Caesars Entertainment Celebrates Completion of $435M Transformation of Harrah’s New Orleans

Caesars Entertainment celebrated the completion of its $435 million transformation of Harrah’s to Caesars New Orleans, Louisiana on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd. 

The event began outside of the casino on Canal St. with a ceremony led by Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg, Caesars Entertainment President & COO Anthony Carano and Caesars New Orleans General Manager, Samir Mowad, where they joined an iconic New Orleans second-line band in a procession into the new casino.

Caesars New Orleans Team Members and Mayor Latoya Cantrell joined the celebration to commemorate the historic occasion. 

“We’re incredibly proud to officially introduce Caesars to New Orleans,” said Anthony Carano, President & COO of Caesars Entertainment.

"It’s a world-class resort in the heart of the Big Easy and we can’t wait for our guests to experience it.” 

Carano, President and COO of Caesars Entertainment was 'proud to present Caesars to New Orleans.' (Image: courtesy of Caesars)

The ceremony kicked off with Mardi Gras float featuring Caesar and his court and a fireworks show to officially welcome Caesars to New Orleans. Following the ceremony, the second-line band led revelers into the resort’s bar, Octavia, where partygoers enjoyed a “Taste of Caesars New Orleans” featuring bites from all six restaurants at the property.

Elemental entertainers performed throughout the room, including the Saints Cheer Krewe, Mardi Gras Indians, Zulu Tramps, and showgirls, treating guests to an authentic Big Easy experience. 

“This year marks 25 years since we opened in New Orleans and the completion of this project is the perfect way to usher in a new era with Caesars,” said Samir Mowad, SVP and GM of Caesars New Orleans. 

“Synonymous with the Caesars name, our new resort is pure elegance and we’re excited to introduce a luxury brand like this to New Orleans. We are extremely grateful for the support of the community."

As the area's only land-based casino, Caesars New Orleans now offers guests 800 hotel rooms between its two hotel towers—the new Caesars Tower and the original hotel tower on Poydras Street.

The destination provides an extensive gaming experience with more than 150,000 square feet of upgraded gaming and dining featuring more than 1,300 slots, 120 table games, a 20-table World Series of Poker Room®, three outdoor gaming courtyards and a 5,700-square-foot state-of-the-art Caesars Sportsbook. 

Additionally, the property offers a bevy of culinary experiences, including Louisiana’s first Nobu, Emeril’s Brasserie by local favorite Emeril Lagasse, and a celebrity-driven food hall featuring options by Bobby Flay, Buddy Valastro, and Nina Compton.