Harrah’s New Orleans Casino & Hotel has been ranked the “#1 Large Employer” in the New Orleans area by the Times-Picayune’s Top Workplaces 2019 recognition program. 20 nominees were selected by an expert panel and 10Best editors and the top 10 winners were selected by readers vote. Harrah’s New Orleans has been awarded the 6th Best Casino Hotel in the United States by USA Today for their 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Rankings were determined based on the number of 5-star reviews each casino has received and Harrah’s New Orleans ranked number 5 out of 50 casinos in the United States. Harrah’s New Orleans has been named the 5th Best Casino in the United States based on Trip Advisor reviews. For more information and project updates, click here.Harrah’s New Orleans Named among Best Casinos and Hotels in U.S. The company said the casino project will create 600 construction jobs and an additional 500 permanent jobs once the construction is complete-a welcome economic boost at any time, but one that sparks extra enthusiasm in the wake of the global pandemic.Ĭaesars Entertainment is the largest casino company in the U.S., its origins dating back to its first property in Reno, in 1937.

In June 2019, Caesars Entertainment was granted an extension to its operating contract in the city until 2054. The addition of Caesars New Orleans will strengthen our city’s position as the top cultural and entertainment destination city in the nation.” “We are excited that this expansion will mean hundreds of construction jobs during the project and hundreds more in sustainable and new jobs, post-construction. “We will continue to move this city forward and fuel our economic recovery, moving important projects that put people to work and entertain residents and visitors alike,” said LaToya Cantrell, mayor of New Orleans. Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment, called the reinvestment “a testament to the company’s continued commitment ,” while city officials lauded the benefits of the project for the local community. The plans presented to New Orleans Building Corporation detailed massive changes, including redesigned interior and exterior elements, a new 340-room tower and a bevy of new dining and hospitality concepts. Caesars Entertainment, parent company of Harrah’s New Orleans, announced a $325 million renovation and construction project that will transform Harrah’s New Orleans, which made its debut in October 1999 near the French Quarter.

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