The new projections for the opening date are estimated to be around the second quarter of 2023. According to Johns, the market is “watching very closely”, as several casinos across the states have shown concerns regarding this issue. However, inflation remains the main concern for Hollywood, not only for the new development but for its reach and effect on potential customers. Groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming property

Thankfully, labor, which has been an issue for many businesses and industries, has not affected this project. “Not to my knowledge they’ve not, but the good thing about this project is that they have not had to close the existing riverboat casino unlike the Horseshoe here in Lake Charles, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Laura two years ago”, Johns added, as reported by WAFB Channel 9. The figure has now escalated to $100 million. Hollywood had originally projected a budget of $60 million. The price of building materials has also been affected by inflation. The price of steel is up 25%, and inflation is at over 9% over the last year. Ronnie Johns, the Chairman of the state’s Gaming Control Board, explained there is a shortage of steel supply, a basic commodity that they “are having a hard time” getting. While the move -first announced in August of 2021- was expected to be completed earlier this year, it has now been delayed with supply chain and river water levels being listed among the main issues. Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, the first riverboat casino in Louisiana's capital city to announce its move onto land, has encountered setbacks in the construction of its new venue.

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