Groundbreaking for New Expansion of Coushatta Casino Resort

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has officially revealed plans to expand its Coushatta Casino Resort by adding a new, luxurious hotel. According to the announcement, on March 20 at 10 a.m., a foundation stone laying ceremony will be held for the hotel, marking the start of the property expansion project. The construction will consist of a new 8-story hotel equipped with 204 rooms and 100 suites.

The construction of the new hotel marks the beginning of a new, wider expansion project:

The hotel will be linked to the casino, just steps from the casino floor. In addition, this extension will raise the key count at the casino resort to more than 1,000 rooms, in addition to supplying throughout the area.

Participating in the groundbreaking ceremony are Coushatta Tribal Council, Chairman Jonathan Cernek, as well as Todd Stewart, General Manager of Coushatta Casino Resort, and executives from Wenaha Group, Yates Construction and TBE Architects. The event is to be held at the Seven Clans statue, which is situated in the Sculpture Garder directly in front of the 400-room, 18-suite Seven Clans Hotel, which opened in June 2022.

Throughout the celebration, drummers and dancers from the Coushatta Tribe will give a short performance, followed by the cutting of the cake. The general public is also invited to make an appearance at the ceremony. Relatedly, this upcoming groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of a fresh spectrum of property extensions and upgrades as mentioned above. The current timeline for openings of the upgrades and expansions is 2025, according to the recent announcement.

Jonathan Cernek, Chairman of the Coushatta Tribe, said: “As construction commences, we are excited about all the new venues and upgrades that we will be able to offer our guests, starting with this new hotel. Our goal is to offer our players an elevated gaming experience, and that includes top-quality lodgings and high-end dining options. The Coushatta Tribe is leading the way in building an unsurpassed resort destination, both in the local market and in the entire region.

About:

Located in Kinder, Louisiana, Coushatta Casino Resort includes more than 55 table games, involving off-track wagering, sportsbook, plus live Bingo and live poker, as well as almost 2,000 slots. Additionally, there are 3 hotels available to guests, such as Coushatta Inn, which location is behind the casino, the Seven Clans Hotel, linked to the casino via a corridor, and the Grand Hotel, the primary lodging linked to the casino.

For extra lodging options, the hotel has Chalets and the Red Shoes RV Park, located close to Coushatta Casino Resort on 40 acres. All lodging options listed involve an overall of 11 drink and food options, over 53,000 square feet of event and meeting space, a convenience and fuel store, recreation and sports facilities, massage services and workout room, 2 gift shops, a dog park, Kids Quest & Cyber Quest, an 18-hole championship golf course and pro shop, Dream Pool & Lazy River and live entertainment.