LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, has commenced construction on its newest project, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, which will be the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier region. Cordish is a Baltimore-based firm that has developed and operates dining, entertainment and hospitality destinations throughout the U.S. under its Live! brand that attracts more than 55 million visitors per year.