The resort represents an investment of over US$270 million. In addition to fully renovating the hotel rooms and public space, Cordish plans to develop a new land-based casino as part of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, to replace its existing casino riverboat. Regional firstĬentral to the redevelopment is the construction of the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market, with opening scheduled for 2025. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board authorised the firm to become a gaming operator in the state and transform the existing site into a Live! branded casino resort and entertainment destination.