The Cordish Companies have reached a deal with Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel, Bossier City (La.) to acquire and redevelop it.
Since March 2020’s outbreak of Covid-19, the facility was closed. Cordish stated that it would be carrying out extensive construction work to replace the riverboat casino at the site with a new land-based casino.
The casino will operate under the Live!! brand once it is open. The casino would operate under the Live!
Approval of the acquisition by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board is required. Additional details about the project will be released in the coming months.
Joe Weinberg, managing partner of Cordish Companies, stated that the company is committed to creating a resort destination of international standard that offers first-class gaming and dining, entertainment, and hospitality amenities, as well as significant economic benefits to the area.
Greg Guida (co-chief executive of Foundation Gaming & Entertainment), said: “We are delighted to announce our agreement With The Cordish Companies. We believe that the introductionof their Live! The market will see a huge impact on the whole of northwest Louisiana.
“We are confident that they will deliver a fantastic product to the market and we look forward working with them to bring this project to fruition.”
Construction would be done at the same time as ongoing work in Texas, Florida and Alabama.
