Bossier City Anticipates Opening of Live! Casino
Preliminary Design Work Underway at Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City
BOSSIER CITY, La. — Preliminary design work is currently underway at Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City, with AnderCorp leading the $270 million project for Cordish Companies. The Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and Visit Shreveport-Bossier are eager for the completion of the work and the opening of the casino.
Positive Impact Expected
According to Aaron Bronson, Vice President of Visit Shreveport-Bossier, “We work ahead. You know, we’re already in ’25, ’26, even ’27, ’28, ’29 with trying to book conventions and business to the area, and Live! has been, you know, in our ear saying, ‘Hey, what can we help with.'” Shreveport Chamber of Commerce President Tim Magner also believes the new casino will have a positive economic impact on Bossier City by providing job opportunities for locals.
First Land-Based Casino in the Area
Live! Casino will be the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier area after Cordish Companies announced plans to open the casino in early 2025. The project is expected to bring over 700 jobs to the market, further enhancing the local economy.
Anticipation for the Opening
“New businesses are always great to bring new opportunities. That should hopefully bring in new folks,” said Magner. The anticipation for the opening of Live! Casino in Bossier City is high, with excitement building up around the economic prospects it holds for the region.
Future Business Prospects
As the project progresses, the stakeholders are optimistic about the benefits Live! Casino will bring to the community in terms of job creation and economic development. Cordish Companies’ commitment to the project reflects a positive outlook for the future of the casino industry in Bossier City.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Live! Casino’s impending opening in Bossier City is met with enthusiasm and great expectations from local authorities and businesses. With the promise of job opportunities and economic growth, the casino is poised to make a significant impact on the region’s business landscape.
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