NEW ORLEANS — On May 12, representatives of Boyd Gaming Corporation, Treasure Chest Casino and Yates Construction Company hosted a traditional topping off ceremony to celebrate placing the final piece of steel beam on the casino’s new land-based site in Kenner. Members of the construction team and casino leaders signed the final beam and adorned it with an American flag and Christmas tree before it was lifted to its final location.
Scheduled to open in spring 2024, the $100 million project includes a single-level, 47,000-foot gaming floor along with restaurants and bars, nearly 10,000 square feet of convention and meeting space and a FanDuel-branded sports book.
“Today’s topping-off ceremony represents a milestone for Boyd Gaming and Treasure Chest Casino after nearly 30 years of operation,” said Kim Etland, vice president and general manager of Treasure Chest, in a press release. “Our transition to a land-based casino reinforces our commitment to the City of Kenner, our employees and our patrons. We’re dedicated to serving this community and will continue to bring new and up-to-date facilities, entertainment, dining and gaming options for decades to come.”
The project started in early 2023 after a 2018 change in state law that allowed riverboat casinos to move their locations onshore.
