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Louisiana is a US state rich in culture and diversity. The birthplace of Jazz is famous for the New Orleans Mardi Gras, the wetlands and the spicy, soulful cuisine, but Louisiana is also a state with a thriving casino industry.

As of 2025, Louisiana state has the third highest number of land-based casinos after Nevada and Montana. That includes commercial and tribal land-based casinos as well as riverboat casinos too. 

So with so much choice, how do you decide which ones to visit? Here’s a summary of what’s on offer at Louisiana casinos. 

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Louisiana Land-Based Casino Operators

Some of the biggest names in the casino world have properties in Louisiana, these include:

• Caesars Entertainment – One of the world’s biggest mega-casino operators, Caesars operate Caesars New Orleans, Horseshoe Lake Charles and Horseshoe Bossier City
• Bally’s – A popular gaming operator with sites all over the US, Bally’s operate three casinos in Louisiana – Bally’s Shreveport, The Belle of Baton Rouge and The Queen Baton Rouge
• Penn Entertainment – Operate five casinos in Louisiana - Boomtown Casino and Hotel New Orleans, Boomtown Bossier City, L'Auberge Casino Baton Rouge, L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles and Margaritaville Resort Casino Bossier City
• Boyd Gaming – Own five gaming operations in state – Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino Shreveport, Treasure Chest Casino, Amelia Belle Casino, Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel and Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino
• Landry’s – the well known casino operator brings its Golden Nugget brand to Louisiana with Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino Lake Charles

Louisiana Casino Resorts 

You are spoilt for choice when it comes to great casino resorts in Louisiana, it’s hard for us to pick our favorites. But if you’re visiting and want a really fab casino experience then you can’t go wrong at:

• Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino Lake Charles – An AAA Four Diamond resort experience that offers 1,100 luxury hotel rooms, an 18-hole championship golf course, a stunning pool complex with a lazy river, private beach front, marina, and multiple bars and restaurants. The casino has 1,600 slots, 75 live table games, a state-of-the-art poker room and it’s also home to Louisiana’s largest sportsbook.
• Coushatta Casino Resort – Owned by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, The Coushatta casino in Kinder is highly impressive. It offers 2,000 slots, 55 live table games, a poker room, live bingo, high limit slots and a REZ sportsbook. The resort has three hotels and an RV park, 8 restaurants, a dream pool and lazy river complex with water slides and splash pad, a championship golf course, Kids Quest area and an entertainment venue.
• Caesars New Orleans – The AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel is right in the center of one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Following a $435 million renovation, Caesars does not disappoint in bringing its usual flair and elegance to Louisiana. The hotel has 790 rooms, 12 restaurants, fitness center, bowling alley plus a showroom. The 115,000 square foot casino floor has 1,300 slots, 120 table games, a Caesars sportsbook and a WSOP Poker room.

More Than Gambling

Louisiana is a hotbed of entertainment, culture and adventure, so make sure you check out what else the state has to offer outside of the casinos too. Options include:

• New Orleans  – A must-visit when you’re in Louisiana for all the sights, sounds and tastes. Mardi Gras is one of the most famous festivals in the world, with its colorful parades and costumes, but no matter when you go to New Orleans, you’ll be able to soak up the culture and enjoy all the jazz and blues music you want.
• The Bayou and Swamps – Louisiana’s wetlands and bayous are filled with alligators and cypress trees, and you can take airboat tours to experience them up close. Guided trips through places like Honey Island Swamp or Atchafalaya Basin are an incredible experience you won’t forget. 
• Cuisine – The food in Louisiana is shaped by its unique cultural identity, with influences from France, Africa, Spain and its Acadian (Cajun) ancestry. Local favorite dishes include Gumbo, Jambalaya, Étouffée, Beignets, Po’ boys and Crawfish boils
• Attractions – Louisiana has an abundance of family-friendly attractions such as water parks, state parks, and zoo’s. Options include Blue Bayou Water Park, Audubon Zoo, Sulphur Parks Waterpark and Shreveport Aquarium. 

Important Considerations

The minimum age in Louisiana casinos is 21 years old. It is always advisable to bring photographic ID with you on entry.