Isle of Capri Westlake to Reopen as All-New Horseshoe Casino in December 2022

On October 26, 2022, the Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles (Westlake, Louisiana) stated that after being closed for more than two years due to the pandemic and Hurricane Laura damage, the old Isle of Capri Lake Charles will reopen as Horseshoe Lake Charles on December 12, 2022.

The all-new 60,000-square-foot complex will bring the iconic Horseshoe brand to Southwest Louisiana, offering guests the ultimate gambling experience with new accommodations, unrivaled restaurants, and a variety of entertainment.

A ribbon cutting, fireworks display, and other entertainment are planned for the opening.

In an August 2021 press release, Caesars Entertainment announced that they will bring Isle of Capri Lake Charles on land and transform the property into the all-new Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles (Westlake) with new gaming, hotel, culinary, and hospitality offerings. The transformation is expected to be complete by fall 2022.

On July 20, 2020, Eldorado Resorts, Inc., owner of the Isle of Capri Casino and Hotel announced that it had completed its acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corporation. The combined company became known as Caesars Entertainment, Inc., now the largest casino and entertainment company in the U.S.

On August 19, 2021, Caesars Entertainment, Inc., the now parent company of Isle of Capri Lake Charles, shared further plans about its investment to bring casino operations ashore while also transforming the property into the all-new Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles. Following the forced closure of Isle of Capri due to the COVID-19 pandemic and damage from Hurricane Laura in 2020, Caesars said that they will reinvent the Lake Charles resort with exciting new amenities and gaming offerings. Construction should be complete by fall 2022.

In the press release, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. said that preliminary plans for the new Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles (Westlake) include (subject to Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval):

• More than 60,000 square feet of casino space with nearly 1,000 slot machines and table games.
• WSOP Poker Room, a live Poker Room named for and carrying the spirit of the legendary World Series of Poker, with 10 tables.
• All-new Caesars Sportsbook location, providing a best-in-class sports betting experience.
• Completely redesigned hotel tower with 253 rooms inspired by local scenery.
• New culinary offerings including the award-winning Brew Brothers Tap House.
• An economic driver for the region, the construction of Horseshoe Lake Charles will look to create 300+ construction jobs.

Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment said “We are excited to return to operations in Lake Charles in fall 2022 with an all-new resort experience, introducing our iconic Horseshoe brand”. “Our growing pledge to Louisiana and the region’s growth continues with this investment, and we are proud to lead in the recovery of Lake Charles and its community.”

“When Isle of Capri shut down amid the COVID-19 panic, we had no idea it wouldn’t reopen again for more than two years. Between the pandemic and the destruction wrought by Hurricane Laura, the challenges our Team Members have faced are unparalleled,” said Jeff Favre, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Isle of Capri Lake Charles. “I’m thrilled to take this dynamic step forward toward getting our Team Members back to work serving our guests.”

Additionally, the property will join Caesars Rewards, the largest gaming loyalty program in the world, upon reopening. Caesars Rewards gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem Reward Credits at more than 50 destinations across the U.S.

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