Fontainebleau Development Proposes Luxury Redevelopment of Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach
Fontainebleau Development plans to transform the Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach into a luxury Las Vegas-style venue with over 163,000 square feet of gaming space.Summary
Fontainebleau Development proposes redeveloping the Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach into a luxury Las Vegas-style destination with over 163,000 square feet of gaming space, designed by Steelman Partners. The plan adds 34,344 square feet of dining, 11,205 square feet of bars, a live entertainment venue, and 1,707 parking spaces, including an 818-space garage. The current casino, formerly the Mardi Gras Casino and Hollywood Greyhound Track, has 700 slot machines, electronic table games, and poker tournaments. The last major renovation was 20 years ago. This move follows a $31.16 million sale of 12.3 acres of land at the site in December, more than double the $12.5 million Soffer paid in 2018, with buyers planning apartments and retail. It also abandons prior efforts to transfer the gaming permit to the Fontainebleau property in Miami Beach, which faced local opposition, including an op-ed by Citadel founder Ken Griffin. The redevelopment focuses resources on the Hallandale Beach site, aligning with Fontainebleau's broader portfolio across Florida and other states.
(Source：Sccg Management)