Louisiana Casino Information & Gambling Guide

Louisiana is known for Zydeco music and Cajun food , but the casinos in Louisiana are helping to add to the state’s reputation. There are casinos all over the state of Louisiana in all four directions, to the North, South, East and West. In 1991 Louisiana became the fourth state to approve riverboat gambling casinos. Louisiana approved one land-based casino to be located in New Orleans the next year. There are also three land-based Indian casinos in Louisiana. Visiting one of the many casinos in Louisiana is a great way to start a trip to the state. One thing is for sure though. Visitors to Louisiana are in for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Casinos in Northern Louisiana include Harrah’s Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Casino Magic, Isle of Capri and Horseshoe. Sam’s Town and Hollywood Casino are in Shreveport. Visitors to Shreveport on Memorial Day weekend can take part in Mudbug Madness which is a festival featuring great music, Creole cuisine and local crafts. Located in central Louisiana in the city of Marksville is Paragon Casino, which is one of the three Indian casinos. Situated in Avoyelles Parish, Marksville has plenty of historical landmarks like Civil War battle sites and an ancient Indian mound. Louisiana, in the southeastern part of the state is home to Boomtown in Harvey and Treasure Chest in Kenner. The Belle of Orleans casino and Harrah’s casino, have yet to reopen since Hurricane Katrina. On February 17, 2006, Harrah’s casino plans to reopen. This will be just in time for Mardi Gras, which is New Orleans’s ultimate party of the year.

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