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Live! Casino Bossier celebrates a construction milestone

There's been a lot of activity since the December 2023 kickoff of construction at Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City, and the project has now reached a notable milestone. The Cordish Companies, owner of Live! will be hosting a topping off on Wednesday, traditionally held when the last beam is placed atop a structure during…
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Live! Casino Bossier celebrates a construction milestone
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Live Casino GM: Shreveport, Bossier gambling changes in 2025

There are some things you need to know about new Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana executive vice president and general manager John Chaszar. He is one new kneecap away from being bionic. He once "retired" from the gaming business and became a substitute teacher. He has worked in just about as many places as Johnny Cash sang about in "I've Been…
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Live Casino GM: Shreveport, Bossier gambling changes in 2025
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Cordish appoints director of sales for upcoming Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana

The resort will open in the first quarter of 2025. US.- The Cordish Companies has announced the appointment of Jamie Williams as director of sales for the upcoming Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana. The $270m resort is set to open in the first quarter of 2025. Williams has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having held…
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Cordish appoints director of sales for upcoming Live! Casino and Hotel Louisiana
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Treasure Chest Opens New Land-Based Casino in Kenner

KENNER, La. - The Treasure Chest Casino's new $100 million land-based casino has opened at 4540 Williams Boulevard in Kenner. A property of Boyd Gaming Corporation, the casino opened in 1994 on a riverboat just across the Lake Pontchartrain levee from its new location. A 2018 law change allowed the Treasure Chest and the state's other riverboat…
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Cordish appoints Jamie Williams as Director of Sales for Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana

Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of The Cordish Companies, has appointed Jamie Williams as the Director of Sales for the upcoming Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. The $270m development, which is set to open in early 2025, aims to be a significant addition to the Shreveport-Bossier market. Williams will oversee strategic sales and marketing…
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Cordish appoints Jamie Williams as Director of Sales for Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
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Study analyzes luckiest casinos in Louisiana based on online reviews

Any slot machine player knows it takes luck to win big. A study conducted by Casinos.com analyzed Louisiana casinos to see which are the luckiest. The luckiest casino in the state, according to the study, is Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino in Vinton, followed by Coushatta Casino Resort, Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino and Golden Nugget…
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New Treasure Chest Casino opens in Kenner with more space

Kenner's Treasure Chest Casino accepted its first bet on solid ground Wednesday at a ribbon cutting for its $100 million land-based casino at the north end of Williams Boulevard, ushering in a new chapter for the gaming establishment after nearly three decades in the iconic riverboat on Lake Pontchartrain. The new-and-improved Treasure Chest offers…
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New Treasure Chest Casino opens in Kenner with more space
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Opening date announced for Treasure Chest land-based casino in Louisiana

The casino replaces the riverboat casino from Kenner. US.- Boyd Gaming Corporation and Treasure Chest Casino have announced that their new land-based casino in Kenner will open to the public on June 6. It replaces their riverboat casino and doubles its size with 48000 square feet of gaming and entertainment space. The gaming floor will feature over…
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Opening date announced for Treasure Chest land-based casino in Louisiana
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Kenner says goodbye to riverboat Treasure Chest Casino

At Kenner's Treasure Chest casino, Elvira Henry saddled up at a Five Times Pay slot machine and began pressing her luck. Like clockwork, the 87-year-old travels from her home in Gentilly to the gambling boat on Lake Pontchartrain each week to unwind. "It's an outlet, you know. A safe outlet. You feel safe in here," Henry said Thursday, before…
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Treasure Chest Casino Announces June 6 Grand Opening for Land-Based Casino

NEW ORLEANS (press release) - Boyd Gaming Corporation and Treasure Chest Casino are excited to announce the long-anticipated grand opening of the new land-based casino in Kenner's Laketown neighborhood. Located just over the levee from the Treasure Chest Casino riverboat, the new land-based Treasure Chest will officially open to the public…
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Treasure Chest Casino Announces June 6 Grand Opening for Land-Based Casino
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Louisiana: Cordish appoints John J. Chaszar EVP and GM of Live! Casino set to open in Q1 2025, will house over 1K slots

The Cordish Companies have announced the appointment of gaming industry veteran John J. Chaszar as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the new Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, a $270+ million "world-class" gaming, dining, hotel, And entertainment destination set to open in Bossier City in the first quarter of 2025. In his new role,…
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Louisiana: Cordish appoints John J. Chaszar EVP and GM of Live! Casino set to open in Q1 2025, will house over 1K slots
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John J. Chaszar Appointed EVP And GM Of New $270M Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana

The Cordish Companies appoints John J. Chaszar as Executive VP and GM of the new Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, a $270M destination opening in Bossier City in early 2025. The Cordish Companies has announced the appointment of John J. Chaszar, a seasoned professional in the gaming industry, as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the…
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John J. Chaszar Appointed EVP And GM Of New $270M Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
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Lemme Hold Five: La La Anthony Won $68,000 On A Slot Machine In New Orleans

Photo by Paul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Imagine rolling up to a slot machine in New Orleans and walking away with $68000. Well, for La La Anthony that was a reality as she closed out her fourth of July weekend festivities. The actress and TV personality won thousands Monday morning while in New Orleans. Fresh from appearances at…
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Lemme Hold Five: La La Anthony Won $68,000 On A Slot Machine In New Orleans
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Louisiana Gaming Revenue Increased 1.0% in February

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has released the gaming revenue figures achieved across casinos in the state in February 2024 to report the overall revenue level of $194.6 million. Such a level reached across four major gaming districtsin Louisiana reportedly represents a 1.0% increase in comparison to the same month of 2023 to testify about the…
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Louisiana Gaming Revenue Increased 1.0% in February
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Patriots Kayshon Boutte arrested for online gambling during time with LSU

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has reportedly been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to illegal online gambling, per Baton Rouge's WAFB. The network reported on Thursday that "some of the alleged illegal gaming took place while he was an LSU player, investigators allege." However, the source reportedly told the…
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Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte arrested on online gambling charges

Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested Thursday afternoon in Baton Rouge, La. for charges related to sports gambling, WAFB first reported. The Louisiana State Police said in a statement that Boutte is accused of creating a fraudulent online account that allowed him to gamble while still a minor. He faces one felony count of computer…
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Patriots Kayshon Boutte arrested on online gambling charges

Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested on Thursday on charges related to online gambling. Boutte is accused of creating a fraudulent online gaming account, when he was under 21, indicating that he was 21 years old or older and legally allowed to gamble. According to WAFB in Louisiana, "he is also accused of illegally gambling, using…
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Take a gamble: These casinos in, near Baton Rouge offer slots, poker, blackjack and more

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - Looking for a game of chance? Or are games of skill more your style? The Baton Rouge area has several casinos where players 21 years or older can take a gamble and test their luck. The casinos in the area have a variety of gaming machines. Some of the gaming machines include slot machines and penny machines. They also…
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Take a gamble: These casinos in, near Baton Rouge offer slots, poker, blackjack and more
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Games Global Announces New Record-Breaking Jackpot Payout

Games Global's popular progressive jackpot WowPot! keeps paying huge amounts to the players who decided to try their luck - and the most recent payout hit the record. The latest win that occurred on December 20, 2023, was €38461200,95. Record-breaking jackpot: The record was broken on a popular Wheel of Wishes, and it surpassed the previous record…
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New Orleans casino winnings up 30.8% in February, here's why

New Orleans gambling halls had a 30.8% hike in revenue in February compared to the year before, as all of the local gaming properties saw their business increase by double-digit percentages. The three riverboats, Harrah's land-based casino and slots at the Fair Grounds s brought in $47.2 million in February, according to figures released last week…
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New Orleans casino revenue drops in September, while state sees gains

Winnings at New Orleans-area casinos were 21.4% lower in September than a year ago, because of Hurricane Ida related closings. Revenue from the three riverboat casinos, Harrah's and the slots at the Fair Grounds were $26.5 million in September, according to figures recently released by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. That compares to $33.7…
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New Orleans casino revenue drops in September, while state sees gains
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Louisiana: Cordish breaks ground on $270 million Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City

The Cordish Companies has commenced the construction of the $270+ million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana,set to becomethe first land-based casino in the Shreveport-Bossier market. The company promises the property will become a destination gambling, event and entertainment resort that will rival the top destinations in the country. The official…
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Louisiana: Cordish breaks ground on $270 million Live! Casino & Hotel in Bossier City
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Cordish Companies breaks ground on new Louisiana casino

Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is scheduled to open in 2025. US.- LRGC Gaming Investors, a subsidiary of The Cordish Companies, has broken ground for its first land-based casino in Louisiana. Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, in Bossier City, is a $270m construction project on the site of the former Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel expected to open in…
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Cordish Companies breaks ground on new Louisiana casino
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Cordish promises game-changing Live! Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana

Jon Cordish promised his family's renovation of the former Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City will transform the former property into a destination gambling, event and entertainment resort that will rival the top destinations in the country. "It's going to have a quality and energy that when you walk into this property you'll feel like you're in…
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Cordish promises game-changing Live! Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana
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Cordish Breaks Ground on $270M Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City

Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will feature more than 47000 square feet of gaming space, a sportsbook for live betting on sporting events and an upscale 550-room hotel, among other attractions. BOSSIER CITY, LA. - An affiliate of Cordish Cos. doing business as LRGC Gaming Investors LLC has broken ground on Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, a $270…
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Cordish Comapnies Develops Live! Casino in Bossier

After one of the America's leading development firms, The Cordish Companies, secured an unanimous approval in October 2023 from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to officially become a licensed casino operator in Bossier City, Louisiana, Jon Cordish announces that the $270 million transformation of the former property will result in the Live!…
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Cordish Comapnies Develops Live! Casino in Bossier
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Gaming regulators: Diamond Jacks casino owner must transfer license to new operator or else

Louisiana's gambling regulator has given the owner of Diamond Jacks riverboat casino in Bossier City 60 days to work out a deal to sell the site - or have its state gaming license revoked. The casino has been closed since March 2020, citing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) had already been given an…
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Gaming regulators: Diamond Jacks casino owner must transfer license to new operator or else
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Lakeside Casino pays thousands after allowing two minors onto gambling floor

Lakeside Casino in Osceola is paying a $40000 penalty for allowing two minors on the gambling floor in separate instances in January. One cases involved a 12 year old who got onto the floor with his mother, and the other involved a 14 year old who got onto the floor with her mother and played a slot machine. Lakeside general manager David Monroe…
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Penn Entertainment Insider Bought Shares Worth $100,452, According to a Recent SEC Filing -November 07, 2023 at 06:17 am EST

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, Barstool Sportsbook, and theScore Bet Sportsbook…
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The Cordish Cos. gets approval to become casino operator in Louisiana

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board Monday unanimously granted LRGC Gaming Investors, LCC, an affiliate of the Baltimore-based The Cordish Companies, the necessary regulatory approvals required to become a gaming operator in the state. The approval clears the way for Cordish to finalize the acquisition of Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City…
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Cordish secures land-based casino approval in Louisiana

Approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board means Cordish can now offer gambling in the state's regulated market. This is in line with in Bossier City, Louisiana. Cordish in April revealed plans to redevelop the Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel into a casino resort and entertainment destination. The facility will carry the Live! brand and feature…
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Gaming license given to Live! Casino & Hotel at Diamond Jacks property

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board voted unanimously Thursday to grant LRGC Gaming Investors, LCC, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, the regulatory approval required for gaming operations in Louisiana. "The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is pleased to announce the approval of The Cordish Companies' acquisition of the license from the former…
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Gaming license given to Live! Casino & Hotel at Diamond Jacks property
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La. Gaming Control Board gives go-ahead to Cordish to renovate DiamondJacks property

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has given the go-ahead to Cordish Companies to renovate the DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City. Cordish Companies plans to transform the property with a $270 million renovation into Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana. The board unanimously voted and gave its approval Thursday, Oct.…
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Konami's SYNKROS Casino Management System Expands to The Queen Baton Rouge -September 19, 2023 at 06:03 am EDT

SYNKROS launch at The Queen Casino & Entertainment, Inc.'s newly opened downtown Baton Rouge property marks successful companywide roll-out of property-specific loyalty rewards programs With the grand opening of The Queen Baton Rouge, the first land-based casino in the city, The Queen Casino & Entertainment, Inc. has successfully launched Konami…
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Konami’s SYNKROS Casino Management System Expands to The Queen Baton Rouge

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 19, 2023-- With the grand opening of The Queen Baton Rouge, the first land-based casino in the city, The Queen Casino & Entertainment, Inc. has successfully launched Konami Gaming, Inc.'s SYNKROS ® casino management system. Players can take advantage of unique rewards and benefits at each of the four destinations…
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Konami’s SYNKROS Casino Management System Expands to The Queen Baton Rouge
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Alontae Taylor filled slot nicely for New Orleans Saints in season opener

Alontae Taylor still is learning the nuances of how to deal with the space, which is to be expected. The New Orleans Saints' season opener was his first NFL regular-season game as the team's nickel, and playing in the slot is different than playing cornerback. "Outside corner, you have the sideline to help you out a little bit," Taylor said. "I…
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Alontae Taylor filled slot nicely for New Orleans Saints in season opener
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The Queen, $85 million downtown casino, now open

After an $85 million investment and two years of construction, Baton Rouge's first land-based casino opened Thursday night. VIP guests got their first chance to step into The Queen Baton Rouge and see the transformed Hollywood Casino before a scheduled 9 p.m. ribbon cutting. The slot machines and table games have been taken off of the riverboat…
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The Queen, $85 million downtown casino, now open
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Louisiana’s riverboat casinos want to lower their target job numbers

The head of Louisiana's gambling regulatory body expects the state's riverboat casino operators to request adjustments in the employee numbers included in their state licenses. Some of the hiring goals date back to when venues were originally approved three decades ago and were not adjusted for riverboats that have relocated. Wade Duty, executive…
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Baton Rouge casino revenue slides while national gaming industry thrives

Baton Rouge casino revenues in July dipped by about 9.9% from June, according to the state gaming board's latest report. This continues local trends of decreased revenue from previous months. The Capital Region's three riverboat casinos-Belle of Baton Rouge, Hollywood Baton Rouge and L'Auberge Baton Rouge-raked in about $19.4 million dollars in…
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Baton Rouge casino revenue slides while national gaming industry thrives
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August 2023 NSTR Lottery List

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Penn Entertainment's Second-Quarter Results Top Expectations

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, Barstool Sportsbook, and theScore Bet Sportsbook…
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Penn Entertainment / ESPN: Behind the scenes of the deal

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is a provider of integrated entertainment, sports content and casino gaming experiences. It operates 43 properties in 20 states, online sports betting in 15 jurisdictions and iCasino in five jurisdictions, under a portfolio of brands, including Hollywood Casino, L’Auberge, Barstool Sportsbook, and theScore Bet Sportsbook…
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Baton Rouge casino revenues drop in June as other markets cash in

While other markets around the country are reporting growth in casino revenues, Baton Rouge's trio of riverboat casinos saw its numbers drop slightly last month, according to the state gaming board's latest report. Baton Rouge's three casinos raked in $21.5 million in June, a 2% drop from May and a 4.5% decrease from the previous year. L'Auberge…
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Baton Rouge casino revenues drop in June as other markets cash in
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Baton Rouge's First Land-Based Casino Opens in August

Louisiana's Baton Rouge welcomes the first land-based casino in the city. The casino, named Queen Baton Rouge, will welcome its first visitors on August 24 at 9. p.m, as the casino officials confirmed. The long and expensive renovation process: The casino is already known among the guests and media as the Hollywood Casino, which was its previous…
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Another BR casino is moving onshore and adding new restaurants

The Belle of Baton Rouge casino will move its games from the riverboat onto dry land and undergo a similar rebranding process to Hollywood Casino, says Taylor Goldberg, who handles marketing and public relations for The Queen Casino and Entertainment, which operates the casino. Like Hollywood, which is in the final phase of building its land-based…
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Cordish Companies submits plans for new Live! casino to Louisiana's regulator

The Cordish Companies presented Monday master project plans to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for the redevelopment of Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Cordish intends to transform the property, which has been closed since March 2020, into a Live! casino resort and entertainment destination, including the construction of a…
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Cordish Companies submits plans for new Live! casino to Louisiana's regulator
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Plans unveiled to transform Diamond Jacks into Live! casino resort

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) - The Cordish Companies presented master project plans to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Monday for the redevelopment of Diamond Jacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Cordish intends to transform the property into a world-class Live! casino resort and entertainment destination. Centrally, this includes the…
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Cordish reveals plans for major renovation of DiamondJacks in Bossier

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) - On Monday, April 17, Cordish Companies presented its plans to redevelop DiamondJacks Casino & Hotel in Bossier City. Cordish says it plans to renovate the property and build an all-new, first-class, land-based Live! casino. Cordish also plans to remove the current riverboat casino at the property. Live! Casino & Hotel…
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Cordish reveals plans for major renovation of DiamondJacks in Bossier
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Why did a gambler sue MGM casinos over pocket change? What to know about the payouts

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit claiming the parent company of Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi cheated slots customers by using a redemption system that returns whole dollars only and not coins. U.S. District Court Judge Sul Ozerden ruled that disputes about a gambling debt should be heard by the state Gaming Commission, not the…
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Alexandria Woman Finds Luck With Lottery Jackpot Win Online

ALEXANDRIA, VA - Kristeen Maddox often has good luck playing one of her favorite Virginia Lottery game The Lamp. But one day when she was playing the game on her mobile device in a parking lot, the Alexandria woman scored the jackpot. "I am mind-blown!" Maddox told Virginia Lottery officials as she received her jackpot prize totaling $293508. The…
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Belle of Baton Rouge casino plans $35 million move onto land, will create 200 jobs

The Belle of Baton Rouge is set to become the second local riverboat casino to move onto land after the Louisiana Gaming Control Board on Thursday unanimously approved the Belle's $35 million plan to relocate its gambling operations. The Belle will move the 16500-square-foot gambling floor into the casino atrium, operating 316 slot machines, 14…
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Slidell officials fret over new gambling machine at OTB

A little more than a year after St. Tammany Parish voters shot down a $325 million casino proposal, Slidell officials are waging a lower-profile fight against a form of gambling that has never appeared on a parish ballot: historical horse racing machines. The state Legislature adopted a bill in 2021 that allows up to 50 of the machines at off-track…
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Horseshoe Casino opens in Lake Charles

After being closed for more than two years, Horseshoe Lake Charles officially opened its doors Dec. 12 and celebrated its grand opening becoming the first riverboat casino to come to land in the Lake Charles market. Now owned by Caesars Entertainment, the former Isle of Capri Lake Charles came ashore in a brand-new, land-based 60000-square-foot…
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Harrah's transformation to Caesar's casino begins in 2023

A two-year-old project to expand and rebrand Harrah's New Orleans at the foot of Canal Street into a Caesars casino-hotel complex enters a new and more visible phase in early January, when renovations begin to the exterior of the building and to nearly one-fourth of the gaming hall space inside. The latest phase of the project, slated to be…
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Harrah's transformation to Caesar's casino begins in 2023
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Belle of Baton Rouge casino reopens with new players club, management system

The Belle of Baton Rouge is back open after closing for several days last week to put in a new casino management system and a new player benefits program. The casino was shut down from Sunday to Wednesday in order for the changes to take place. Officials with The Queen Casino & Entertainment, the parent company of the Belle, announced the changes…
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The Horseshoe Casino opens in Lake Charles

WESTLAKE - Southwest Louisiana continues to bet big on gambling. The state's biggest casino market, the Lake Charles area, is growing further with the return of a third casino, the former Isle of Capri. Destroyed by Hurricane Laura in 2020, the former riverboat is now reopening on land as the Horseshoe, adding over 700 jobs and further growing the…
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Sale of Louisiana's Diamond Jack Casino gets green light

The abandoned Diamond Jacks Casino, located in Bossier City, will finally be sold. Louisiana's Gaming Commission has finally approved the sale to a gaming company from Mississippi, Foundation Gaming. The company hopes that the new casino will be opened by December 2024. This casino is the first one in the Sheveport-Bossier City area, and will be…
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New owners plan to reopen northwest Louisiana casino on land

A Mississippi company is buying the shuttered Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City, with plans for a $200 million renovation and reopening. The Louisiana Gaming Commission on Thursday approved the sale of the casino to Foundation Gaming. Foundation says it plans to build the first land-based casino in northwest Louisiana-all the others are on…
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New owners plan to reopen northwest Louisiana casino on land
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Dormant North Louisiana Casino to Get $200m Renovation

A Mississippi casino entertainment company is buying a shuttered casino in Louisiana which it intends to give a $200m facelift and open in 2024. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A Robinsonville, Mississippi casino entertainment company is expanding south into Louisiana after getting the green light to buy a dormant casino which it intends to give a $200m…
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Mattress Mack Places $1m Bet at Louisiana Casino Opening

Mattress Mack placed a $1m cash bet on the Houston Cougars to win the men's NCAA basketball championship during the grand opening of the Horseshoe Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Successful businessman and high-stakes sports bettor Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale placed a $1m bet at the opening of the newly renovated…
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Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino and Hotel opens, Mattress Mack makes first bet

Westlake, LA (KPLC) - All bets are on as the newest casino opens its door in Southwest Louisiana, Horseshoe Lake Charles. Kicking off betting in the new building was Mattress Mack placing the first bet at Caesar's Sportsbook. He bet one million dollars on the Houston Cougars (+800) to win the men's basketball NCAA Championship. Thousands ready to…
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Practical Tips To Win More In Online Casino Games

If you're like most people, you probably enjoy placing a bet or two every now and then. After all, what's not to love? Online casinos offer a wide variety of games that appeal to almost every individual. And with so many choices, you're sure to find something that suits your financial ability and skill level. But if you really want to win big, you…
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Louisiana’s casino revenue sees slight drop in March to $221.5M

According to figures released last week by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, winnings at Louisiana's state-regulated casinos were down 1.6% in March compared to the year before. The 13 riverboat casinos, four racinos, and Harrah's land-based casino brought in $221.5 million during the month, compared to $225.1 million in March 2021. The drop in…
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Louisiana’s casino revenue sees slight drop in March to $221.5M
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Caesars Plans Opening Of Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino

Since closing for more than two years due to the pandemic and damage from Hurricane Laura, the former Isle of Capri Lake Charles will officially reopen as Horseshoe Lake Charles on Dec. 12, 2022. The doors to Horseshoe Lake Charles will open for the first time at noon that day, pending final Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval. The all-new…
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Horseshoe casino opening Dec. 12

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - The former Isle of Capri is reopening as Horseshoe Lake Charles on Dec. 12, officials with Caesars Entertainment announced Wednesday. The all-new 60000-square-foot land-based casino will have 1000 slot machines and table games, an official WSOP Poker Room, a Caesars Sportsbook and 253 hotel rooms. The casino has not been…
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New Orleans casinos post higher revenues in March, see how they did

The New Orleans gambling market posted a 3.8% hike in revenue in March compared to the year before, as every one of the area's gaming properties brought in more money than the year before. The three riverboats, Harrah's and the slots at the Fair Grounds brought in $53.5 million in March, according to figures released last week by the Louisiana…
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New Orleans casinos post higher revenues in March, see how they did
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New Orleans gambling halls see increased winnings in January

New Orleans' gambling halls had a 19.1% hike in revenue in January compared to the year before, with every one of the area's properties posting a year-to-year increase in business. The three riverboats, Harrah's land-based casino and the slot machines at the Fair Grounds brought in $43.9 million in January, according to figures released last week…
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Someone Won $400,000 On A Slot Machine At Lake Charles Casino

Have you ever dreamed of winning the lottery or a big jackpot? Well, that dream came true for one lucky person a couple of days ago at a local casino. If you are from the Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana area, then you know our area is like a mini Las Vegas. We have the Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Delta Downs in Vinton, The Golden…
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Someone Won $400,000 On A Slot Machine At Lake Charles Casino
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Treasure Chest Casino breaks ground at land site

KENNER, La. - After nearly 30 years, Kenner's floating casino is poised to relocate to land. Treasure Chest Casino officials broke ground Tuesday on a new site, which will house a development of more than $100 million. It will replace the current riverboat when it opens in 2024. The new facility, owned by Nevada-based Boyd Gaming, will include a…
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Treasure Chest Casino breaks ground at land site
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Louisiana floating casino starts work at $100M site on land

KENNER, La. (AP) - After nearly 30 years, a floating casino in suburban New Orleans is poised to relocate to land. Treasure Chest Casino officials broke ground Tuesday on a new site, which will house a development of more than $100 million. It will replace the current riverboat when it opens in 2024. The new facility, owned by Nevada-based Boyd…
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Louisiana floating casino starts work at $100M site on land
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The Many Reasons Why Gambling Is So Popular in Louisiana

Gambling is a popular pastime in Louisiana for many reasons. The state offers a variety of gambling options, from casinos to racetracks. Sports betting is widespread in the state, with NFL games topping the betting space. You can easily get great Super Bowl odds, as football is very popular in the state. And with the recent legalization of online…
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The Queen Casino & Entertainment Expands Konami’s SYNKROS Casino Management System to Belle of Baton Rouge

The Queen Casino & Entertainment, formerly CQ Holding Company, Inc., has announced the expansion of SYNKROS® to a third property in its multi-site portfolio, installing Konami Gaming, Inc.'s SYNKROS casino management system at the historic Belle of Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, La., which joins sister properties DraftKings at Casino Queen and Casino…
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The Queen Casino & Entertainment picks Konami for third venue

The Mississippi riverboat casino recently received approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board for a $35m expansion project which will move the gambling floor ashore and include a sportsbook, sports bar, café, oyster bar, cruise line dock access and hotel renovation. "As we seek to maximise the entertainment value and achievement potential of…
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GONG Gaming Technologies to Craft Exclusive Microgaming Online Casino Content

Microgaming's roster of exclusive casino game studios has just welcomed its newest member - GONG Gaming Technologies, the major industry provider announced on Wednesday. GONG was launched last year by a team of gambling industry veterans who boast more than two decades of experience in the field. The studio itself says that it is devoted to…
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GONG Gaming Technologies to Craft Exclusive Microgaming Online Casino Content
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Belle of Baton Rouge Casino Hotel announces CQ Rewards

Belle of Baton Rouge Casino Hotel, nestled along the Mississippi River at 103 France Street, will soon offer memberships to CQ Rewards, introducing expanded benefits and rewards to players. The enhanced benefits program will be available to players and guests at Belle of Baton Rouge starting soon. The CQ Rewards program offers four benefit tiers:…
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MGM Faces Possible Class Action from Shortchanged Casino Gamblers

The latest trend adopted by a growing number of American casinos is to keep the change. When slots players cash out their tickets at the self-service kiosks, they no longer receive the change portion of their winnings. They receive only bills. The cents that the casinos keep often goes to charities, but some goes to the casinos' profits. Some…
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MGM Faces Possible Class Action from Shortchanged Casino Gamblers
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New Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino Now Hiring

The Horseshoe Lake Charles has officially begun their hiring campaign. The Lake Area's newest casino, formally the Isle of Capri, has been rebuilt from the ground up and is getting close to its December 2022 opening date. Now, it's time for them to find employees to help them succeed. According to one of their reps, they are currently onboarding…
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Top 5 Most Popular NBA-Themed Slots You Should Definitely Play

Whether you are looking for something a little more fun or something that takes you on a trip to the NBA playoffs, you can expect to find everything you need in top-rated basketball mobile casino slots. This theme is a favorite amongst sports fans all over the world, and there is no wonder why. Who doesn't enjoy the fast-paced nature of basketball?…
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Belle of Baton Rouge temporarily closed, will reopen Wednesday

The Belle of Baton Rouge, which is set to spend $35 million to move its gambling operations onto land and remodel its hotel, temporarily closed Sunday and will remain shut down until 10 a.m. Wednesday. The casino announced the temporary shutdown on Twitter, saying the work will allow for "changes to help build a better future for the casino." Last…
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Great slots of fire!

Forget what momma always said: playing with fire can be loads of fun! Alexandria Fire is currently the latest game in the Fire Respins series by GAMOMAT, a well-established German studio with a special knack for fiery hold-and-respin features. They are no strangers to mythological themes and exotic settings: we've also played Divine Fire and Mayan…
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Recent Slot Releases, fresh industry news

Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming! MGA Games, benchmark creators of localised slot games for global operators, presents Silver Stake, a terrifying casino production for international operators. Set in dark times gone by, the 5-reel Silver Stake slot game stars a fearless monster hunter. This legendary creation,…
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Alexandria Fire Slot Review 2022

For the studio of this status Alexandria Fire is a wonderful release that's made it to the lobbies of numerous casinos. Alexandria Fire was launched on 29.09.2022 offering exciting gameplay and high-quality visuals. You can enjoy free Alexandria Fire test mode on Clash of Slots as a guest with no registration required. Take a look at the game…
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Arena Pin Win Slot Review 2022

Arena Pin Win will hit online casinos on 01.10.2022, but we've already got some info to share with you. The game is being developed by Amigo Gaming and as soon as we get any additional information about the title, we'll update the review. So, stay tuned for more details and keep track of the game launch countdown available at the top of the review…
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GAMOMAT enhances Fire Respins series with Alexandria Fire launch

GAMOMAT, one of the leading independent slot game developers, is releasing the latest game from its fantastic Fire Respins series, Alexandria Fire, on 29th September. This is the fourth title from the Fire Respins series and Alexandria Fire evolves in the Mediterranean port city in Egypt. Alexandria's seafront has forever been protected by the…
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GAMOMAT enhances Fire Respins series with Alexandria Fire launch
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Another riverboat casino moves onshore in Louisiana

Louisiana's casino industry has mostly been… afloat. Most casinos you can find in the state today are located on its rivers, and this is done so that the companies may continue to operate within Louisiana's quirky laws on gambling. Well, this is slowly being changed, as the Associated Press reported that another casino is actually moving…
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Another riverboat casino moves onshore in Louisiana
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Louisiana: Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino plans $35M in-land relocation by 2024

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board approved last week the move of the Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino onto land in a $35 million project that is expected to create 200 new jobs. The relocation process is set to start next April and be completed in May 2024. There will be a 16500-square-foot gaming floor in the atrium of the property along…
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Louisiana: Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino plans $35M in-land relocation by 2024
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Confused about gambling propositions?

Tribal leader urges'no' vote on both Last updated 9/8/2022 at 11:36am Tribal Chairman of the Pala Band of Mission Indians Robert Smith. Village News/Courtesy photo Rick Monroe Some election cycles contain multiple state propositions on the ballot that are often confusing. This year there are only seven and the Village News will present a series of…
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