Paragon Casino Resort

What Paragon Casino Resort does

Paragon Casino Resort is an integrated tribal casino resort located in Marksville, Louisiana, on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation. It is wholly owned and operated by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana through the Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority, having opened in June 1994 as Louisiana's first land-based casino (originally under the name Grand Casino Avoyelles, developed in partnership with Grand Casinos of Minnesota). The resort is the largest employer in Avoyelles Parish, with 1,700-1,780+ associates, and draws customers primarily from Louisiana and the South Central U.S. drive market.

The property features a 72,000 square-foot casino floor with 900+ slot machines and 35+ table games operating on Las Vegas-style odds (not state lottery-linked VLTs), a dedicated poker room, and an automated dealerless poker table. Accommodations include 500+ hotel rooms across Atrium, South, and North towers; a 200+ site RV park with rentable cabins; and an 18-hole, par 71 championship golf course (Tamahka Trails) designed by Steve Smyers that has hosted four U.S. Open qualifiers. Additional amenities include Spa La Vie, a 23,000 sq ft Mári Showroom entertainment venue, Club Pelican 777 nightclub, three-screen Paragon Cinema, three pools with private cabanas, Kids Quest childcare and Cyber Quest arcade, and 35,000 sq ft of configurable meeting/event space. Nine dining venues span Legends Steakhouse and Market Place Buffet to Lucky Wok, Roxy's Diner, The Draft Room sports bar, Gator Coffee Co., and Bon Temps Daiquiris.

Revenue is generated through nine distinct streams: gaming, hotel, RV/cabin rentals, food and beverage, entertainment, golf, spa, sports betting (via the October 2021 BetFred Sports partnership), and retail. The Club Paragon loyalty program (Aspire, Prime, Elite, Ultimate tiers) drives retention across all amenities. Marketing is multi-channel, combining website, social, email, on-site promotion, and event-driven draw dates from concerts and entertainment acts. Recent strategic activity has focused on internal operational consolidation (tribal full leadership assumption), product diversification (sports betting, sports bar, Topgolf Swing Suite), and capital reinvestment (South Tower renovation), with no public funding rounds, M&A activity, or third-party investment evident in the data.

Name

Paragon Casino Resort

Legal name

Paragon Casino Resort

Website

https://paragoncasinoresort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Paragon Casino Resort is a tribal casino resort in Marksville, Louisiana, owned by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, featuring a 72,000 sq ft gaming floor, 500+ hotel rooms, 200+ RV sites, championship golf, and multiple dining and entertainment venues serving drive-market guests across Louisiana and South Central U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Resort

NAICS

Casino Hotels (721120)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (THAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA)

Keywords

• Casino gaming operations
• Hotel accommodations
• Championship golf course
• Resort dining services
• Live entertainment venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Marksville, LA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming: Primary revenue from 72,000 square-foot gaming floor with 900+ slot machines, 35+ table games including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Three-Card Poker, Mississippi Stud, I Luv Suits Poker, and a poker room. Video poker options include Ultimate X, Triple Play Draw, Super Times Pay, Joker Poker, Jacks or Better, Double Bonus, Deuces Wild, and Bonus Poker.
2. Hotel Accommodations: Over 500 rooms and suites across Atrium Tower, South Tower, and North Tower. Room types include Atrium King, Atrium Double, South/North King, and South/North Double rooms with plush bedding and high thread count sheets.
3. RV Park and Cabin Rentals: Over 200 spacious RV sites with full hookups and free Wi-Fi, plus rentable cabins with kitchenette, dining, living space, one bedroom and full bath. Two-bedroom cabins available. Refundable $200 pet deposit for cabins.
4. Food and Beverage: Nine dining options including Market Place Buffet, Legends Steakhouse, Lucky Wok Chinese Restaurant, Roxy's Diner, Tamahka Grill, Gator Coffee Co., Bon Temps Daiquiris, Atrium Bar, and The Draft Room sports bar.
5. Entertainment and Events: Live concerts and events at Mári Showroom (2,000 sq ft stage, 23,000 sq ft space), Club Pelican 777 nightclub, and Atrium Bar. Three-screen cinema. VIP suites at The Draft Room for sports viewing parties.
6. Golf Operations: Tamahka Trails Golf Club - 18-hole, par 71 championship course on 230 acres with 6 tee sets (7,152 yards to 4,251). Pro shop, Tamahka Grill restaurant, twilight rates up to 35% off, Score Beer program.
7. Spa and Wellness: Spa La Vie offers Swedish massage, deep tissue, aromatherapy, mud massage, couples massage, prenatal massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, haircuts, blowouts, waxing, hair braids and extensions. Package and a la carte services.
8. Sports Betting: BetFred Sports sports betting partnership launched in Louisiana, October 2021, generating additional gaming revenue.
9. Retail Shopping: On-site boutique shops including Voilá! (designer clothing, jewelry), Paradise Gifts (fragrances, eyewear, handbags), and Tamahka Trails Golf Pro Shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Paragon Casino Resort operates as an integrated destination casino resort on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation in Marksville, Louisiana, combining a 72,000 square-foot gaming floor with 900+ slot machines and 35+ table games, 500+ hotel rooms, an RV park with 200+ sites and cabins, an 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service spa, nine dining venues, multiple live entertainment venues, a cinema, and family amenities within one property.

Product overview

Paragon Casino Resort is a comprehensive casino resort destination operated by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, offering an integrated portfolio of gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and leisure services. The resort features a 72,000 square-foot casino floor with 900+ slot machines, 35+ table games, poker room, and video poker as its core gaming product. Accommodations include over 500 hotel rooms across multiple towers and an RV park with 200+ sites plus rentable cabins. Leisure amenities encompass Tamahka Trails championship golf course (18-hole, par 71), Spa La Vie full-service spa, three-screen Paragon Cinema, three swimming pools with private cabanas, and family entertainment via Kids Quest childcare and Cyber Quest arcade. Dining offerings include nine venues ranging from Legends Steakhouse fine dining to casual options like Roxy's Diner and food courts, plus coffee and daiquiri bars. Entertainment venues include the 23,000-square-foot Mári Showroom (concert hall/theater), Club Pelican 777 nightclub, and Atrium Bar ice bar. Meeting and event facilities offer 35,000 square feet of configurable space including ballrooms and conference rooms. The Club Paragon loyalty program provides tiered rewards across all resort amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tamahka Trails Golf Club: An 18-hole, par 71 championship golf course designed by Steve Smyers, named after the Tunica-Biloxi word for 'alligator'.
• Spa La Vie
• Market Place Buffet
• Legends Steakhouse
• Lucky Wok
• Roxy's Diner
• Tamahka Grill
• Gator Coffee Co.
• Bon Temps Daiquiris
• The Draft Room
• Club Paragon
• Club Pelican 777
• Mári Showroom
• Atrium Bar
• Quiz Quiz Pool

Products and services

• Paragon Casino Gaming Floor 72,000 square-foot gaming floor with over 900 slot machines and 35+ table games including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Three-Card Poker, a dedicated poker room, and video poker options with Las Vegas odds (not linked to state lottery). Targeted at casino gaming enthusiasts aged 21+.
• Hotel Accommodations Over 500 hotel rooms and suites across Atrium Tower, South Tower, and North Tower, including Atrium King, Atrium Double, South/North King, and South/North Double configurations with plush bedding and modern amenities. Targeted at leisure travelers, families, and business guests.
• RV Park and Cabin Rentals Resort-style RV park with over 200 spacious sites featuring full hookups and free Wi-Fi, plus rentable cabins with kitchenettes, dining and living space, one or two bedrooms, and full baths. Pet-friendly with refundable $200 deposit. Targeted at RV travelers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
• Tamahka Trails Golf Club 18-hole championship golf course designed by Steve Smyers on 230 acres of rolling terrain, par 71 layout with 6 tee sets ranging from 7,152 yards to 4,251 yards. Includes pro shop, Tamahka Grill, twilight rates up to 35% off, and Score Beer program. Four-time U.S. Open qualifying host. Targeted at golf enthusiasts.
• Spa La Vie Full-service resort spa offering Swedish massage, deep tissue, aromatherapy, mud massage, couples massage, prenatal massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, hair services, and waxing. Package and a la carte options. Targeted at wellness and relaxation seekers.
• Paragon Cinema Three-screen all-digital movie theater showing latest releases with discounted matinee pricing and concessions. ADA compliant. Targeted at families and resort guests.
• Family Entertainment (Kids Quest and Cyber Quest) Supervised childcare center (Kids Quest) for children 30 months to 12 years, plus Cyber Quest 4,000 square-foot arcade with 50+ non-violent games where guests can win tickets for prizes. Includes Tunica-Biloxi Nature Trail boardwalk. Targeted at families with children.
• Pool Complex Three swimming pools including indoor tropical Quiz Quiz Pool in the Atrium with pool bar, outdoor Oasis Pool, and RV Park Pool. Private cabanas available for rental starting at $100/hour with complimentary beverages and bottle service.
• Mári Showroom 23,000-square-foot premier entertainment venue with 2,000 square-foot stage, booth setups, AV equipment, and ample seating. Hosts concerts, comedy shows, lectures, trade shows, and corporate events. Targeted at entertainment seekers and event organizers.
• Club Pelican 777 Nightclub Nightclub venue open Thursday-Saturday featuring live DJ entertainment, mechanical bull (Blaze), and casino proximity. Doors open at 9PM with $10 cover. Age 21+ only. Targeted at nightlife seekers.
• Atrium Bar Regional ice bar located in the hotel lobby adjacent to an indoor 'bayou' with alligators, featuring a frosted bar. Open Wednesday-Sunday 4PM-12AM. Age 21+ only.
• Topgolf Swing Suite Virtual golf experience with two simulator bays featuring Topgolf target game, Zombie Dodgeball, Hockey Shots, Baseball Pitching, and Carnival Classic. Located in The Draft Room with lounge seating, HDTVs, and food and beverage service.
• BetFred Sports Betting Regulated sports betting services offered through partnership with BetFred Sports launched October 2021, available on property for guests aged 21+. Targeted at sports betting enthusiasts.
• Club Paragon Loyalty Program Tiered players club rewards program with four membership levels (Aspire, Prime, Elite, Ultimate) offering points redeemable for free play, dining, shopping, golf, spa, and complimentary hotel stays. Benefits include concert tickets, free gifts, priority lines, and VIP parking. Free to join.
• Meeting and Event Spaces Versatile meeting and convention facilities including 14 divisible event spaces totaling 35,000 square feet, four ballrooms (up to 8,000 sq ft each: Paragon, Arsene, Belazaire, Chiqui), conference rooms, and the 23,000 sq ft Mári Showroom. Includes AV equipment, catering, and event planning services. Targeted at corporate meeting planners, event coordinators, and wedding planners.
• Legends Steakhouse Upscale steakhouse serving top-quality prime steaks, fresh seafood, and desserts. Recommended for anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions. Happy hour Thursdays 5-7PM with buy-one-get-one-half-off wine.
• Market Place Buffet All-you-can-eat buffet featuring Louisiana comfort food. Special events include Cajun Seafood Fest (Fridays), Surf and Turf Saturdays, and Sunday Brunch. Kids 5 and under eat for $6.99, kids 6-12 at half adult price. Voted Best Buffet by Alexandria Town Talk in 2022.
• Lucky Wok Chinese Restaurant Chinese restaurant serving bold flavors including Beef and Broccoli, Orange Chicken, and Sweet and Tangy Pork Ribs. Also offers sushi Wednesday-Saturday 3-9PM. Located across from Legends Steakhouse.
• Roxy's Diner 24/7 diner featuring comfort food like chicken fried steak, fried catfish, burgers, shakes, and malts. Daily specials include Fried Catfish Dinner (Sundays), Fried Pork Chop (Mondays), and Salisbury Steak (Tuesdays).
• The Draft Room Sports Bar Premier sports bar with 600 square feet of wall-to-wall sports coverage, three VIP sections, brick oven pizza, burgers, grilled oysters, and over 80 beer options including craft selections. Prime Rib Dinner specials on Wednesdays. Hosts VIP suites (Cat Skin Suite seats up to 8; Champion Square seats up to 12).
• Tamahka Grill Golf course restaurant overlooking the Tamahka Trails course. Serves burgers, salads, sandwiches, and signature cocktails. Features patio and breezeway outdoor dining. 'Score Beer' promotion where beer cost matches golf score.
• Gator Coffee Co. Coffee shop serving Starbucks products located in the Hotel Atrium. Serves coffee, decaf, pastries, and snacks. Open Sunday-Thursday 7AM-8PM, Friday-Saturday 7AM-10PM.
• Bon Temps Daiquiris Daiquiri bar with five flavors including signature Paragon Rose. Open Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday 4PM-12AM, Monday-Tuesday 4PM-12AM. Age 21+ only.
• Resort Shopping Multiple retail outlets including Voilà! boutique (designer clothing, jewelry), Paradise Gifts (fragrances, eyewear, handbags), and Tamahka Trails Golf Pro Shop (apparel, equipment). Targeted at resort guests seeking apparel and gifts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Paragon Casino Resort is the largest employer in Avoyelles Parish
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Special Olympics LouisianaminorOthers · 20 May 2022Paragon Casino Resort and Tunica-Biloxi Tribe sponsored the 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Louisiana.
• Avoyelles Art and Music FestivalminorOthers · 22 April 2022Paragon Casino Resort contributed as Title Sponsor to the Avoyelles Art and Music Festival, supporting local arts and culture.
• United Way of Central LouisianaminorOthers · 27 October 2021Paragon Casino Resort contributed to United Way in hurricane recovery efforts, demonstrating community support and partnership with regional nonprofit organizations.
• BetFred SportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2021BetFred Sports and Paragon Casino Resort launched sports betting in Louisiana in October 2021. This partnership brings regulated sports betting to Paragon Casino Resort, generating additional gaming revenue streams and enhancing the casino entertainment offering.
• Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of LouisianacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 1991The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana owns and operates Paragon Casino Resort through the Tunica-Biloxi Gaming Authority. Chairman Earl J. Barbry Sr.'s vision was to make the tribe self-sufficient. In 1991 negotiations began for approval and construction of Louisiana's first land-based casino. Paragon opened in June 1994 as Grand Casino Avoyelles, later renamed Paragon Casino Resort.
• Grand Casinos of MinnesotaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991Grand Casinos of Minnesota served as management and construction partner during initial casino development. Working under a compact with the state of Louisiana, Grand Casinos provided management expertise and construction agreement for the first land-based casino in Louisiana. This partnership has since concluded.
• United Way of Central LouisianaminorOthersCharitable beneficiary of SIP Wine & Spirit Fest event at Paragon Casino Resort Mári Showroom.
• Faith HouseminorOthersCharitable beneficiary of SIP Wine & Spirit Fest event supporting domestic violence services in Rapides and Avoyelles parishes.
• St. Jude Children's HospitalminorOthersCharitable beneficiary of SIP Wine & Spirit Fest event at Paragon Casino Resort.
• Atchafalaya River RescueminorOthersCharitable beneficiary of SIP Wine & Spirit Fest event supporting environmental conservation efforts.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles: Penn Entertainment-operated integrated casino resort in Lake Charles, LA offering hotel, gaming, multiple dining venues, golf, spa, and entertainment. Directly comparable on integrated-resort model and Louisiana regional market presence, though larger and corporate-owned rather than tribal.
• WinStar World Casino and Resort: Largest tribal casino in the U.S. (Oklahoma, near Texas border) operated by the Chickasaw Nation, featuring extensive gaming, multiple hotels, golf, pools, dining, and entertainment. Comparable as a tribal-owned regional gaming destination competing for the same Texas/Louisiana drive market.
• Golden Nugget Lake Charles: Landry's-operated integrated casino hotel in Lake Charles with hotel rooms, gaming floor, multiple restaurants, spa, golf, and marina. Comparable as a Louisiana-based integrated resort competing for the same regional drive-to gaming customers.
• Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall Shreveport: Boyd Gaming-operated casino hotel in Shreveport, LA with hotel rooms, gaming floor, dining, and RV park. Comparable as a Louisiana regional casino resort in the same drive-to competitive set.
• Wind Creek Casino & Hotel (Poarch Creek): Tribal-owned integrated casino resort properties operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama, featuring hotel, gaming, dining, and entertainment. Comparable as a tribal-owned multi-property regional gaming operator with similar integrated-resort positioning.
• Coushatta Casino Resort: Another large tribal-owned integrated casino resort in Louisiana (Kinder, LA) with hotel rooms, gaming floor, golf, RV park, and entertainment. Most directly comparable peer given shared tribal-ownership model, Louisiana drive-market positioning, and similar amenity mix.
• Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant: One of the largest tribal-owned integrated casino resorts in the U.S. (Oklahoma), offering hotel, gaming, golf, spa, entertainment, and dining. Highly comparable given shared tribal-ownership structure, regional drive-market model, and comprehensive resort amenity mix, though significantly larger in scale.
• Margaritaville Resort Casino Bossier City: Penn Entertainment-operated themed casino resort in Bossier City, LA featuring hotel, gaming, dining, and entertainment venues. Directly comparable as a Louisiana integrated casino resort targeting the same regional gaming demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Foxwoods Resort Casino: One of the largest tribal-owned casino resorts in North America (Connecticut), operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, with gaming, hotel, dining, golf, and entertainment. Comparable as a broad tribal integrated resort incumbent, though at significantly larger scale and a different regional market.
• Mohegan Sun: Large tribal-owned integrated casino resort in Connecticut operated by the Mohegan Tribe, with extensive gaming, hotel, dining, entertainment, and convention facilities. Comparable as a broad tribal integrated resort incumbent demonstrating the upper bound of the tribal integrated-resort business model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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