Kenner's Treasure Chest Casino to host grand opening for land-based site

KENNER, La. (WGNO) — The Treasure Chest Casino and Boyd Gaming Company announced the grand opening date for the new land-based casino in Kenner.

According to a news release, the new land-based Treasure Chest Casino will open on Thursday, June 6.

The release states the new casino will be double the size of the Treasure Chest Casino riverboat and include more than 900 slot machines and 32 table games.

The casino will also house four restaurants including Alder & Birch Steakhouse, The Game, Infusion and Lakeside Cafe.

The casino is set to be open from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday.

In addition to the new facility and expanded parking lot, more than 2,000 trees have been planted on the property.

The release states that the Treasure Chest Casino riverboat will hold “ceremonial last bets” and a second line on June 1 before shutting down.

The Treasure Chest Casino riverboat has been open for 30 years, and the new casino will “welcome in a new era for Treasure Chest in Kenner.”