A dedicated smoking patio, LIT Casino & Bar, will serve craft cocktails, beer and wine in a lively atmosphere with 150 gaming positions. Opelousas police chief, wife shot during 'domestic issue'Ĭasino – With more than 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor gaming space, The Queen Baton Rouge will offer 731 gaming machines and 18 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette and pai gow poker as well as numerous electronic table options.A star studded movie with roots in Baton Rouge released Friday.The Queen Baton Rouge’s offerings will include: “The Queen Baton Rouge ushers in a new era not just for this historic property, but for gaming and entertainment throughout the region, and we are thrilled to open our doors for our neighbors in the Baton Rouge community and the surrounding area.”

“We are thrilled to debut what will be an unmatched gaming and entertainment destination in Louisiana for sports wagering, gaming, entertainment and dining,” said Terry Downey, President and CEO of The Queen Casino & Entertainment. In addition to moving from the Mississippi River to land, the exciting new casino, dining and entertainment destination will expand its footprint from 62,000 to more than 100,000 square feet.

The casino will also host several food options - including a new fried chicken restaurant from Shaquille O'Neal - and a sportsbook in partnership with DraftKings.įollowing an $85 million total transformation, The Queen Baton Rouge, formerly Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, will be officially unveiled to the public at 9 p.m. Located along the Mississippi River near downtown, The Queen touts itself as a 'dining and entertainment destination' with a footprint of more than 100,000 square feet.

BATON ROUGE - The Queen Baton Rouge is set to open in a little over a month, completing the casino's $85 million transformation and moving the business onto dry land.įormerly the Hollywood Casino, the new venue will be unveiled to the public Aug.

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