Now that the pandemic, the ice storm, and Hurricanes Laura and Delta are behind us, everyone is anxiously awaiting the grand opening of Horseshoe Lake Charles Hotel and Casino. It has certainly been a long time coming. As soon as renovations began on the former Isle of Carpi property, the anticipation of the gaming and entertainment complex started the brew.

The grand opening day of the 60,000 sq. ft Caesars Entertainment property is December 12! Much like the other amazing casino properties in the Lake Charles area, the Horseshoe will offer a wonderful dining experience. There will be 5 main restaurants for casino guests to enjoy, and they are as follows:

1.) Brew Brothers - An award-winning brewpub founded in 1995 by the Carano family.

2.) 7 Seven Noodle Bar - Premier Pan-Asian cuisine, including stir-fried entrees, sushi, and soups. Plus, a wide variety of delicious noodle-inspired dishes.

3.) Slice Pizzeria & Pasta - For a taste of Italy, get some pizza in your life! Enjoy a wide variety of delicious pizzas and much more.

4.) Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins - Everyone's favorite donut shop just got a little sweeter. The collab between Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins puts you on a sugar high with the delicious breakfast, donuts, and fresh coffee. In the same building, 31 flavors of the best ice cream on the planet! (ready to welcome guests in 2023)

5.) Gordon Ramsay Steak - Saving the best for last, Hell's Kitchen TV and internationally known Chef Gordon Ramsay delivers culinary excellence in this high-end steakhouse.

Hungry? The wait is almost over! The grandson of iconic Don Carano, of the famous Eldorado Hotel and Casino, is the President/COO of Caesars Entertainment.  On November 1, 2022, Anthony Carano announced an update on the Horseshoe Lake Charles grand opening and revealed they wanted to open much sooner, saying:

“When we closed the Isle of Capri in 2020, we were not expecting the property to be shut down for this length of time.” Carano continued. “But we couldn’t be prouder of our team and all of the hard work they’ve put into this beautiful property. We look forward to welcoming our partners and the community to celebrate with us as we commemorate this milestone and introduce them to Horseshoe Lake Charles.”

All of the food and beverage options should be open and ready to welcome guests in early 2023. Staying true to what the legendary brand is known for, the Horseshoe Lake Charles will offer the ultimate gaming experience and 253 hotel rooms inspired by SWLA's local scenery. There will be world-class live entertainment, 1,000 slot machines, table games, an official WSOP® Poker Room, not to mention the all-new Caesars Sportsbook!

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