The Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported revenue of $199 million from the state’s casinos in January, up 10.4% year-over-year.
January sports betting revenue of $56 million was up 4% based on a handle of $382 million.
Lake Charles led all Louisiana districts with revenue of $72.9 million, up 9.2%. L’Auberge Du Lac generated $25.9 million, up 11.8%. Golden Nugget Lake Charles collected revenue of $25.4 million, up 4.6%, while Delta Downs posted revenue of $13.7 million, up 17.7%.
Shreveport/Bossier City operators reported revenue of $46.9 million, up 13% increase. Margaritaville Resort Casino posted revenue of $11 million, down 15.3%. Horseshoe Shreveport reported revenue of $10.4 million, up 5.5%, while Live! Casino posted $10.1 million after not being open the previous year.
New Orleans district properties reported revenue of $48.4 million, up 8.2%. Caesars New Orleans brought in $21.1 million, up 16%. Treasure Chest generated $13.7 million, up 15.2%, and Boomtown Casino & Hotel reported revenue of $8.4 million, down 7.1 %.
The Baton Rouge district’s $25.1 million was up 17.2%. L’Auberge Baton Rouge posted $13.2 million, down 0.3%. The Queen of Baton Rouge generated $7.4 million, down 3.3%. The Belle of Baton Rouge, which moved to a land-based location, saw Louisiana’s biggest percentage jump in revenue, up 768% to $4.5 million.
Evangeline Downs generated $5.6 million, down 2.2%.
