Location: Louisiana
Landlocked and loaded: How the Baton Rouge casino market beat the odds
As Business Report writes in its July issue, Louisiana’s decision to let riverboat casinos relocate to land has transformed the Capital... more
Louisiana: Bally’s completes acquisition of Sam’s Town Shreveport from Boyd Gaming
Bally’s Corporation on Monday closed on its acquisition of Sam’s Town Shreveport from Boyd Gaming, an expansion of its regional... more
Louisiana: Coushatta Legacy Tower project faces $40 million shortfall
The chief financial officer of Coushatta Casino Resort says budgeting and communication failures have led to a multimillion dollar... more
Louisiana: Two rare albino alligators to be welcomed at Paragon Casino
Paragon Casino Resort will welcome two rare albino alligator sisters to its Bayou Atrium with a public grand entry ceremony Saturday, July... more
Louisiana: Sale of Sam’s Town casino approved, to be named Bally’s Shreveport North
In a major consolidation of the northwest Louisiana gaming market, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board on Thursday approved unanimously, the... more
Louisiana gaming revenue up 7.6% in June
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported revenue of $216.4 million in June, up 7.6% year-over-year. Notably, in its first June on land,... more
Louisiana’s racetrack casino pilot takes effect, could cost state $583K
Louisiana’s four racetrack casinos can begin claiming larger tax deductions for promotional gaming credits Tuesday under a one-year pilot... more
Louisiana casino revenue reaches $246.2 million in May, up 8%
Louisiana casinos generated revenue of $246.2 million in May, up 8% year-over-year, boosted by Bally’s Baton Rouge’s move to land.... more
Accel Entertainment expands Louisiana footprint with truckstop casino acquisition
Accel Entertainment has expanded its Louisiana operations through the acquisition of Rice Palace Truck Stop Casino in Crowley, adding a... more
Louisiana reports $223 million in gaming revenue during April, up 11.3%
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported gaming revenue of $223.9 million in April, up 11.3%, boosted by casinos moving to land-based... more

