Golden Nugget Lake Charles Casino, Louisiana

Last facts check Oct 12, 2026

ResortLake Charles · Lake Charles

Hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Local time in Louisiana: —

Note: Louisiana destination casino floors typically run extended or 24/7 hours; confirm holiday and table-game hours on property.

72Tables
1,100Rooms
3Dining
2,000Slots

Entry rules

21+ · photo ID at the door
Dress codecasual
Marked zones

Louisiana casino gaming age is 21.

Address2550 Golden Nugget Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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Same venue, other doors — city pages and ranked shortlists this floor already belongs to.

Is this the right stop?

Match your trip to what this floor actually offers — not a marketing slogan.

Come here if you want

Good match

Live table games
Live dealer tables on the official count — not slots-only.
Large resort campus
Hotel, dining and shows on one campus
Poker
A real poker room is part of the visit
Sportsbook
Race & sports book on campus
A real slot floor
A measured slot bank on the official count — denser than a corner tavern.

Pick elsewhere if you want

Maybe skip

Honest mismatches — a neighbour may fit these better.

An adults-only boutique gambling hall
Hotel, dining and shows share the same campus.
A tiny casual card room with two tables
Poker inventory here is built for a proper session.

Felt floor

Games

Table and slot floors are operator-published desk totals — the Louisiana Gaming Control Board annual report lists licensees but not per-property device counts.

Gaming zone

Table games
72
Slot machines
2,000
Poker tables
6

How to play

90-second game guides

Short primers for the main casino games — the full set every time, whether this floor deals them today or you are browsing nearby.

All guides

Poker room

Open to the public

A real poker room sits on this campus — table count from the regulator report. Stakes, games dealt, desk phone, and how to find it live on the room page.

Open full poker roomStakes · games · desk · guides

Race & sports book

On the casino licence

Licensed race & sports book on campus — the desk visitors walk into. Floor area and desk file live on the sportsbook page; we do not paste the full book here.

Sportsbook

Open sportsbook pageFloor area · desk file · book facts

Book floor

On the casino licence

Hotel

The stay is half the trip — rooms, towers and what is a short walk from the elevators.

Stay on property

Golden Nugget Lake Charles

Guest rooms

1,100

1,100 rooms

Check rooms on the official site

On campus when you stay

3 dining anchors
3 shows & landmarks
24K Select Club · Golden Nugget / Landry’s

Why overnight guests pick it

Plain-language reasons to sleep here if you have never stayed on the Strip.

011,100 rooms and suitesOP sales fact sheet: 1,100 elegantly designed rooms and suites; many with private balconies.

Getting there and parking

Parking, fees, and getting around — the practical stuff.

ParkingNo parking fee for guests
Free parking · Valet
OP sales fact sheet lists valet and self-parking; confirm current rates and 24K Select Club parking benefits on property.

Players club

One card for play, hotel and dining at linked properties.

Players club card

24K Select Club

Works across: Golden Nugget / Landry’s

Learn about the club

Where to eat on campus

Signature rooms and easy anchors — name, mood, done.

Campus dining · 3

USDA Prime Midwest grain-fed steak and seafood — Landry’s fine diningVic & Anthony’s Steakhousesource
On campusLandry’s Seafood HouseGulf Coast–inspired seafood on campussource
Texas-style steakhouse — Angus beef, BBQ ribs, burgersSaltgrass Steak Housesource

Shows, landmarks and on-campus draws

Beyond the tables — what each place is, so a first-time visitor knows why it is on the map.

On campusDraftKings SportsbookOP sales fact sheet: Louisiana’s largest sportsbook — DraftKings Sportsbook on campus.source
On campusH2O Pool + BarLazy river, cabanas, and daybeds on the resort campus (OP sales fact sheet).source
On campus18-hole championship golfOn-property golf course and clubhouse listed on the OP sales fact sheet.source

Campus history

Campus milestones first — opening, landmarks, then the film moments people still recognise.

Opened

2014-12-07

01
2014
Wikipedia infobox: Golden Nugget Lake Charles opened December 7, 2014.
2014-12-07source

Worth knowing

Verified facts worth remembering before you walk in — numbers first, then the quirks.

Handy notes

Tip 01
Louisiana Gaming Control Board lists licence R016502995 for Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LLC d/b/a Golden Nugget Lake Charles.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 02
Operator sales fact sheet: 72+ gaming tables, 2,000+ slots, 6-table poker room.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 03
OP sales fact sheet lists 1,100 rooms and suites, 2,000+ slots, 72+ gaming tables, a 6-table poker room, and DraftKings Sportsbook.
source · Oct 12, 2026
Tip 04
24K Select Club is Golden Nugget’s players club at Lake Charles (Landry’s / Fertitta network).
source · Oct 12, 2026

Operator and licence

Who runs the property, which Louisiana Gaming Control Board licence covers the floor, and where to verify the numbers.

Who runs it

Fertitta Entertainment Holdings, LLC

Licensee: Golden Nugget Lake Charles, LLC (R016502995)
Works across: Golden Nugget / Landry’s · 24K Select Club
Type: Resort casino
Area: Lake Charles

Licence & registry

Regulator: Louisiana Gaming Control Board
Licence type: Casino hotel
Name on the LGCB list: GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES HOTEL & CASINO
LGCB registry id: la-lgcb-golden-nugget-lake-charles
Facts checked: desk research · Oct 12, 2026 · licence Oct 12, 2026

Open LGCB annual report

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you go — tap a question.

What is the minimum age to enter Golden Nugget Lake Charles?

You must be 21 or older to be on the gaming floor at Golden Nugget Lake Charles. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.

Is there a dress code at Golden Nugget Lake Charles?

Golden Nugget Lake Charles dress code: casual.

Is Golden Nugget Lake Charles open 24 hours?

Yes. The casino floor at Golden Nugget Lake Charles is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How many table games does Golden Nugget Lake Charles have?

Golden Nugget Lake Charles has 72 table games.

How many slot machines does Golden Nugget Lake Charles have?

Golden Nugget Lake Charles has about 2,000 slot machines.

Does Golden Nugget Lake Charles have a poker room?

Yes, Golden Nugget Lake Charles has a poker room with 6 tables.

Does Golden Nugget Lake Charles have a sportsbook?

Yes, Golden Nugget Lake Charles has a sportsbook inside the casino.

Does Golden Nugget Lake Charles have a hotel?

Yes — Golden Nugget Lake Charles with about 1,100 rooms.

Is parking free at Golden Nugget Lake Charles?

Yes, Golden Nugget Lake Charles offers free parking, including valet.

What players club does Golden Nugget Lake Charles use?

Golden Nugget Lake Charles uses 24K Select Club (works across Golden Nugget / Landry’s).

When did Golden Nugget Lake Charles open?

Golden Nugget Lake Charles opened in 2014-12-07.

What is there to do at Golden Nugget Lake Charles besides gambling?

On-campus draws include DraftKings Sportsbook, H2O Pool + Bar, 18-hole championship golf.

Sources and verification

Louisiana Gaming Control Board — 30th Annual Report to the Legislature (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
Louisiana State Police — Gaming Operations (licensed properties) (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
Louisiana Gaming Control Board (regulator, accessed 2026-10-12)
OpenStreetMap / Nominatim (maps, accessed 2026-10-12)
Golden Nugget Lake Charles official website (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
Golden Nugget Lake Charles — published inventory (desk) (official, accessed 2026-10-12)
Desk editorial research (operator fact sheets / official pages) (press, accessed 2026-10-12)
Golden Nugget Lake Charles — Sales Fact Sheet (official, accessed 2026-10-12)