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Louisiana Gaming Revenue Increased 1.0% in February

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has released the gaming revenue figures achieved across casinos in the state in February 2024 to report the overall revenue level of $194.6 million. Such a level reached across four major gaming districtsin Louisiana reportedly represents a 1.0% increase in comparison to the same month of 2023 to testify about the…

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What States Is DraftKings Casino Legal In?

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Bonuses ・ 24 February 2024

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Patriots Kayshon Boutte arrested for online gambling during time with LSU

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has reportedly been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to illegal online gambling, per Baton Rouge's WAFB. The network reported on Thursday that "some of the alleged illegal gaming took place while he was an LSU player, investigators allege." However, the source reportedly told the…

Incidents ・ 26 January 2024

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Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte arrested on online gambling charges

Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested Thursday afternoon in Baton Rouge, La. for charges related to sports gambling, WAFB first reported. The Louisiana State Police said in a statement that Boutte is accused of creating a fraudulent online account that allowed him to gamble while still a minor. He faces one felony count of computer…

Incidents ・ 26 January 2024

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Patriots Kayshon Boutte arrested on online gambling charges

Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested on Thursday on charges related to online gambling. Boutte is accused of creating a fraudulent online gaming account, when he was under 21, indicating that he was 21 years old or older and legally allowed to gamble. According to WAFB in Louisiana, "he is also accused of illegally gambling, using…

Incidents ・ 26 January 2024

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Take a gamble: These casinos in, near Baton Rouge offer slots, poker, blackjack and more

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - Looking for a game of chance? Or are games of skill more your style? The Baton Rouge area has several casinos where players 21 years or older can take a gamble and test their luck. The casinos in the area have a variety of gaming machines. Some of the gaming machines include slot machines and penny machines. They also…

Poker ・ 24 January 2024

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From Coast to Coast: The 2023 Wave of Casino Expansions Across the US

With the numerous casino openings and expansions that continue across the United States, 2023 was the start of a summer promising exciting gaming and luxury accommodations to suit all tastes and budgets. But first, we shall give a brief overview of the financial health of the US Gaming Industry. The commercial gaming industry is pretty good despite…

Land-based ・ 08 November 2023

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Penn Entertainment Insider Bought Shares Worth $100,452, According to a Recent SEC Filing -November 07, 2023 at 06:17 am EST

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, Barstool Sportsbook, and theScore Bet Sportsbook…

Sports ・ 08 November 2023

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Best Louisiana No Deposit Casino Bonuses & Promotions in 2023

If you're looking for the best Louisiana no-deposit casino bonuses and promotions in 2023, then you've come to the right place! Continue reading as we explore the best sign-up bonuses and free-play promotions currently available in the Bayou State while helping you find a way to get in on the action without risking a dime of your own money! A sunny…

Bonuses ・ 20 October 2023

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Konami's SYNKROS Casino Management System Expands to The Queen Baton Rouge -September 19, 2023 at 06:03 am EDT

SYNKROS launch at The Queen Casino & Entertainment, Inc.'s newly opened downtown Baton Rouge property marks successful companywide roll-out of property-specific loyalty rewards programs With the grand opening of The Queen Baton Rouge, the first land-based casino in the city, The Queen Casino & Entertainment, Inc. has successfully launched Konami…

Industry ・ 20 September 2023

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Konami’s SYNKROS Casino Management System Expands to The Queen Baton Rouge

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 19, 2023-- With the grand opening of The Queen Baton Rouge, the first land-based casino in the city, The Queen Casino & Entertainment, Inc. has successfully launched Konami Gaming, Inc.'s SYNKROS ® casino management system. Players can take advantage of unique rewards and benefits at each of the four destinations…

Industry ・ 20 September 2023

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The 5 States Where Casino Gaming Supports The Most Jobs

Four decades ago, commercial casinos didn't even exist in the United States outside of Nevada and New Jersey. But that began to change in the 1980s and'90s, when nine additional states-including Michigan, Mississippi, Illinois, and Indiana-legalized commercial casinos. Not only has the casino gaming industry allowed U.S. state and local governments…

Industry ・ 18 September 2023

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Louisiana regulators review gaming revenues, approve renamed Baton Rouge casino

Finance ・ 27 August 2023

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The Queen, $85 million downtown casino, now open

After an $85 million investment and two years of construction, Baton Rouge's first land-based casino opened Thursday night. VIP guests got their first chance to step into The Queen Baton Rouge and see the transformed Hollywood Casino before a scheduled 9 p.m. ribbon cutting. The slot machines and table games have been taken off of the riverboat…

Travel ・ 26 August 2023

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Louisiana’s riverboat casinos want to lower their target job numbers

The head of Louisiana's gambling regulatory body expects the state's riverboat casino operators to request adjustments in the employee numbers included in their state licenses. Some of the hiring goals date back to when venues were originally approved three decades ago and were not adjusted for riverboats that have relocated. Wade Duty, executive…

Law ・ 25 August 2023

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Baton Rouge casino revenue slides while national gaming industry thrives

Baton Rouge casino revenues in July dipped by about 9.9% from June, according to the state gaming board's latest report. This continues local trends of decreased revenue from previous months. The Capital Region's three riverboat casinos-Belle of Baton Rouge, Hollywood Baton Rouge and L'Auberge Baton Rouge-raked in about $19.4 million dollars in…

Industry ・ 22 August 2023

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PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, Barstool Sportsbook, and theScore Bet Sportsbook…

Sports ・ 10 August 2023

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Penn Entertainment / ESPN: Behind the scenes of the deal

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, Barstool Sportsbook, and theScore Bet Sportsbook…

Sports ・ 09 August 2023

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Baton Rouge casino revenues drop in June as other markets cash in

While other markets around the country are reporting growth in casino revenues, Baton Rouge's trio of riverboat casinos saw its numbers drop slightly last month, according to the state gaming board's latest report. Baton Rouge's three casinos raked in $21.5 million in June, a 2% drop from May and a 4.5% decrease from the previous year. L'Auberge…

Finance ・ 25 July 2023

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Baton Rouge's First Land-Based Casino Opens in August

Louisiana's Baton Rouge welcomes the first land-based casino in the city. The casino, named Queen Baton Rouge, will welcome its first visitors on August 24 at 9. p.m, as the casino officials confirmed. The long and expensive renovation process: The casino is already known among the guests and media as the Hollywood Casino, which was its previous…

Land-based ・ 15 July 2023

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Louisiana: Rebranded The Queen Baton Rouge casino to reopen as land-based property next month

After undergoing an $85 million transformation, The Queen Baton Rouge, formerly known as Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, is ready to make its grand debut on August 24. The rebranded and updated casino, now situated on dry land near downtown along the Mississippi River, is poised to become a premier dining and entertainment destination, boasting an…

Sports ・ 15 July 2023

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Another BR casino is moving onshore and adding new restaurants

The Belle of Baton Rouge casino will move its games from the riverboat onto dry land and undergo a similar rebranding process to Hollywood Casino, says Taylor Goldberg, who handles marketing and public relations for The Queen Casino and Entertainment, which operates the casino. Like Hollywood, which is in the final phase of building its land-based…

Land-based ・ 10 July 2023

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Name change approved for Hollywood Casino, see what it is

When the land-based version of Hollywood Casino opens in the fall, the downtown property will have a new name. The casino will be called The Queen Baton Rouge after the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Monday unanimously approved a request from parent company, The Queen Casino & Entertainment, to change the name of the property. Terry Downey,…

Travel ・ 18 April 2023

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Belle of Baton Rouge casino plans $35 million move onto land, will create 200 jobs

The Belle of Baton Rouge is set to become the second local riverboat casino to move onto land after the Louisiana Gaming Control Board on Thursday unanimously approved the Belle's $35 million plan to relocate its gambling operations. The Belle will move the 16500-square-foot gambling floor into the casino atrium, operating 316 slot machines, 14…

Travel ・ 10 January 2023

The Advocate

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 benefits program. The casino was shut down from Sunday to Wednesday in order for the changes to take place. Officials with The Queen Casino & Entertainment, the parent company of the Belle, announced the changes…

Industry ・ 28 December 2022

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Louisiana’s casino revenue sees slight drop in March to $221.5M

According to figures released last week by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, winnings at Louisiana's state-regulated casinos were down 1.6% in March compared to the year before. The 13 riverboat casinos, four racinos, and Harrah's land-based casino brought in $221.5 million during the month, compared to $225.1 million in March 2021. The drop in…

Finance ・ 14 November 2022

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Mattress Mack: Texas Won’t Have Legal Gambling ‘In My Lifetime’

Jim McIngvale, the 71-year-old Houston furniture store owner and multi-million-dollar sports bettor known as Mattress Mack, says and casinos will not be legalized in Texas anytime soon. "There won't be legal sports betting or gambling in Texas in my lifetime," he told Gambling.com on Wednesday. Opposition from religious groups is a factor in…

Politics ・ 27 October 2022

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Treasure Chest Casino breaks ground at land site

KENNER, La. - After nearly 30 years, Kenner's floating casino is poised to relocate to land. Treasure Chest Casino officials broke ground Tuesday on a new site, which will house a development of more than $100 million. It will replace the current riverboat when it opens in 2024. The new facility, owned by Nevada-based Boyd Gaming, will include a…

Mobile ・ 19 October 2022

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Louisiana floating casino starts work at $100M site on land

KENNER, La. (AP) - After nearly 30 years, a floating casino in suburban New Orleans is poised to relocate to land. Treasure Chest Casino officials broke ground Tuesday on a new site, which will house a development of more than $100 million. It will replace the current riverboat when it opens in 2024. The new facility, owned by Nevada-based Boyd…

Sports ・ 19 October 2022

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The Queen Casino & Entertainment Expands Konami’s SYNKROS Casino Management System to Belle of Baton Rouge

The Queen Casino & Entertainment, formerly CQ Holding Company, Inc., has announced the expansion of SYNKROS® to a third property in its multi-site portfolio, installing Konami Gaming, Inc.'s SYNKROS casino management system at the historic Belle of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, La., which joins sister properties DraftKings at Casino Queen and Casino…

Industry ・ 10 October 2022

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Louisiana casino revenue drops 9.7% year-over-year in June; land-based venue only winner

Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported overall gaming revenues in June at $265 million across four sectors, down 4.2% from May numbers, and a 9.7% drop when compared to June 2021. Most of it came from the state's 15 riverboat casinos, which produced a total of $151 billion in revenue for June, a 3.2% monthly decline and an 8.4%…

Finance ・ 10 October 2022

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The Queen Casino & Entertainment picks Konami for third venue

The Mississippi riverboat casino recently received approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for a $35m expansion project which will move the gambling floor ashore and include a sportsbook, sports bar, café, oyster bar, cruise line dock access and hotel renovation. "As we seek to maximise the entertainment value and achievement potential of…

Law ・ 10 October 2022

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Belle of Baton Rouge Casino Hotel announces CQ Rewards

Belle of Baton Rouge Casino Hotel, nestled along the Mississippi River at 103 France Street, will soon offer memberships to CQ Rewards, introducing expanded benefits and rewards to players. The enhanced benefits program will be available to players and guests at Belle of Baton Rouge starting soon. The CQ Rewards program offers four benefit tiers:…

Travel ・ 07 October 2022

The Advocate

Belle of Baton Rouge temporarily closed, will reopen Wednesday

The Belle of Baton Rouge, which is set to spend $35 million to move its gambling operations onto land and remodel its hotel, temporarily closed Sunday and will remain shut down until 10 a.m. Wednesday. The casino announced the temporary shutdown on Twitter, saying the work will allow for "changes to help build a better future for the casino." Last…

Law ・ 03 October 2022

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Another riverboat casino moves onshore in Louisiana

Louisiana's casino industry has mostly been… afloat. Most casinos you can find in the state today are located on its rivers, and this is done so that the companies may continue to operate within Louisiana's quirky laws on gambling. Well, this is slowly being changed, as the Associated Press reported that another casino is actually moving…

Travel ・ 22 September 2022

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Louisiana: Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino plans $35M in-land relocation by 2024

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board approved last week the move of the Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino onto land in a $35 million project that is expected to create 200 new jobs. The relocation process is set to start next April and be completed in May 2024. There will be a 16500-square-foot gaming floor in the atrium of the property along…

Travel ・ 19 September 2022

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Bad Gambling Advice: Week 3

Season to date: 6-10 ATS, 7-9 totals Yeah, the first week of the season was a very Bad Gambling Advice-y week, though I guess if you only faded the ATS picks you did fine. If, however, you followed the entirety of the picks, you lost. You always lose. That is the premise of this column. Anyway... Georgia at South Carolina (11:00 AM CT, ESPN): On…

Religion ・ 15 September 2022

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Louisiana Reports Subdued Results for Casinos in July 2022

The State of Louisiana and the Louisiana Gaming Control Board reported a total of $204.2 million generated in gross gaming revenue from river boat casinos and Harrah's New Orleans. As the state prepares to expand with commercial casinos on the mainland, Harrah's New Orleans remains the only property that is not located offshore. Results on annual…

Travel ・ 23 August 2022

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Smiley: When you don't have slot machines

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Religion ・ 10 June 2022

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States making the most funds after the gambling legislation

Previously restricted to the state of Nevada, legal gambling has now spread throughout the country. As a result of the Supreme Court's decision in 2018 to overturn federal limits on the industry's development, a multibillion-dollar betting boom is afoot in the states. New Jersey has overtaken Nevada as the state with the most money bet on sports.…

Finance ・ 06 June 2022

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Casino business booms in 2021, but Louisiana lags behind

While 2021 set a national record for casino revenues, Louisiana's state-regulated gambling halls brought in less money last year than they did pre-pandemic. The 19 riverboats, racinos and Harrah's land-based casino brought in $2.38 billion during 2021, a 43.5% increase over the COVID-marred 2020, but down 3.2% from 2019. The decrease in revenue…

Industry ・ 19 May 2022

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CQ Holdings making big moves via casinos in Baton Rouge

The CQ Holdings company has big plans for its Louisiana gaming operations. The company owns the Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, which is on track to open its land-based location in the spring of 2023. The casino will receive a new name and offer new services within its $70 million expansion. The company also owns the Belle of Baton Rouge, a riverboat…

Law ・ 12 May 2022

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Hollywood Casino on track to open land-based casino in late spring 2023, get new name

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge is set to get a new name in late spring 2023, the same time the downtown casino opens its $70 million landside expansion. Terry Downey, president and CEO of CQ Holding Company, said it took longer than expected to put in the pilings for the dockside expansion. When ground was broken on the expansion in August, it was…

Land-based ・ 11 May 2022

The Advocate

New owners plan to move Belle of Baton Rouge onto land, reopen hotel

The new owners of the Belle of Baton Rouge plan to ask the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for permission to move onto land and open a "boutique type casino." The move would involve putting 350 slot machines and 12 to 15 table games in the Belle of Baton Rouge's Atrium, said Terry Downey, president and CEO of CQ Holding Company. A family coffee…

Law ・ 10 May 2022

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Louisiana Casino: Belle of Baton Rouge Sold to CQ Holding

Caesars Entertainment has completed the sale of Louisiana's Belle of Baton Rouge Casino Hotel to CQ Holding Company. With the sale, CQ Holding adds another casino to the company's land-based portfolio of properties. The sale of the riverboat gambling business and hotel has been in the works for a long time, having initially been agreed upon in…

Travel ・ 09 May 2022

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Shreveport, Bossier City Casino $$$: Up or Down from a Year Ago?

The latest numbers for casinos Shreveport and Bossier City - and gaming spots across Louisiana - are out, and once again the figures for the local boats aren't encouraging. According to the state gaming commission, innings at Louisiana's state regulated casinos were down 1.6% in March compared to the year before. The primary reason is the drop in…

Gaming Authorities ・ 28 April 2022

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Louisiana Senator Resigns Amid Gambling Addiction Probe

A Louisiana senator has suddenly stepped down from her position amid a federal investigation into her two-decade-long gambling addiction. long-running battles with chronic gambling and depression Karen Carter Peterson announced her resignation on Friday, saying that she needs to focus on her long-running battles with chronic gambling and…

Law ・ 11 April 2022

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Operators of failed Slidell casino face deadline to stay afloat in Bossier City

A company that sought but failed to win voter approval to build a casino in Slidell is expected to win a bit more time Thursday to decide on what to do with its license for the casino it operated but shut down in Bossier City. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is meeting in Baton Rouge to decide the next step for P2E, an investment company based…

NFL ・ 20 January 2022

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DiamondJacks casino gets extension to present plan for reopening in Bossier City

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - The owners of DiamondJacks will have a little more time to come up with a detailed plan for reopening the casino and hotel in Bossier City. Los Angeles-based Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) originally had until February 9 to resume gaming operations at the Bossier City property after voters in St. Tammany…

Covid ・ 12 January 2022

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Kenner’s Treasure Chest Casino doubling in size, moving landside

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Kenner lakefront is about to be transformed thanks to legislation that will allow floating riverboat casinos to move onto land. The owners of the Treasure Chest have announced a $95 million gambling expansion plan. Three years after the Louisiana legislature approved moving gambling riverboats landside, the Treasure Chest…

Sports ・ 06 January 2022

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Maryland completion for Gaming and Leisure Properties Incorporated

American real estate investment trust Gaming and Leisure Properties Incorporated has announced that it has officially completed the takeover of a Maryland casino operated by The Cordish Companies. The Pennsylvania-based firm used an official Wednesday press release to declare that it has paid a total consideration of $1.14 billion so as to assume…

Travel ・ 30 December 2021

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GLPI is Acquiring Three Cordish Casinos in $1.81bn Deal

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI), a real estate investment trust (REIT), has agreed to acquire three casino properties from The Cordish Companies in a deal worth $1.81bn. The Pennsylvania-based Penn National Gaming spin-off announced the deal on Monday. Cordish will pay a starting rent of $125m Following completion of the deal, Cordish…

Travel ・ 07 December 2021

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Jim Brown: Is gambling Louisiana’s economic savior?

Football icon Drew Brees certainly deserves all the accolades he has received on the playing field. But now he's become a huckster for a new gambling casino in Slidell on the Mississippi Louisiana state line. Here's an interesting thought. Why is it that Louisiana and neighboring state Mississippi are always on the bottom of every national ranking…

Sports ・ 01 December 2021

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Louisiana Casino Revenue Climbs Higher in October

saw a revenue increase of 21.8% in October, compared to one year earlier. Overall, Louisiana's 13 riverboat casinos, one land-based hotel-casino in New Orleans and four racinos - horse tracks with slot machines - took in $194.7 million this year in October, according to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. The October figure compares to a revenue…

Finance ・ 23 November 2021

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DraftKings At Casino Queen Now Offers CQ Rewards

EAST ST. LOUIS - Now available at DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis and Casino Queen Marquette in Marquette, Iowa is an expanded and comprehensive gaming and retail rewards program, that enhances player experiences at slots, gaming tables, restaurants, and more. The rewards program, CQ Rewards, is through CQ Holding Company,…

Sports ・ 06 October 2021

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Indy Gaming: Casino operators and investors concerned about Macau plans for gaming license overhaul

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how they tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz Macau casino operators finally got an answer to…

Finance ・ 22 September 2021

Shreveport Times

Louisiana casinos, racetracks lost more than $3 million in August after Hurricane Ida

Casinos and racetracks with slot machines impacted by Hurricane Ida lost more than $3 million in August after the powerful storm forced many of the locations to close, according to data from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Gaming sites across Southeast Louisiana saw the month of August cut short due to the Category-4 storm, and most of the…

Law ・ 17 September 2021

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Louisiana's Hollywood Casino breaks ground on project to move riverboat inland

he Hollywood Casino in Baton Rouge broke ground on Tuesday, August 10 on its project to move the riverboat operation onto dry land, becoming the first in Baton Rouge to take advantage of a 2018 law allowing Louisiana's riverboat casinos to carry out these relocations. The project, which has a starting budget of $60 million, will feature slots,…

Travel ・ 11 August 2021

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Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge Starts Work on Planned Relocation

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge on Tuesday broke ground on a multi-million dollar project that will see the riverboat operation move onto dry land sometime next year. The casino is the first in Baton Rouge to take advantage of a 2018 law allowing Indiana's riverboat casinos to relocate on land. The relocation project kicked off with a starting budget…

NFL ・ 11 August 2021

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Hollywood Casino breaks ground on new expansion project

BATON ROUGE - Shovels dig into the future of gaming in Baton Rouge. The Hollywood Casino is the first in Baton Rouge to take advantage of a law allowing a riverboat operation to move onto land. "This is the right thing to do. And this is going to benefit the city of Baton Rouge tremendously. It'll benefit the state of Louisiana as far as increase…

Law ・ 11 August 2021

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Indy Gaming: Las Vegas left behind as Sands charts future in Macau, Singapore and online

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. Las Vegas Sands is on its way to becoming just Sands. The…

NFL ・ 28 July 2021

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Louisiana casinos bouncing back, but attendance still low

Louisiana's casinos, video gaming devices and racetrack slot machines saw revenues jump more than 18% for the 2020-21 fiscal year, though the number of customers is down sharply, according to The Daily Advertiser. For the year running from July 2020 through June 2021, the state's gaming establishments have reported more than $2.9 billion in…

Law ・ 27 July 2021

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New Orleans casinos report month-to-month revenue drop, see which properties did best

New Orleans area casino revenue was down 7.8% in June compared to the month before. The three riverboats, Harrah's and the slots at the Fair Grounds racetrack brought in $51.9 million during June, according to figures released Thursday by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. That's down from $56.3 million in May. The casinos brought in twice as much…

Finance ・ 16 July 2021

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Best Casinos in Baton Rouge Louisiana

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Sports ・ 10 July 2021

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Reviewing L’Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge is one of the finer casinos in the area. And if you're familiar with Penn National Gaming, you know that you're in for a top-notch casino experience. So, if you've traveled to the Baton Rouge area and you're looking for a place to set up base camp for a vacation getaway, look no further. Today's post will share…

Travel ・ 08 July 2021

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Honest Review of Hollywood Casino in Baton Rouge Louisiana

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge is an exciting attraction in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. So, if you're seeking a gaming fix, consider spending some time here. You're getting a diverse selection of gaming, pristine dining options, a sensational rewards program, and so much more. Yes, this casino makes a fine addition to your vacation to the region and you…

Blackjack ・ 04 July 2021

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Best Gambling Venues in Louisiana

If you're looking for a grand casino tour in Louisiana, you actually won't find the most diverse selection in New Orleans-nope, not in Baton Rouge either. Instead, the Bossier City and Shreveport Casinos give you the finest selection, with six high-end casinos that we will discuss on today's list. Below, you'll find some familiar names with labels…

Sports ・ 02 July 2021

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The story of casino companies in Louisiana: How they cracked open the door then pushed it open even wider

Riverboats cruising up and down the Mississippi, evoking 19th-century paddlewheelers and tales spun by Mark Twain. A small, stand-alone Monte Carlo-style casino in New Orleans, without amenities, to ensure that gamblers frequented local hotels and restaurants. A limited number of video poker machines at bars and restaurants. That's how gambling was…

Politics ・ 27 June 2021

The Advocate

See which Louisiana casinos were the big winners in March

The three riverboat casinos in Baton Rouge brought in nearly $23.3 million during March, a 132% increase over what the properties bought in during COVID-marred March 2020. Statewide, the 13 riverboat casinos, Harrah's land-based casino and four racinos brought in $225.1 million during March, according to figures released Monday by the Louisiana…

Law ・ 25 June 2021

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Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge Seeks Permit to Move on Dry Land

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge this week filed an application with city and parish officials seeking permission to move expand its operations and relocate on dry land. Owners of the riverboat facility first announced plans for its relocation and expansion last summer. The new casino complex is set to spread across 106209 square feet and to include…

Sports ・ 25 June 2021

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New Orleans casinos outperform state, see which property did best

After months of being down due to the COVID-related drop in tourism, New Orleans area casino revenue outperformed the state in May, increasing by 2.2%. The three riverboats, Harrah's and the slots at the Fair Grounds racetrack brought in $56.3 million during May, according to figures released last week by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. That's…

Law ・ 22 June 2021

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Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel Review

Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel is a Caesars Gaming location operated resort in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If you're looking for a fine casino gaming experience during your trip to Louisiana's state capital, look no further than the Belle. You can kick off your vacation here, spend free time when you're not touring the city, or set up base camp at…

Travel ・ 18 June 2021

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Louisiana gambling board leader resigns before Senate vote

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana's gambling regulatory chief Mike Noel told the governor Wednesday that he's resigning, preempting a Senate confirmation hearing where Noel could have been questioned about his State Police work during the fatal arrest of a Black man whose death remains under investigation. Gov. John Bel Edwards' office said Noel's…

Politics ・ 09 June 2021

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See which Louisiana casinos fared best in April

New Orleans-area casinos brought in $55.1 million in April, a 6.9% increase over what the properties generated in March. Statewide, the 13 riverboat casinos, Harrah's land-based casino and four racinos brought in $235.8 million during April, according to figures released Monday by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. That's a 4.8% increase over the…

Covid ・ 18 May 2021

The Advocate

See which Baton Rouge casino was the state's biggest winner in April

Aerial of the L'Auberge Casino and Hotel in Baton Rouge. The three riverboat casinos in Baton Rouge brought in nearly $26.4 million during April, a 13.4% increase over what the properties bought in during March. L'Auberge Baton Rouge had the biggest percentage increase of any of the state's gambling properties in April. It was up 18.9% from March,…

Law ・ 17 May 2021

Nola

New Orleans casinos post 31.2% drop in revenue during September

The New Orleans casino market saw its revenue drop by 31.2% in September from year-ago levels as the coronavirus pandemic and hurricanes took a toll on the gambling halls. The state's 14 riverboat casinos, Harrah's land-based casino and four racinos brought in just over $126 million during September, according to figures released Monday by the…

Finance ・ 07 May 2021

The Advocate

Baton Rouge riverboats post modest revenue drop, still good enough to lead Louisiana casino markets

Baton Rouge's three riverboat casinos combined saw a modest drop in winnings in October when compared to the year before, but that was good enough to be the best performance of any of the state's gambling markets. The state's 14 riverboat casinos, Harrah's land-based casino and four racinos brought in $152.3 million during October, according to…

Travel ・ 07 May 2021

The Advocate

Baton Rouge casino market posts drop in business during January

Baton Rouge's riverboat casino market saw a 5.6% drop in winnings during January when compared to the year before. The 13 riverboat casinos, Harrah's land-based casino and four racinos brought in nearly $174.6 million during January, according to figures released Thursday by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. That's down 10.9% from the nearly $196…

Industry ・ 07 May 2021

US Gambling Sites

Baton Rouge Casino Going Mask-Free; Is It Too Soon?

In the state of Louisiana, one of the largest casinos in operation is the L'Auberge Baton Rouge. It is home to a wealth of entertainment, dining, and casino games, with people traveling from across the state as well as other states in the US to enjoy its offerings. Just recently, the casino announced it is no longer requiring masks to be worn…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021

Nola

Despite further COVID reopening, New Orleans casinos see 34.5% revenue drop in February

New Orleans casinos saw their revenue drop by 34.5% in February when compared to the year before, once again the biggest decrease in any of the state's gambling markets. Statewide, the 13 riverboat casinos, Harrah's land-based casino and four racinos brought in $151.1 million during February, according to figures released Thursday by the Louisiana…

Covid ・ 07 May 2021

US Gambling Sites

Caesars Entertainment Reveals Big Plans for Harrah's Casino in New Orleans

Caesars Entertainment is not wasting any time in continuing to upgrade its brand. Despite the challenges that casino operators are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Caesars is going to spend a ton of money to revamp a casino in Louisiana. On Tuesday, the brand announced a $325 million project to renovate and expand the Harrah's New…

Land-based ・ 19 January 2021

Casino News Daily

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge to Change Name when It Moves onto Dry Land

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge will be rebranded as Casino Rouge when it moves onto dry land in February 2022, according to site plans presented last week by the casino's owner Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI). The East Baton Rouge Parish Planning Commission is set to review the plans later today. Construction work on the relocation project…

Travel ・ 19 January 2021