This week marks 25 years since Harrah’s New Orleans casino, now known as Caesars, opened in its location at the foot of Canal Street. The building opened to the public on Oct. 30, 1999.

Goodbye Harrah’s, hello Caesars New Orleans. The hotel/ casino has always been owned by Caesars Entertainment, so embracing the Caesars name was a sensible, cohesive move.

For some context, Caesar’s New Orleans underwent a multi-million dollar renovation which opened to guests in August of 2024. This renovation added new restaurants and bars, including the ...