Sports
October 25, 2021
Caesars Adds App ahead of Louisiana Betting Launch
Caesars Entertainment is preparing for a full-scale launch in Louisiana which is expected to get underway with an official go-ahead for interactive wagering on November 1. To give itself time to reach customers and position its product, the company’s best-in-class app has launched on the market ahead of schedule, with consumers able to download, register, […]
Sports
October 6, 2021
Betfred Sports Partners with Paragon Casino Resort
Sports betting operator Betfred Sports has signed a partnership with the Paragon Casino Resort, located in Louisiana. Through this partnership, the United Kingdom-based sportsbook will reinforce its presence in the United States and the state of Louisiana in particular. Betfred Sports Opens the Draft Room Betfred Group’s chief operating officer, Mark Stebbings, spoke about the […]
Business
October 6, 2021
Louisiana’s Sports Betting Market Ready for Live Action Today
The launch of sports betting in Louisiana met a couple of unexpected hurdles that slowed its progress, but only for a short time. The Pelican State has been anxious to get its market up and running and, even though it missed the very beginning of the NFL season, the day has finally arrived. The first […]
Business
October 1, 2021
WynnBET Granted Entry to Louisiana’s Market
Wynn Resorts-owned mobile sportsbook WynnBET has revealed that it has been approved to operate in Louisiana’s betting market. This will be the 17th state where WynnBET has at least some market access. WynnBET Continues Its Expansion on the US Market WynnBET has seen a spectacular expansion in recent times. The Las Vegas-headquartered operator has been […]
Industry
September 28, 2021
Louisiana’s Legal Sports Betting Rollout Faces Another Delay
Louisiana would have liked to be able to launch its new sports betting market in conjunction with the NFL season when it began on September 9. That goal ended up being too lofty, so the start date was pushed back. It had to be changed once again because of Hurricane Ida, and has now been […]
Industry
September 9, 2021
Hurricane Ida Disrupts Louisiana’s Sports Betting Launch Plans
The destruction to Louisiana caused by Hurricane Ida has been extensive, but another issue has arisen. After working feverishly to implement emergency rules to launch legal sports betting in time for the NFL season, hurricane recovery has taken precedence over virtually everything else. That includes the issuance of the first sportsbook licenses, which means legal […]
Casino
September 9, 2021
Louisiana Gaming Regulators Approve Slidell Casino Move
If it were up to Louisiana’s gambling regulator, a new casino in Slidell would be a done deal. It’s not, however, but the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) wants to make sure its thoughts on the matter are now. A petition to relocate a gaming license from Bossier City to Slidell has been approved by […]
Sports
August 20, 2021
Emergency Sports Betting Rules in Louisiana Might Jump Start the Industry
Betting on sports events in Louisiana may come sooner than expected after regulators in this state gave the green light to emergency rules on Thursday. These rules will jump-start the industry and adults will likely be able to bet on sports midway through the NFL season that is scheduled to start on September 9. According […]
Casino
August 11, 2021
Hollywood Casino and Shaq’s Big Chicken Move to Hit Land
Louisiana Hollywood Casino moves to a land-based facility in Baton Rouge, expected to have tremendous success in town. Hollywood Casino Is the First in Baton Rouge to Move to Land The Hollywood Casino will be the first in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to take the opportunity to move its operation from a riverboat onto land. Once […]
Industry
August 11, 2021
Louisiana Parish Might Tax Comp Casino Hotel Rooms Given to Gamblers
Officials in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, are open to the idea of taxing complementary rooms that are given to gamblers at L’Auberge Baton Rouge as well as the Belle of Baton Rouge. The Metro Council, along with the local tax attorneys Alejandro R. Perkins and Drew M. Talbot, are expected to vote on a […]