Casino
August 2, 2021
Mayors against $325m St. Tammany Casino Project in Louisiana
Pro- and anti-casino campaigns for the St. Tammany casino project in Louisiana are picking up, anticipating the vote on November 13. Mayors and Police Chiefs against St. Tammany Casino Project On Friday, the mayors of the cities of Mandeville and Slidell announced that they would vote “no” on the November 13 referendum, which will ask […]
Sports
July 26, 2021
Caears Gets an NFL Stadium in Louisiana, Louisiana Get a New LGCB Chair
For a decade, the New Orleans Saints played their home games at the Mercedes Benz Superdome, but the auto manufacturer decided it was time to move on. There had been rumors that a potential suitor was in place to take over, with Caesars Entertainment expected to take over. Now that a Louisiana government committee has […]
Casino
July 14, 2021
Casinos in Shreveport, Louisiana to Be Smoke-Free as of Next Month
A proposed plan to allow casino visitors to smoke cigarettes on gaming floors has been shelved by the Shreveport Council. Councilman James Flurry introduced an amendment recently in which he had hoped patrons at casino facilities would be able to smoke. The amendment isn’t going to see the light, which means Shreveport’s casinos will be […]
Casino
July 5, 2021
Voters to Decide on $325m Casino in Slidell Area
On November 13, voters in St. Tammany Parish, South Louisiana, will have to decide if they want a casino development worth $335 million to be built in the Slidell area. Voters Will See the New Measure on the Ballot in November After a long public debate last Wednesday, the St. Tammany Parish Council in Louisiana […]
Industry
June 30, 2021
Louisiana Sports Gambling Hits a Wrinkle Ahead of Planned Launch
Louisiana’s efforts to legalize sports gambling are approaching the finish line, but have stumbled in the last stretch. Everything is in place to welcome what is expected to be one of the more robust markets in the US; however, there’s one thing now standing in the way. Louisiana doesn’t have anyone to chair the Louisiana […]
Legal
June 23, 2021
Louisiana: Sports Wagering Bill Signed into Law by Gov. Edwards
Governor John Bel Edwards signed two bills into law that move sports betting in Louisiana one step closer. However, before launching the activity, the regulator will need to initiate the licensing process. If all goes as planned, sports fans may be able to enjoy legal sports wagering just in time for the start of the […]
Sports
June 8, 2021
Louisiana’s Sports Gambling Market Advances after Governor Signs Legislation
Louisiana is closing in on the launch of a legal and regulated sports gambling market. State lawmakers have been working on several measures for the past couple of years to introduce the activity, but progress has been painfully slow. The first real step was getting residents to approve sports gambling and, when that happened late […]
Sports
May 26, 2021
Louisiana Ready to Embrace Gambling, But Texas Remains in the Dark Ages
Efforts to support the rollout of sports gambling in the US continue to show disparity among lawmakers. Some have shown themselves to be ready to embrace the future, which has led to sports gambling being legalized in almost 30 states, plus Washington, DC. Then there are those who, despite their constituents showing support for legalized […]
Sports
May 12, 2021
Louisiana Sports Betting Regulations Move Forward
Two bills in Louisiana have advanced on Tuesday, moving forward to the Senate, which would allow residents of the state to bet on sporting events at sportsbook locations and through mobile apps. Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Move Forward to the Senate Louisiana residents could be able to start betting on sporting events at sportsbook facilities […]
Business
May 5, 2021
FanDuel Gets Closer to Launching Fantasy Sports Gambling in Louisiana
A total of 55 parishes in Louisiana support sports wagering. While FanDuel is currently collaborating with the local authorities about the launch of its product, it is up to the lawmakers to give the green light. If Louisiana’s legislature approves the activity, it may be launched just in time for the start of the football […]