By Erik Gibbs

Sports

Caears Gets an NFL Stadium in Louisiana, Louisiana Get a New LGCB Chair

July 26, 2021

For a decade, the New Orleans Saints played their home games at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, but the auto manufacturer decided it was time to move on. There had been rumors that a potential suitor was in place to take over, with Caesars Entertainment expected to take over. Now that a Louisiana government committee has […]

By Filip Mishevski

Casino

Casinos in Shreveport, Louisiana to Be Smoke-Free as of Next Month

July 14, 2021

A proposed plan to allow casino visitors to smoke cigarettes on gaming floors has been shelved by the Shreveport Council. Councilman James Flurry introduced an amendment recently in which he had hoped patrons at casino facilities would be able to smoke. The amendment isn’t going to see the light, which means Shreveport’s casinos will be […]

By Eva Ivanova

Casino

Voters to Decide on $325m Casino in Slidell Area

July 5, 2021

On November 13, voters in St. Tammany Parish, South Louisiana, will have to decide if they want a casino development worth $335 million to be built in the Slidell area. Voters Will See the New Measure on the Ballot in November After a long public debate last Wednesday, the St. Tammany Parish Council in Louisiana […]

By Erik Gibbs

Industry

Louisiana Sports Gambling Hits a Wrinkle Ahead of Planned Launch

June 30, 2021

Louisiana’s efforts to legalize sports gambling are approaching the finish line, but have stumbled in the last stretch. Everything is in place to welcome what is expected to be one of the more robust markets in the US; however, there’s one thing now standing in the way. Louisiana doesn’t have anyone to chair the Louisiana […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Louisiana: Sports Wagering Bill Signed into Law by Gov. Edwards

June 23, 2021

Governor John Bel Edwards signed two bills into law that move sports betting in Louisiana one step closer. However, before launching the activity, the regulator will need to initiate the licensing process. If all goes as planned, sports fans may be able to enjoy legal sports wagering just in time for the start of the […]

By Erik Gibbs

Sports

Louisiana’s Sports Gambling Market Advances after Governor Signs Legislation

June 8, 2021

Louisiana is closing in on the launch of a legal and regulated sports gambling market. State lawmakers have been working on several measures for the past couple of years to introduce the activity, but progress has been painfully slow. The first real step was getting residents to approve sports gambling and, when that happened late […]

By Erik Gibbs

Sports

Louisiana Ready to Embrace Gambling, But Texas Remains in the Dark Ages

May 26, 2021

Efforts to support the rollout of sports gambling in the US continue to show disparity among lawmakers. Some have shown themselves to be ready to embrace the future, which has led to sports gambling being legalized in almost 30 states, plus Washington, DC. Then there are those who, despite their constituents showing support for legalized […]

By Eva Ivanova

Sports

Louisiana Sports Betting Regulations Move Forward

May 12, 2021

Two bills in Louisiana have advanced on Tuesday, moving forward to the Senate, which would allow residents of the state to bet on sporting events at sportsbook locations and through mobile apps. Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Move Forward to the Senate Louisiana residents could be able to start betting on sporting events at sportsbook facilities […]

By Jerome García

Business

FanDuel Gets Closer to Launching Fantasy Sports Gambling in Louisiana

May 5, 2021

A total of 55 parishes in Louisiana support sports wagering. While FanDuel is currently collaborating with the local authorities about the launch of its product, it is up to the lawmakers to give the green light. If Louisiana’s legislature approves the activity, it may be launched just in time for the start of the football […]

By Erik Gibbs

Legal

Louisiana Ready to Put Together Sports Gambling Framework

April 12, 2021

Louisiana took its first step forward with legalized sports gambling when state voters approved a ballot measure authorizing the activity last year. That was only a small step, however, and much more work is needed. As the Louisiana Legislation resumes today, one of the topics is almost certainly going to be sports gambling, with several […]