Tag Archives: Louisiana
US – DraftKings gets Daily Fantasy Sports license from Lousiana Gaming Control Board
DraftKings has received a DFS license from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and its daily fantasy sports product will soon be live in approved parishes in Louisiana. With this launch, Louisiana will officially become the 44th state in the United States to offer DraftKings daily fantasy sports, which today spans dozens of sports from NFL,…
US – IGT PlaySports enters Louisiana to power sports betting at the state’s largest casino resort
International Game Technology will power sports betting at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana, expanding IGT’s US market leadership position. As part of this agreement, IGT will deliver its proven PlaySports turnkey solution, including its trading advisory services. “We’re very excited to be one of the first casinos in Louisiana to secure a sports betting…
US – Louisiana sports betting could generate $2.5bn of bets each year
Louisiana will open the doors to a sports betting industry that will use rich natural advantages to one day turn the state into a market that will attract more than $2.5 billion in annual sports wagers and more than $200m in operator revenue, according to estimates by PlayLouisiana. “Louisiana should be able to outperform its…
US – Sports betting bill clears Louisiana House and heads to Governor’s office
Louisiana sports betting moved a step closer with Senate Bill 247 clearing the Louisiana House by a vote of 78 to 15 and heading to Governor John Bel Edwards’ office for the expected signature. It will allow for all 16 casinos and four racetracks in the state to apply for land-based betting licenses and two…
US – Bally’s completes its move for Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport
Bally’s Corporation has completed the previously announced acquisition of Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport from Caesars Entertainment for $140m, subject to customary adjustments, and was funded with cash on hand and available borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility. “Eldorado Shreveport represents the latest step in our ongoing portfolio diversification strategy, expanding our rapidly growing geographic…
US – 55 Louisiana parishes say yes to sports betting but will mobile betting be approved?
Around 1.3m people or 65 per cent of those that voted said yes to sports betting in Louisiana at the recent referendum. The decision was allowed parish by parish in the state with 55 of 64 parishes voting yes and a handful of rural parishes in north Louisiana voting no. It is expected that the…
US – Boyd Gaming delighted to reopen Delta Downs
Boyd Gaming Corporation has confirmed that Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel in Vinton, Louisiana, reopened to the public on September 16. The property has been closed since late August due to damage from Hurricane Laura. With recovery efforts still continuing throughout the region, Boyd Gaming has committed to providing more than $1.5 million in relief…
US – Coushatta Casino Resort launches social casino with Rush Street Interactive
Rush Street Interactive, the developer and supplier of a leading social gaming product, CASINO4FUN, have announced the launch of a Social Casino & Social Sportsbook for Coushatta Casino Resort, operator of the largest casino resort in Louisiana. The Coushatta CASINO4FUN site is powered by RSI’s proprietary iGaming Platform. The new social site offers gaming enthusiasts…
US – IGT’s Cobalt 27 Cabinet approved for VLT distribution in Louisiana
International Game Technology has satisfied regulatory requirements to debut its Cobalt 27 video lottery terminal (VLT) with exciting new IGT Reel Poker content in Louisiana. The first two IGT games to be featured as part of Reel Poker will be Siberian Storm and The Wild Life Extreme. The multi-game set will also feature 10 new…
