Jeffrey Soffer scores early win for Big Easy Casino, but more approvals loom

A revamp of the Big Easy Casino in Hallandale Beach is in the cards for billionaire developer Jeffrey Soffer.  The city’s planning and zoning board voted unanimously to allow replatting on the site at 831 North Federal Highway that is larger than what the city permits.  The approval paves the way for Soffer’s plan to replace the existing casino and former greyhound track with a 214,400-square-foot casino complex that includes slot machines, restaurants, and a bar, music venue, smoking lounge and card room.  The restaurants would span 34,300 square feet, while administrative offices would take 9,800 square feet. There would […]

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