Louisiana Casinos and Louisiana Gambling

DeWitt Jr. named Assistant GM at Mohegan Sun Pocono

Gary DeWitt Jr.’s career in the gaming and hospitality industry spans more than 25 years, with senior-level roles at four other casinos. read more

Casino City’s Friday Five: First week of summer edition

The World Cup has entered the second round of the group stage, but there was a lot of other news to get to this week. We had a wide variety of developments, including more World Series of Poker, jackpot winners and new casino announcements. read more

Penn National Gaming acquires Margaritaville Resort Casino

The acquisition is for approximately $115 million cash in a transaction that is expected to be immediately accretive to operating results upon closing. read more

Cheryl Duhon named GM of SugarHouse Casino

Duhon previously served a dual role as vice president, general manager of Resorts Casino Tunica, Mississippi, and regional vice president of marketing for Tunica’s Resorts Casino Hotel. read more

WSOP announces 2018-2019 US Circuit schedule

The 2018-19 season will see more benefits for players, including more starting chips and new price points for the refreshed WSOP U.S. Circuit’s 15th season. read more

L'Auberge Louisiana properties achieve AAA Four Diamond rating

L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles and Baton Rouge have once again been ranked among the U.S.'s top hotels. read more

Black Oak Casino welcomes poker manager

Ahead of the poker room's late April opening, Joseph Bernardi has been welcomed onto the casino's team. read more

WSOP Global Casino Championship heads for Harrah's Cherokee Casino

The 2018 Global Casino Championship, part of the World Series of Poker Circuit, will take place from 7-9 August at the North Carolina casino. read more

Sam's Town invites guests to shoot hoops for slot dollars

Next month, the casino will offer multiple ways to win big in March, including March Hoopla celebrations and a Pot O' Winnings kiosk game. read more

Dedren Bailey named Live! Casino's Vice President of Marketing

Bailey, backed by 15 years of experience, will increase player development, maximize the casino's profitability and elevate brand awareness in the region. read more

Empire Resorts adds to executive team

Jamie M. Sanko has been appointed Chief Accounting Officer of Empire, while Kevin D. Kline has taken the role of Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Resorts World Catskills. read more

Bryan Mileski inducted into Minnesota Poker Hall of Fame

Mileski founded and grew the Minnesota State Poker Tour and Minnesota Poker Magazine over the course of his career. read more

Delta Downs prepares annual 'Trees of Hope' display

The 10th annual holiday display will invite nonprofit organizations from across Louisiana to decorate 12-foot trees. read more

Mohegan Sun Pocono appoints Chief Financial Officer

With over two decades of experience in the industry, Bradford Cobb was named CFO. read more

IGT awards over $22 million in jackpots in September

The Wheel of Fortune, Powerbucks and Megabucks slots awarded nine jackpots to lucky players across the U.S., amounting to IGT's largest single-month slots payout of 2017. read more