Southland announces $250 million investment in casino, 20-story hotel

By , Daily Memphian Updated: January 24, 2019 11:40 PM CT | Published: January 24, 2019 10:25 PM CT
<strong>Jeremy Jacobs, chairman of Delaware North, celebrates the announcement on Thursday, Jan. 24, that Southland Gaming &amp; Racing will begin a $250 million expansion. It will include a new casino and high-rise hotel complex.</strong> (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

Jeremy Jacobs, chairman of Delaware North, celebrates the announcement on Thursday, Jan. 24, that Southland Gaming & Racing will begin a $250 million expansion. It will include a new casino and high-rise hotel complex. (Houston Cofield/Daily Memphian)

Southland Gaming & Racing on Thursday announced a $250 million investment in a 300-room, 20-story hotel and a full-fledged casino adjoining a greyhound racetrack in West Memphis.

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Wayne Risher

Wayne Risher

Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.


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