The new 25,000 square foot casino will put everything on one floor and include many more slot machines, video poker, and table games. The renovation project totaled around $10 million. They used what formally was their convention hall and meeting/event rooms. Harrah’s didn’t require a new building for the casino. “People were asking for an upgrade and we responded”. “Harrah’s has operated the riverboat for 17 years and the vessel required a lot of upkeep”, said Stephanie Chandler, a Promotions and Events Specialist at Harrah’s.

The good people at Harrah’s was nice enough to give me an inside tour of their progress and what is to come when the new casino opens to the public June 8. In case you didn’t already know, Harrah’s Council Bluffs is in the process of moving from their old riverboat casino to a new modern land-based casino. It is like no other smell in the world.įor those of us who like to go out and explore new casinos, Harrah’s Council Bluffs has just the place.