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Louisiana was the fourth state to approve riverboat casino gambling and its 1991 gambling law allows a maximum of 15 boats statewide. In 1992 a provision was added for one land-based casino in New Orleans.

The state also has three land-based Indian casinos and  two gaming machines-only casinos  located at pari-mutuel facilities. Additionally, video poker is permitted at Louisiana truck stops, OTB’s and bars/taverns in 31 of the state’s 64 parishes (counties).

As of August 2003 there were 14 riverboat casinos in operation in 12 different locations (the two Lake Charles locations each have two boats) and a 15th casino was being built by Pinnacle Gaming (Boomtown/Casino Magic)  in Lake Charles. The new casino is expected to open sometime in mid-2004. All riverboat casinos in Louisiana are required to remain dockside and all are open 24 hours.

Gaming regulations require that gaming machines in casinos be programmed to pay back no less than 80% and no more than 99.9%. For video gaming machines at locations other than casinos the law requires a minimum return of 80% and a maximum return of 94%.

Louisiana gaming statistics are not broken   down by individual properties. Rather, they are classified by region: Baton Rouge (BR) , Lake Charles (LC), New Orleans (NO) and Shreveport/Bossier City (SB).

The Baton Rouge casinos consist of the Argosy and Casino Rouge. The Lake Charles casinos include Harrah’s and Isle of Capri. New Orleans area casinos are: Bally’s, Boomtown, Harrah’s (landbased) and Treasure Chest. The Shreveport/Bossier city casinos include: Casino Magic, Hollywood, Isle of Capri,  Harrah’s and Horseshoe.

The casino games offered are: blackjack, craps, roulette, slots and video poker. Optional games include: Spanish 21 (S21), baccarat (B), mini-baccarat (MB), poker (P), Caribbean stud poker (CSP), pai gow poker (PGP), let it ride (Let it Ride), casino war (CW), three-card poker (Three Card Poker), big 6 wheel (B6), keno (K) and bingo (BG). The minimum gambling age is 21 for casino gaming and 18 for pari-mutuel betting.

For more information on visiting Louisiana call the state’s tourism department at (800) 633-6970.

Bally’s Casino Lakeshore Resort
1 Stars & Stripes Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana 70126
(504) 248-3200
Website: www.ballysno.com 

Toll-Free Number: (800) 57-BALLY
Restaurants: 1 (Snack bar on boat)
Buffets: B-$5.95/ $12.95 (Sun)  L-$8.95/$15.95 (Fri) 
            D-$12.95/$15.95 (Fri-Sat)
Casino Size: 30,000 Square Feet
Other Games: P, CSP, PGP, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker
Senior Discount: 15% discount on buffets & logo shop on Mon/Thu if 55+
Special Features: 1,200-passenger paddle wheeler that remains dockside on Lake Pontchartrain. Buffets, restaurant and sports bar are located in landbased terminal.

Belle of Baton Rouge
103 France Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
(225) 378-6000
Website: www.argosycasinos.com 

Toll-Free Number: (800) 676-4847
Restaurants: 4 (1 on boat)
Buffets: D-$19.95 (Fri) Brunch-$19.95 (Sun)
Casino Size: 29,000 Square Feet
Other Games: MB, CSP, Let it Ride
Senior Discount: If 50, or older, join Belles and Beaus Senior Club for
                         special monthly offers
Special Features: 1,500-passenger paddle wheeler on the Mississippi River. 300-room Sheraton Hotel is adjacent to casino (call 800-325-3535). 10% off food/drink for slot club members.

Boomtown Casino - Bossier City
300 Riverside Drive
Bossier City, Louisiana 71171
(318) 746-0711
Website: www.boomtowncasinos.com
Location: across the Red River From Shreveport

Toll-Free Number: (866) 462-8696
Rooms: 100  Price Range: $85-$125
Suites: 88  Price Range: $105-$145
Restaurants: 4
Buffets: B-$5.99  L-$9.99  D-$12.99/$14.99 (Fri-Sat)
Casino Size: 28,000 Square Feet
Other Games: S21, MB, CSP, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker
Special Features: 1,925-passenger paddle wheeler on the Red River.

Boomtown Casino - Westbank
4132 Peters Road
Harvey, Louisiana 70058
(504) 366-7711
Website: www.boomtowncasinos.com
Location: a suburb of New Orleans

Toll-Free Number: (800) 366-7711
Restaurants: 4 (1 snack bar on boat)
Buffets: B/L-$8.95 D-$14.95/$16.95 (Fri)
Casino Size: 30,000 Square Feet
Other Games: MB, P, PGP, CSP, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker
Fun Book: Need coupon from local hotels
Senior Discount: $2 off buffets, if 55, or older
Special Features: 1,600-passenger paddle wheeler on the Harvey Canal.

Casino Rouge
1717 River Road North
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
(225) 381-7777
Website: www.casinorouge.com 

Toll-Free Number: (800) 44-ROUGE
Restaurants: 4 (1 snack bar on boat)
Buffets: L-$8.95/$16.95 (Sun)  D-$11.95/$15.95 (Fri)/$13.95 (Sat)
Casino Size: 28,146 Square Feet
Other Games: MB, P, CSP, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker, B6
Special Features: 1,500-passenger paddle wheeler on the Mississippi River. Slot club members get 10% off in buffet (Tue-Thu) and gift shop.

Harrah’s Lake Charles
800 Bilbo Street
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
(337) 437-1500
Website: www.harrahs.com
Location: 220 miles W. of New Orleans

Toll-Free Number: (800) 977-PLAY
Restaurants: 5 (1 open 24 Hours)
Rooms: 132  Price Range: $79-$149
Buffets: L-$9.99  D-$15.99
Other Games: MB, P, PGP, CSP, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker
Casino Marketing: (800) 625-BOAT
Special Features: Includes two paddlewheel boats: 1,700-passenger Pride of Lake Charles, and the 1,460-passenger Star Casino. Rooms also available at nearby Holiday Inn (800-367-1814).

Harrah’s New Orleans
4 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 533-6000
Website: www.harrahs.com 

Toll-Free Number: (800) HARRAHS
Restaurants: 2 (1 open 24 hours)
Buffet: B-$7.99  L-$11.99/$18.99 (Sun)  D-$18.99/$21.99 (Fri-Sat)
Schedule: 24 hours daily
Casino Size: 100,000 Square Feet
Other Games: B, MB, CSP, Let it Ride, P, PGP
Casino Marketing: (318) 424-7777
Valet Parking: $5 every two hours (Free to Diamond and Platinum members)
Special Features: Land-based casino. Five themed gaming areas. Five-outlet food court.  Daily live jazz music. $11.99 late-night buffet.

Harrah’s Shreveport
315 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(318) 424-7777
Website: www.harrahs.com 

Toll-Free Number: (800) HARRAHS
Rooms: 514  Price Range: $79-$200
Restaurants: 3 (1 open 24 hours)
Buffet: B-$14.99 (Sun) L-$10.99/$12.99 (Sat)  D-$12.99-$18.99 (Varies)
Valet Parking: $3/$5 (Fri-Sun)
Casino Size: 30,000 Square Feet
Other Games: MB, CSP, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker
Special Features: 1,650-passenger paddle wheeler on the Red River.

Hollywood Casino Shreveport
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
(318) 220-0711
Website: www.hollywoodcasinoshreveport.com 

Hotel Reservations: (877) 602-0711
Suites: 403 Price Range: $110-$230
Restaurants: 4
Buffet: B-$6.99 (Sun)  L-$10.99 D-$13.99/$18.99 (Fri)
Casino Size: 29,607 Square Feet
Other Games:  MB, CW, P, PGP, CSP, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker
Special Features: 1,500-passenger paddle wheeler on the Red River. Large display of movie memorabilia.

Horseshoe Casino Hotel - Bossier City
711 Horseshoe Boulevard
Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
(318) 742-0711
Website: www.horseshoe.com
Location: across the Red River From Shreveport

Toll-Free Number: (800) 895-0711
Suites: 606  Price Range: $110-$200
Restaurants: 5 (1 open 24 hours)
Buffets: B-$8.95 (Fri-Mon) L-$10.95
            D-$12.95/$13.95 (Mon-Tue)/$16.95 (Fri)
Other Games: MB, CSP, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker
Casino Size: 29,500 Square Feet
Senior Discount: 10% buffet discount if 50+
Special Features: 2,930-passenger paddle wheeler on the Red River. 100x odds on craps. AARP room discount.

Isle of Capri - Bossier City
711 Isle of Capri Boulevard
Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
(318) 678-7777
Website: www.isleofcapricasino.com
Location: across the Red River From Shreveport

Toll-Free Number: (800) 475-3847
Suites: 304  Price Range: $85-$125
Inn Rooms: 225 Price Range: $39-$69
Restaurants: 3 (1 open 24 Hours)
Buffets: B-$6.99  L-$8.99  D-$14.99
Casino Size: 30,000 Square Feet
Other Games: MB, PGP, CSP, Three Card Poker, Let it Ride
Senior Discount: Weekly specials, if 50, or older
Special Features: 1,650-passenger paddle wheeler on the Red River. Slot club members get room and buffet discounts.

Isle of Capri - Lake Charles
100 Westlake Avenue
Westlake, Louisiana 70669
(337) 430-0711
Website: www.isleofcapricasino.com
Location: 220 miles W. of New Orleans

Toll-Free Number: (800) THE-ISLE
Rooms: 493  Price Range: $59-$139
Restaurants: 5
Buffets: B-$5.99  L-$7.99/$13.99 (Sat-Sun)  D-$13.99
Casino Size: 48,900 Square Feet
Other Games: B, MB, P, PGP, CSP, Three Card Poker, Let it Ride, B6
Senior Discount: If 50, or older, go to promotions booth for special coupons
Special Features: Two 1,200-passenger paddle wheelers, Crown and Grand Palais, on Lake Charles.

Treasure Chest Casino
5050 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, Louisiana 70065
(504) 443-8000
Website: www.treasurechest.com
Location: a suburb of New Orleans

Toll-Free Number: (800) 298-0711
Restaurants: 2 (1 open 24 hours)
Buffets: B-$3.99/$10.99 (Sun)  L-$8.99  D-$8.99
Casino Size: 25,767 Square Feet
Other Games: MB, CSP, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker
Senior Discount: If 50, or older, join Treasured  Friends for monthly specials
Special Features: 1,900-passenger paddle wheeler on Lake Pontchartrain.

Indian Casinos

Cypress Bayou Casino
P.O. Box 519
Charenton, Louisiana 70523
(318) 923-7284
Website: www.cypressbayou.com
Location: 75 miles S. of Baton Rouge

Toll-Free Number: (800) 284-4386
Restaurants: 3  Liquor: Yes
Casino Hours: 12pm-2am/4am (Fri-Sat)
Casino Size: 125,000 Square Feet
Other Games: B6, CSP, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker
Casino Marketing: (800) 284-4386
Special Features: Land-based casino. Gift shop. Cigar bar. Oyster bar.

Grand Casino Coushatta
777 Coushatta Drive
Kinder Louisiana 70648
(318) 738-7300
Website: www.gccoushatta.com
Location: 35 miles N.E. of Lake Charles

Toll-Free Number: (800) 584-7263
Rooms: 373  Price Range: $89-$129
Suites: 90  Price Range: Casino Guests Only
Restaurants: 6 (1 open 24 hours) Liquor: Yes
Buffets: L-$8.50/$12.99 (Sun)  D-$10.99/$14.99 (Fri/Sat)
Casino Size: 71,000 Square Feet
Other Games: MB, P, PGP, CSP, Let it Ride, B6
Special Features: Land-based casino. 156-space RV park. Kids Quest childcare center. Video arcade. 18-hole golf course.

Paragon Casino Resort
711 Paragon Place
Marksville, Louisiana 71351
(318) 253-1946
Website: www.paragoncasinoresort.com
Location: 30 miles S.E. of Alexandria

Toll-Free Number: (800) 946-1946
Rooms: 335  Price Range: $59-$119
Suites: 57  Price Range: $90-$325
Restaurants: 5 (1 open 24 hours) Liquor: Yes
Buffets: B-$7.50  L-$7.99  D-$10.99/$15.99 (Fri)
Casino Size: 100,000 Square Feet
Other Games:  B6, MB, P, PGP, CSP, Let it Ride, Three Card Poker,
Special Features: Land-based casino. 166-space RV Park. Kids Quest childcare center. Video arcade. $10 room discount for AAA and AARP members. 18-hole golf course.

Pari-Mutuels

Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino
2717 Highway 3063
Vinton, Louisiana 70668
(337) 589-7441
Website: www.deltadowns.com
Location: 75 miles S. of Baton Rouge

Toll-Free Number: (800) 589-7441
Restaurants: 2 and 1 snack bar
Buffets:  L-$7.99/$12.99 (Sat)/(12.99 (Sun)  D-$9.99/$12.99 (Fri-Sat)
Other Games: Only machines
Special Features: Live thoroughbred and quarter-horse racing (Thu-Sun) early November through late June. Simulcasting offered all year.

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
Opelousas, Louisiana 70570
(337) 896-7223
Website: www.evangelinedowns.com
Location: 30 milesW. of Baton Rouge

EXPECTED TO OPEN BY MARCH 2004
Restaurants: 2
Other Games: Only machines
Special Features: Cuurent racetrack is located in Lafayette. New casino and racetrack is expected to open by March 2004 in Opelousas. Horse racing at new facility will start in 2005. Live thoroughbred and quarter-horse racing (Mon/Thu-Sat) early April through late August. Simulcasting offered all year.

Harrah’s Louisiana Downs
8000 E. Texas Street
Bossier City, Louisiana 71111
(318) 742-5555
Website: http://www.harrahs.com/our_casinos/lad/index.html
Location: across the Red River From Shreveport

Restaurants: 5
Other Games: Only machines
Special Features: Live thoroughbred and quarter-horse racing (Thu-Sun) late June through early November. Simulcasting offered all year.