Louisiana’s commercial casino industry posted another solid month in July, with statewide gaming revenue reaching $212.5 million. The total was 7% higher than July 2025, showing that demand remained healthy even as revenue eased slightly from June and fell below May’s 2026 high point.
Sports betting also added meaningful revenue during the month. Louisiana sportsbooks generated $36 million in revenue from $280 million in wagers, a 10% year-over-year increase.
July Results Show Stable Demand
July’s $212.5 million in casino revenue was roughly 1.8% below June’s total, but the month-over-month decline does not necessarily signal trouble for the Louisiana gaming market. May was an unusually strong month, when statewide casino revenue reached $246.2 million, helped by seasonal travel and strong performance from Bally’s Baton Rouge after its move to a land-based casino.
Instead, July appears to reflect a more normal summer revenue level. The state’s casino market continued to grow compared with the same month last year, with destination properties and upgraded venues helping support the overall total.
Lake Charles Remains Louisiana’s Largest Casino Market
Lake Charles once again produced the highest gaming revenue of any Louisiana district. The market generated $76.8 million in July, up 5.9% from a year earlier.
| Casino | July Revenue | Year-over-Year Change |
- L’Auberge Du Lac | $28.6 million | +17.1% |
- Golden Nugget Lake Charles | $26.9 million | -0.4% |
- Delta Downs | $14.2 million | +1.2% |
L’Auberge Du Lac delivered the district’s strongest growth among its major operators, while Golden Nugget Lake Charles was nearly flat year over year. The results reinforce Lake Charles’ position as Louisiana’s top casino destination, supported by its resort-style properties and its draw among regional visitors.
New Orleans Posts Double-Digit Growth
New Orleans was one of the strongest markets in the state, with district revenue rising 11.2% year over year to $54 million. Caesars New Orleans led the way with $25.9 million in gaming revenue, a 21.7% increase from July 2025.
| Casino | July Revenue | Year-over-Year Change |
- Caesars New Orleans | $25.9 million | +21.7% |
- Treasure Chest | $14.2 million | +6.9% |
- Boomtown Casino & Hotel | $7.8 million | -5.2% |
The strong Caesars result points to the value of property improvements and the continued appeal of New Orleans as a tourism-driven gaming market. Treasure Chest also posted healthy growth, although Boomtown Casino & Hotel recorded a year-over-year decline.
Mixed Results in Shreveport and Baton Rouge
Shreveport/Bossier City generated $50.2 million in July revenue, up 2.5% from the prior year. Margaritaville Resort Casino was the market leader at $12.9 million, while Live! Casino continued to gain ground. Horseshoe Shreveport, however, saw revenue fall sharply.
| Casino | July Revenue | Year-over-Year Change |
- Margaritaville Resort Casino | $12.9 million | +17.5% |
- Horseshoe Shreveport | $11 million | -18.9% |
- Live! Casino | $10.9 million | +15.7% |
Baton Rouge delivered one of the state’s best district-level growth rates, rising 11% to $24.6 million. Bally’s Baton Rouge generated $5.2 million, up 549.1% year over year after transitioning from a riverboat operation to a land-based casino and completing its rebrand.
| Casino | July Revenue | Year-over-Year Change |
- L’Auberge Baton Rouge | $12.7 million | -4.2% |
- The Queen of Baton Rouge | $6.7 million | -16.9% |
- Bally’s Baton Rouge | $5.2 million | +549.1% |
The major percentage increase at Bally’s should be viewed in context. The property’s move to land dramatically changed its operating position, making its year-over-year comparison much stronger than those of more established properties.
Evangeline Downs also contributed $6.8 million in July gaming revenue, up 7.9% from the previous year.
Louisiana Casino Market Still Expanding
Louisiana’s July results point to a market that is still expanding, even if revenue is settling after a strong spring. Casino revenue increased year over year, sports betting revenue rose 10%, and major destination markets such as Lake Charles and New Orleans continued to perform well.
The state’s recent shift toward land-based casino operations, property renovations, and larger resort-style experiences appears to be shaping where players spend their money. Bally’s Baton Rouge offers the clearest example, while Caesars New Orleans and L’Auberge Du Lac also posted sizable gains.
For now, July’s modest decline from the previous month looks more like seasonal normalization than a broad slowdown. Louisiana’s commercial casino market remains above last year’s levels, with sports betting providing another dependable revenue stream as football season approaches.
