Louisiana State Police Col. Mike Edmonson was quoted earlier today as saying that the $368 million L’Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge is planning a 2 p.m. opening on Saturday. And while neither the casino’s parent company nor the local public relations firm handling its communications was willing to confirm those plans this afternoon, it appears the opening is a go, pending the casino gets the final sign off to open from LSP. Baton Rouge-based Wright Feigley Communications referred all questions about the reported Saturday opening to Pinnacle Entertainment, which is developing the casino at River Road and Gardere Lane. Calls to the Pinnacle public relations staff were not answered, and messages were not returned as of press time. Wright Feigley does confirm casino employees are prepared to open and welcome guests, but would not comment further on when they may do so. Pinnacle had planned for a grand opening on Wednesday, Aug. 29, but Isaac led to its postponement. A message on the casino’s website mentions only the postponement and not any plans for Saturday.
L’Auberge reportedly eyeing Saturday opening
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