Industry
January 23, 2023
Louisiana Sports Betting Brings Record Profits in December
According to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, mobile sports betting contributed the majority of this revenue, with a total of $30.5 million generated. Retail sports betting also saw an increase, generating $6.4 million in revenue in December. Record Revenue Despite Decrease in Total Handle The growth of sports betting revenue marks the fourth time that […]
Industry
December 16, 2022
Mattress Mack Brought Louisiana Mobile Sports Betting Revenue Down
The newest chapter in the Mattress Mack lore has been written as the furniture mogul won $75 million from betting and singlehandedly brought Louisiana mobile sports betting revenue down. While Mack’s win is old news by now, the profound effect his spectacular win has had on the industry just became evident. Mattress Mack Wrote History […]
Casino
December 13, 2022
Caesars’ Horseshoe Lake Charles Opens for Visitors
The leading casino-entertainment company, Caesars Entertainment, celebrated the opening of its new venue, Horseshoe Lake Charles. Horseshoe Lake Charles Is Now Open for Visitors The opening ceremony of Horseshoe Lake Charles located in southwest Louisiana wrapped up on Monday, December 12. The date matched the initially announced opening date from Caesars Entertainment. Besides a spectacular […]
Business
November 22, 2022
Sports Betting Handle in Louisiana Sets New Record in October
October was a strong month for regulated sports betting operators in Louisiana, judging by details released by the gambling regulator in the state. Last month marked the highest betting handle since the launch of mobile sports betting in the state. Sports Betting Handle Hits $219M in October The gambling regulator in Louisiana, the Louisiana Gaming […]
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 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 […]
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. […]