Location: Louisiana

12/07/25 5:33 PM

Bally’s Baton Rouge opens downtown after $140 million renovation

  • Rylee Kramer, WAFB-TV
A $140 million casino investment has opened in downtown Baton Rouge, marking a significant change for the area. Wendie Green, a 31-year... more
12/01/25 8:36 PM

Louisiana: Paragon Casino Resort donates $50,000 to Avoyelles Commission of Tourism

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana, on Monday donated $50,000 to the Avoyelles Commission of Tourism to support the... more
11/20/25 8:47 PM

Louisiana: New casino in Shreveport-Bossier market shaking up local industry, revenue share

  • Liz Swaine, The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate
The latest Shreveport-Bossier casino numbers tell an interesting story, Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at LSUS... more
11/16/25 8:49 PM

Louisiana says casinos can’t make political donations, but sportsbooks can

  • Julie O'Donoghue, Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana prohibits casino companies and executives from making state political contributions, but that same ban doesn’t apply to sports... more
11/14/25 4:05 PM

Louisiana: Revenue up 14.5% in October to $206.7 million

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported revenue of $206.7 million from the state’s casinos in October, a year-over-year increase of... more
11/13/25 8:52 PM

Bally’s Baton Rouge to open Dec. 6; temporary site closes Friday

  • Ianne Salvosa, The Advocate
Bally’s Baton Rouge, formerly known as The Belle of Baton Rouge, is closing early Friday to clear the way for the final stages of... more
11/04/25 8:13 PM

Louisiana State Police confirm ‘ongoing investigation’ into Coushatta Tribe casino

  • Natalie McLendon, Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana State Police has confirmed its gaming division is exploring allegations of financial misconduct at Coushatta Casino Resort in... more
10/27/25 3:18 PM

Louisiana: The Belle of Baton Rouge casino has officially rebranded

  • Holly Duchmann, Greater Baton Rouge Business Report
The Belle of Baton Rouge is now officially Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel after a sweeping multimillion-dollar transformation was... more
10/23/25 3:39 PM

Louisiana: Fraud allegations at Coushatta Casino Resort draw federal scrutiny

  • Natalie McLendon, Louisiana Illuminator
A Louisiana tribal casino is under the scrutiny of at least two federal agencies, according to documents the Illuminator has obtained and a... more
10/17/25 12:20 PM

Louisiana: Gaming revenue rises 2.9% to $174.9 million in September

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported revenue of $174.9 million from the state’s casinos in September, a year-over-year increase of... more