PENN Entertainment plans USD 195 million Boomtown Casino New Orleans move to new landside Hollywood Casino

PUBT · 1d ago
PENN Entertainment plans USD 195 million Boomtown Casino New Orleans move to new landside Hollywood Casino
  • Penn Entertainment outlined a USD 195 million plan to shift Boomtown Casino New Orleans from a riverboat to a new landside site.
  • Project targets a 2029 opening under the Hollywood Casino New Orleans brand, pending regulatory clearance.
  • Development calls for about 140,000 square feet, about 875 slots, 45 table games, a retail sportsbook.
  • Existing riverboat operations would be vacated at opening; the current hotel is expected to remain open.
  • Funding is expected from cash on hand, with potential use of the balance sheet or other liquidity sources.


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