Location: Louisiana

03/06/25 2:38 PM

Louisiana: Paragon Casino Resort executive joins Louisiana Travel Association board

  • Kelvin Spears, WNTZ
Joan Botts, Vice President of Marketing for Paragon Casino Resort, was proudly installed as a Board Member of the Louisiana Travel... more
02/24/25 4:01 PM

Louisiana gaming revenue rises 10.5% year-over-year in January

  • Rege Behe — Lead Contributor, CDC Gaming
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board on Monday reported revenue of $180.2 million from all forms of gaming in January, a year-over-year... more
02/14/25 3:15 PM

Louisiana: New entertainment venue Live! Casino and Hotel has grand opening

  • Elizabeth Deal, The Advocate
Live! Casino & Hotel officially opened to the public at 8 p.m. Thursday, following a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and a fireworks display.... more
02/12/25 1:08 PM

Louisiana: Live! Casino opening could give a boost to the market’s other casinos

  • Donna Keeya, KSLA
Shreveport/Bossier City area casinos have seen a drop in revenue over the past few years. But with a new casino opening this week, there... more
02/10/25 2:22 PM

Louisiana: Live! Casino & Hotel days from grand opening, promises unique experiences

  • KTAL
The team at Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana says this $270 million project is a long time coming. Joshua Robinson, Vice President of... more
02/07/25 3:03 PM

Louisiana: What does Bally’s acquiring both downtown Baton Rouge casinos mean?

  • Timothy Boone, The Advocate
Bally’s has completed the purchase of The Queen Casino & Entertainment, a deal that gives it control of both downtown Baton Rouge... more
02/07/25 10:12 AM

Louisiana: DraftKings becomes the official retail sportsbook of Live! Casino & Hotel

  • Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming
DraftKings has partnered with Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana to become its official sportsbook. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is... more
02/07/25 9:59 AM

A rest area on the Louisiana-Texas border helps show popularity of Super Bowl sports betting

  • Wilson Alexander, Nola.com
Before sports gambling was legalized in Louisiana, Jim McIngvale usually flew to Las Vegas or New Jersey to place his bets. McIngvale, a... more
02/05/25 4:04 PM

Louisiana Gaming Control Board approves casino merger

  • Nolan Mckendry, The Center Square
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has approved petitions from multiple casino operators seeking approval for new institutional investors... more
02/05/25 3:39 PM

Louisiana: Live! Casino schedules grand opening

  • Greg Hilburn, Shreveport Times
The $270 million Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City has scheduled a grand opening Feb. 13 with a fireworks show to premier... more