Since sportsbook betting became legal in Louisiana, all of the local casinos are offering sportsbook betting in addition to the traditional casino games.LAKE CHARLES/LAS VEGAS - Caesars Entertainment - Since closing for more than two years due to the pandemic and damage from Hurricane Laura, the former Isle of Capri Lake Charles will officially come ashore in a brand-new, land-based build out as Horseshoe Lake Charles on Dec. To be honest with you, I think they're a thing of the past.Īnother reason you might not see buffets at casinos anymore is that a lot of them are taking that space and turning it into the much more profitable sportsbook area. even out in Las Vegas today you don't see nearly the number of buffets that they had years ago. So I don't know if you'll ever see the buffets really come back. They were kind of a calling card to get people onto the properties. I will tell you, I've had discussions with some of the licensees about reopening buffets, they were, as I've been told, they were money losers. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns has spoken to several casino managers specifically about the buffets, and told KEEL News: And I have to wonder if it isn't actually somewhat of a relief for casino management. Some have slowly come back, but not at most casinos. Many restaurants and chains like Jason's Deli stopped their salad bar completely during the pandemic. A lot of things changed during and after the pandemic, and unfortunately, buffets were one of them. Of course, the main reason the buffets closed was, say it with me, COVID. It's just not feasible to have a buffet in some cases.īut I am with some of the others in this thread, the buffet was the main reason I went to the casinos because I am not a gambling man. So I am sure the price of crabs have gone up even more. And since then, another crab season has been canceled. But at the time, they would have to charge $49.99-$59.99 per person for the buffet.

Over a year ago, Margaritaville was looking into opening up it's buffet because them being known for all you can eat crab legs.

Part of the reason for the demise of the buffet is that although it did draw people in, a lot of buffet customers came in strictly for the buffet, and never made their way 'onto the boat.' SteveFU4109 on Reddit said:

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