The Big Easy Casino

What The Big Easy Casino does

The Big Easy Casino is a single-property land-based casino and entertainment destination operated by 831 Fed Hwy Acquisition LLC at 831 N Federal Hwy in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The venue combines a 700+ machine slot and electronic table game floor (Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat), a 30-table live poker room running Limit/No Limit Texas Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Omaha Hi/Lo, and a simulcast racing operation with 100+ TVs covering greyhound, thoroughbred, harness, and jai-alai tracks from South Florida to California. Beyond gaming, the property runs four dining outlets (NOLA Cafe & Deli, Le Royale Restaurant & Bar, Trifecta Grille & Bar, Bonjour Cafe), a 5,600 square foot event venue called the Magnolia Room, and the temporarily closed Velvet Spell cocktail and live music lounge.

The business model is a transaction-fee retail gaming model with ancillary F&B and event revenue: the house earns a statistical edge on slots, rake/fee on poker, and a takeout/commission on pari-mutuel simulcast wagers, plus food and beverage sales across four venues and venue rental income from the Magnolia Room. Customer acquisition is event-driven and local: walk-in traffic from South Florida residents and tourists, organized group tours coordinated through a dedicated group contact and a third-party transportation partner ($1 Free Play per passenger for group leaders), a five-tier Royale Rewards loyalty program (Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts, Spades, Royales) to drive repeat visits, and a marketing stack consisting of the company website, email newsletters, on-site promotional materials, and paid remarketing through Google AdWords and Facebook.

Distribution is exclusively physical and domestic; there is no online gaming, no mobile app, and no e-commerce channel, with operations running 9AM-4AM Monday-Thursday and 24 hours across weekends. The legal entity structure is a Florida LLC with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or acquisition history; the company holds no patents or trademarks, and its compliance posture covers ADA accessibility, GDPR-aligned data handling, and CCPA-aligned "do not sell" disclosures.

Name

The Big Easy Casino

Legal name

831 Fed Hwy Acquisition LLC

Website

https://thebigeasycasino.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Big Easy Casino operates a single land-based casino in Hallandale Beach, Florida, offering 700+ slots, a 30-table poker room, simulcast racing wagering, four dining venues, an event space, and a tiered loyalty program serving South Florida residents and tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casino Gaming and Gambling Entertainment

NAICS

Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (71321), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Standalone Casino Properties (Urban/Suburban) (MPAEAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Casino Table Games Operations (MPAEAAAN), Casino Food, Beverage & Nightlife Operations (MPAEAAAI)

Keywords

• Casino gaming
• Slot machines
• Poker room
• Simulcast racing
• Casino entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hallandale Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Primary revenue from slot machines, poker tables, and simulcast racing wagers. The casino generates revenue through house edge on games and commission on wagers.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site dining at four venues: Nola Cafe & Deli, Le Royale restaurant & bar, Trifecta Grille & Bar, and Bonjour Cafe. Revenue from food and beverage sales to casino visitors.
3. Event Venue Rental: Magnolia Room (5600 sq. ft. event venue) available for meetings, weddings, and private parties. Revenue from venue rental and event services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Big Easy Casino operates a single land-based casino in Hallandale Beach, Florida, offering 700+ slot machines, 30 poker tables, electronic table games, and simulcast wagering on greyhound, thoroughbred, harness, and jai-alai racing. The property also houses four dining outlets, a 5,600 sq. ft. event venue (Magnolia Room), a loyalty program (Royale Rewards), and an entertainment lounge (Velvet Spell). Revenue is generated through gaming activity, food and beverage sales, and event venue rentals.

Product overview

The Big Easy Casino is a land-based casino and entertainment destination in Hallandale Beach, FL operating as a single-property venue with multiple co-located offerings. The core gaming products include over 700 slot machines and electronic table games (Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat), a 30-table poker room, and simulcast racing betting on greyhounds, thoroughbreds, harness, and jai-alai. The venue also features four dining outlets (NOLA Cafe & Deli, Le Royale Restaurant and Bar, Trifecta Grille & Bar, and Bonjour Cafe), an event venue called the Magnolia Room (5,600 sq ft), and a currently closed lounge called The Velvet Spell. The Royale Rewards loyalty program provides tiered benefits across five levels. Additional services include a Win/Loss Statement service for tax documentation, daily promotions and giveaways, live entertainment events, and group booking specials with transportation coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Magnolia Room: A 5600 sq. foot event venue on the second floor of The Big Easy Casino, ideal for meetings, weddings, and private parties.
• The Velvet Spell
• Nola Cafe & Deli
• Le Royale
• Trifecta Grille & Bar
• Bonjour Cafe
• Royale Rewards

Products and services

• Slots Classic and video slot machines featuring themed gaming with popular movie and TV show themes, video poker machines, and progressive jackpot slots; 700+ machines on site.
• Electronic Table Games (ETG) Electronic versions of traditional casino table games including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and Baccarat played on digital terminals.
• Poker Room Live poker room with 30 tables offering Limit and No Limit Texas Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Omaha Hi/Lo games with various betting limits, supported by Bravo Poker Live online waitlist and pre-registration.
• Simulcast Racing Live and archived horse racing, greyhound racing, harness racing, and jai-alai broadcasts with over 100 TVs, self-serve betting machines, and betting windows; wagering available on tracks from South Florida to California.
• NOLA Cafe & Deli Casual dining venue offering freshly made deli sandwiches, garden salads, sweet treats, snacks, and grab-and-go options for lunch and late-night snacks.
• Le Royale Restaurant and Bar Full-service restaurant and bar adjacent to the poker room, offering appetizers, burgers, salads, and steaks for poker players and casino guests.
• Trifecta Grille & Bar Casual dining located on the simulcast floor offering burgers, hot dogs, empanadas, taquitos, plantain chips, draft beer, and full liquor bar for race fans.
• Bonjour Cafe Coffee shop and cafe offering freshly ground coffee, espresso, fresh-baked pastries, desserts, all-day breakfast, bistro-style sandwiches, and grab-and-go selections.
• Magnolia Room 5,600 sq. ft. event venue on the second floor of the casino suitable for meetings, weddings, and private parties with customizable layouts.
• The Velvet Spell Intimate lounge featuring craft cocktails, live jazz, blues, and soul music with tapas; currently temporarily closed with reopening planned.
• Royale Rewards (Players' Club) Multi-tiered loyalty program with five levels (Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts, Spades, Royales) offering points-based rewards, Free Play, VIP privileges, promotional perks, food and beverage discounts, and exclusive event invitations.
• Group Specials Group booking service offering Free Play incentives for group members who earn points, plus bonuses for group leaders based on passenger count, with transportation coordination assistance.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Dominant South Florida integrated resort in Hollywood, FL combining hotel, slots, table games, poker, multiple dining venues, and live entertainment — competes with The Big Easy for both locals and tourists across every gaming and F&B vertical.
• Foxwoods Resort Casino: Large-scale Northeast casino resort offering slots, table games, poker, hotels, dining, and entertainment — relevant comparable for benchmarking gaming-floor economics, loyalty programs, and multi-vertical monetization at scale.
• MGM National Harbor: Mid-Atlantic integrated casino resort with slots, poker, table games, hotels, dining, and entertainment — useful benchmark for non-gaming amenity monetization and loyalty economics relevant to The Big Easy's Magnolia Room and F&B strategy.

Direct peers

• Casino Miami: Miami-based slots and simulcast casino targeting the same South Florida drive-to market with a comparable non-resort gaming, dining, and entertainment offering.
• Magic City Casino: Miami-based standalone slots and poker casino targeting similar South Florida drive-in customers; comparable non-hotel suburban casino model with overlapping slots, poker, and dining offerings.
• Dania Casino (Dania Jai Alai): Dania Beach, FL pari-mutuel casino offering slots, simulcast, and jai-alai — directly comparable suburban Florida racino model within miles of The Big Easy Casino.
• Hialeah Park Racing & Casino: Historic Hialeah, FL racing and casino property offering slots, table games, simulcast, and dining — a directly comparable South Florida standalone gaming venue with a similar racing/slots/poker product mix.
• Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino: Operates a racing and casino venue essentially adjacent to The Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach, FL, offering slots, table games, poker, and simulcast — overlapping product mix and identical customer catchment.
• Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park: Pompano Park racino offering slots, table games, poker, and live harness racing — a similar non-hotel suburban Florida casino targeting the same drive-in customer base.

Regional players

• Calder Casino (now The Casino at Gulfstream Park legacy site): Historic Miami Gardens racing property; serves the broader South Florida drive-to market with slots and racing overlap to The Big Easy's product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/thebigeasycasino
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-big-easy-casino

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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