'What was shared today is only the beginning of a transformation,' Mowad said.Ĭaesars became the largest gambling group in the country in July, when it was acquired by Eldorado Resorts, which retained the name of the more familiar acquisition target. These additions will be announced as they receive approval from the Louisiana Gaming Board and city planning authorities. Samir Mowad, the New Orleans native who took over as General Manager of Harrah’s in September, told The Advocate locals should expect even more announcements in coming months about additional features guests can enjoy. The remodeled location is also anticipated to feature new food and hospitality offerings in its current casino building and an unspecified development within the unoccupied second-floor area of the casino. Though some officials already approved the plan last year, including it in the deal with the Louisiana Legislature to extend Casears' license to operate the casino through 2054, the plan has yet to receive authorization from the city-controlled New Orleans Building Corporation.Ĭaesars Entertainment Inc.'s vision for the casino-hotel also includes a new 'valet porte cochère,' or carport, at the existing entrance at the intersection of Canal Street and Convention Center Boulevard, The Advocate adds. One arrested after fiery car crash on Highway 44 leaves three dead police name the deceased.

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