Bally’s Baton Rouge Opening Creates 500+ New Jobs
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel celebrated the grand opening of its new casino and entertainment complex on Dec. 6.
The opening marked the completion of Bally’s multiyear, $160 million investment in revitalizing a dormant area of downtown Baton Rouge.
Bally’s offers 25,000 square feet of Vegas-style gaming, DraftKings sportsbook, entertainment and restaurants. See the full list of features below.
The debut featured a themed celebration, “Paint the Town Rouge,” highlighted by a 250-piece pyrotechnic drone show illuminating the sky above the Mississippi River.
Additionally, NFL star and former LSU Tiger Rueben Randle made a celebrity appearance, opening DraftKings sportsbook with the first bet and mingling with fans throughout the evening.
The investment, $141 million for the entertainment complex and $19 million for a renovation of Bally’s Baton Rouge, generated over 500 new jobs and nearly $13 million in wages earned.
Bally’s Baton Rouge honors the building’s history as a train depot, weaving original exposed brick and wooden beams into a contemporary open-concept.
Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino features:
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750 slot machines and 26 table games, including craps, poker, blackjack and baccarat
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DraftKings Sportsbook, highlighted by a striking 46-foot screen TV and 14 betting kiosks
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Embers Casino & Bar, providing spacious, smoking-friendly gaming with air ventilation, electronic games, table games, nine TVs and a fully stocked bar
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The Barge signature center bar, featuring handcrafted cocktails, premium wines and beers on tap
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Pelican Pins, a retro-inspired two-lane bowling alley
Dining Experiences:
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Hearth Pizzeria, featuring wood-fired pizzas made with fresh dough prepared daily in-house, plus a selection of Italian comfort dishes
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Shucks Oyster Bar, serving fresh Gulf seafood dishes, including oysters served raw or chargrilled
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Vintage 1806, a refined wine bar with curated selections from around the world
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Maritime Coffee, serving Community Coffee favorites and fresh pastries from Louisiana’s own Aucoin’s Bakery
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The Terrace, an inviting dining space with a private room
Photo by Collin Richie
Adjacent to the casino, the newly transformed 10-story Bally’s Baton Rouge Hotel opened in spring 2025 and features 242 renovated guest rooms, 64 signature suites and an exclusive VIP lounge offering sweeping views of downtown Baton Rouge.
