By Stacey Tinsley, Bossier Press-Tribune
The highly anticipated Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana opened its doors for an exclusive media preview today, offering a first look at the $270+ million entertainment destination before its grand opening on February 13, 2025.
Local and regional media were given an extensive tour of the luxury hotel, casino floor, and dining venues as the final preparations took place. Construction crews worked on finishing touches, while new team members participated in training sessions at the Event Center. The property’s art installations, featuring contributions from local and international artists, were also unveiled.
“We’re not just a casino. We’re not just a collection of restaurants. We’re not just a hotel. We are an entertainment destination,” said Joshua Robinson, vice president of marketing for Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana.
As part of this vision, the casino will feature a DraftKings Sportsbook, integrated within Sports & Social, a premier sports bar and restaurant. The venue boasts a state-of-the-art LED media wall, craft cocktails, and an immersive game-day experience, complete with DJs, competitions, and interactive entertainment.
The preview event also showcased the casino’s diverse dining and nightlife options, offering signature dishes and specialty cocktails. Highlights include:
- Sports & Social – A high-energy sports bar with an LED media wall and interactive entertainment.
- PBR Cowboy Bar – A lively country-western venue with live music, mechanical bull riding, and high-energy nightlife.
- Luk Fu – An Asian restaurant serving dim sum, pho, sushi, and wok-fried dishes from Vietnam, Japan, Korea, and China.
- The Prime Rib – A fine-dining steakhouse known for premium cuts, seafood, and an upscale atmosphere.
- Ridotto Grand Café – An Italian eatery inspired by Venice’s historic first casino, offering all-day specialties.
- The R-Bar – A cocktail and oyster bar featuring fresh seafood, handcrafted drinks, and live entertainment.
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will deliver a top-tier gaming and hospitality experience, featuring:
✅ 47,000+ square feet of gaming space with 1,000+ slot machines, 40+ live-action table games, and electronic table games.
✅ A sportsbook for sports betting enthusiasts.
✅ A 549-room upscale hotel with a resort pool and fitness center.
✅ A 31-site RV park with full hook-ups.
✅ A 25,000-square-foot Event Center for concerts, conventions, corporate meetings, and weddings.
✅ 30,000 square feet of dining and entertainment venues.
The arrival of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is expected to boost the local economy significantly:
$35 million in gaming tax revenues for Bossier City and $168 million for Louisiana in its first five years.
750+ new full-time jobs, generating $34 million in annual wages and tips.
750+ construction jobs, with opportunities for minority, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses.
📈 Increased tourism and economic growth in the Ark-La-Tex region.
The Live! Event Center offers more than 25,000 square feet of flexible event space, including:
- A grand ballroom, seating up to 1,170 guests, divisible into three smaller sections.
- The River Room, a distraction-free setting for up to 171 guests.
- The Delta Room, offering 1,405 square feet of space for up to 141 attendees.
- The Harbor Boardroom, designed for executive meetings of up to 15 people.
Each space is equipped with cutting-edge A/V technology, making it a premier destination for corporate gatherings, weddings, and large-scale events.
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is actively recruiting for positions in hotel operations, finance, marketing, human resources, food and beverage, security, and casino operations. Workforce development initiatives include:
- Local job placement workshops
- Community-based job fairs and recruitment events
- Apprenticeship and contractor mentoring programs
- Partnerships with colleges and universities for workforce training
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, located at 711 Live Casino Blvd., Bossier City, LA, is set to officially open to the public on Thursday, February 13, 2025, pending final approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Conveniently situated off U.S. Highway 71 and Interstate 20, the casino is just 20 miles from the Texas border and 40 miles from the Arkansas border.
With final preparations underway, excitement continues to build for what promises to be a game-changing entertainment destination in Northwest Louisiana.
