“After further assessing the situation, intense recovery efforts and accommodating the needs of first responders, we are unsure of an exact reopening date,” he said in a statement to the Review-Journal.

Gerry Del Prete, senior vice president of gaming operations, said a reopening date is unclear. Harrah’s Louisiana Downs and Horseshoe Bossier City plan to reopen tomorrow (Friday) morning.”Īn area news station, WKRG, posted a video showing the roof of the Golden Nugget Lake Charles being peeled back by the winds that were up to 150 mph. “Currently, Isle of Capri Lake Charles, Eldorado Shreveport, Harrah’s Louisiana Downs and Horseshoe Bossier City are closed due to Hurricane Laura. ”The safety of our team members and guests are our primary concern,” a Caesars spokeswoman said late Thursday. Isle of Capri river boat casino, operated by Caesars, broke loose from its moorings during the hurricane, floated down the Calcasieu River and ran into an interstate highway bridge. Landry’s operates the Golden Nugget brand nationwide. PDT Wednesday just west of Lake Charles, causing heavy wind damage that impacted casinos operated by Caesars Entertainment Inc., Landry’s Inc., Penn National Gaming Inc.

“The hits just keep coming to the industry,” said Brendan Bussmann, director of government affairs for Las Vegas-based Global Market Advisors LLC. Several casinos in Louisiana with Las Vegas ties have been dealt another blow - this time from Hurricane Laura.Ĭasinos in the area - and all over the country - were already reeling from the economic toll of the pandemic, which caused hotel-casinos to shutter their doors for months and to reopen with dampened visitation. A building that was damaged overnight by Hurricane Laura stands in Lake Charles, La., Thursday, Aug.

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