The Cordish Gaming Corporation has designated Jamie Williams as the Head of Sales for their forthcoming Live! Casino & Hotel situated in Louisiana. This $270 million endeavor is poised to evolve into a significant contender within the Shreveport-Bossier region upon its unveiling in the early months of 2025.
Williams will oversee all sales and promotional tactics for the new 550-room lodging establishment and its impressive 25,000 square-foot gathering space. Speaking of the event venue, it is currently accepting reservations and features a grand ballroom, separate meeting rooms, a pre-function zone, a boardroom, and a performance platform – all outfitted with cutting-edge audio-visual technology.
This Live! Casino & Hotel signifies a couple of notable achievements: it represents the inaugural land-based casino within the Shreveport-Bossier market and the first Live! branded hotel in the state of Louisiana. The development, situated at the former Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel location, commenced construction in December 2023.
The undertaking is anticipated to significantly benefit the local economy, generating an estimated $35 million in gaming revenue for Bossier City and $168 million for the state of Louisiana within its initial five years of operation. Moreover, it is projected to create approximately 750 construction positions and 750 permanent jobs.
Williams is undoubtedly well-prepared to spearhead this initiative, leading a seasoned group possessing extensive expertise in sales and event coordination.
Jamie Williams, in close partnership with the culinary and drinks division, will guarantee a smooth operation for every guest at the venue. Her vast experience in hospitality, exceeding two and a half decades, encompasses significant positions at renowned locations such as the Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino, the Shreveport Convention Center, and the Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel & Casino.
John Chaszar, the General Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, conveyed certainty in Jamie’s capacity to steer the group in greeting the public to this captivating new establishment. He emphasized her part in directing a varied staff of sector experts to furnish the remarkable encounters for which the Live! brand is celebrated throughout the United States.
This advancement comes after Cordish Companies’ purchase of DiamondJacks Casino in the fourth month of 2023, a calculated action to broaden the Live! brand’s footprint across the South-Central and Southeast areas of the US. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will showcase more than 47,000 square feet of gaming floor, presenting a broad spectrum of choices including over 1,000 slot machines, digital table games, live-action table games, and a designated sports wagering section. The property will also provide 30,000 square feet of space allocated to dining and entertainment.
