Louisiana Gambling News
Cordish Companies’ Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana Breaks Ground on Construction
The Cordish Companies has officially begun construction on a new $270 million land-based casino, Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, in Bossier City, Louisiana. The ground-breaking ceremony, which signals the start […]
Bet365 Louisiana Launch is Go, Continuing US Expansion
This week, British online gambling operator Bet365 has continued its U.S. expansion, launching in the Louisiana sports betting market. It first launched in the U.S. for New Jersey sports betting […]
‘Mattress Mack’ Loses Big Wagering on Houston Astros
Houston furniture magnate Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, known for his high-stakes sports betting, faced a multimillion loss after the Houston Astros were defeated by the Texas Rangers in Game 7 […]
The Queen Baton Rouge Opens To Public After $85M Renovation
The Queen Baton Rouge casino’s grand opening in Baton Rouge, Louisiana signifies the city’s first land-based casino, a shift from the previous riverboat venues in the city. The Queen, situated […]
Queen Baton Rouge, formerly Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, Set to Open in August
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is preparing to welcome its first land-based casino, Queen Baton Rouge (rendering pictured). The business was previously a riverboat casino known as Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, and […]
Casinos in Shreveport, Louisiana, Looking to Reintroduce Smoking Two Years After Ban
Shreveport City Council members are discussing the repeal of an indoor smoking ban that it imposed in 2021. Amid COVID-19 restrictions in June 2020, the council passed a temporary indoor […]