New land-based casino opens in New Orleans metro
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Treasure Chest Casino opens its new $100 million venue Thursday in Kenner.
Why it matters: The casino is one of five moving ashore after a 2018 change in state law allowed riverboat casinos to build on land.
The big picture: Treasure Chest, owned by Boyd Gaming, nearly doubled the size of its casino, according to David Strow, the company's VP of corporate communications.
- It has a single floor with slot machines and table games, in addition to a FanDuel-branded sports book.
Zoom in: The new casino also has four dining options, including an upscale steakhouse that Strow says the company is particularly proud of.
- Boyd also fixed a complaint from patrons: Parking. The new casino has a parking lot and no longer requires shuttle service.
Meanwhile, the original riverboat casino sits vacant nearby on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
- It opened in 1994, and plans haven't been announced for it yet, officials say.
Zoom out: Boyd Gaming operates 28 gaming properties in 10 states.
- In Louisiana, it also owns Amelia Belle Casino (Amelia), Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel (Vinton), Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino (Opelousas) and Sam's Town Hotel & Casino (Shreveport).
- It also owns the IP Casino Resort in Biloxi, among others in Las Vegas and elsewhere.
If you go: The casino (4540 Williams Boulevard) is open to anyone 21+ and IDs are required.
- You can also just go for the food.
