Earlier this year, groundbreaking took place for a sixth riverboat casino in Shreveport-Bossier, La., with city officials, property developers, and Jimmy Buffet himself in attendance.
The new Margaritaville property will feature a 30,000-square-foot gaming floor, an It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere bar, an 18-story hotel with 396 rooms, and approximately 2,000 square feet of meeting space. Also part of the development, expected to open in June 2013, are a 900-seat entertainment venue; a spa and fitness center; an outdoor pool deck and dining area; and four dining options, including the Margaritaville Restaurant.
Shreveport-Bossier City’s gaming facilities include Horseshoe Hotel & Casino, Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, DiamondJacks Casino Resort & Hotel, Eldorado Casino Resort & Hotel, Boomtown Casino & Hotel, and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs horse track and casino.