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Spring Session Should See Louisiana Sports Betting Regulations Come Into Bloom

One Pelican State Senator expects the first draft of Louisiana sports betting regulations done before the legislature convenes this spring. Read More

Posted on: February 16, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Opportunity Knocks For Louisiana Sports Betting As Mississippi Sticks To Status Quo

Yet again, lawmakers have passed on expanding Mississippi online sports betting. That's good news for Louisiana, if it can launch its regulated market this year. Read More

Posted on: February 10, 2021 | | Derek Helling

A St. Tammany Parish Casino? DiamondJacks Move May Be In The Cards For The Future

A St. Tammany casino is the dream of the DiamondJacks license holder, but Peninsula Pacific Entertainment is at the mercy of parish voters. Read More

Posted on: February 10, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Hope Springs: Louisiana Looks To April For Launch Of Legal Daily Fantasy Sports

It took two years, but daily fantasy sports regulations are officially in place in Louisiana. Now it seems only a matter of weeks before DFS goes live. Read More

Posted on: January 29, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Tunica Unchained: Sen. Philip Moran Looks To Expand Mississippi Online Sports Betting

A Mississippi lawmaker wants to expand sportsbooks beyond the casinos and onto people's phones with online betting apps. Read More

Posted on: January 28, 2021 | | Derek Helling

COVID-19 Crushes Louisiana Gaming In 2020, Resulting In Potential Loss Of $100 Million

Louisiana casino revenue dropped drastically last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That means officials in Baton Rouge will see fewer tax dollars. Read More

Posted on: January 7, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Now US Champ, Louisiana Player Joseph Hebert Aims For WSOP Main Event World Title

Joseph Hebert won the domestic World Series of Poker Main Event. Now he'll take on the international champ for a shot at another $1 million. Read More

Posted on: December 31, 2020 | | Martin Harris

Sun Sets On 2020, A Historic Year For Louisiana Gambling Industry

For Louisiana, 2020 will always be a historical year for gambling, for both negative and positive reasons. Most of what transpired wasn't expected. Read More

Posted on: December 30, 2020 | | Derek Helling

After Two Long Years, Louisiana Daily Fantasy Sports Nears Launch

As the 2020-21 NFL regular season comes to a close, the Louisiana legislature has finally approved the full set of fantasy sports regulations. Read More

Posted on: December 28, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Another One Bites The Dust: Casino Proposal From Former NBA Owner Rejected Again

For a third time, Ray Wooldridge, former co-owner of the then-New Orleans Hornets, saw his proposal for a new Mississippi casino get rebuffed. Read More

Posted on: December 21, 2020 | | Martin Harris