Louisiana Casinos and Louisiana Gambling

Profits decline slightly for Pinnacle in the fourth quarter

Pinnacle said its net income was $14.5 million, or 24 cents per share, for the quarter ended Dec. 31, down from net income of $14.8 million, or 25 cents per share, a year earlier. read more

Inside Gaming: Will falling gas prices, rising consumer confidence help regional casinos?

Whether this translates into more dollars in casino drop boxes is still up for debate. read more

New Orleans Mayor signs smoking ban into law

New Orleans Mayor has signed a smoking ban into law today. read more

Inside Gaming: The shape of things to come for Caesars

It’s abundantly clear Caesars Growth Partners is key to the planned bankruptcy restructuring of overly leveraged affiliate Caesars Entertainment Operating Co. read more

Golden Nugget Lake Charles now open

$700 million Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino Lake Charles is officially open. read more

Golden Nugget Lake Charles near complete

The new Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles is nearing completion. read more

Caesars calls latest default notice 'meritless'

On Monday, Caesars said it received a default notice last week from UMB Bank related to its senior-secured notes covering CEOC. Caesars said it “does not believe that a default or an event of default has occurred.” read more

Analysts favor Caesars move to put key unit into REIT

Fitch Ratings Service said in a report, however, the spinoff won’t prevent Caesars from having to go through bankruptcy reorganization to restructure its $22.8 billion debt. read more

Caesars to trim nationwide workforce by less than 1 percent

The company, which operates nearly 40 casinos in 14 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Ontario, is attempting to restructure its gaming industry-high $22.8 billion debt. read more

Pinnacle increases quarterly revenues, trims net loss

Pinnacle’s net revenue grew 108 percent to $555.2 million. read more

Louisiana may tap gambler winnings for debts

Gov. Bobby Jindal signs House Bill 236 into law permitting the state to recover money owed to it from gambler's winnings. read more

Louisiana may tap gamber winnings for debts

Gov. Bobby Jindal signs House Bill 236 into law permitting the state to recover money owed to it from gambler's winnings. read more

Caesars completes sale of Harrah's New Orleans

The transaction was approved Monday. read more

Revenue down overall in New Orleans

Harrah's casino saw its revenue rise in April, but it was not the same story across New Orleans other gambling venues. read more

Horseshoe Casino to open $4 million DARE Pool

The DARE pool has a Las Vegas theme, complete with cabanas, palm trees, an outdoor stage for DJs and performers, and full service outdoor bar and lounge. The grand opening ceremony is set for 9 a.m., Friday, June 6. read more