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Fontainebleau Development is looking to overhaul Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach, with plans that would turn the longtime South Florida property into a larger Las Vegas-style destination.
The company owned by Jeffrey Soffer reportedly wants to refresh the casino, which was formerly known as Mardi Gras Casino and Hollywood Greyhound Track. The venue currently offers 700 slot machines, electronic table games, and poker tournaments.
Proposed redesign would significantly expand the property
According to the source report, the proposed gaming venue would cover more than 163,000 square feet. Plans reportedly call for 34,344 square feet of dining space, 11,205 square feet for bars, a live entertainment venue, and 1,707 parking spaces, including an 818-space garage.
The redesign would be handled by Las Vegas-based Steelman Partners. The report also notes that the property’s last major renovation was about 20 years ago.
Permit-transfer push appears unlikely to move forward
The redevelopment effort comes after Soffer previously tried to move the property’s gaming permit to the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach. That effort appears unlikely to succeed, according to the report.
Casino.org said Soffer had donated millions of dollars to Florida policymakers while trying to advance legislation tied to that broader plan, but the measure did not move forward.
What to watch next
What remains unclear is whether Fontainebleau Development has formally submitted plans or applications tied to the Big Easy refresh, and what approvals would be needed before work could begin.
The company also previously sold 12.3 acres at the site for $31.16 million. That land is zoned for mixed use and is slated for apartments and retail, underscoring that the broader property remains part of a larger redevelopment story in Hallandale Beach.
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Source: As reported by casino.org.
