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• The comparison to Vegas makes sense given the sheer number and size of Louisiana's casinos, along with all the well-known entertainment provided alongside hot games. But gaming is not just about casinos here. With four horse-racing tracks in the state, the ponies get their fair share of attention.

Louisiana has 4 federally-approved Indian casinos and 43 state-licensed casinos. One of the state-licensed casinos is owned by an Alabama tribe.

The tribes that own and operate approved Indian casinos are the Chitimacha Tribe, Coushatta Tribe, Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe and Jena Band of Choctaw Indians. These casinos are regulated by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).

The Margaritaville Resort Casino is a state-licensed casino owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians from Alabama.

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2020 Best Casinos in the Native American SouthOctober 8, 2020 - The 2020 Best of Gaming Awards have been presented to the top Native American casinos located in our southern states. The major categories are Best Casino, Best Hotel and Best Overall Gaming Resort.. Read more

Coushatta Casino Resort celebrates 25th AnniversaryJanuary 25, 2020 - Coushatta Casino celebrated its 25th anniversary last week with the leaders and members of the tribe, casino and community. The casino has employed 2,200 workers for over twenty years... Read moreCypress Bayou Casino celebrates 25 yearsDecember 18, 2018 - Cypress Bayou Casino has grown substantially over 25 years. It has grown to a 180,000-sq-ft casino with 1,000 slot machines, 38 table games, poker room and a large bingo hall with 1,200 seats... Read moreMohegan Gaming will manage Paragon Casino ResortOctober 26. 2018 - Paragon Casino Resort is partnering with Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, a commercial managment company of the Mohegan Tribe. The agreement will last 5 years... Read more Headlines continued..

Louisiana Indian Casinos

Cypress Bayou Casino and Hotel
823 Martin Luther King Road
Charenton, LA 70523
337-923-7284
800-284-4386

The Cypress Bayou Casino is owned by the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, P.O. Box 661, Charenton LA 70523. (337) 923-4973

Coushatta Casino Resort
777 Coushatta Drive
Kinder, Louisiana 70648
800-584-7263
337-738-1370

The Coushatta Casino Resort is owned by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, 1940 C.C. Bel Road, Elton, LA 70532. (337) 584-1403

Jena Choctaw Pines Casino
149 Chahta Trails
Dry Prong, LA 71423
855.638.LUCK (5825)

Miko's Gaming
P.O. Box 14 Jena, LA 71342

The Choctaw Pines Casino is owned by the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, PO Box 14, Jena, Louisiana 71342. Play wheel of fortion. (318) 992-2717

Margaritaville Resort Casino
777 Margaritaville Way
Bossier City, LA 71111
(855) 346-2489

Margaritaville Resort Casino is owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, an Alabama tribe.

Paragon Casino Resort
711 Grand Blvd.
Marksville, LA 71351
800-WIN-1-WIN
800-946-1946

The Paragon Casino & Resort is owned by the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe of Louisiana, P.O. Box 1589, Marksville LA 71351. (318) 253-9767

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State-Licensed Casinos

Non-Indian gambling is regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

Louisiana Gaming Control Board
9100 Bluebonnet Centre Boulevard, Suite 500
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Phone 225.295.8450 or 1.888.295.8450
Fax 225.295.847

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has licensed the following casinos:

Parish	Casino
Bossier Parish	Boomtown Casino & Hotel
DiamondJacks Casino & Resort
Horseshoe Casino & Hotel - Bossier City
Caddo Parish	King's Ransom Casino
Cash Magic
Eldorado Resort Casino
Sam's Town Shreveport
Cash Money
Calcasieu Parish	Cash Magic
L'Auberge Casino Resort
Lake Charles Golden Nugget Casino Resort
Cash Magic Winner's Choice Plaza
Cash Magic Vinton
Lucky Longhorn Casino
Texas Pelican Casino and Bingo
East Baton Rouge Parish	Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
Hollywood Casino
Jefferson Parish	Boomtown Casino New Orleans
Treasure Chest Casino
Jalou of Jefferson
Lafourche Parish	Cash Magic Larose
Raceland Plaza
Colonel's Plaza
Livingston Parish	Lucky Magnolia
Lafayette Parish	Vegas Style North Casino
Orleans Parish	Carnival Club
Crescent City Casino
Harrah's New Orleans Casino
St. John the Baptist Parish	Poker Palace Casino
St. Landry Parish	Cash Magic
The Quarters Casino & Restaurant
St. Martin Parish	Cash Magic
Vegas Style South Casino
St. Mary Parish	Amelia Belle Casino
Bayou Vista Plaza
Tangipahoa Parish	St. Helena Express
Terrebonne Parish	Houma Truck Plaza
Webster Parish	Cash Money

News Articles

Louisiana allows riverboat casinos to operate on land

May 23, 2018

On Wednesday a law was signed by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards that would allow for larger onshore gaming floors for riverboat casinos. Under Senate Bill 316, the casino gaming floor can be moved nearly a quarter mile or 1,200 feet from the berth of the riverboat.

27 years ago gambling was legalized in the state. There are currently 15 casino riverboats. New Orleans had 1 casino built on land. There are also 3 tribal owned casinos.

An application will need to be submitted to the state Gaming Control Board before approval can be given that would allow the riverboat operations to move on land. It is estimated that it will be close to six months before the applications begin to be submitted.

States with similar laws are being studied to help determine the what the new guidelines should be. In the next few months the board will need to write the regulations for the application process, financing, and other numerous details. These regulations will also need some time after that before they can be given final approval. There must be public hearings and written responses given first before they can go into effect.

Under the previous law, riverboat casinos could only have 30,000 square feet of gaming space. They could also only have gaming positions upto 2,365. The gaming position has to do with how many people could play at a table game or seats for slot machines. SB316 will allow for a clear definition of the gaming positions are counted.

In 1991 15 riverboats were approved for casino gaming licenses. All gaming was to take place while the boat sailed. In 2001 the law changed and allowed for the boats to stay at their berth. However, it was required that the casino floor was placed over the water. Mariners had to be on staff. Also, the paddle wheel had to be operational.

Whenever a change to the current gaming law was made, the Gaming Control Board set new requirements for casinos to make investments in new amenities for guests. This included adding new restaurants and spa facilities. The new law would require casinos to continue with this trend if they want to move their gaming operations on land. It could be upwards to $600 million in a new building and design.

Brave at heart. It was reported that in 2017 $419.2 million was raised in taxes from riverboat casinos. $371 million in taxes was raised from gas and oil severance.

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Harrah's New Orleans loses license extension

May 21, 2018

On Friday the regular session for the Louisianan Legislature was adjourned. A deal was not settled for the gaming license for the proposed extension project for the Harrah's New Orleans. The proposed project will cost $350 million to complete. The casino is owned by Caesars Entertainment. A conference committee did not approve the bill causing a new obstacle for the project.

The casino is the only land based gaming facility in the state. The company is seeking to extend their gaming operations for 30 years with no bids. The current contract is scheduled to expire in 2024. This is six years in the future.

The company maintains that allowing for them to extend their license, they would be able to create more opportunity for economic growth in the area. However, if the license is not allowed to be bid on then opponents believe the city and the state would not have a chance to receive the most beneficial deal.

Lawmakers decided to reject the proposal since at this time there is no other alternative. A comparison can not be made to decide what the best option would be.

Under the proposal, construction jobs would create the need for 600 people. After construction, 500 permanent jobs would need to be filled. The city would also have an increase of tax revenue that would be in the millions.

2019 is an election year for Louisiana. It is possible that another attempt by the casino could be made then.

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Top 10 Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas 2018
October 5, 2018 - USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards has recognized the ten 'Best Casinos Outside of Las Vegas.' Six of the ten are Indian casino. First Place is Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. See the full list... Read moreCoushatta Casino Resort Wins Best Local Casino AwardJune 28, 2018 - Recently the Coushatta Casino Resort earned the title of Best Local Casino. Coushatta offers 2,800 slots, 70 atable games, 20 poker tables, bingo and off-track betting... Read moreLouisiana's allows riverboat casinos to operate on landMay 23, 2018 - Louisiana now allows its 15 casino riverboat casinos to build large onshore gaming floors within 1,200 feet of the berth of the riverboat... Read moreHarrah's New Orleans loses license extensionMay 21, 2018 - The Louisiana Legislature could not agree on a deal to extend Harrah's casino license prior the adjournment of the regular legislative session... Read more02.20.2017 Jena Choctaw Pines Casino will build hotel 06.22.2016 Diamond Jacks Casino is Under New Ownership
04.28.2016 Paragon Casino Resort to be Managed by Mohegans

List Of Louisiana Casinos

12.03.2015 Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel to Undergo $20M Renovation
11.20.2015 October Gaming Revenue Increase at Louisiana Casinos
06.04.2015 Red River Rises and Riverboat Casinos Stay Open
05.18.2015 Louisiana Police Watching For Potential Flood at Casinos

12.18.2014 Possible Smoking Ban at LA Casinos
12.08.2014 Golden Nugget Lake Charles Casino Opens
12.01.2014 The New Golden Nugget Lake Charles Prepares to Open
07.14.2014 Louisiana Casinos Help To Pay Child Support
06.11.2014 Casino Pool Parties Compete in Bossier City
03.07.2014 Drunk Gambling and Louisiana
09.20.2013 Louisiana Casinos Up from a Year Ago
08.29.2013 Over $1M Collected Winnings Go To Child Support
04.30.2013 Casino Job Fair to be held for Margaritaville and Eldorado
03.01.2013 Baton Rouge Metro Council to Decide on 24 Hour Liquor Sales
10.24.2012 Jena Choctaw Pines Casino plans to open Jan 2013
08.27.2012 L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge Opening Delayed
05.11.2012 Margaritaville Casino Resort , Under Construction
03.15.2012 Ameristar to Plans to Take Over Riverboat Casino Project
02.24.2012 L'Auberge Baton Rouge Hopes to Open Summer 2012

06.21.2011 Proposed Bossier City Margaritaville Discussed by City Council
06.14.2011 Bossier City Council holds meeting for Proposed Casino project
05.16.2011 Newest Casino Hotel named, L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge
02.27.2011 Baton Rouge Casino Update from Pinnacle Entertainment
02.25.2011 Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel Faces Delay in Opening
02.17.2011 Penn National Gaming Releases Project Details for Hollywood Casino
02.14.2011 Louisiana's Final Gaming License To Be Decided
01.27.2011 Coushatta Casino Resort undergoes new construction
01.18.2011 Pinnacle Appoints Management Team for New Baton Rouge Casino
01.14.2011 Fitch Affirms Pinnacle's IDR at 'B'; Outlook Stable
01.13.2011 Penn National Gaming Announces Jefferson Parish Council's Casino Development Resolution

12.16.2010 Proposed project for Hollywood Casino, Harvey
09.28.2010 New casino planned for Baton Rouge
04.15.2010 Sugarcane Bay casino project is cancelled

07.15.2009 Coushatta Casino Resort adds new slots
04.27.2009 Coushatta Casino avoids Las Vegas downturn
02.20.2009 Baton Rouge Casino delayed 90 days

12.22.2008 Louisiana official pushes for casino at Lake Pontchartrain
09.02.2008 Sugarcane Bay casino construction begins

07.03.2008 Hollywood Casino warehouse destroyed by fire
05.02.2008 Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Opens New CMT-Themed Bar

03.24.2008 Pinnacle's 2nd Lake Charles Riverboat Casino is Approved
03.06.2008 New Lake Charles Riverboat Casino Planned

02.11.2008 Baton Rouge Approves Third Casino
02.11.2008 Voters approve Pinnacle
02.08.2008 Pinnacle argues case for new Baton Rouge casino

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• Year Louisiana Regulated Gambling: Lottery (1868-1893, 1990-present), Racing (1852-1868, 1971-present), Bingo (1987), Casinos (1991), Truck Stop/Tavern Video Poker (1991)
• Estimated Tax Revenue from Gambling: $670 million
• Estimated Gambling Revenue: $2.9 billion
• Louisiana Gambling Age: 18 for racing and charitable gambling, 21 for lotteries and casinos
• Smoking ban: Louisiana permits smoking in casinos. New Orleans bans smoking at Harrah's through city ordinance.
• Louisiana Online gambling: Horse racing

Louisiana gambling has the deepest roots of any other state in the South. It was home to the first racing industry in the region. It also hosted the most infamous lottery racket in history.

Modern day Louisiana gambling is still among the most friendly in the South. It hosts a lottery, horse racing, off-track betting, charitable gaming and full-scale Louisiana casinos. About half of the parishes legalized video poker at bars, taverns and truck stops. These types of sin have become a part of the state's history.

With a total of 21 Louisiana casinos, six of them being Native American casinos, there are plenty of locations to choose from. Depending on your location, you can check the Louisiana casinos map and find the nearest one.

Paying Gambling Taxes in Louisiana

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November 2018 Update

After the midterm elections, Daily Fantasy Sports will be a reality in the state. Residents decided to approve an initiative to allow the contests. Out of the 64 parishes in the state, 47 were in favor of legalizing daily fantasy sports. Those who voted in approval will be able to offer the option.

Due to the state constitution prohibiting gambling, legislation implementing the initiative will state that participation in a fantasy sports contest will not be considered gambling.

Louisiana Casinos Map & Guide

• Harrah's
• Golden Nugget
• Boomtown
• Horseshoe Casino
• Paragon Casino

• Number of B&M Casinos: 21
• Number of Poker Rooms: 13
• Number of Indian Casinos: 6

Types of Louisiana Online Gambling Allowed

The only form of legal Louisiana online gambling is off-track betting. Horses are the only types of races permitted.

Daily fantasy sports are illegal in Louisiana. The state forbids games of any chance, as well as all forms of online gambling not specifically legalized by statute. Louisiana takes a hard line against illegal online gambling operators. Most offshore poker, casino, and sports betting sites do not even attempt to take action from Louisianans.

Types of Live Louisiana Gambling

• Slots: Yes
• Blackjack: Yes
• Poker: Yes
• Craps/Roulette: Yes
• Horses: Yes
• Lottery: Yes

There are many forms of live gambling in Louisiana. No other state in the South compares to it.

Horseracing is one of the original forms of gambling in Louisiana. There are several tracks in the state that offer live and simulcast racing. There is a state lottery that sells scratch-off and lotto tickets.

Charities are permitted to sell bingo cards, raffle tickets, and pools that involve games of chance. These must be operated by nonprofit organizations that register with the state.

There are plenty of legal Louisiana casinos that offer all of the popular games. There are three types of casinos in Louisiana. There are riverboat casinos, which comprises all but one commercial Louisiana casino. Harrah's New Orleans has a special arrangement that allows it to be on land. That is because it guarantees a minimum number of jobs. There are also Native American Louisiana casinos located on reservation land.

The most unusual form of live gambling in Louisiana is video poker. It is not legal everywhere. Local jurisdictions decide whether video poker should be permitted through referendums. As of February 2016, 31 of Louisiana's 64 parishes legalized video poker in one form or another. Some allow it in taverns while others expand that right to racetracks and/or truck stops.

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Louisiana Gambling Laws

There is unusual minimum gambling ages in Louisiana. Minimum Louisiana gambling age for Bingo and racing players is 18 years to get into action. The state lottery requires players to be at least 21 years old. Louisiana casinos and convenience-style video poker also have a minimum gambling age of 21 years.

Louisiana gambling laws specifically prohibit all forms of internet gambling. Online gamblers face a fine of up to $500 for participating. Louisiana is one of just two states with explicit penalties for players. While gambling online is a misdemeanor, site operators of unlicensed poker, casino, and sports betting sites face felonies if convicted of the crime.

Casinos En Louisiana

Louisiana casinos are required to be located on bodies of water. There are currently 15 Louisiana casino licenses for commercial operations. Five casinos in Shreveport. Four casinos in Lake Charles. There are three casinos in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Harrah's New Orleans is the exception to this rule. In exchange for this monopoly, Harrah's must employ at least 2,400 people. These positions are not required to be full time. Harrah's was required to pay a $100 million annual tax payment to the state. That was later lowered to $60 million.

The original agreement with the state did not permit Harrah's to have a hotel. This was repealed in 2001. Harrah's was also permitted to open a full-service restaurant at that time. These conditions were originally placed on the casino to prevent it from taking business away from other businesses in downtown New Orleans.

There are 31 parishes that permit video poker. Each local jurisdiction has the right to determine where these devices may be hosted or whether the games are outright illegal. The tax rate is 26% for games located in bars and restaurants. Racetracks get a discounted 22.5% tax rate. Truck stops must pay 32.5% in taxes. Local governments receive 20% of the taxes collected. Other funds go towards local law enforcement, problem gambling, and horsemen. Two-thirds of the taxes collected go to the general fund of the state.

List of Louisiana Casinos

There are four racetracks and 28 Louisiana casinos that currently operate within the state. There are 31 parishes where video poker is available in some capacity. There is also a state lottery and a wide range of charitable organizations that spread games of chance.

You can find all Louisiana casinos below, with details on their location, size, and website. For more detailed information on locating them, you can use our Louisiana casinos map to help guide you to the closest one.

Casino	Size	Address	Website
Amelia Belle Casino	800 Slot Machines	500 Lake Palourde Rd.	www.ameliabellecasino.com
Belle of Baton Rouge Casino	750 Slot Machines	103 France St.	www.belleofbatonrouge.com
Boomtown Casino – Bossier City	1,100 Slot Machines	300 Riverside Dr.	www.boomtownbossier.com
Boomtown New Orleans	1,250 Slot Machines	4132 Peters Rd.	www.boomtownneworleans.com
Coushatta Casino – Kinder	2,800 Slot Machines	777 Coushatta Dr.	www.coushattacasinoresort.com
Cypress Bayou Casino – Charenton	600 Slot Machines	832 Martin Luther King Rd.	www.cypressbayou.com
Delta Downs Casino – Vinton	1,600 Slot Machines	2717 Delta Downs Dr.	www.deltadowns.com
Diamond Jacks Casino – Bossier City	1,000 Slot Machines	711 Diamondjacks Blvd.	www.diamondjacks.com
Eldorado Casino – Shreveport	1,500 Slot Machines	451 Clyde Fant Pkwy	www.eldoradoshreveport.com
Evangeline Downs – Opelousas	1,400 Slot Machines	2235 Cresswell Lane Extension	www.evangelinedowns.com
Fair Grounds Race Course and Casino – New Orleans	600 Slot Machines	1751 Gentilly Blvd.	www.fairgroundsracecourse.com
Golden Nugget – Lake Charles	1,600 Slot Machines	2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.	www.goldennugget.com
Harrah's Louisiana Downs – Bossier City	1,300 Slot Machines	8000 E. Texas St.	www.caesars.com
Harrah's – New Orleans	1,700 Slot Machines	228 Poydras St.	www.caesars.com
Hollywood Casino – Baton Rouge	1,500 Slot Machines	North, 1717 River Rd.	www.hollywoodbr.com
Horseshoe Casino – Bossier City	1,500 Slot Machines	711 Horseshoe Blvd.	www.caesars.com
Isle of Capri – Lake Charles	1,150 Slot Machines	100 Westlake Ave.	www.isleofcapricasinos.com
Choctaw Pines Casino – Dry Pong	700 Slot Machines	149 149 Chahta Trails	www.jenachoctawpinescasino.com
L'Auberge Casino – Baton Rouge	1,500 Slot Machines	777 L'Auberge Ave.	www.lbatonrouge.com
L'Auberge Casino – Lake Charles	1,600 Slot Machines	777 Ave. L'Auberge	www.llakecharles.com
Margaritaville Casino – Bossier City	1,200 Slot Machines	777 Margaritaville Way	www.margaritavillebossiercity.com
Paragon Casino – Marksville	2,000 Slot Machines	711 Paragon Place	www.paragoncasinoresort.com
Sam's Town – Shreveport	1,000 Slot Machines	315 Clyde Fant Pkwy	www.samstownshreveport.com
Treasure Chest Casino – Kenner	1,000 Slot Machines	5050 Williams Blvd.	www.treasurechest.com

• Louisiana Downs – Bossier City
• Evangeline Downs – Opelousas

• Delta Downs – Vinton
• Fairgrounds Race Course – New Orleans

History of Louisiana Gambling

The first form of organized gambling in Louisiana was a government-run casino in 1753. Black diamond casino codes. There were more places to gamble in Louisiana than nearly any other city in the early 1800's. The federal government had enough of the rampant gambling in the territory and banned casinos in 1812. The law exempted New Orleans. The legality of casinos bounced back and forth until 1866.

The first version of the Louisiana Lotterystarted in 1866. The state outlawed all other forms of gambling at that time. A private company operated the lottery. It paid the state $40,000 a year. This early form of the Louisiana Lottery accepted action across state lines. It held a near-100% market share in the country. Tickets and transactions were handled by mail. This was legal at the time but Congress deemed it unlawful on 1890. The lottery became so despised that the state legislature repealed it in 1893.

Horseracing was legalized in 1929. The first track was at the New Orleans Fair Grounds. It was the only place in the state where gambling was regulated at the time. A state lottery was created in 1991 through a constitutional referendum.

Casinos in Louisiana were legalized the same year as the lottery. Fifteen casino licenses were created where all but one, are required to be located on bodies of water. The other is in downtown New Orleans. Harrah's New Orleans agreed to several restrictions to bypass the water-based requirement. It must employ 2,400 people. It was not permitted a hotel in its early years. This Louisiana casino had trouble reopening after the destruction of New Orleans caused by Hurricane Katrina. The casino was not damaged as it is built several feet above the streets and in an area not flooded due to its elevation. It was difficult to find the required number of employees.

Harrah's New Orleans has another issue affecting its operation these days. The New Orleans City Council banned smoking at Harrah's in 2015. This did not affect the other casinos in the metro area. Harrah's saw an immediate drop in business of 20-25%.

Four Native American tribes negotiated gaming pacts with the state under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. There are six Native American casinos in Louisiana located on reservation lands.

Video poker started to appear in truck stops and bars in the 1980's. The games were a problem and the state decided to legalize them in 1991 to generate tax revenue. This was met with opposition from conservative groups. The state permitted each parish to determine the legality of video poker in 1996. Voters approved video poker in 31 of the 66 parishes.

Louisiana Casinos & Gambling FAQ

Yes, there are currently 21 casinos in Louisiana.

The minimum Louisiana gambling age is 18 years for racing and charitable gambling, and 21 years for lotteries and casinos.

Slots, video poker, live poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, Three Card Poker, Four Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Pai Gow Poker and baccarat are among the casino games available in the state.

No. There is one land-based casino in New Orleans and six reservation casinos.

Harrah's agreed to keep 2,400 employees on the payroll in exchange for dropping the requirement of being on the Mississippi River. It also pays a $60 million per year licensing tax that does not apply to other casinos.

There is no statewide smoking ban in Louisiana. New Orleans passed a city ordinance banning smoking in all indoor areas, including casinos. Harrah's is the only casino in the city limits.

Bossier

Yes. It sells scratch-off and lotto tickets.

Yes. This includes live races, race books, and mobile betting.

State law expressly forbids online gambling. State residents can be fined up to $500, although no player has ever been convicted. Off-track racing is exempted.

Daily fantasy sports sites like DraftKings and FanDuel are illegal in the state.