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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…
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Take a gamble: These casinos in, near Baton Rouge offer slots, poker, blackjack and more
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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…
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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…
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Konami’s SYNKROS Casino Management System Expands to The Queen Baton Rouge
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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…
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The Queen, $85 million downtown casino, now open
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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…
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Louisiana’s riverboat casinos want to lower their target job numbers
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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…
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Baton Rouge casino revenue slides while national gaming industry thrives
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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…
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Baton Rouge casino revenues drop in June as other markets cash in
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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…
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Baton Rouge's First Land-Based Casino Opens in August
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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…
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Another BR casino is moving onshore and adding new restaurants
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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,…
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Name change approved for Hollywood Casino, see what it is
The Advocate

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…
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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…
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Top 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 is coming to Hard Rock Casino

The Top 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 is coming to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana's new Hard Rock Live venue on March 25. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale. The Top 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 returns with an all-new production. Performers include Angeria Paris VanMicheals, Bosco, Daya Betty, Lady Camden, and Willow Pill,…
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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…
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Louisiana’s casino revenue sees slight drop in March to $221.5M
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1st riverboat casino in U.S. found in Mississippi River

The first riverboat casino to open in the United States and Biloxi now sits in the mud in Memphis as the waters of the Mississippi River recede. To see the fate of the Diamond Lady on Facebook - covered in muck as she emerged from where she sank a year ago - is a sad end to her story. "It made my heart sink. I didn't really know what happened to…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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Louisiana: Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino plans $35M in-land relocation by 2024
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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…
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Louisiana Reports Subdued Results for Casinos in July 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…
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CQ Holdings making big moves via casinos in Baton Rouge
The Advocate

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…
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Hollywood Casino on track to open land-based casino in late spring 2023, get new name
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…
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New owners plan to move Belle of Baton Rouge onto land, reopen hotel
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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…
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Louisiana Casino: Belle of Baton Rouge Sold to CQ Holding
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WinnaVegas Casino Resort turns 30 years old

SLOAN, Iowa -- It might be a gamble to celebrate an anniversary on April Fools' Day, but WinnaVegas Casino Resorts is not adverse to rolling the dice. You can't call it beginner's luck since the casino -- owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska -- will be marking its birthday with a 30th anniversary party at 1 p.m. Friday on the main casino floor…
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WinnaVegas Casino Resort turns 30 years old
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Where to Play Live Blackjack for Real Money in 2022

These days, you can play a hand of blackjack at the click of a button online. But which are the best blackjack sites to play at? There's so much choice out there, and it's almost overwhelming. That's where we come in. Using strict criteria and first-hand blackjack experience, we've listed the best blackjack sites you can find online. Don't go bust…
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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,…
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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…
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Louisiana casinos, racetracks lost more than $3 million in August after Hurricane Ida
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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…
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Indy Gaming: Las Vegas left behind as Sands charts future in Macau, Singapore and online
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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…
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New Orleans casinos report month-to-month revenue drop, see which properties did best
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Best Casinos in Baton Rouge Louisiana

If you're heading to the state capital of Louisiana, consider adding the Baton Rouge Casinos to your vacation itinerary. You'll find several popular casinos that call the state capital home, a few of which offer not just a diverse gaming experience and stellar dining options, but also unbeatable accommodations. So, why not set up base camp at one…
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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…
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See which Louisiana casinos were the big winners in March
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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…
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New Orleans casinos outperform state, see which property did best
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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…
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Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel Review
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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…
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See which Louisiana casinos fared best in April
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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…
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New Orleans casinos post 31.2% drop in revenue during September
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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…
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Baton Rouge casino market posts drop in business during January
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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…
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Despite further COVID reopening, New Orleans casinos see 34.5% revenue drop in February
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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…
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Caesars Entertainment Reveals Big Plans for Harrah's Casino in New Orleans