The Belle of Baton Rouge is set to become the second local riverboat casino to move onto land after the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Thursday unanimously approved a $35 million plan to relocate its gambling operations.

The Belle will move the 16,500 square foot gambling floor into the casino atrium, operating 316 slot machines, 14 table games and a sports book. Construction is set to begin in April, with a projected May 2024 opening.

Along with relocating the casino, the Belle will open a café and an oyster bar/bistro in the atrium, said Terry Downey, president and CEO of CQ Holding Company, the casino’s parent company.