In June of 2019, Caesars Entertainment was awarded an extension to its operating contract, allowing operation until 2054. The addition of Caesars New Orleans will strengthen our city's position as the top cultural and entertainment destination city in the nation.'

'We are excited that this expansion will mean hundreds of construction jobs during the project and hundreds more in sustainable and new jobs post-construction. 'We will continue to move this city forward and fuel our economic recovery, moving important projects that put people to work and entertain residents and visitors alike,' said LaToya Cantrell, Mayor of New Orleans. 'As the only land-based gaming operator in the city, we take great pride in our 20-year history in New Orleans, and this reinvestment is a testament to our continued commitment.' 'We are excited to introduce Caesars New Orleans to the city,' said Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment.

Full exterior and interior architectural and design enhancements.

Additional development of the unoccupied area on the second floor of the casino.

New culinary and hospitality offerings within the casino.

An all-new 340 room hotel tower above the existing casino valet porte cochère.

Embracing the iconic Caesars brand, the project will create a new flagship resort, Caesars New Orleans, featuring the elegance and indulgence that has become Caesars' hallmark only steps from the famed French Quarter. The plans, presented today before the New Orleans Building Corporation, detail a large-scale renovation of Harrah's, the only land-based casino in New Orleans.

8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Caesars Entertainment, Inc., parent company of Harrah's New Orleans, shared plans today to transform the award-winning property into Caesars New Orleans as part of a $325 million renovation and construction project that will significantly enhance the property, set to be completed by 2024.

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