Louisiana 3 articles

Across Louisiana, the gambling sector is organized around riverboat casinos, sports wagering, video poker and state gaming control. That distinction keeps the description useful even as products, licensees, tax rates or pending legislation change over time. State decisions on licensing, taxes, compliance and consumer safeguards determine how gambling products enter and remain in the regulated market, while individual casinos and sportsbook brands remain separate subjects.

State Markets

RunGood Poker Series Sets $330K Guarantees for New Orleans Events

The RunGood Poker Series Golden Expedition returns to Caesars New Orleans in September with $330,000 in guaranteed prize pools across 14 ring events, including a Main Event with a $200,000 guarantee and multiple specialty tournaments

Susie Isaacs August 24, 2026, 3:47 PM

RunGood Poker Series Sets $330K Guarantees for New Orleans Events AzarNews

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

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

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