Kenner’s Treasure Chest Casino accepted its first bet on solid ground Wednesday at a ribbon cutting for its $100 million land-based casino at the north end of Williams Boulevard, ushering in a new chapter for the gaming establishment after nearly three decades in the iconic riverboat on Lake Pontchartrain.
The new-and-improved Treasure Chest offers twice as much gaming space as its predecessor, with 900 slot machines and 32 table games. It also features four new restaurants, with options ranging from a steak house to a café, as well as an 8,000-square-foot ballroom for meetings and events.
With its casino located on a single level, the newly constructed Treasure Chest is noticeably less congested than its riverboat ancestor.
