Caesars Entertainment recently announced the Isle of Capri Lake Charles casino in Louisiana will reopen December 12 under its new brand name, Horseshoe Lake Charles. The land-based casino and hotel was closed for two years due to Covid-19 and Hurricane Laura which hit in 2020. Caesars officials announced in August 2021 the former riverboat would move onto land.
Caesars Entertainment President and Chief Operating Officer Anthony Carano said, “When we closed the Isle of Capri in 2020, we were not expecting the property to be shut down for this length of time. But we couldn’t be prouder of our team and all of the hard work they’ve put into this beautiful property. We look forward to welcoming our partners and the community to celebrate with us as we commemorate this milestone and introduce them to Horseshoe Lake Charles.”
Horseshoe Lake Charles Senior Vice President and General Manager Jeff Favre added, “The support from the Lake Charles community has been tremendous, and we can’t wait to welcome our guests back to experience our all-new resort. After being closed for more than two years, to reopen as a Horseshoe casino is the cherry on top of a pretty spectacular celebration.”
A reopening ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for noon, December 12, pending approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Other special events are planned throughout the day, with a fireworks display in the evening.
