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The Queen Baton Rouge and DraftKings Sportsbook Officially Celebrate Grand Opening, Welcoming 1,000+ Guests
Mayor-President of Baton Rouge Sharon Weston Broome, The Queen Baton Rouge general manager, Matthew Shehadi, former LSU Tiger and NFL quarterback Matt Flynn and Lydia Chenevert, a 30-year employee of the property before its transformation into The Queen Baton Rouge, participated in ribbon cuttings. Plus, a spectacular drone show wowed guests, and crowds of locals packed the casino at 9 p.m. opening. BATON ROUGE,…
Read MoreDraftKings at Casino Queen’s Bridgeway Unveils New Comforting Dishes and Desserts
East St. Louis, Ill. – March 21, 2023 – Bridgeway, the contemporary full service restaurant serving elevated American classics at DraftKings at Casino Queen, has introduced a variety of new elevated shareable appetizers, entrées and desserts for lunch and dinner, available now. Crafted by Executive Chef Darry Dugger, the menu now features appetizers selections such…
Read MoreCasino Queen Marquette Donates More Than $3,500 to Rivers and Bluffs Animal Shelter
Marquette, Iowa – Aug. 7, 2023 – Casino Queen Marquette, a picturesque riverboat casino located on the banks of the Mississippi River at 100 Anti Monopoly St., collected more than $3,500 to support the Rivers and Bluffs Animal Shelter. The Casino Queen Marquette team donated a total of $3,564 to the Rivers and Bluffs Animal…
Read MoreThe Queen Baton Rouge to Open Late Summer with Celebration Fit for Royalty
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – July 13, 2023 – Following an $85 million total transformation, The Queen Baton Rouge, formerly Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, will be officially unveiled to the public at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24. In addition to moving from the Mississippi River to land, the exciting new casino, dining and entertainment destination…
Read MoreDraftKings at Casino Queen to Celebrate 30th Anniversary Throughout June
East St. Louis, Illinois – May 30, 2023 – DraftKings at Casino Queen, at 200 Front St. along the Mississippi River, will celebrate its 30th anniversary throughout the month of June. The dynamic property, which recently unveiled a massive renovation, including the addition of a state-of-the-art sportsbook through a partnership with sports wagering leader, DraftKings,…
Read MoreCasino Queen Marquette Donates More Than $3,200 to Seva Health Center for Wellbeing
Marquette, Iowa – May 24, 2023 – Casino Queen Marquette, a picturesque riverboat casino located on the banks of the Mississippi River at 100 Anti Monopoly St., collected more than $3,200 during the first quarter of the year to local support mental health initiatives. From January through March, Casino Queen Marquette raised a total of…
Read MoreThe Queen Casino & Entertainment Announces New Name for Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge: “The Queen Baton Rouge”
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – April 17, 2023 – The Queen Casino & Entertainment has announced that Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge will become The Queen Baton Rouge this fall. The name change will come as part of a complete brand transformation that embodies the completion of an estimated $85 million transformation project that includes moving the…
Read MoreDraftKings at Casino Queen Donates Nearly 1,550 Gift Bags to District 189 Students
East St. Louis, Illinois: Christmas came early this year for students in the East St. Louis School District 189 when DraftKings at Casino Queen collected and donated 1,550 gift bags to deserving students. On Thursday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 16, representatives from DraftKings at Casino Queen dressed up as Santa and in festive attire…
Read MoreCasino Queen Marquette Donated More Than $2,700 to Aid Children and Families in Need During the Holidays
Marquette, Iowa – March 13, 2023 – Casino Queen Marquette, a picturesque riverboat casino located on the banks of the Mississippi River at 100 Anti Monopoly St., collected more than $2,700 during the holiday season to donate to local children and families in need. From October through December, Casino Queen Marquette raised a total of…
Read MoreDraftKings at Casino Queen Revamps Parking Accommodations to Go Greener and Enhance Accessibility
East St. Louis, Ill. – March 1, 2023 – DraftKings at Casino Queen, located at 200 South Front St. along the Mississippi River, has unveiled enhanced parking accommodations, including the addition of electric vehicle power stations and more accessible parking. The new sustainability-focused parking amenities include four charging stations by EVgo, one of the nation’s…
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