Parish Council Votes to Put Slidell Casino Plan on Nov. 13 Ballot
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The St. Tammany Parish Council voted 8-6 to put a proposed casino in the Slidell area on the November 13 ballot. Los Angeles-based developer Peninsula Pacific Entertainment wants to build a $325 million hotel and casino complex on about 50 acres of land at Interstate 10’s Exit 261 along Lake Pontchartrain. The company holds one of the state”s 15 riverboat casino licenses. It previously operated DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City, but permanently shuttered that facility in 2020. P2E wants the vacant license to open a casino.
The Wednesday public debate attracted both staunch advocates and opponents of the proposed casino. Supporters of a casino say it would provide new tax revenue and jobs. Opponents argue that it will bring crime and addiction. P2E increased its initial investment in the scheme by $75 million to $325 million. The future complex will feature a 250-room premium hotel, a Casino with slot machines and table games, lakeside upgrades, an outside pool, and an event venue.
