Find Your Favorite Louisiana Casinos & Resorts 2026

There are three classes of casinos in Louisiana. You can walk into our commercial sites that operate under the riverboat license framework, which only came into effect in 1991, and are regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB). Then there is the one state-authorized land-based casino, Caesars New Orleans. Lastly, you can visit our tribal casinos, regulated by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).

Many commercial and tribal sites offer wonderful entertainment, from tables to slot machines. You can enjoy hotel accommodation, live events, bars and restaurants, with retail sportsbooks as a side option if you like. To enter into any of our state venues to gamble, you must be 21. If you’re looking to bet on parimutuel horse racing, you have to be 18.

When it comes to land-based casinos in Louisiana, there is only one to talk about, and that’s Caesars New Orleans. It holds the unique distinction of being the only non-tribal casino and non-riverboat commercial venue built on dry land. If you’re in the area, you’ll find this state park near Canal Street by the Mississippi River.

Inside, you have a gaming floor that hosts classic table games from blackjack to roulette. You have access to slot machines and to the room where the World Series of Poker is hosted. Hotel accommodation will help you unwind, with live events and shows to help fill your spare time when you’re not playing or enjoying great food at one of the several restaurants. 

Here are the other commercial casinos in Louisiana that you’re welcome to visit.

New Orleans Area

Boomtown Casino & Hotel Harvey

Operated by PENN Entertainment, the venue features hotel accommodation, restaurants, access to craps, blackjack, and slots. They have a fitness center with live music hosted by Boomers Nightclub.

Treasure Chest Casino Kenner

Operated by Boyd, this site near Lake Pontchartrain offers a FanDuel Sportsbook service, access to slots, and classic table games. Plus, multiple dining venues that overlook the lakefront.

Baton Rouge Area

L'Auberge Casino Baton Rouge

Operated by PENN, this site comes with a fantastic array of amenities that include a rooftop pool and spa. You can immerse yourself in fine dining and high-limit gaming that includes poker.

Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana

Operated by Cordish, this venue on the Louisiana Boardwalk invites you to enter and play slots and take in the live entertainment of the PBR Bar. It also comes with Hilton Hotel accommodation.

Bally's Baton Rouge

Formerly known as the Belle of Baton Rouge. Now, after renovation, it has reopened as the Bally’s operated resort, Baton Rouge, which comes with slots and sportsbook services, and a 360-degree view of the Mississippi River.

The Queen Baton Rouge

Operated by Bally’s, this resort provides DraftKings Sportsbook, and you have the Steakhouse dining experience. Plus, live music at Big 6 and within walking distance to the Capitol Park.

Lake Charles Area

L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles

PENN operated, this resort offers everything, such as golf, a luxury spa, casino games that include poker, a lazy river, retail shops, and is located near Prien Lake.

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Charles

Operated by Fertitta, this resort provides visitors and guests with a private beach, golf, a H20 pool, and offers high-stakes tables. You also have food at Vic & Anthony’s and live concerts.

Horseshoe Lake Charles

This site was formerly the Isle of Capri. Now operated by Caesars, this resort comes with a Caesars Sportsbook, a lakefront pool, casino games, and slots. Plus, it offers a Brew Brothers and is near Shell Beach.

Shreveport / Bossier City Area

Horseshoe Bossier City

Welcome to another Caesars-operated resort that comes with Jack Binion’s Steakhouse, a spa, sportsbook services, poker tables, and live entertainment.

Boomtown Bossier City

This Penn-operated resort comes with a Sundance music venue, plenty of slot machines, and a 24-hour buffet dining service. The venue is near the Louisiana Downs if you want to take a trip to the racetrack after relaxing in the hotel.

Margaritaville Resort Casino Bossier City

This site was formerly the Isle of Capri. Now operated by Caesars, this resort comes with a Caesars Sportsbook, a lakefront pool, casino games, and slots. Plus, it offers a Brew Brothers and is near Shell Beach.

Bally's Shreveport

Step into this Bally’s-operated casino resort where you will find a dedicated poker room, luxury spa services, restaurants, a fitness center, casino tables, and slot machines, and all within a short walk from the Shreveport Aquarium.

Other Locations

Amelia Belle Casino: Operated by Boyd, this riverboat-themed venue near Morgan City offers slots, video poker, and table games, along with traditional Bayou dining.

The four tribal casinos in Louisiana are all federally recognized Class III casinos, operated under Tribal-State compacts and regulated by the NIGC, which is not part of the commercial framework run by the LGCB.

• Coushatta Casino Resort (Kinder): Owned by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, it provides guests with slots, poker, gaming tables, and even bingo. Enjoy the hotel accommodation, lazy river, golf course, and live concert events. 
• Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel (Charenton): Owned by the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, the resort comes with bingo, tables, and slots. The hotel comes with fine dining and weekly pavilion concerts.
• Paragon Casino Resort (Marksville): Owned by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, the resort hosts slots, tables, and a sportsbook service. Relax at the hotel to take in the spa, pool, cinema, and an alligator habitat – yeah, you read that right.
• Jena Choctaw Pines Casino (Dry Prong): Owned by the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, this casino comes with a poker room, a JD’s Harvest Buffet, slot machines, a Cutters Sports Bar, and live events and promotions.

Whilst driving through our state, why not visit our four Louisiana racinos? These offer visitors access to live and simulcast horse racing, with the option to play slot games. 

Note that casino table games are not permitted within Racinos. 

All four racing venues are regulated by the Louisiana Pari-Mutuel Live Racing Facility Economic Redevelopment and Gaming Control Act. This makes them separate from the state’s commercial licensing and licensees. If you’re thinking of taking part in all the events, you must be 18 or older to wager live bets.

• Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots (New Orleans): Witness the Louisiana Derby on Saturdays. Enjoy slots and sports betting, as well as the option of fine dining. Thoroughbred racing is the main course of entertainment.
• Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel (Vinton): Stay and play with the hotel’s accommodation, fitness center, and pool. Indulge in the slots and embrace the live racing and Quarter Horse season.
• Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino (Opelousas): The action comes from thoroughbred and simulcast racing, slots, and the FanDuel sportsbook. The resort also provides live music and accommodation.
• Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack (Bossier City): On-site, you can immerse yourself in live quarter racing, with the Super Derby race available. Other forms of entertainment include live music, sports betting, and slots. 

If you can’t get down to our Louisiana racetracks, then how about taking part in our Off-Track betting services? These betting parlors give patrons access to wager on simulcast races taking place across the US, without needing to physically attend the live events.

Many of our OTB locations also offer video poker machines as an additional form of entertainment. There are many parlors around the state; the Fair Grounds OTB has 15 locations in the southeast. You’ll also find these services in the Louisiana Downs, LaPalace, Meraux, and Mound. 

The legal age to make parimutuel bets is 18. 

While you’re more than welcome to venture into any of our many Louisiana casino poker rooms, you might find yourself nowhere near a suitable location. But that’s okay, there’s a backup option; because of the popularity of video poker, Louisiana guests can access plenty of video poker machines that are available in truck stops, bars, and OTB parlors all across the many parishes of our state. 

The popularity and scale make Louisiana the only state where video poker is freely accessible outside casinos. The video poker machines are regulated by the Video Draw Poker Devices Control law and the LGCB. The machines at non-casino venues must return a minimum of 80% wagered amount and a maximum of 94%. With casino machines, the range is 80% to 99.99%.

At our tribal and commercial casinos, as well as racinos across the state, sports betting is readily available. There are 20 venues that operate with a sports betting license. That’s 15 commercial casinos, 4 racetracks, and the Caesars New Orleans casino. Each one offers visitors and guests a sportsbook lounge where live racing and simulcast betting are available. 

Of all our parishes, only nine rescinded their votes to support sports betting. Therefore, Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin, Jackson, La Salle, Sabine, Union, West Carroll, and Winn do not hold any permits for sports wagering. 

All other parishes allow sports betting, open to players 21 years of age or older. For online betting details, refer to our online gambling guide.

Like in many other US states, you will discover several charitable gambling Louisiana events taking place, and all in the name of supporting the community. Authorized charity events can host bingo, raffles, and pull-tabs. Events and games are licensed by non-profit organizations that use funds to support local community causes. Charities have to apply through the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to host events. Participants must be 18 years or older. 

When it comes to gambling in our state, regulation is covered primarily by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) and the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division. With this, responsible gambling services are also provided. You can refer to the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling website: www.helpforgambling.org for assistance, or you can call the national helpline for free on 1-800-GAMBLER.

Furthermore, the Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Behavioral Health, provides help for compulsive and pathological gambling. Our state does its bit, and so can you. By using the state’s self-exclusion programs, you can remove yourself from selected gambling services. Take matters into your own hands by setting spending limits and budgets, and take breaks when the enjoyment stops. Remember, this is adult entertainment; casinos are not to be treated as a source of reliable income. 

Please think about what you’re coming to Louisiana for and how you can approach your journey to give you the best memories possible. 

This travel guide to Louisiana casinos is nothing more than a source of information. It is not intended to be taken as a source of financial advice. It doesn’t present any gambling or financial advice either. Louisiana is constantly updating and adapting to new gambling laws and regulations. This impacts new businesses transitioning from riverboats to land-based enterprises.

For more information, please refer to the following authoritative sites:

• Louisiana Gaming Control Board — lgcb.dps.louisiana.gov
• Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division — lsp.org
• Louisiana Racing Commission — horseracing.louisiana.gov