With gold-plated shovels in hand, officials broke ground Tuesday on Kenner’s new land-based Treasure Chest Casino, a more than $100 million development that will replace the aging riverboat of the same name when it opens in early 2024.
Located at the north end of Williams Boulevard, the “state-of-the-art” facility owned by Boyd Gaming will feature a 47,000 square foot gambling hall – twice the size of its water-based counterpart – and 10,000 square foot convention space, alongside new restaurants, bars and a FanDuel Sportsbook.
“With the new set-up we anticipate increased revenue to the residents of the City of Kenner, which will aid in capital projects,” said Mayor Michael Glaser.
