New Orleans Casinos and New Orleans Gambling - Louisiana

Chris Tipper wins Bayou Poker Challenge Event #11

West Virginia native bests 322 players to take home $22,558. read more

Louisiana casino revenue down in December

News brief: Revenue fell at Louisiana casinos more than two percent compared to the same month in 2007. read more

21-year-old wins Winter Bayou Poker Challenge

Justin "Lockdown Tex" Allen outlasted a field of 103 and took home a first-place prize of over $158,000. read more

Women's only poker academy to be held in New Orleans

Barbara Enright, the "Queen of Poker," will be teaching the event at Harrah's New Orleans. read more

Locals shine in first day of New Orleans tournament

A 31-year-old Louisiana waiter took home over $11,000 in a No-Limit Hold'Em tournament at the Winter Bayou Poker Challenge. read more

Fair Grounds' races will go online

News brief: Races from the New Orleans track will be available through most online and telephone wagering companies. read more

Slot machines bring boost to Fair Grounds

News brief: Slot revenues have increased purses and attrached top horses, jockeys, trainers and owners. read more

Harrah's New Orleans poker crazy in early December

The Winter Bayou Poker Challenge will feature 15 tournaments in ten days of around-the-clock action. read more

Fair Grounds, OTB locations closed due to Gustav

Fair Grounds announced Friday it will temporarily close all of its facilities beginning Saturday because of the projected track of Hurricane Gustav. read more

Harrah's closing New Orleans casino because of Gustav

Harrah's Entertainment said it was closing its Harrah's New Orleans casino at 2 p.m. Saturday because of Hurricane Gustav. read more