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Ready To Reign: DraftKings Receives License To Offer Daily Fantasy Sports

Nearly three years after voters approved DFS legalization, DraftKings has received its license and is ready to launch in Louisiana.

Posted on: July 15, 2021 | | Grant Lucas

Who Dat? It’s Drew Brees, New Global Brand Ambassador For PointsBet

The former New Orleans Saints quarterback became a brand ambassador for PointsBet, adding to his duties as a studio analyst for NBC Sports.

Posted on: July 13, 2021 | | Marian Rosin

La. Gov Appoints Two To Gaming Board Posts, Though Chair Remains Empty In Regulatory Body

La. Gov. John Bel Edwards made a couple of Louisiana gaming board appointments but the important position of chair of that body remains open.

Posted on: July 13, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Officials Warn Of Vaccine Lottery Scammers

State Officials Warn Of Louisiana Vaccine Lottery Scammers

With its "Shot at a Million" drawings set to begin, Louisiana has seen scammers attempting to gather personal information from residents.

Posted on: July 9, 2021 | | Marian Rosin

Coushatta Casino Deal Lets IGT Make First Tracks In LA Sports Betting

Courtesy of a deal with Coushatta Casino Resort, IGT will use its PlaySports turnkey solution to power the Louisiana casino's sports betting.

Posted on: July 9, 2021 | | Marian Rosin

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