert, Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. “It’s been some time since a new casino planted roots in our state, and already we are seeing the economic benefits with hundreds of job seekers finding employment. We look forward to many prosperous years with Live! Louisiana and The Cordish Companies.”
“Today is a monumental day for our city, community and region,” said Bossier City Mayor Tommy Chandler. “We have eagerly awaited this moment, knowing that Live! will bring an unparalleled level of entertainment excellence to Bossier City. We couldn’t be prouder to welcome the Live! brand, inviting both visitors and locals to experience the energy, excitement, and world-class entertainment that Louisiana Live! has to offer.”
Gaming, dining, and entertainment for the Four-State Region
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana introduces a new entertainment destination to the four-state region featuring:
- 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 multi-purpose venue for concerts, meetings and conventions.
- RV Park: A 31-site park featuring concrete pads and full hook-ups.
- 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 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.
“Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for entertainment and hospitality in Bossier City and the entire Ark-La-Tex region,” said John J. Chaszar, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. “Every detail, from our design to our world-class amenities, has been carefully crafted to deliver the ultimate entertainment experience. From the moment guests walk through our doors, they will be inspired by the spectacular venue we’ve created. Our team is second to none, attending to every detail and ready to create unforgettable memories for our guests.”
Entertainment, meetings & events at Live! Louisiana
With 25,000 square feet of customizable event space and amenities of a luxury hotel and world-class casino, the Live! Event Center will host meetings, events and some of the nation’s best touring acts, comedians, and other entertainment. Tickets are available now for the inaugural performances at the Live! Event Center.
Featuring a high-tech performance stage, elegant ballroom, and multiple breakout rooms, the Live! Event Center accommodates up to 1,000 guests for conferences, galas, and weddings. It also features an expansive pre-function space and an executive boardroom, as well as high-tech A/V systems throughout all rooms that can be synched and show the same content on the screens of each room. For event inquiries, contact RFP@livech.com.
Groups can choose among the following event spaces that have been purpose-built to meet guests’ needs:
- 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 1,170 people, the versatile room is perfect for meetings, large banquets, galas and weddings – both the ceremony and reception can seamlessly flow in one space. 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 square 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.