Louisiana Gaming Control Issues Four More Sports Betting LicensesLouisiana Gaming Control Issues Four More Sports Betting LicensesThere are now five casinos in Louisiana where you can place a legal wager on sporting events. That number is expected to grow over the next few weeks. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Second Fantasy Sports Company Gets Louisiana LicenseSecond Fantasy Sports Company Gets Louisiana LicenseLicenses for sports books are still on hold.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Louisiana Mom Jailed - Left Kid in the Car so She Could GambleLouisiana Mom Jailed - Left Kid in the Car so She Could GambleThe child was found abandoned in the mother's car about 11 pm on Saturday night. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Sports Wagering - What's Next for Louisiana's Betting Public?Sports Wagering - What's Next for Louisiana's Betting Public?Later this fall Louisiana players will have the chance to place their bets. Here's what we know so far. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Sports Wagering Revenue Allocation to be DebatedLouisiana Sports Wagering Revenue Allocation to be DebatedWhere will the money generated from sports wagering in Louisiana be spent? The legislature will debate that as part of the upcoming session. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Pandemic and Hurricanes Cool Louisiana's Gaming Revenue in 2020Pandemic and Hurricanes Cool Louisiana's Gaming Revenue in 2020It's a pretty safe bet that casino operators are looking forward to 2021 with a greater sense of optimism following an abysmal 2020. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Fantasy Sports RegulationsLouisiana Lawmakers Approve Fantasy Sports RegulationsTwo key committees have approved the rules and regulations that fantasy sports bettors will have to follow. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Can Louisiana Survive Texas Legalizing Casinos?Can Louisiana Survive Texas Legalizing Casinos?There's a renewed push to legalize casinos in Texas. If that happens, it may just kill off one of the biggest industries in our state. PuffPuff
Sports Betting Bill Advances In Louisiana LegislatureSports Betting Bill Advances In Louisiana LegislatureThe debate on legalized sports wagering in Louisiana has cleared the House Criminal Justice Committee.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Riverboat Casinos Not In A Hurry To Come AshoreLouisiana Riverboat Casinos Not In A Hurry To Come AshoreRiverboat casino operators appear to be just fine with their feet still in the water across the state. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Sports Wagering Bolsters Mississippi Casino RevenuesSports Wagering Bolsters Mississippi Casino RevenuesThe first months of legalized sports wagering have been Mississippi's win and Louisiana's loss. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Casino Owners Hint At Moving Riverboat Operations On ShoreCasino Owners Hint At Moving Riverboat Operations On ShoreAt least one gaming company is eyeing moving some of their gaming operations onshore in Lake Charles next year. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Now That It's Legal, When Will Sports Betting Officially Begin?Now That It's Legal, When Will Sports Betting Officially Begin?Fantasy sports betting is now legal in 47 parishes, but betting may not begin until late 2019.Brandon DerouenBrandon Derouen
Date Announced For Sports Wagering Start In Mississippi CasinosDate Announced For Sports Wagering Start In Mississippi CasinosMississippi Gulf Coast casinos are getting ready for an influx of cash as sports betting becomes a reality along the coast next month. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Riverboat Casinos Can Come Ashore, Dry Off For GoodLouisiana Riverboat Casinos Can Come Ashore, Dry Off For GoodThe law affects 15 existing riverboat casinos in the state of Louisiana.Rob KirkpatrickRob Kirkpatrick
Mississippi Fast Tracks Sports Betting RegulationsMississippi Fast Tracks Sports Betting RegulationsThe state of Mississippi is quickly preparing to take sports wagers in its many casinos. Is Louisiana missing the riverboat?Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Supreme Court Makes Sports Betting A Possibility NationwideSupreme Court Makes Sports Betting A Possibility NationwideThe Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting on sports.Associated PressAssociated Press
Louisiana Senate Okays Land Expansion For CasinosLouisiana Senate Okays Land Expansion For CasinosThe Louisiana Senate votes to pull the imaginary boat out from under the state's riverboat casinos. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Senate Committee To Debate Legalized Sports Betting In LouisianaSenate Committee To Debate Legalized Sports Betting In LouisianaA Louisiana Senate committee will debate the pros and cons of legalized sports wagering and whether or not it belongs in Louisiana. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Could Riverboat Casinos Finally Be Coming Ashore?Could Riverboat Casinos Finally Be Coming Ashore?Should Louisiana's riverboat casinos be allowed to operate on shore? The Louisiana Legislature is expected to debate the idea in this session. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells