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Casinos in Louisiana

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Land Based Casinos in Louisiana

In 1992 the State of Louisiana added a provision to their gambling law that permitted one land-based, non-Indian casino to operate in the Louisiana city of New Orleans.

Harrah's New Orleans
Land based casino near the New Orleans waterfront with a 115,000 square foot gambling floorm four restaurants and an adjacent hotell. Located at 365 Canal Street in New Orleans. For hotel reservations or more information call 504-533-6000.
- Official Web Site - Wikipedia Article

Indian Casinos in Louisiana

Coushatta Casno Resort
Land based, Indian casino opened in 1995 that is operated by the Coushatta Tribe. Has a 100,000 square foot gaming floor, more then 500 hotel rooms, an RV resort, six restaurants, and live entertainment. Located at 777 Coushatta Drive in Kinder, Louisiana. For more information call 800-584-7263.

Cypress Bayou Casino and Shorty's
Indian casino operatede by the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Located at 832 Martin Luther King Road in Charenton, Louisiana. For more information call 337-923-7284.

Paragon Casino Resort
Central Louisiana Indian casino with a 84,000 square foot gaming area with 2200 slot machines and 46 game tables, a poker room, off track betting parlor, five restaurants, more then 500 hotel rooms, an RV resort, an arcade for teens, and a child care ativity center. Located at 711 Paragon Place in Marksville, Louisiana. For more information call 318-253-1946

Riverboat Casinos in Louisiana

Louisiana passed a law in 1991 that permitted up to 15 riverboat gambling casinos to operate in the state of Louisiana.

Boomtown Casino New Orleans
Riverboat casino on a 54 acre site in Southeast Louisiana. Facilities on the property include several restaurants, a nightclub, and a family fun center, and a gift shop. located at 4132 Peters Road in Harvey, Louisiana. For more information call 504-366-7711.
- Official Web Site
- Wikipedia Article

L'Auberge Casino Resort
Riverboat casino adjacent to a resort with a spa, golf, shops, and several restaurants. Located 777 Avenue L'Auberge in Lake Charles, Louisiana. For more information call 337-395-7777.

Boomtown Casino Bossier City
Riverboat casino resort with a 28,000 square foot gaming floor and nearly 200 hotel rooms. Located at 300 Riverside Drive in Bossier City, Louisiana. For more information call 318-746-0711

Racetrack Casinos in Louisiana

Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino
Casino and hotel at the Delta Downs thoroughbred and quarter hourse racetrack. Located at 2717 Delta Downs Drive in Vinton, Louisiana. For more information call 800-589-7441.

Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
Located at 2235 Creswell Lane Extension in Opelousas, Louisiana. For more information call 866-472-2466 �

Harrah's Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino
Casino at a horse racing track where thoroughbred races are held May through October and quarter horse races are held Janiuary through March. Located at 8000 East Texas Street in Bossier City, Louisiana. For more information call 800-584-7263

More Louisiana Casinos

Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
103 France Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Phone: 225-242-2600

Diamond Jacks Casino
711 Diamondjacks Boulevard
Bossier City, Louisiana
Phone: 318-678-7777

El Dorado Casino Resort
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, Louisiana
Phone: 318-678-7777

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
1717 River Road North
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Phone: 225-709-7777

Horseshoe Casino
711 Horseshoe Boulevard
Bossier City, Louisiana
Phone: 318-678-5562

Isle of Capri Casino
100 Westlake Avenue
Westlake, Louisiana
Phone: 337-430-2400

Sam's Town Casino
Casino with a 23 story hotel located at 315 Clyde Fant Parkway in Shreveport, Louisiana. For more information call 877-429-0711. (known as Harrah's Shreveport Casino and Hotel until May of 2004)

Treasure Chest Casino
5050 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, Louisiana
Phone: 504-443-8000


Former Louisiana Casinos
- River City Twin Riverboat Casino

More About Louisiana Casinos
- Louisiana Casino Association
- Wikipedia "Casinos in Louisiana" List
- Wikipedia "Casinos in Louisiana" Category

History of Gambling in Louisiana
In the 1990's the Louisiana State Legislature began authorizing a series of gambling activities and operations in the state of Lousiana:
- Horsetracks were permitted to simulcast out-of-state racing at off track betting facilities
- A state lottery was established
- Video poker facilities were licensed ar racetracks, off track betting facilities, and truck stops.
- Riverboat casino gambling venues were approved
- A land based casino was approved for New Orleans in 1992
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See also:
Other Attractions in Louisiana
Louisiana Travel Guide
Pan America Travel Guide


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