Cordish Gaming Group Promotes Joshua Robinson to Executive Vice President and General Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
Louisiana Native and Day One Team Member Previously Served as Vice President of Marketing for the World-Class Gaming and Entertainment Destination Located in Shreveport-Bossier City
Bossier City, LA (November 12, 2026) – Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, today announced the promotion of JOSHUA ROBINSON to the position of Executive Vice President & General Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, the world-class gaming, dining, hotel and entertainment destination located in Shreveport-Bossier City. Robinson previously served as Vice President of Marketing.
As General Manager, Robinson will oversee the property’s day-to-day management and operations, including gaming and regulatory compliance, hotel operations, food and beverage, and strategic marketing and loyalty initiatives. He will continue to drive growth and operational excellence while delivering the elevated guest experience that has made Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana an award-winning destination.
“We are thrilled to promote Joshua to General Manager of our Louisiana property,” said Joe Billhimer, Chief Operating & Development Officer at Cordish Gaming Group. “His extensive marketing and gaming operations experience, record of leading high-performing properties, and deep roots in Louisiana position him well for this next chapter. We look forward to the energy and expertise he will continue to bring to our team and guests in his new role.”
"I'm honored to serve as General Manager of Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana and to continue working alongside our exceptional team members, who are the heart of our success," said Robinson. "As a Shreveport-Bossier native, I'm proud that Live! is creating great career opportunities for residents and recognized as one of the region's best employers and community leaders. With world-class gaming, outstanding dining and entertainment, and a luxury hotel, this property offers a truly distinctive experience. I look forward to building on our strong foundation and delivering memorable experiences for every guest."
A native of Louisiana and a respected leader in casino marketing and operations, Robinson brings a wealth of experience from prominent roles at key Louisiana properties. Before joining the Live! team in 2024, he served as Chief Marketing Officer at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, Vice President of Marketing at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, and Vice President of Marketing and Hotel Operations at Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City.
With expertise spanning gaming and hotel management, food and beverage operations, marketing and player development, Robinson has consistently elevated properties under his direction to top regional and state rankings. That track record has played a pivotal role in Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana’s efforts to redefine gaming and entertainment in the Ark-La-Tex region.
Throughout his career, Mr. Robinson has been recognized as a rising star and featured on prestigious professional watch lists including Northwest Louisiana 40 under 40 and Southwest Louisiana 13 Thriving 30 Somethings. He is actively involved in community service, serving on boards for Shreveport Regional Arts Council, Downtown Shreveport Unlimited & Mudbug Madness, and Louisiana Travel Association. Joshua also served board terms for the Christus Ochsner Southwestern Louisiana Foundation, American Cancer Society Louisiana, Southwest Louisiana American Cancer Society, and Southwest Louisiana Relay for Life.
For information about Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, visit LiveCH.com/Louisiana
About Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
On February 13, 2025, the Ark-La-Tex region welcomed a world-class gaming, hotel, dining, and entertainment destination with the opening of Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, Curio Collection by Hilton. Situated along the scenic Red River in Bossier City and adjacent to Shreveport, the $270+ million facility is a transformative development bringing economic opportunity and inclusivity to local residents. Featuring the market’s first-ever land-side casino, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana spans over 47,000 square feet, including 1,000+ slots and electronic table games, 40+ live action table games, a sportsbook, an upscale hotel, resort pool, and fitness center; and a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose Event Center for top-name entertainment, meetings, and special events. Voted Louisiana's Best Overall Casino Resort and Best Overall Dining by Casino Player magazine, Live! offers award-winning dining and entertainment options, covering 30,000-square-feet of space, including the Zagat-rated #1 steakhouse, The Prime Rib®; Sports & Social, a one-of-a-kind sports restaurant, gaming venue and social lounge; PBR Cowboy Bar, offering high energy music, entertainment and a mechanical bull; Luk Fu by celebrated chef Jet Tila, serving Asian cuisine; and Ridotto Grand Café, featuring Italian cuisine with a Venetian flair. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana was developed, owned, and managed by LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, the premier developer of Live! dining, entertainment, gaming, hotel, and sports-anchored destinations in the country, including Texas Live! in nearby Arlington, TX. For information, visit Louisiana.LiveCasinoHotel.com or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram @livecasinola.
About Live! Casino® & Hotel locations
The Live! Casino & Hotel brand sets a new standard in best-in-class customer experiences with highly acclaimed resort, casino and entertainment destinations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southern U.S. regions. Live! delivers a renowned blend of world-class accommodation and amenities, award-winning dining, casino gaming action, and headline entertainment, all in an exciting, spontaneous atmosphere that has become synonymous with the Live! brand nationwide. Live! offers premier gaming experiences, including strategic partnerships with national brands to bring unique promotions and sports engagement opportunities to all Live! properties. With a commitment to impeccable customer service and treating guests like part of the family, Live! properties attract millions of visitors per year seeking unique experiences with gaming, dining and entertainment, all in one location. The portfolio includes Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland – located in the Baltimore-Washington corridor; Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia – located in the heart of the South Philadelphia Stadium District; Live! Casino Pittsburgh – located an hour from downtown Pittsburgh; and Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, located in Shreveport-Bossier City. The newest Live! Casino in Petersburg, VA, is a temporary gaming facility operating while construction continues on Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, a full-scale destination resort anticipated to open late in 2027. Live! Casino & Hotel locations are owned and operated by Cordish Gaming Group, a division of the world-renowned developers The Cordish Companies. For more information, visit Livech.com.
For Further Information:
Carmen E. Gonzales
Live! Casino & Hotel
(443) 842-1992
carmen.gonzales@livech.com
Shelli Murphy
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
(318) 393-8655
shelli.murphy@livech.com