Paragon Casino Resort, the Pearl of Louisiana, is the only casino resort destination in Central Louisiana. Paragon has been attracting gamers from across the country for nearly 13 years. Having recently undergone an extensive expansion project, Paragon now features an impressive line-up of luxury amenities and attractions including a new luxury hotel tower, Spa La Vie, a full-service spa and salon, an indoor tropical pool with swim-up bar, a soaring retail atrium with living bayou and three movie theatres. The new Mari Convention Center recently opened with a new showroom, Grand Hall and Ballroom. Paragon's Market Place Buffet is Louisiana's largest buffet with 550 seats and live action stations. Additionally, Paragon features a 59,754 square foot gaming floor offering approximately 2,000 slot machines with Las Vegas odds, 46 table games, including Craps, Blackjack, Roulette, various poker games, as well as a nine-table poker room. Other attractions include a 531-room hotel, five restaurants, a full-service RV resort, Kids Quest childcare activity center and Tamahka Trails professional golf course.