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The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana plans to open an eight-story hotel tower at Coushatta Casino Resort in May, adding more than 300 rooms as the tribe expands what it describes as the state’s largest casino resort.
The project will add 204 guest rooms and 100 luxury suites, connected to the existing resort in Kinder, Louisiana, and steps from the gaming floor and amenities. Once complete, the expansion will bring the property’s total room count to more than 1,000, positioning Coushatta to capture additional overnight demand from Texas and the Gulf South.
Development partners include Glen Ellen, California-based TBE Architects; Philadelphia, Mississippi-based Yates Construction; and Native-owned Federal Way, Washington-based The Wenaha Group. The project began in March 2024 with a projected budget of $150 million, according to Casino.org, which also reported plans for 150 to 200 permanent jobs.
Opened in 1995, the resort has grown into a regional gaming destination with nearly 2,000 slot and table games, a pool complex, golf course and multiple hotels. Tribal officials said the new tower will support additional hospitality and operations jobs while expanding higher-end lodging for gaming, golf and entertainment visitors.
“This expansion reflects long-term investment in the resort’s future,” said Nate Tanner, general manager of Coushatta Casino Resort. “It strengthens our ability to welcome more guests and create jobs.”
The expansion comes as the resort continues to invest in leadership and operations. The casino named longtime finance executive Tanya Duhon as chief financial officer on March 9 after a seven-month interim stint, tasking her with overseeing financial strategy during the resort’s growth phase.
Separately, in September, the National Indian Gaming Commission directed the tribe’s gaming commission to suspend the license of a former general manager after determining he failed to disclose suspected fraud to auditors and a potential lender tied to the $150 million hotel project, according to a letter obtained by the Louisiana Illuminator.
