Location: Louisiana
Louisiana Gaming Control Board chairman explains decision to ban prop betting
After the Louisiana Gaming Control Board banned prop bets on individual collegiate athletes in the state, effective Aug, 1,... more
Louisiana banning collegiate prop bets for ‘safety and integrity’ of athletes
Louisiana is banning licensed sportsbooks in the state from offering prop bets on college athletes. The ban will go into effect Aug. 1,... more
Louisiana: Gaming revenue reaches $194.6 million in February, 1% year-over-year increase
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board Tuesday reported that February gaming revenue was $194.6 million, a 1.0% year-over-year increase, and a... more
Louisiana lawmaker looks to ban gambling ads; some say it’s a long shot to get traction
Online sports betting is a billion-dollar business across the country. It’s legal in 55 of 64 parishes in this state — and approved... more
Louisiana casino to build new, $150 million hotel with 204 rooms
Construction will start next week on a new hotel at the Coushatta Casino Resort, which will boost the number of rooms at the property near... more
Historical horse racing now illegal in Louisiana, court rules
Three years ago, state lawmakers asked barely any questions before the Louisiana Legislature passed a new form of gambling that was pushed... more
Louisiana: January gaming revenue drops 15.5% year-over-year
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board posted Thursday the state’s gaming revenue for January fell to $163.1 million, a 15.5% decrease... more
New England Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte charged in illegal sports gaming scheme
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested Thursday on charges related to illegal online... more
Louisiana gaming revenue declines slightly to $210.5 million in December
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported Thursday a December 2023 gaming revenue of $210.5 million, a year-over-year decline of 0.6% and... more
Louisiana: Four new restaurants to open at Treasure Chest Casino
Treasure Chest Casino, owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation, will soon be home to four new restaurants: Alder & Birch Steakhouse; The Game,... more
