{"id":8516,"date":"2025-01-20T05:39:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T05:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/20\/belle-of-baton-rouge-bids-farewell-to-riverboat-era-amid-141m-redevelopment\/"},"modified":"2025-01-20T05:39:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T05:39:16","slug":"belle-of-baton-rouge-bids-farewell-to-riverboat-era-amid-141m-redevelopment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/20\/belle-of-baton-rouge-bids-farewell-to-riverboat-era-amid-141m-redevelopment\/","title":{"rendered":"Belle of Baton Rouge Bids Farewell to Riverboat Era Amid $141M Redevelopment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Officially leaving its dock Tuesday morning was the Belle of Baton Rouge, a riverboat casino that has been on the Mississippi River since 1994. The ship made its last voyage to a scrapyard in Terrebonne Parish for destruction, escorted by two tugboats. More than 97% of the riverboat will be recycled, according to officials.<\/p>\n<p>Richard Cannon, the Belle\u2019s general manager, highlighted the significance of this milestone: <em>\u201cThis sendoff shows that things are changing, and it\u2019s a clear sign that the transformation of this area into a vibrant, thriving entertainment destination is well underway.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Queen Casino &#038; Entertainment, which manages the Belle, is shifting its gambling operations to a land-based venue within the casino atrium. This redevelopment also includes reopening the adjacent 242-room hotel, which has been closed since the pandemic due to roof damage.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Land-Based Casino and Hotel Revamp<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The new land-based casino is expected to open in the fall, while the hotel will welcome guests as early as late March or April. 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That project, which was finished in 2023, has advanced plans for the Belle and increased revenue.<\/p>\n<p>The Queen Casino &#038; Entertainment intends to combine the Belle and The Queen locations to improve the visitor experience. The two venues will be connected by a shared player\u2019s club and shuttle service, providing guests with easy rewards and convenience.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/belle-of-baton-rouge-bids-farewell-to-riverboat-era-amid-141m-redevelopment\/\">Belle of Baton Rouge Bids Farewell to Riverboat Era Amid $141M Redevelopment<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Officially leaving its dock Tuesday morning was the Belle of Baton Rouge, a riverboat casino that has been on the Mississippi River since 1994. The ship made its last voyage to a scrapyard in Terrebonne Parish for destruction, escorted by two tugboats. More than 97% of the riverboat will be recycled, according to officials. 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