NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In a time-honored tradition, Boyd Gaming Corporation and Treasure Chest Casino, along with Yates Construction Company, held a traditional Topping Off ceremony to celebrate placing the final piece of steel beam on the casino’s new land-based site in Kenner. Representatives from the construction team and the Casino signed the final beam and adorned it with an American Flag and Christmas Tree before it was hoisted to its final location.
Scheduled to open in spring 2024, the $100 million expansion project will bring a premier gaming experience to land all on a convenient single-level 47,000-foot gaming floor. The new casino will feature several new restaurants and bars, nearly 10,000 square feet of convention and meeting space, a FanDuel-branded sports book and ample parking directly adjacent to the casino entrance.
“Today’s topping-off ceremony represents a milestone for Boyd Gaming and Treasure Chest Casino after nearly 30 years of operation,” said Kim Etland, vice president and general manager of Treasure Chest. “Our transition to a land-based casino reinforces our commitment to the City of Kenner, our employees and our patrons. We’re dedicated to serving this community and will continue to bring new and up-to-date facilities, entertainment, dining and gaming options for decades to come.”
The expansion project, which started in early 2023, is one of the first floating casinos to relocate their main facility after a 2018 change in state law that allowed riverboat casinos to move their locations onshore.
For a preview of the all-new Treasure Chest Casino, visit www.treasurechest.com.
