Cordish Gaming Group Names Bryan M. Prettyman as Senior Vice President of Property Operations of New $270+ Million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
Former Live! Casino Pittsburgh Executive Promoted to Key Leadership Role for
World-Class Gaming and Entertainment Destination in Bossier City
Projected to Generate Millions in Annual Economic Impact and Hundreds of Permanent Jobs for Local and Regional Residents
Project Will Feature First Land-Based Casino in Shreveport-Bossier Market
Bossier City, LA (July 9, 2024) – Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, proudly announces the promotion of Live! Casino executive BRYAN M. PRETTYMAN to Senior Vice President of Property Operations for the highly anticipated Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. This $270+ million world-class gaming, dining, hotel, and entertainment destination is set to open in Bossier City in the first quarter of 2025.
In his new capacity, Mr. Prettyman will develop and implement operational strategies and initiatives to establish Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana as the foremost gaming and entertainment venue in the Shreveport-Bossier market. Responsibilities include all non-gaming resort operations including Hotel, Food & Beverage, Security, EVS and Facility management.
With over 36 years of experience in the gaming and resort industries, Mr. Prettyman has held leadership positions at prominent properties across New Jersey, Mississippi, California, Illinois, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Louisiana. He most recently served as Vice President of Slots and Marketing for Live! Casino Pittsburgh, where he was responsible for overseeing all aspects and regulations of slot operations while driving employee and guest satisfaction to deliver a superior guest experience.
Prior to joining the Live! team, Mr. Prettyman served as Senior Marketing Leader for Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, OK. Under his stewardship, the property became one of the largest casino resort operations in the United States. Mr. Prettyman’s experience and success in expanding the Choctaw Casino property will be instrumental as Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana prepares to set new benchmarks in the Ark-La-Tex region.
Throughout his career, Mr. Prettyman has received dozens of prestigious awards including honors from the American Gaming Association, the G2E’s 2005 Conference for “Best Television Campaign” for a casino property, as well as the national “Best Ad Campaign” award in 2011.
“I’m excited to assemble a top-tier leadership team at Live! Louisiana to orchestrate the launch of our expansive new property,” said John J. Chaszar, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. “Bryan’s extensive expertise will bolster the national Live! Casino brand and cement Live! Louisiana as an unmatched gaming and entertainment destination in the region.”
The Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana project is expected to generate significant economic benefits, including $35 million in gaming tax revenues for Bossier City and over $168 million for the state of Louisiana within the first five years of operation. It will also create 750 new construction jobs and 750 permanent gaming and hospitality jobs, approximating $34 million in salaries, wages and tips.
Upon its grand opening, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will unveil more than 47,000-square-feet of cutting-edge gaming space, featuring over 1,000 slot machines and 40 live action table games, a sportsbook, and an upscale 550-room hotel with a resort pool and fitness center. Additionally, the property will boast a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose Event Center for top name entertainment and conventions, alongside 30,000-square-feet of best-in-class dining and entertainment options, including nationally acclaimed concepts like Sports & Social, PBR Cowboy Bar, Luk Fu, a fine-dining steakhouse and much more.
For information about Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, visit www.LiveCasinoLA.com.
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About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies’ origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Gaming & Entertainment; Commercial Real Estate; Entertainment Districts; Sports-Anchored Developments; Hotels; Residential Properties; Restaurants; Coworking Spaces; and Private Equity. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. The Cordish Companies has developed and operates highly acclaimed dining, entertainment and hospitality destinations throughout the United States, many falling under The Cordish Companies’ Live! Brand, highly regarded as one of the premier entertainment brands in the country. Welcoming over 55 million visitors per year, these developments are among the highest profile dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country. In gaming, The Cordish Companies has developed among the most successful casino hotel resorts in the world, including the Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in Hollywood and Tampa, FL, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Live! Casino Pittsburgh and Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family’s core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information, visit www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter (@cordishco).
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About Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
In Q1 2025, the Ark-La-Tex region will welcome a world-class gaming, hotel, dining and entertainment destination with the opening of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. Situated along the scenic Red River in Bossier City, and adjacent to Shreveport, the $270+ million facility will be a transformative development bringing economic opportunity and inclusivity to local residents. Featuring the market’s first-ever land-based casino, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will span over 47,000-square-feet, including 1,000+ slots and electronic table games, 40+ live action table games, a sportsbook, an upscale hotel, resort pool and fitness center; and a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose Event Center for top name entertainment, meetings, conventions, non-profit and social gatherings. Best-in-class dining and entertainment venues, covering 30,000-square-feet of space, will include Sports & Social, a one-of-a-kind sports restaurant, gaming venue and social lounge; PBR Cowboy Bar, offering high energy music, entertainment and a mechanical bull; Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine; a fine dining Steakhouse; and more to be announced. Ample, secure parking with an available RV park. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is being developed, owned and managed by LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, the premier developer of Live! dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel and sports-anchored destinations in the country, including Texas Live! in nearby Arlington, TX. For information, visit LiveCasinoLA.com or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram @livecasinola.
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Cari Furman Carmen E. Gonzales Heather Sessa
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