Casino
December 13, 2021
St. Tammany, Louisiana Residents Vote against Casino Project
A new proposal that called for the creation of a casino located in St. Tammany parish, Louisiana was rejected by voters late last week. Under the $325 million project, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) was expected to build a luxurious casino resort called Camellia Bay Resort. The planned location was near the city of Slidell. St. […]
Sports
December 6, 2021
Boyd Gaming Extends Sports Betting Reach in Louisiana
On Thursday, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board granted five sports betting licenses for Boyd Gaming’s Acadiana-Shreveport casinos. This brings the total number of state-issued licenses for sports betting to 13. Louisiana Builds Out Sports Betting Market According to the Lafayette Daily Advertiser, Ronnie Johns, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) Chair, said he signed licenses […]
Legal
November 30, 2021
Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds December Election for Slidell Casino
After the Louisiana Supreme Court on Monday reversed a decision of an appeal court that could have prevented the vote from proceeding, the December 11 vote that will determine the fate for a proposed casino in Slidell-area will proceed. Slidell Casino Vote Moves Forward Last week, the Supreme Court halted all legal action in relation […]
Legal
November 24, 2021
Slidell Casino Dispute Lands in Court, but No Resolution Yet
Slidell residents concerned by the Camilia Bay Casino in their community and their attorneys appeared in court Tuesday to hear updates on whether or not they would vote for the casino on December ballots. Although time is running out for a decision to be made, the judge set up two additional court dates. These have […]
Casino
November 22, 2021
Questions Remain Over Future of Casino in Slidell, LA
The question of whether St. Tammany Parish residents want to allow a casino in Slidell is one that can only be answered in the voting booth. Now, however, they may not get a chance to speak up. The December 11 vote to determine the casino’s fate may not happen, according to a new court ruling. […]
Casino
November 12, 2021
2 More Casinos in Louisiana Now Offer Sportsbooks
The Boomtown and Margaritaville casinos in Bossier City, LA, are now licensed to offer sports betting. That brings the total number of legal Louisiana casinos that allow sports betting to nine. Louisiana Advances Sports Betting Efforts Ronnie Johns, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB), said he had issued the licenses that will take […]
Business
November 9, 2021
Golden Nugget to Welcome DraftKings Sportsbook on Wednesday
Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles and DraftKings have announced that they are going to be opening a dedicated retail sportsbook this Wednesday, November 10. The opening of the sportsbook at Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles will take place at 2 pm local time and is subject to pending licensure and regulatory approvals, the companies said […]
Sports
November 3, 2021
Louisiana Grants Genius Sports a Sports Betting License
Louisiana introduced sports betting in June 2021 and since that time, the state has seen numerous companies and suppliers throw their hats in the interactive wagering arena. The latest is Genius Sports which received a license on Tuesday to operate in the state as a certified sports wagering service provider for an initial test period […]
Industry
October 29, 2021
Masks and Vaccines No Longer Required in Public Places in New Orleans
On Wednesday, the Mayor of New Orleans, LaToya Cantrell, loosened COVID-19 restrictions by making a huge move. Local residents and visitors are no longer required to wear masks in public places, and the vaccine policies are changed as negative tests can be the alternative to receiving a dose. These new rules are in effect starting […]
Casino
October 26, 2021
Louisiana Gaming Control Board Approves Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Sale
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has given the green light on the sale of a horse racing track and casino located in the northern part of the state for a price tag of $22 million. Rubico Acquisition Corp. is set to meet with the gaming regulator today and get approval for the purchase of […]