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Louisiana Jurisdiction News
bet365 launches in Louisiana
21 Nov 2023
With this news, the Pelican State becomes the seventh state of bet365’s expansion in the U.S., which already includes Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio and Virginia.
WynnBET to halt sports betting operations in eight states
11 Aug 2023
WynnBet will close its sports betting app in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana, New Jersey, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, saying "there are higher and better uses of capital deployment for Wynn Resorts shareholders."
WynnBET's new multistate app now available in six more jurisdictions
4 Aug 2023
Players with existing accounts in Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Virginia will be prompted to download the new app.
Nuvei approved to provide sports betting payment processing in Louisiana
29 Nov 2021
The global payment technology partner has been granted permission to provide payment processing services to daily fantasy sports and sports wagering operators in Louisiana by the state's Gaming Control Board.
Top 10 reasons to legalize sports betting
21 Nov 2016
Last month saw the 24th anniversary of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protecting Act -- not exactly a cause for celebration. Casino City lists the top ten reasons to overturn the ban, as suggested by the American Gaming Association.
Bayou Poker Challenge returns to New Orleans
6 Dec 2010
The 2010 Bayou Poker Challenge is underway at Harrah's New Orleans Casino and concludes Dec. 12.
Small Town Poker Tour starts 2009 in Louisiana
12 Jan 2009
The Small Town Poker Tour kicks off the 2009 season in Lafayette, Louisiana in an event that will benefit the United Way of Acadiana.
Ruling in Kentucky domains case expected next week
8 Oct 2008
After hearing more than three hours of oral arguments Tuesday on Kentucky's attempt to seize 141 online gambling domains, Judge Thomas Wingate told attorneys they could expect a ruling next week.
Louisiana parish rejects video bingo
11 Jul 2008
News Brief: Video bingo will remain illegal in unincorporated areas of Livingston Parish, Louisiana.
Heard it on the river: Horseshoe's legendary blackjack tournament is on tap
29 Feb 2008
Schiffer explains how to win $100,000 playing blackjack, an LCD TV and $10,000 playing slots; all just by doing a little gambling on the river.
Louisiana lottery transfer $10 million to state
30 Jan 2008
News Brief: The Louisiana Lottery Corporation has transferred more than $10.2 million from December revenue to the state treasury department, bringing its fiscal year total transfers to $63,056,025 million.
Small Town Poker hosts Louisiana charity event
22 Oct 2007
The Small Town Poker Tour will visit the Cajun Dome Convention Center in Lafayette, Louisiana November 2 and 3 for an event that will benefit the United Way of Acadiana.
Top-10 Gambling Destinations
12 Oct 2007
Our Top-10 list of Gambling Destinations begins in New England, travels the high seas to China and lands in Las Vegas.
Charges against Sportingbet exec dropped
21 Mar 2007
News Brief: Internet gambling charges against an executive with Sportingbet were dismissed Tuesday in exchange for $400,000 after extradition issues left the case nearly impossible to prosecute, St. Landry Parish District Attorney’s Office announced.
Sportingbet, Louisiana DA reach "amicable resolution"
21 Mar 2007
Six months after Sportingbet's former non-executive chairman Peter Dicks was arrested in New York, the company has agreed to pay $400,000 to have all charges dropped and outstanding arrest warrants cancelled.
STPT visits New Orleans
19 Mar 2007
The Small Town Poker Tour visits the John A., Alario, Sr., Events Center in the West Bank section of New Orleans, for three days of charity poker.
Louisiana officials warn of scams
1 Feb 2007
News Brief: Consumers should beware of e-mail lottery scams that are flooding the Internet, state officials said Tuesday.
Casino City Gaming Stories of the Year
2 Jan 2007
The Casino City Editorial staff announces their 2006 Gaming Stories of the Year.
Louisiana Governor Supports Crackdown
29 Sep 2006
News Brief: Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco has voiced support for the state's crackdown on online gambling and renewed an extradition request for Peter Dicks, former chairman of Sportingbet.
Sportingbet Slams US War on Net Gambling
27 Sep 2006
International News Brief: Online gaming outfit Sportingbet has gone on the offensive against the American authorities ahead of a crucial hearing for Peter Dicks, its former chairman.
Louisiana Clamps Down on Online Gambling
27 Sep 2006
News Brief: Louisiana is determined to stop Internet gambling companies from taking bets in the southern U.S. state and has issued four arrest warrants for staff at Sportingbet Plc, a police officer told the Financial Times.
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