Isle Casino Biloxi purchase finalized, will become Golden Nugget Biloxi
November 30, 2012
Fertitta
Entertainment, a division of Landry’s Inc., the parent company of the Golden
Nugget Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Laughlin, has completed the acquisition of
the Isle Casino in Biloxi.
“We’ve
been looking to extend the Golden Nugget's footprint to Biloxi for years and we’re
excited to make major changes to the property and to the South, a personal
interest of mine,” said Tilman J. Fertitta, sole owner, chairman and CEO Landry’s.
“The Golden Nugget transformation will rejuvenate Biloxi, much as we have helped
rejuvenate Downtown Las Vegas and most recently the Marina District in Atlantic
City.”
The
Golden Nugget Biloxi will serve as a resort destination in the area, offering guests
720 rooms and suites. Plans for the property will enhance the appearance and reputation
of the third largest casino hotel in the Biloxi/ Gulfport marketplace.
Extensive transformational renovations to the Golden Nugget Biloxi will include
a brand new, expanded casino floor, new bars, restaurants, stylish retail
offerings and updated rooms and suites. There will be a high energy Rush Lounge
to complement a remodeled spa and poker room. The H2O Resort Pool and Ultra
Lounge will offer all season hot tubs and fire pits.
Building
on The Golden Nugget's tradition of dining excellence, three of Landry's established
signature, award‐winning concepts will be included in the
new building: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.; Lillie's Asian Cuisine and Morton's The
Steakhouse.
The
property will begin this $100 million transformation in January, 2013. All improvements
are expected to be completed by March, 2014.
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