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  1. Belle of Baton Rouge

    The Belle of Baton Rouge, located at 103 France Street along the Mississippi River in downtown Baton Rouge, is a riverboat casino undergoing dramatic renovations to bring landside, contemporary gaming to downtown Baton Rouge.

  2. Belle of Baton Rouge

    The Belle of Baton Rouge is a riverboat casino and hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by The Queen Casino & Entertainment.

  3. The Belle Of Baton Rouge Secures $111M Funding For Land Move

    Belle of Baton Rouge is moving to land to the tune of $141 million, with GLPI funding $111 million. The relocation of riverboat casinos to land-based facilities is a strategy to boost revenue. Our online casino bill tracker lists Louisiana under states working toward legalization. We have our eyes on legislation efforts and anticipate 2025 ...

  4. Renovation work set to begin at the Belle of Baton Rouge

    Legislation allowing Louisiana's riverboat casinos to move up to 1,200 feet inland was approved by state lawmakers in 2018. Baton Rouge's only other downtown casino, The Queen Baton Rouge, recently completed its own move inland.

  5. Belle of Baton Rouge Secures Financing From Casino Landlord

    The Belle of Baton Rouge in Louisiana is ready to embark on its inland voyage that will replace the riverboat with a brick-and-mortar casino.

  6. Belle of Baton Rouge Transforms into Majestic Land-Based Casino+Hotel

    Belle of Baton Rouge, a famous riverboat, bracing to become a $141M land-based casino, with renovations bring new gaming options and revived hotel facilities.

  7. Belle of Baton Rouge $35M Inland Move Gains State Approval

    The Belle of Baton Rouge last week received state approval to move the riverboat ashore. The project is expected to cost about $35 million.

  8. Belle of Baton Rouge finalizes sale, now both downtown riverboat

    CQ Holding Company announced Thursday it has completed the purchase of the Belle of Baton Rouge, giving the company ownership of both downtown riverboat casinos.

  9. Stay

    If you're a sports fan, you're just two miles away from major sporting action at Louisiana's largest stadiums. Learn more about our location here. While our hotel and new casino aren't ready just yet, our classic riverboat casino is open during this project.

  10. Belle Riverboat Casino gets long awaited approval to go land-based

    BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - When lawmakers passed a law back in 2018 to allow riverboat casinos to become land-based, both Hollywood and the Belle decided to make the move.

  11. Belle of Baton Rouge casino plans $35 million move onto land, will

    A rendering of the casino floor and sportsbook at the Belle of Baton Rouge casino. The downtown riverboat plans to spend $35 million to move onto land and renovate 90 rooms in its hotel tower.

  12. Louisiana Casino Owner Newcomer Has Big Plans for Baton Rouge

    An aerial view of the Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino and land-based hotel and Atrium. The Louisiana casino is set for a major overhaul after the state gave its blessing in 2018 for ...

  13. Experience

    Make Your Visit a Memorable Experience Belle of Baton Rouge guests can also enjoy the convenience of many nearby local attractions, including shopping, LSU and Southern University, and the downtown Baton Rouge historic district. LOUISIANA STATE CAPITOL The Old Louisiana State Capitol, also known as the State House, is a historic government building, and now…

  14. Venerable Louisiana riverboat casino to move ashore in Baton Rouge

    Belle of Baton Rouge, 30-year-old sister ship to Queen Casino in Baton Rouge, is slated for replacement. Gaming & Leisure Properties (GLPI) on Monday announced its intent to invest $111 million in creating a land-based casino replacement and moving the Belle's operations ashore. A September 2025 completion date is envisioned.

  15. BRPROUD/Caesars selling Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino to

    BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Belle of Baton Rouge has been sold by Caesars Entertainment Inc. to Illinois-based CQ Holding Company Inc., according to a press release.

  16. Get a sneak peek at the $35 million renovation of the Belle of Baton

    A rendering of the casino floor and sportsbook at the Belle of Baton Rouge casino. The downtown riverboat plans to spend $35 million to move onto land and renovate 90 rooms in its hotel tower.

  17. Another BR casino is moving onshore and adding new restaurants

    Another BR casino is moving onshore and adding new restaurants. The Belle of Baton Rouge casino will move its games from the riverboat onto dry land and undergo a similar rebranding process to Hollywood Casino, says Taylor Goldberg, who handles marketing and public relations for The Queen Casino and Entertainment, which operates the casino.

  18. Belle of Baton Rouge owners seriously considering moving casino onto

    Walkways lead from the Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino to inland facilities and an atrium that could house casino operations in a move off the Mississippi River.

  19. Caesars sells Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino

    The Belle of Baton Rouge, a 10-story, 288-room riverboat hotel-casino in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been sold by Caesars Entertainment Inc. to Illinois-based CQ Holding Company Inc.

  20. Baton Rouge Casino Moving From Riverboat to Land-Based Site

    The Hollywood Casino is one of three riverboat casinos in the capital city. The other two are L'Auberge Baton Rouge and the Belle of Baton Rouge.

  21. See how Baton Rouge's riverboat casinos fared in July

    The three Baton Rouge riverboat casinos collectively saw a dip in revenue in July after two consecutive months of gains. The Belle of Baton Rouge, L'Auberge Baton Rouge and The Queen earned $19. ...

  22. New owners plan to move Belle of Baton Rouge onto land, reopen hotel

    The new owners of the Belle of Baton Rouge plan to ask the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for permission to move onto land and open a "boutique type casino."

  23. Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative in Baton Rouge call on

    BATON ROUGE - Representatives from 30 cities along the Mississippi River will meet in Baton Rouge this week in an effort to encourage greater business and community connections.

  24. 10720 Cane River Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

    Find Property Information for 10720 Cane River Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. MLS# 2024017496. View Photos, Pricing, Listing Status & More.

  25. Belle of Louisville selling tickets for 110th birthday ...

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Belle of Louisville wants to party like it's 1899. People are invited to step back in time this Oct. 12 when the belle will host an immersive event called "Riverboat ...

  26. Belle of Baton Rouge Scraps Plans to Demolish Historic

    The Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat remains in operation as the hotel room makeover and renovation of the property's atrium to become a land-based casino continue.

  27. Mississippi River mayors meet in Baton Rouge, outline goals for next

    Mayors of Mississippi River cities and towns meeting in Baton Rouge this week are honing a new agreement to open up more international trade, spur greater infrastructure and navigation investment ...

  28. Brackish water creeping up the Mississippi River may threaten Louisiana

    On Monday, the corps of engineers began building a sill across the river bed in Myrtle Grove, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of New Orleans. The sill is meant to slow or halt salt water ...