Location: Louisiana

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
09/23/25 2:45 PM

Louisiana: Feds order Coushatta casino to suspend former GM for not disclosing fraud concerns

  • Natalie McLendon, Louisiana Illuminator
Federal regulators have directed a Louisiana casino to sever ties with a former executive who they say failed to alert auditors and... more
09/19/25 2:46 PM

Louisiana casino revenue reaches $214.8 in August, up 11.5% year-over-year

  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported revenue of $214.8 million from the state’s casinos in August, up 11.5% from the $192.7 million... more
09/19/25 2:09 PM

Louisiana: Fire breaks out at Horseshoe Casino Bossier City

  • Makenzie Boucher, Shreveport Times
A gaming vessel in Bossier City was evacuated Thursday evening when a fire broke out. On Sept. 18, all guest and staff were safely... more
09/19/25 12:29 PM

Louisiana’s casinos are moving onto land, getting flashy upgrades and business is booming

  • Stephanie Riegel and Timothy Boone, NOLA.com
The former Hollywood Casino, just north of the State Capitol in Baton Rouge, moved onto land in 2023 as part of an $85 million overhaul.... more