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DiamondJacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City closes its doors, cites impact of COVID-19
Just days after multiple Shreveport-Bossier City casinos announced they would reopen on Monday, May 18, one is closing its doors.
Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel, is located in Bossier City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana on the opposite bank of the Red River from Shreveport, its sister city. The casino has approximately 30,000 square feet of gaming space, which includes 22 live tables featuring craps, blackjack, roulette, Mississippi Stud, three card poker, roulette and much more. BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – DiamondJacks Casino & Hotel announced Friday the facility would not reopen after the state’s mandated closure period concludes, citing business circumstances.
According to a press release from DiamondJacks Casino & Hotel, the location will be closing permanently due to the impact of COVID-19.
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The casino released the following statement regarding their decision:
'Today, DiamondJacks Casino & Hotel announced the facility would not reopen after the state’s mandated closure period concludes, due to business circumstances caused by the unexpected impact of the coronavirus. All casino employees have been notified and are eligible to apply for unemployment benefits, effective immediately.
“In light of the sudden, unforeseeable market conditions that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, the difficult decision has been made to close the casino,” said Diana Thornton, Vice President of Finance at DiamondJacks. “We have worked diligently to be a valued member of the Shreveport-Bossier City business community. We are saddened for the loss of a longtime business here in Louisiana.”
Local managers are working on a closure plan, which has included contacting employees, vendors, and other key stakeholders. The team will also decide what to do with the casino’s physical assets. The property will be maintained as closure is completed, though there are no plans for new ownership or additional investments to remain open.
“Even though continuing to operate is not viable from a business standpoint, we have certainly enjoyed being a part of the community and appreciate the loyalty of both guests and team members,” said Thornton. “We are thankful for the support everyone has provided us and will do what we can to ensure those impacted transition to new career opportunities.”
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Click here to read the press release.
Bill Engvall shows are cancelled on Friday, October 2, 2020. If tickets were purchased through Ticketmaster, please contact Ticketmaster directly for a refund. If tickets were purchased through DiamondJacks, please mail us for a refund. You must include your tickets along with your full name, mailing address, phone number and email address. After your purchase is confirmed, a refund will be mailed back to you.
Property Address below:
DiamondJacks
Attn: Bill Engvall Refund
P.O. Box 5637
Bossier City, LA 71171
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CASINO CHIPS REDEMPTION
Updated Wednesday, July 1, 2020
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EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2020 DIAMONDJACKS CASINO – BOSSIER CITY will be discontinuing all casino chips. Per LA Gaming Regulation – Title 42 part III, section 4315, chips with cash value that were obtained at DiamondJacks Casino – Bossier City, LA, and that have not been discontinued previously, may be redeemed by the rightful patron thru September 28, 2020. Chips may be exchanged at Boomtown Casino located at 300 Riverside Dr., Bossier City, LA 71111 Monday–Sunday during normal business hours from June 1–September 28, 2020. Effective September 29, 2020 all DiamondJacks Casino – Bossier City casino chips will have no value.