{"id":3049,"date":"2023-08-25T14:17:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T14:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/news\/?p=3049"},"modified":"2023-08-25T14:17:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T14:17:47","slug":"queen-baton-rouge-casino-opens-for-business-in-louisiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/news\/queen-baton-rouge-casino-opens-for-business-in-louisiana","title":{"rendered":"Queen Baton Rouge Casino Opens for Business in Louisiana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/08\/the-queen-baton-rouge.jpg\" alt=\"The Queen Baton Rouge\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3050\" width=\"300\" title=\"Queen Baton Rouge Casino Opens for Business in Louisiana\" \/><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The new casino opened its doors at 9 p.m. <\/li>\n<li>Over 700 slot machines are offered at the new facility.  <\/li>\n<li>Players can enjoy unique dining options on-site.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After two years of construction, players are now able to enjoy the new <strong>Queen Baton Rouge casino<\/strong> in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The capital city welcomed a new venue yesterday as the former Hollywood Casino transformed into the new venue. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/states\/louisiana\">Louisiana casino<\/a> was formerly a riverboat option and gained permission to move on to land. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"open-and-ready-for-business\">Open and Ready for Business<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thequeenbr.com\">Queen Baton Rouge<\/a> is located on North River Road and offers an exciting experience. <strong>General Manager Matthew Shehadi<\/strong> stated that the property provides a fun and safe environment with a completely revitalized parking lot. The $85 million renovation is amazing, according to Shehadi, and offers players everything they would ask for. <\/p>\n<p>Visitors can enjoy over 700 reeled machines with titles of every theme and genre. There are 18 table games available for those who enjoy games like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/games\/blackjack\">blackjack<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/games\/roulette\">roulette<\/a>. The casino is over 100,000 square feet in size, with Las Vegas-style gaming. <\/p>\n<div style=\"position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RgWt03ouuOo?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0?ecver=2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Players can also enjoy unique dining, with several restaurants on site. There is a coffee shop, a Big Chicken restaurant, an Asian noodle bar, and more. Adults 21 and older can access a special loft with dining and drinks. <\/p>\n<p>With so many options, players can enjoy dining and drinks at various locations with each visit. The property offers a mix of dining locations that will suit all players\u2019 needs. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"draftkings-sportsbook\">DraftKings Sportsbook<\/h2>\n<p>For sports fans, the property is now home to a new sportsbook operated by <strong>DraftKings<\/strong>. Players can learn how to place bets or get started right away by visiting this part of the facility. The sportsbook includes the best in technology, so players can use a counter for betting with the help of an employee or a self-service kiosk. <\/p>\n<p>The sportsbook invites newbies to come and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.casinousa.com\/games\/sports-betting\">try sports betting<\/a>, as the employees are ready to help. The workers will explain how to place a sports bet so players can give it a try and then do it on their own with the kiosks. The self-service option is quick and easy, allowing players to avoid any lines at the counter. The casino is hopeful that players are willing to try the sportsbook and learn from the employees about the ins and outs of sports betting. <\/p>\n<p>The casino has over 100 employees from Louisiana and is still looking for more individuals to fill positions. Interested parties can fill out an application and look for opportunities by visiting the casino website. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summary: The new casino opened its doors at 9 p.m. Over 700 slot machines are offered at the new facility. Players can enjoy unique dining options on-site. After two years of construction, players are now able to enjoy the new Queen Baton Rouge casino in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 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