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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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Louisiana Gaming Revenue Increased 1.0% in February
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Top 5 Sunny Gambling Destinations in the USA

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Construction in full swing on massive Live! Casino project in Bossier

Construction on the $270 million Live! Casino & Hotel renovation in Bossier City has started after The Cordish Companies chose AnderCorp as the project's general contractor. AnderCorp, which is headquartered in Gulfport, Miss., has already provided preconstruction services, design review and managed early-stage demolition of the old Diamond Jacks…
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Louisiana: Cordish breaks ground on $270 million Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City

The Cordish Companies has commenced the construction of the $270+ million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana,set to becomethe first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market. The company promises the property will become a destination gambling, event and entertainment resort that will rival the top destinations in the country. The official…
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Louisiana: Cordish breaks ground on $270 million Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City
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The Cordish Companies Breaks Ground on New $270+ Million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana

LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, today celebrated the commencement of construction on the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market and the $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a project that will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel…
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The Cordish Companies Breaks Ground on New $270+ Million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
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Cordish promises game-changing Live! Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana

Jon Cordish promised his family's renovation of the former Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City will transform the former property into a destination gambling, event and entertainment resort that will rival the top destinations in the country. "It's going to have a quality and energy that when you walk into this property you'll feel like you're in…
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Cordish Breaks Ground on $270M Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City

Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will feature more than 47000 square feet of gaming space, a sportsbook for live betting on sporting events and an upscale 550-room hotel, among other attractions. BOSSIER CITY, LA. - An affiliate of Cordish Cos. doing business as LRGC Gaming Investors LLC has broken ground on Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, a $270…
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Cordish Comapnies Develops Live! Casino in Bossier

After one of the America's leading development firms, The Cordish Companies, secured an unanimous approval in October 2023 from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to officially become a licensed casino operator in Bossier City, Louisiana, Jon Cordish announces that the $270 million transformation of the former property will result in the Live!…
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THE CORDISH COMPANIES BREAKS GROUND ON NEW $270+ MILLION LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA

LRGC Gaming Investors, LLC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, today celebrated the commencement of construction on the first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market and the $270+ Million LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA, a project that will serve as a regional destination for world-class gaming, dining, entertainment, and hotel…
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Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature

TRENTON, N.J. - A bill to end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos that appeared headed for its first vote Thursday was delayed yet again when Democratic lawmakers said they did not have enough votes to advance it. They also said they would listen to alternatives proposed by the casino industry including enclosed smoking rooms in which no employee…
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Cordish secures land-based casino approval in Louisiana

Approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board means Cordish can now offer gambling in the state's regulated market. This is in line with in Bossier City, Louisiana. Cordish in April revealed plans to redevelop the Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel into a casino resort and entertainment destination. The facility will carry the Live! brand and feature…
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Gaming license given to Live! Casino & Hotel at Diamond Jacks property

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board voted unanimously Thursday to grant LRGC Gaming Investors, LCC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, the regulatory approval required for gaming operations in Louisiana. "The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is pleased to announce the approval of The Cordish Companies' acquisition of the license from the former…
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Gaming license given to Live! Casino & Hotel at Diamond Jacks property
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La. Gaming Control Board gives go-ahead to Cordish to renovate DiamondJacks property

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has given the go-ahead to Cordish Companies to renovate the DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City. Cordish Companies plans to transform the property with a $270 million renovation into Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. The board unanimously voted and gave its approval Thursday, Oct.…
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Live! Casino & Hotel Resort coming to Bossier City

The new casino is set to open in 2025. BOSSIER CITY, La. - The Cordish Companies on Monday presented master project plans to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for the redevelopment of Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Cordish intends to transform the property into a world-class Live! casino resort and entertainment…
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Cordish Companies submits plans for new Live! casino to Louisiana's regulator

The Cordish Companies presented Monday master project plans to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for the redevelopment of Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Cordish intends to transform the property, which has been closed since March 2020, into a Live! casino resort and entertainment destination, including the construction of a…
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Cordish Companies submits plans for new Live! casino to Louisiana's regulator
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Cordish Companies presents plans for former Diamond Jack casino property

BOSSIER CITY, La. -- The new owners of the former Diamond Jack casino property in Bossier City presented their master plans Monday to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Cordish Companies, of Baltimore, said in a subsequent news release it intends to transform the property into a "world-class Live! casino resort and entertainment destination,"…
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Cordish reveals plans for major renovation of DiamondJacks in Bossier

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - On Monday, April 17, Cordish Companies presented its plans to redevelop DiamondJacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Cordish says it plans to renovate the property and build an all-new, first-class, land-based Live! casino. Cordish also plans to remove the current riverboat casino at the property. Live! Casino & Hotel…
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Workers renew effort to ban smoking in R.I. casinos

PROVIDENCE - Vanessa Baker, a gaming supervisor at Bally's Tiverton Casino, sees only two options as she fights to ban smoking at Rhode Island's casinos. "I am going to get fired or die because it's killing me," she said. Baker, 57, of Portsmouth, takes 10 medications, uses two inhalers, and now needs a nebulizer. She attributes her respiratory…
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Sale of Louisiana's Diamond Jack Casino gets green light

The abandoned Diamond Jacks Casino, located in Bossier City, will finally be sold. Louisiana's Gaming Commission has finally approved the sale to a gaming company from Mississippi, Foundation Gaming. The company hopes that the new casino will be opened by December 2024. This casino is the first one in the Sheveport-Bossier City area, and will be…
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Dormant North Louisiana Casino to Get $200m Renovation

A Mississippi casino entertainment company is buying a shuttered casino in Louisiana which it intends to give a $200m facelift and open in 2024. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A Robinsonville, Mississippi casino entertainment company is expanding south into Louisiana after getting the green light to buy a dormant casino which it intends to give a $200m…
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Dormant North Louisiana Casino to Get $200m Renovation
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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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Chicago casino deals inked by Bally’s Corporation

American casino operator Bally's Corporation has announced the signing of multi-project agreements with a pair of construction labor unions regarding its coming $1.7 billion Bally's Chicago property. The Providence-headquartered firm used an official Monday press release to detail that the deals with the Chicago and Cook County Building and…
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Smoke-Free Casinos in the US

Few gaming industry debates are as heated as the one over smoking in casinos. While the debate rages, an anti-smoking group has compiled a list of gaming sites where smoking is banned. The American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation list includes more than 1000 smoke-free U.S. gaming properties. The nation's most-populous state, California, with 40…
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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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10 Sin-City Worthy Alternatives To Visiting Vegas

A vacation in Vegas is a golden opportunity to escape life's daily hustle and bustle. Visitors heading to Vegas encounter a city flocked with world-class dining, exotic shopping centers, art galleries, and museums. With distinctive styles of game selection, Las Vegas Casinos are designed to offer visitors many ways of trying their luck. However,…
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Gambling Towns Outside Of Vegas Worth Putting Your Money On

Gambling towns outside of Vegas worth putting your money on are located in states like Washington, Colorado, Louisiana and Connecticut. While sin city is always a great time, there are other places for gambling while on vacation that may be closer to home. Playing outside of Vegas generally brings more fun and relaxation to the table games. Dealers…
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Louisiana casino revenues post drop in April

Winnings at Louisiana's state-regulated casinos were down 7.4% in April, as every market but New Orleans saw a drop in revenue. The 13 riverboat casinos, four racinos and Harrah's land-based casino brought in $218.8 million, compared to $236.2 million in April 2021, according to figures released earlier this week by the Louisiana Gaming Control…
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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…
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Gambling addiction on the rise in Louisiana

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Gambling addiction rates are higher since sports betting has taken off, said Janet Miller, executive director of the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling. And it does not impact the typical 45-54 age group. "We are seeing an uptick in helpline callers from 25 to 34 in male callers seeking help," she said. Miller…
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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…
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Top 5 Gambling Destinations for International Travellers

There's something that goes hand-in-hand about the rush of gambling and the thrill-seeking nature of travel. That's why popular gambling destinations become so famous for what is essentially just another service. Just think of Las Vegas - the city's identity is inseparable from its roots as a gaming hub. There are more destinations to gamble at…
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Diamond Jacks Casino Owner Must Sell Property in 60 Days

Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana, has been closed for nearly two years, but its owner still needs to make future plans, lest it have its gaming license revoked. On Thursday, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) gave Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) 60 days to sell the property or it will lose its license. So we stand here…
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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…
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Louisiana Parish Voters Reject $325m Slidell Casino Plan

Residents of St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana have voted against plans to build a major casino resort in the city of Slidell. Proponents of the project have spent millions of dollars and numerous months lobbying the government and citizens. Despite this, 63% of voters ultimately sided against the $325m project. The casino plan represented the sole…
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Louisiana Voters Cleared to Cast Ballots Dec. 11 on St. Tammany Casino

Voters are set to cast ballots on Dec. 11 on a proposed in St. Tammany Parish, northeast of New Orleans, according to a state Supreme Court ruling this week. The Supreme Court on Monday reversed a decision by the First Circuit Court of Appeal that would have halted next week's vote. The parish's 185510 registered voters are being asked whether they…
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Bally's Lake Tahoe is new name of MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa Casino

Bally's Lake Tahoe has been officially renamed from MontBleu Casino Resort & Spa Casino last week. Bally's stated in a news statement that the property-wide rebranding will be finished by the second quarter of 2022. The renovation of the hotel and real-money casino will include new dice, cards, gaming chips, and table game layouts, as well as new…
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Delaware Park Casino, Racetrack sold to industry investors

CHRISTIANA - Delaware Park Casino's longtime owners, the Rickman family, announced Friday afternoon that they have reached a sale agreement for the casino and racetrack with industry investors. The buyers include Canadian private equity firm Clairvest Group and a newly formed subsidiary of Rubico Gaming LLC, run by experienced gaming…
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Delaware Park Casino, Racetrack sold to industry investors
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Eldorado Shreveport rebrands to Bally's Shreveport Casino and Hotel

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Bally's Corporation on Wednesday officially kicked off its rebranding of Eldorado Shreveport by changing the property's name to Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel, replacing the interior signage, Bally's dice, cards, gaming chips, table game layouts, and implementing its all-new Bally Rewards players club program. The…
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Eldorado Shreveport rebrands to Bally's Shreveport Casino and Hotel
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Gaming board OKs Louisiana horse racing track, casino sale

BOSSIER CITY, La. - The state Gaming Control Board has approved the $22 million sale of a northwest Louisiana horse racing track and casino. Rubico Acquisition Corp. still needs approval from the Louisiana Racing Commission, which meets Tuesday, to buy Harrah's Louisiana Downs. "This is a big win for everyone involved," Rubico President Kevin…
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Indiana Gaming Commission Approves Caesars Casino Sale

In the state of Indiana, the gaming regulator has given its seal of approval to a deal between Caesars Entertainment and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Under the terms of the agreement, the former will sell its Caesars Southern Indiana casino to the tribe for a total of $250m. The Indiana Gaming Commission approved the sale during a meeting…
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Dazzling Photos of the Best Casino Cities in the World

Located about 35 miles west of Hong Kong, Macau is regarded as Asia's gaming capital. It's referred to as the "Monte Carlo of the East," and rightfully so. The city boasts more than 30 casinos. The Venetian Macau is a re-creation of the Vegas property (but at twice its size). Monte Carlo, Monaco Princess Caroline had the idea to open a gambling…
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Nonsmokers Rights Group Request MLB to Help Ban Smoking in Vegas Casinos

A California-based group advocating for smoke-free smoking workplaces is reaching out to Major League Baseball (MLB) to help ban smoking in Nevada casinos. Nonsmokers Rights group has contacted MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Oakland Athletics to help end smoking in Nevada gambling halls. Oakland Athletics, also known as A's are contemplating…
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New owners try to get Bally's Atlantic City back in the game

Phil Juliano was looking at Bally's casino through rose-colored glass. Or more accurately, rose-colored glass flecked with jarringly out-of-place blue squares. Walking along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, he looked up at the glass-encased tower of what once was the hottest and most successful casino in the seaside gambling resort. What he saw…
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New owners try to get Bally's Atlantic City back in the game
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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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Margaritaville Resort Casino Review

Margaritaville Resort Casino is one of the premier gaming destinations in Bossier City, Louisiana. Yet another Penn National Gaming-operated destination, you're getting a fine gaming experience in the area that features a plethora of things to do even if you're not on the casino floor. Today's post will talk about everything that you can find at…
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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…
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Reviewing Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana

Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport is yet another great casino option in the Bossier City-Shreveport region. So, if you're looking to embark on a casino tour of the Bossier City/Shreveport Casinos, consider adding Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport to your itinerary. A Boyd Gaming-operated location, Sam's Town Hotel & Casino has a big name…
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Gambling Games to Play with Friends

Most casino gamblers are naturally inclined to be sociable. The party atmosphere and the ability to socialize with fellow gamblers is what draws in many players. Some gamblers stay at home when they don't have a group of friends that are ready to hit the casino. Or maybe when you're ready to make another trip to the casino, your friends would…
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Phil Juliano was looking at Bally's casino through rose-colored glass. Or more accurately, rose-colored glass flecked with jarringly out-of-place blue squares. Walking along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City he looked up at the glass-encased tower of what once was the hottest and most successful casino in the seaside gambling resort. What he saw…
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Stateline casino to get new name, facelift

STATELINE, Nev. - After being purchased last year, a Stateline casino is likely to get a name change. Pending approval by the Douglas County Commission during its Thursday, July 1 meeting, Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa will now sport the name "Bally's Lake Tahoe." "MontBleu is a premier entertainment asset that is commensurate with the iconic…
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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…
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Boomtown Casino Bossier City

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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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New Owners Bring Bally’s Atlantic City Back to Game

Phil Juliano was looking at the Bally's casino through rosy glass. To be more precise, the rosy glass is studded with awkwardly misaligned blue squares. Walking along the Atlantic City boardwalk, he looked up at the glass tower, which was once the hottest and most successful casino at a seaside gambling resort. What he saw was very frustrating to…
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New Owners Bring Bally’s Atlantic City Back to Game
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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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Gambling Review of Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport in Louisiana

Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport is one of a few outstanding casino destinations in Shreveport, Louisiana. So, if you're looking to venture to the region and embark on a casino tour, consider starting it off at Eldorado Shreveport. Today's post will cover all the goods you will find at Eldorado, and you'll also find a few tidbits about the nearby…
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Bally's Atlantic City betting on a revival

This Oct. 1, 2020 photo shows the exterior of Bally's casino in Atlantic City N.J. The new owners of Bally's Atlantic City are attempting to revive a comatose casino in perhaps the most cutthroat gambling market in America. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corporation is spending at least $90 million on the Boardwalk casino over the next five years,…
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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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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…
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Las Vegas Sands Pushing Hard for Gambling in Texas

Taking the occasional trip to Shreveport or Oklahoma to try our chances at the slots or Blackjack is fun for many East Texans. There are many Texans who believe that that gambling money should stay within the Red River boundary. If Las Vegas Sands gets their way, that very well could happen. Come November, it is very possible that Texans could head…
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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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Some Shreveport-Bossier City casinos to reopen May 18

The casinos say they will adhere to guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). SHREVEPORT, La. - Some Shreveport-Bossier City casinos say they will reopen their doors to the public on Monday, May 18. HORSESHOE CASINO AND HOTEL According to the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, they will resume gaming operations at 8…
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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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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…
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Shreveport’s Eldorado Resort Casino gets new owners

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport has a new owner. Bally's Corporation purchased the casino from Caesars Entertainment, Inc. for $140 million on Wednesday, Dec. 23. "Eldorado Shreveport represents the latest step in our ongoing portfolio diversification strategy, expanding our rapidly growing geographic footprint into the…
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Shreveport’s Eldorado Resort Casino gets new owners