SLIDELL, La. — P2E president Jonathan Swain was meticulous in his planning when he entered negotiations with local leaders to build a first-class casino resort in Slidell. However, there was one incredibly important issue that remained. What would this new resort be called? Swain prides himself on developing projects from the ground up, to reflect …
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SLIDELL, La. — From the beginning, the developers of Camellia Bay have called the Slidell location the best development site they have ever seen. Company CEO, Brent Stevens, was determined to create a resort that highlighted the natural beauty of Northshore life. Part of the plan was investing in a complete renovation and modernization of …
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ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — A silver lining to a hurricane’s aftermath is watching a community come together to help one another. Once again, we are reminded that St. Tammany Parish is more than the sum of its parts. As we faced the worst storm we’ve seen in fifteen years, everyone stepped up to make …
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St. Tammany, La. — There has been a lot of facts, statistics and quotes thrown at St. Tammany Parish about the gaming industry. Sometimes it seems there’s so much information it can become deafening. There is even more confusion when you see conflicting data that leads to totally separate conclusions. Here are two key points …
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SLIDELL, La. — When Camellia Bay opens its doors in 2023 — pending approval of the voters — the facility will offer far more than gaming. This will be a land-based entertainment resort with a convention center, ballrooms, casino gaming, live music venues, green space for outdoor community events, a luxury spa, multiple pools, a …
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SLIDELL, La. — Camellia Bay’s developer, P2E, has a successful program in other communities where it operates that’s designed to encourage guests to visit local businesses and pump money into the local economy. That program, called the Point Partner Program, will be implemented in Slidell if the referendum is approved. The program rewards frequent visitors …
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The Developer Behind Camellia Bay Resort Purchased the Diamond Jacks License Along With the Troubled Bossier Property’s Existing Debts St. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — The Bossier City/Shreveport area has been home to seven of Louisiana’s 15 active gaming licenses. The proliferation of gaming in western Louisiana, which includes the Lake Charles area as well as …
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ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — For years Coquille in Covington and Pelican Park in Mandeville have been fixtures of Northshore life. They are often the first exposure young athletes get to sports like football, soccer, and baseball. Many of these early exposures will develop into lifelong interests that they will then pass along to their …
SLIDELL, La. — The developers of Camellia Bay, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E), have agreed to fund the construction and staffing of a new sheriff station on the resort site as part of the Host Community Agreement. This will fund the recruitment of nearly half a dozen new deputies to the sheriff’s department. That means additional …
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Of the 15 Other Active Casinos in the State, the Slidell Development Is Set to Outspend 11 of Them. SLIDELL, La. — The total investment for Camellia Bay Resort, Casino and Marina is $325 million, but how does that compare to other gaming related projects in Louisiana? Of the 15 other active casinos in the …
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