However, there are plenty of other facilities and amenities that visitors will be able to enjoy. There is no on-site hotel at the property, so guests will not be able to access accommodation. A Wide Range of ImprovementsĪs part of the renovation project, a range of improvements have taken place at the venue, so visitors to the casino will have plenty to look forward to. At this point, it was decided that a major overhaul of the casino was needed, and this has now been completed. The property was acquired in 2021 by CQ Holding Company, which purchased it from Penn Entertainment in a deal worth more than $28 million.
The move inland comes after lawmakers in the state passed legislation in 2018 that allowed riverboat casinos in Louisiana to move inland providing the gaming floors remained around a quarter of a mile from the original riverboat locations. The improvements include the expansion of the gaming area and more facilities for visitors to enjoy.
The venue, previously the Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, has been brought inland and has undergone an $85 million renovation. Gamblers in Louisiana now have another exciting entertainment option open to them following the official opening of the Queen Baton Rouge.