Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards speaks during the grand opening ceremony for the Center for Medical Education of LSU Health Shreveport Monday morning, December 11, 2023. Courtesy of Shreveport Times

by Greg Hilburn, Shreveport Times

Jon Cordish promised his family’s renovation of the former Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City will transform the former property into a destination gambling, event and entertainment resort that will rival the top destinations in the country.

“It’s going to have a quality and energy that when you walk into this property you’ll feel like you’re in a premier casino and resort in the top gaming markets, including Las Vegas,” said Cordish, a principal with The Cordish Companies, in an interview with USA Today Network.