Casino
October 27, 2022
Isle of Capri to Reopen as Horseshoe Lake Charles on December 12
Horseshoe Lake Charles, Caesars Entertainment’s latest casino resort, is set to open doors for guests on December 12. The property has been on shutdown for the past two years following the devastation it suffered during Hurricane Laura and the double-whammy inflicted by the subsequent pandemic and downturn in land-based gaming, hospitality, and entertainment. Bringing Familiar […]
Casino
October 27, 2022
L’Auberge Casino Hotel Witnessed Attempted Armed Robbery
Deputies in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, arrested a man Friday on suspicion of a failed robbery attempt at the parking garage of L’Auberge Casino Hotel last week, informed local news media outlet BRProud. YouTube Prank or Failed Armed Robbery The suspect, who was identified as Christopher Thomas Jr., 21, of Baton Rouge, was detained on charges […]
Casino
September 19, 2022
Another CQ Holding Riverboat Casino in Louisiana Goes on Shore
CQ Holdings riverboat casino the Belle of Baton Rouge in Louisiana is going to move off its aging vessel and into its onshore hotel property in Baton Rouge, following approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. CQ Holdings Is Going to Invest $35 Million in the Onshore Property CQ Holdings’ proposal to the Louisiana Gaming […]
Industry
September 16, 2022
Louisiana Sports Betting Handle Grows in August
The state of Louisiana published its sports betting results for August. As reported by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the state recorded an increase in sports betting handle for the period. This marked the end of the sports betting handle decline the Pelican State had been experiencing for the last few months. Handle Increased for […]
Industry
September 13, 2022
Louisiana 2022 Sports Betting Has Brought in $1.4B So Far
The sports betting scene in the Pelican State has been largely a story of success and bigger numbers seem to always be right around the corner. This is great news, as the NFL and NBA are great at turning the dial up to 11. Louisiana Bringing $1.4B Betting Handle Louisiana launched sports betting and news […]
Sports
September 12, 2022
Mattress Mack Invests in a Sports News Site
Jim McIngvale, also known as Mattress Mack, has unveiled a new sports news website. The site will be managed by experienced ex-Houston Chronicle members and will cover the latest developments in Texan and Louisianan sports. Mack Launches Gallery Sports Mattress Mack is best known for his flourishing furniture business, thus the nickname. However, he is […]
Business
August 30, 2022
Permanent DraftKings Sportsbook at Louisiana’s Golden Nugget Opens Doors
The Louisiana casino Golden Nugget Lake Charles, operated by Fertitta Entertainment, and sports entertainment and online betting company DraftKings are opening the permanent retail DraftKings sportsbook at the casino on September 1. The DraftKings Sportsbook Will Offer 3,200 Square Feet of TV Screens The retail DraftKings sportsbook at Louisiana’s Golden Nugget Lake Charles casino opened […]
Industry
August 24, 2022
Internet Vikings Launches Hosting Service in Louisiana
Award-winning Hosting Provider for the international iGaming market Internet Vikings has announced yet another crucial milestone for its growth in the US. The 2008-based company with its headquarter in Stockholm has entered the Louisiana market by launching its hosting solutions in the Pelican State. The company is also currently present in Michigan and New Jersey. […]
Casino
August 23, 2022
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. Slow Month […]
Sports
August 19, 2022
Louisiana Collects $13.1 Million in Sports Betting Revenue in H1
Based on the numbers reported by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, sports betting in the state of Louisiana has contributed almost $13.1 million in the form of tax revenue during the first six months of 2022. Louisiana Fresh Sports Betting Market Fairs Extremely Well During the first half of 2022 the total bets coming from […]
