About Harrah’s Lake Charles
Harrah’s Lake Charles operated at 507 North Lake Shore Drive in Lake Charles, Louisiana — formerly known as Players Island before Harrah’s Entertainment acquired and rebranded the property. The casino ran approximately 1,600 slot machines and 60 table games — including Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, Midi-Baccarat, Pai Gow, and Roulette — with a restaurant, self-parking, and valet, operating 24 hours. Harrah’s Lake Charles permanently closed in 2005 following Hurricane Rita, which devastated the Lake Charles area.
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Harrah’s Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana
The N Lake Shore Drive address was subsequently redeveloped. The Caesars Entertainment website now points to Horseshoe Lake Charles at this location — the Lake Charles gaming license continues at or near this site under the Horseshoe brand. The description in our directory data references the closure and the Caesars/Horseshoe successor.
Harrah's Lake Charles permanently closed in 2005 — Horseshoe Lake Charles is the Caesars successor property
Harrah's Lake Charles closed permanently in 2005 following Hurricane Rita's devastation of the Lake Charles area. The Caesars Entertainment portfolio now includes Horseshoe Lake Charles as the successor brand at this site. Lake Charles remains a major gaming destination with L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles, Golden Nugget Lake Charles, and Isle of Capri Casino Lake Charles as active alternatives.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Louisiana Gaming Control Board
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal
