The Cordish Gaming Group, representing the Cordish gaming division, has confirmed the appointment of Jamie Williams as Director of Sales at the eagerly awaited Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana.
Cordish Gaming Group Appoints New Director Of Sales At Upcoming Louisiana Casino
Expected to open in the early stages of 2025, the new casino is set to cost around $270million in development and will be a huge plus to the ‘Shreveport-Bossier’ market.
The new Director of Sales will take control of strategic sales, marketing initiatives and other key aspects for the upcoming casino – boasting 550 hotel rooms and a 25,000 square foot Event Center.
This new Event Center is open for meetings and various bookings, which includes a large ballroom, breakout rooms, a pre-function area, a boardroom and a performance stage.
Upon completion, the Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana will become the only land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market and the first Live! property within the state.
The opening is also set to offer a new look onto the online casino market in Louisiana, as residents look to take full advantage of all aspects.
Experts expect the new casino to make $35m in gaming tax revenue for the city in Louisiana and an extra $158m for the state as a whole – over the first five year period.
Jamie Williams will be in charge of a team that focuses on sales and managing events, while also working alongside the food, beverage and refreshments group.
Boasting over 25 years of experience within the industry, working at Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel and Casino, Horseshoe Bossier City Casino and Hotel and the Shreveport Convention Center – overseeing the implementation of the best online slots for real money.
General Manager at Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana, John Chaszar, has spoke about the upcoming casino and how it will be ‘instrumental’ in opening an improved customer experience to the Louisiana community.
He said: “Jamie’s leadership will be instrumental in welcoming the community into this brand-new venue and directing a top-notch, diverse team of industry professionals to provide the exceptional experience that has become synonymous with the Live! brand nationwide.”