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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?

This page contains references to offers from one or more of our partners. We may receive compensation when you click on those links and redeem an offer. Terms and conditions apply to the offers listed on this page. DraftKings Online Casino is legal in several states across the United States, including NJ, PA, WV, and MI. Below, we're outlining…

Bonuses ・ 24 February 2024

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Black Hawk Casinos Outshine Las Vegas Titans

With consistency reminiscent of the desert's eternal sun, Las Vegas once again dazzled at the pinnacle of the United States' commercial casino market in 2023. Yet within the echelons of this high-revenue society-a tableau marked by little fluctuation-there was a notable exception. Black Hawk and Central City in Colorado exemplified vigor, emerging…

Industry ・ 22 February 2024

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New Orleans casino revenue drops in September, while state sees gains

Winnings at New Orleans-area casinos were 21.4% lower in September than a year ago, because of Hurricane Ida related closings. Revenue from the three riverboat casinos, Harrah's and the slots at the Fair Grounds were $26.5 million in September, according to figures recently released by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. That compares to $33.7…

Finance ・ 05 January 2024

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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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Colorado's Golden Nugget Casino Opens Soon As It Takes Over Wildwood

The Wildwood Hotel and Casino in Cripple Creek will soon be no more. It will be the Golden Nugget Casino. Dubbed "the highest casino in the world," the facility is undergoing a facelift and name change after Fertitta Entertainment bought the resort at the base of Pike's Peak last year. The official grand re-opening as Golden Nugget will happen this…

Land-based ・ 20 July 2023

Gambling

Texans Visit Casinos In Large Numbers

In 2022, more than 2.4 million Texans gambled at a casino, indicating that many residents are going out of state to play blackjack, craps and more. Texas has three tribal properties offering limited games, such as, according to the Texas Tribune. Though Texas does not have Las Vegas-style full commercial casinos, each state that borders Texas has…

Law ・ 12 April 2023

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Who is the Las Vegas Suitcase Man and could his legendary bets happen today?

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - When people talk about laying it all on the line when gambling in Las Vegas, one man set the bar high, once known only as the "Suitcase Man." The Suitcase Man's story is a tragic tale of risky gambling success and ultimate failure. It's a story revived in 2023 as Caesars Entertainment reintroduces Las Vegas to…

Incidents ・ 27 February 2023

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Shane Trahan of Port Neches hits golfing jackpot in Las Vegas

You could call it a mind-blowing early Christmas present. Or you could portray it as a dream experience for the average golfer. Or you could treat it as a once-in-a lifetime opportunity that has left Shane Trahan's friends and golf buddies green with envy. No matter how it's labeled, Trahan hit a jackpot on his recent trip to Las Vegas that you…

Industry ・ 04 January 2023

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Shane Trahan hits golfing jackpot in Las Vegas

You could call it a mind-blowing early Christmas present. Or you could portray it as a dream experience for the average golfer. Or you could treat it as a once-in-a lifetime opportunity that has left Shane Trahan's friends and golf buddies green with envy. No matter how it's labeled, Trahan hit a jackpot on his recent trip to Las Vegas that you…

Industry ・ 04 January 2023

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Horseshoe Casino opens in Lake Charles

After being closed for more than two years, Horseshoe Lake Charles officially opened its doors Dec. 12 and celebrated its grand opening becoming the first riverboat casino to come to land in the Lake Charles market. Now owned by Caesars Entertainment, the former Isle of Capri Lake Charles came ashore in a brand-new, land-based 60000-square-foot…

Land-based ・ 31 December 2022

The Advocate

The Horseshoe Casino opens in Lake Charles

WESTLAKE - Southwest Louisiana continues to bet big on gambling. The state's biggest casino market, the Lake Charles area, is growing further with the return of a third casino, the former Isle of Capri. Destroyed by Hurricane Laura in 2020, the former riverboat is now reopening on land as the Horseshoe, adding over 700 jobs and further growing the…

Law ・ 19 December 2022

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Caesars' Bally's Las Vegas rebranding to Horseshoe Las Vegas this week

Caesars Entertainment will officially rebrand Bally's Las Vegas into the Horseshoe Las Vegas on Thursday, after first announcing plans for the name change in January. The move will mark Horseshoe's return decades after the brand left downtown Las Vegas. The Strip hotel-casino will be Caesars' 10th Horseshoe-branded property, following the company's…

Poker ・ 14 December 2022

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Mattress Mack Places $1m Bet at Louisiana Casino Opening

Mattress Mack placed a $1m cash bet on the Houston Cougars to win the men's NCAA basketball championship during the grand opening of the Horseshoe Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Successful businessman and high-stakes sports bettor Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale placed a $1m bet at the opening of the newly renovated…

Sports ・ 13 December 2022

KPLC 7 News

Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino and Hotel opens, Mattress Mack makes first bet

Westlake, LA (KPLC) - All bets are on as the newest casino opens its door in Southwest Louisiana, Horseshoe Lake Charles. Kicking off betting in the new building was Mattress Mack placing the first bet at Caesar's Sportsbook. He bet one million dollars on the Houston Cougars (+800) to win the men's basketball NCAA Championship. Thousands ready to…

Sports ・ 13 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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Indy Gaming: Caesars pulls the plug on its three-year plan to sell a Strip casino

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. - Howard Stutz Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg wanted…

Sports ・ 09 November 2022

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Caesars Plans Opening Of Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino

Since closing for more than two years due to the pandemic and damage from Hurricane Laura, the former Isle of Capri Lake Charles will officially reopen as Horseshoe Lake Charles on Dec. 12, 2022. The doors to Horseshoe Lake Charles will open for the first time at noon that day, pending final Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval. The all-new…

Sports ・ 26 October 2022

KPLC 7 News

Horseshoe casino opening Dec. 12

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - The former Isle of Capri is reopening as Horseshoe Lake Charles on Dec. 12, officials with Caesars Entertainment announced Wednesday. The all-new 60000-square-foot land-based casino will have 1000 slot machines and table games, an official WSOP Poker Room, a Caesars Sportsbook and 253 hotel rooms. The casino has not been…

Sports ・ 26 October 2022

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Someone Won $400,000 On A Slot Machine At Lake Charles Casino

Have you ever dreamed of winning the lottery or a big jackpot? Well, that dream came true for one lucky person a couple of days ago at a local casino. If you are from the Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana area, then you know our area is like a mini Las Vegas. We have the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Delta Downs in Vinton, The Golden…

Travel ・ 21 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

Review Journal

Tilman Fertitta’s hotel-casino plans on Las Vegas Strip headed for vote

Las Vegas' famed casino corridor is poised to get a big new competitor: billionaire Tilman Fertitta. Clark County commissioners are scheduled Wednesday to consider the Houston mogul's plans for a 43-story, 2420-room hotel-casino on the Strip. Located at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue, the upscale project calls for…

Land-based ・ 19 October 2022

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New Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino Now Hiring

The Horseshoe Lake Charles has officially begun their hiring campaign. The Lake Area's newest casino, formally the Isle of Capri, has been rebuilt from the ground up and is getting close to its December 2022 opening date. Now, it's time for them to find employees to help them succeed. According to one of their reps, they are currently onboarding…

Jobs ・ 05 October 2022

The Nevada Independent

Legal changes make Colorado an enticing casino market for Nevada operators

DENVER - Nevada's major gaming companies avoided Colorado for nearly two decades after casinos were legalized in the historic mining towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek. It wasn't much of a gamble. Initially, bets in the state were limited to $5 and casinos were not open 24/7. The idea behind the 1990 legalization was to boost…

Industry ・ 04 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

Times Of Casino

The 10 Richest People in the Casino Industry

Casinos are getting bigger, with more slots and tables games, spectacular shows, Michelin quality dining, and five-star hotels. In a chaotic world, where life can sometimes seem a little dark, casinos are man-made paeans to excess, indulgence, and fun. Gambling politics aside, casinos are built for both pleasure and profit. When it is done well,…

Industry ・ 10 August 2022

The Street

Which Casino Stocks Are Your Best Bets?

As investors await second-quarter earnings reports for major gaming/casino companies, Wells Fargo analysts warn of a slowdown in the industry. They see "signs that U.S. gaming spending has begun to soften, as consumers grapple with rising inflation, higher interest rates, and increasing economic uncertainty," they wrote in a commentary. "We do not…

Finance ・ 18 July 2022

The Advocate

Smiley: When you don't have slot machines

Dear Smiley: As Broadmoor High students in the early 1970s, some buddies and I were inexplicably hired by the Pak-A-Sak convenience store near the Sherwood Forest area. Even more inexplicably, we were often given the 3-11 shift, without supervision. Late one night I was behind the counter and my pal Darrell Talley was running the broom across the…

Religion ・ 10 June 2022

The Advocate

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

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…

Land-based ・ 11 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

FTN News

Best Casino States in North America

Despite the surge in popularity of online gambling options, land-based gambling is still a very big deal. The past couple of years were rough on the industry thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic but everything is slowly picking pace. This means that the sector is on track for a full recovery and resurgence. That said, if you are on the lookout for a…

Land-based ・ 31 March 2022

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The Casino File: Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse at Golden Nugget AC; New Gordon Ramsay at Caesars; Ocean upgrades

Earlier this week, the lifestyle website Stacker reported that a TripAdvisor survey of the top 30 fine-dining salons in Atlantic City had Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse at Golden Nugget Atlantic City in third place. More to the point, no other carnivorium scored higher. Only the venerable Dock's Oyster House and list-topping Italian…

Travel ・ 25 March 2022

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Woman hits $1 million jackpot at L’Auberge Casino Resort

The Lake Charles casino said the lucky winner took home $1064679.04. LAKE CHARLES, La. - A $1 million prize sweetened the pot for a woman celebrating her birthday at the L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles. The Lake Charles casino said the lucky winner took home $1064679.04 on Saturday, Jan. 22, during a Pai Gow Progressive game. "Jackpots are…

Winnings ・ 27 January 2022

KPLC 7 News

L’auberge guest wins more than $1 million jackpot

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - In a press release Tuesday, L'auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles announced that a guest hit the $1064679.04 jackpot on the Pai Gow Progressive game Saturday, Jan. 22. "Jackpots are always a fun way for us to celebrate with our guests and this particular jackpot being over $1 million and won on the guest's birthday was…

Winnings ・ 26 January 2022

KTAL 6 News

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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Houston woman hits first jackpot of 2022 at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles

A Houston-area woman is celebrating a win of close to a million at a Louisiana casino. The Golden Nugget Lake Charles in Louisiana announced that Jeannine L. earned more than $829000 in a jackpot while gambling on New Year's weekend. The woman is from Spring and was with friends and family when she won, according to click2Houston.com.

Winnings ・ 06 January 2022

FOX 8 Live

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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Lucky Texan wins more than $800K at Lake Charles casino

Jeannine L. is the casino's first jackpot winner of 2022, according to the Golden Nugget. LAKE CHARLES, La. - A very lucky Texan is starting 2022 off with a bang after winning big bucks at a casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The woman from Spring won just over $829326 while playing slots at the Golden Nugget on Sunday. The big winner, identified…

Winnings ・ 04 January 2022

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Jackpot! Spring woman starts off new year with $800K winnings at Golden Nugget Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La. - A woman rang in the New Year with a big payout from a Louisiana casino. On Sunday, Jeannine L., of Spring, was spending New Year's with her friends and family at Golden Nugget Lake Charles in Louisiana when she pulled a lucky spin on a slot machine. She won the jackpot amount of $829326.56. The winnings made her the first…

New Year ・ 03 January 2022

KPLC 7 News

Texas woman wins more than $800k at Golden Nugget over New Year weekend

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Golden Nugget Lake Charles has announced that one Texas woman became the first jackpot winner of 2022 after winning more than $800000 over the New Year weekend. Jeannine L., of Spring, Texas, is Golden Nugget's first jackpot winner of 2022 after winning $829326.56 while playing Aristocrat Legend Buffalo slot machine…

New Year ・ 03 January 2022

Gambling

P2E Plans to Reopen DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana

The gaming company that hoped to build a waterfront hotel-casino east of New Orleans intends to resume in Bossier City, the state's top gaming regulator said. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, known as P2E, has indicated it plans to return to Bossier City in northwestern Louisiana and reopen the floating DiamondJacks casino, Ronnie Johns, chairman…

Lottery ・ 30 December 2021

Gambling

Louisiana Casino Vote Set for Saturday, Amid Heated Campaigning

Voters in Louisiana's St. Tammany Parish are whether they want a waterfront casino near Slidell. Factions on both sides are trying to sway voters with a flood of information. If the vote is approved, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, known as P2E, will build a $325 million resort northeast of New Orleans. The hotel-casino, called Camellia Bay Resort…

Law ・ 10 December 2021

Gambling

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

American Press

Isle of Capri renamed Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles

Isle of Capri Casino has been renamed Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles following Thursday's approval by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. The new identity brings with it a series of improvements to revamp the hurricane-battered riverboat casino property into a state-of-the-art land-based facility that is expected to open by the fall of…

Sports ・ 23 November 2021

The Advocate

Louisiana’s biggest casino market is hitting the jackpot again. How long will the party last?

LAKE CHARLES - When the Golden Nugget unveiled its new sportsbook here last week, it showed its hand and made no bones about it. Its target audience was clear from the person chosen to place a ceremonial bet as cameras clicked away: Mattress Mack. The furniture seller and prolific gambler, whose real name is Jim McIngvale, may be unfamiliar to many…

Winnings ・ 15 November 2021

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Louisiana: New Orleans' casino revenues drop 21.4% in Sept. amid increases statewide

he Louisiana Gaming Control Board released a report showing September's revenues for New Orleans-area casinos were 21.4% lower in a year-over-year comparison due to Hurricane Ida and the closings it forced. The three riverboat casinos, Harrah's and the slots at the Fair Grounds accounted for $26.5 million in September revenues, which represents a…

Finance ・ 26 October 2021

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Hurricane Ida leads to revenue drop at New Orleans casinos

Shutdowns caused by Hurricane Ida caused New Orleans casino revenues to come in 5.3% lower in August than they did the year before. The three riverboats, Harrah's casino and slots at the Fair Grounds brought in $30.5 million in August, according to figures released by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. That compares to nearly $32.2 million in…

Finance ・ 18 September 2021

Las Vegas Sun

Louisiana land casino delayed by hurricane to open fall 2022

LAKE CHARLES, La. - A southwest Louisiana riverboat casino that was damaged by a hurricane last year will reopen on land next year. Construction of a new Horseshoe Casino should be complete next fall in Lake Charles, where Hurricane Laura damaged the construction site and pushed the Isle of Capri riverboat casino under a bridge, news agencies…

Covid ・ 31 August 2021

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Caesars to reopen Isle of Capri casino in 2022 as Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles

he Isle of Capri Lake Charles casino damaged by a hurricane last year is set to get a new name and reopen in fall 2022, announced parent company Caesars Entertainment Thursday, August 19. The floating casino was hit by Hurricane Laura in late August, 2020. It is now expected to come back on land as Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles, featuring more than…

Sports ・ 26 August 2021

KPLC 7 News

Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles to open in Fall 2022

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - From the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge, you can see the work being done on the Isle of Capri. Taking a closer look: workers, machinery, and cranes scatter the property as its parent company, Caesars Entertainment, looks to bring the casino ashore and re brand it. "I'm excited to bring the iconic horseshoe brand to Lake…

Covid ・ 25 August 2021

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Isle of Capri Shows off New Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles

The Isle of Capri Casino posted yesterday on their what the new property will look like when it's complete. The casino will have a new look and a new name. Now owned by Caesars Entertainment, the Isle of Capri Lake Charles will be called the Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles. Its set opening date will be the fall of 2022, and it will look entirely…

Law ・ 22 August 2021

World Casino News

Caesars Entertainment plan for Lake Charles casino

In Louisiana, casino and hotel company Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) has announced details of a plan to bring its shuttered Isle of Capri Lake Charles property in Calcasieu Parish ashore in fall 2022 as Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles. The riverboat casino never re-opened after in late August last year it was heavily damaged…

Poker ・ 20 August 2021

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Hurricane damaged Lake Charles casino to get new name, reopen in fall 2022

LAKE CHARLES, La. - The Isle of Capri Lake Charles, which had its floating casino barge damaged by Hurricane Laura nearly a year ago, is set to reopen in fall 2022 on land as Horseshoe Casino Lake Charles. Caesars Entertainment, the parent company of the Isle, announced Thursday details about the expanded casino. Horseshoe will have more than 60000…

Sports ・ 20 August 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

WBRZ 2 ABC

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

New Orleans City Business

Louisiana senator resigns to lead gambling regulatory board

A longtime state lawmaker from the Lake Charles area resigned Friday from the Senate to take the helm of Louisiana's gambling regulatory board. Gov. John Bel Edwards appointed Republican Ronnie Johns, of Sulphur, as chairman of the Gaming Control Board. Johns has been one of the Democratic governor's longtime allies in the Legislature. Johns…

Law ・ 30 July 2021

The Nevada Independent

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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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

Review Journal

Chicago casino resort about to enter ‘request for proposals’ stage

It shouldn't be long before Chicago unveils its request for proposals to build a casino resort in the nation's third-largest metropolitan area. It was in early March that Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that an RFP is coming for a single resort that is expected to include hotel, dining, entertainment and convention amenities. Several…

Travel ・ 07 July 2021

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Review of Isle of Capri Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Isle of Capri Lake Charles is yet another resort-style casino in Louisiana in which you can embark on an ideal vacation getaway for the weekend. Now, unfortunately this casino is temporarily closed until 2022 thanks to damage caused by Hurricane Laura. So, if you're here in the meantime, you also have a couple of cool other options, such as…

Baccarat ・ 30 June 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 Daily Gazette

New GM of Rivers Casino has extensive resume at casinos across nation and beyond

SCHENECTADY - The title is new but the role is familiar for the recently appointed general manager of Rivers Casino & Resort. Rick Richards is about two weeks into his new job and about 40 years into his casino career. He was GM of a small casino in his mid-20s and has since held other management roles at numerous other casinos, including a few…

Land-based ・ 27 June 2021

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Gamble in Louisiana for Real Money

Las Vegas and Atlantic City held a captive audience with US casino gamblers for decades. In fact, Las Vegas is one of the most popular casino destinations on the planet. Fortunately, gambling laws began to loosen in many parts of the country starting in the 1980s and 1990s. The result of this softer stance on gaming is thriving casino industries in…

Blackjack ・ 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

The Washington Post

Headed to a casino this summer? Here’s what to expect.

It was my turn to shoot, so I leaned over the craps table and scooped up the dice. It felt good; it had been more than a year since I'd been inside a casino. I looked at the expectant faces of my fellow players, channeled all the luck of the past pandemic year into my fist - and someone sprayed Windex in my face. Okay, it wasn't actually in my…

Land-based ・ 25 June 2021

Nola

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

US Gambling Sites

Louisiana River Boat Casinos Hope to Move On Land

In a handful of states across the US, there are casinos found not on land, but on the water. Riverboat casinos are what's left of a bygone era when players often found themselves on a boat when enjoying casino games. In Louisiana, there are still riverboat casinos in action. However, the operators would like to make the switch to land if possible.…

Travel ・ 22 June 2021

Nola

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 Eagle

Give Texans the chance to vote on resort casinos

It has been almost 30 years since the once-controversial Texas lottery was approved by voters. The first scratch game - Lone Star Millions - was sold to Gov. Ann Richards on May 29, 1992, By the end of that day, 23.2 million tickets - a record at the time - had been sold. Lotto Texas sales began on Nov. 7, 1992, and Texans flocked to buy their…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 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

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

Baptist Message

Analysis: the truth about gambling

By Will Hall, Baptist Message executive editor ALEXANDRIA, La. (LBM) - Late last year, The Advocate reported John Alario, the immediate past president of the state Senate, as saying that it "would take a crowbar" to get rid of gambling in the state now. Unfortunately, he is right. Too many budgets in the state have been tied to gambling taxes as a…

Religion ・ 26 April 2021

US Gambling Sites

New Orleans Casino Market Subject to Major Revenue Decrease

Every casino market in the United States is trying to get back on its feet after closing back in March due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most casinos have opened back up over the past few months, but some are closed again as the positive case counts continue to rise in certain areas. For some, the struggle is just bringing revenues in due…

Finance ・ 19 January 2021

CHRON

Book a trip to the Golden Nugget and receive 20% off their best available rate

2020's been a crazy year, which makes nearing its end feel like the right time to let our hair down a little and celebrate. The Chron Shopping team went on the hunt for some options we thought our fellow Houstonians would enjoy and we were able to arrange an exclusive offer with the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Golden Nugget is…

Gambling Addiction ・ 19 January 2021