“We have anxiously awaited this reopening and look forward to welcoming the Lake Charles and surrounding communities back to our hotel and casino,” said CEO and owner Tilman Fertitta in a press release. The luxury hotel is two hours east of Houston. The hotel, pool and restaurant will begin welcoming guests, while the casino floor will resume Monday, the company announced Wednesday. HOUSTON – The Golden Nugget Lake Charles is reopening Friday at 4 p.m.