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St. Tammany Parish Casino Moves To Voters After Council Approval

St. Tammany Parish casino project gains momentum as the parish's council advances the issue to the parish's voters, despite legal challenges.

Posted on: July 8, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Sports Betting In Louisiana Could Be Delayed Because Of Missing Regulator

The lack of a gambling regulatory chief is currently holding up Louisiana’s implementation of sports betting as legalized in a package of bills recently signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards.

Posted on: July 3, 2021 | | Marian Rosin

Fast Play: Louisiana Lottery Launches A New Way To Game

The Louisiana Lottery hopes to add a banner year with the introduction of its new instant Fast Play. The first five games debuted in June.

Posted on: July 2, 2021 | | Marian Rosin

Proposed Slidell Casino Increases Revenue Projections

How Will Revenue Be Distributed By Proposed Slidell Casino?

A proposed casino in St. Tammany Parish has increased revenue projects in a report detailing revenue distribution in Louisiana.

Posted on: June 29, 2021 | | Eric Marshall

Louisiana Gambling Revenue Declines In May After Consecutive Months Of Growth

Louisiana gambling revenue for May 2021 slightly declined, as maintaining the previous months' growth rate proved challenging.

Posted on: June 24, 2021 | | Derek Helling

New Laws Provide Detail On Louisiana Sports Betting Licenses

With new enabling legislation in place, the field of potential applicants for Louisiana sports betting licenses is clear. Who made the list?

Posted on: June 24, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Louisiana COVID-19 Vaccination Lottery Offers Million-Dollar Top Prize

A new Louisiana COVID-19 vaccination lottery gives residents of the state over a million reasons to get the jab.

Posted on: June 23, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Gov. John Bel Edwards Finalizes Legislation For Louisiana Sports Betting

The sports betting industry in Louisiana can officially move forward as LA Gov. John Bel Edwards signed all Louisiana sports betting bills.

Posted on: June 23, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Legalization Of Historical Horse Racing In Louisiana Hits Homestretch

A bill passed with amendments by the House on Monday and concurred with by the Senate on Tuesday legalizes historical horse racing machines for off-track betting (OTB) parlors. The bill now heads to the governor for review.

Posted on: June 10, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Louisiana Legislature Passes Sports Betting Regulation Bill, Heads To Governor

Louisiana Gov. John Edwards signed the sports betting tax bill as the legislature sent the sports betting regulatory bill to his desk.

Posted on: June 10, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell