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Serving as the Louisiana state board responsible for casino gaming and sports wagering oversight, Louisiana Gaming Control Board oversees or administers areas including casino gaming oversight, sports wagering oversight and riverboat casino regulation. Procedures can change over time, but the agency's role remains public and regulatory rather than commercial. Its exact procedures may change, but its role in the state gambling system remains the defining characteristic.

State Markets

Louisiana Casino Revenue Rises 7 Percent in July as Sports Betting Grows

Louisiana Gaming Control Board reports July casino revenue at $212.5 million, a 7 percent increase year-over-year, with sports betting revenue also up and notable gains and declines among leading properties

Anthony Cabot August 24, 2026, 10:14 AM

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Regulation and Policy

Penn Entertainment plans $195M move for New Orleans casino

Penn Entertainment has proposed relocating Boomtown Casino and Hotel New Orleans to a new land-based site, pending Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval, with a targeted opening in 2029 and a $195 million investment

Anthony Cabot August 17, 2026, 9:17 PM