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House And Senate Working Together To Pass Louisiana Sports Betting

Rep. John Stefanski tells PlayLouisiana that legislators are working collaboratively to craft sports betting bills from the start.

Posted on: April 20, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Louisiana Lottery Players Strike It Big In March With Over $30 Million In Winnings

March was the best month of 2021 for Louisiana Lottery players, as they totals more than $30 million in winnings.

Posted on: April 16, 2021 | | George Myers

Get Ready For The Carnival: Louisiana Set To Consider Sports Betting Bills

Louisiana lawmakers, including the Senate President, filed seven sports betting bills ahead of Monday's start of the legislative session.

Posted on: April 6, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Optimism Remains For Bounce-Back Despite February Dip In Louisiana Gambling Revenue

Louisiana gaming revenue for February 2021 is down across the board year over year. But hope remains for recovery as spring and summer loom.

Posted on: March 26, 2021 | | Derek Helling

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Posted on: January 7, 2021 | | Derek Helling