Location: Louisiana
Drew Brees fakes lightning strike in promotional stunt for online sportsbook
Legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees faked being struck by lightning as part of a promotional stunt for betting company... more
Federal court rules in favor of states in horse racing rules case
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of West Virginia, Louisiana and Texas in a case regarding the implementation of federal... more
Louisiana: Horseshoe Lake Charles scheduled to open in December
Caesar’s Entertainment Wednesday announced the Isle of Capri Lake Charles in Louisiana will re-open December 12 as Horseshoe Lake Charles,... more
Caesars facing class-action lawsuit by Louisiana slots player over short change
Mike Young of Shreveport has filed a lawsuit against Caesars for rounding down on slot machine receipts, making millions in the process.... more
Most Louisiana casinos are technically ‘boats.’ Here’s why some are moving onto land
On Tuesday, the Treasure Chest floating casino in Kenner broke ground on a $100 million development that will bring 47,000 square feet of... more
Louisiana sports betting revenue spikes in first full month of football
The first full month of college football saw a spike in sports wagering revenue for Louisiana, bringing in almost $4 million in fees for... more
Louisiana: Kenner’s Treasure Chest Casino breaks ground on $100 million land-based gaming hall
With gold-plated shovels in hand, officials broke ground Tuesday on Kenner’s new land-based Treasure Chest Casino, a more than $100 million... more
Louisiana: Belle of Baton Rouge casino reopens with new players club, management system
The Belle of Baton Rouge is back open after closing for several days last week to put in a new casino management system and a new player... more
Louisiana: DiamondJacks will likely not reopen until at least 2024
Louisiana gaming revenue has dipped, working to recover from the pandemic’s hit to the gaming industry. Louisiana Gaming Control Board... more
Louisiana: Shreveport-Bossier gaming market not rolling over in defeat despite Oklahoma casino competition
In Louisiana, the state’s 24 casinos brought in $2.9 billion from 2020 to 2021. But here in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, there’s been... more

