The gaming landscape in Louisiana continues to thrive, as evidenced by the recent revenue figures for June 2025.
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board just announced that total gaming revenue for June 2025 reached $208.9 million, marking a 5.8% increase from June 2024. This growth highlights the state's robust gaming sector, which encompasses riverboat casinos, land-based casinos, and slots at racetracks.
Caesars New Orleans generated $20.4 million in revenue in June 2025, representing a 34.1% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. This happened even as state lawmakers battle over whether or not sweepstakes casinos should be banned.
Regional Performance Presents a Mixed Bag
The Lake Charles district led the charge in terms of revenue generation, pulling in $73.3 million, despite a slight decrease of 4.9% compared to the previous year.
L’Auberge Casino Resort recorded a small increase of 0.6%, bringing in $26.9 million, while Golden Nugget Lake Charles saw a notable decline of 14.4%, with revenue at $24.3 million. Delta Downs experienced a minor dip, with revenues at $14.1 million, down 1% year-over-year.
The Shreveport/Bossier City district emerged as the standout performer, with revenue rising by an impressive 20.8%. This growth underscores the region's dynamic appeal and the diverse opportunities within Louisiana's gaming industry.
Louisiana Video Gaming Segment Strong
Video gaming remains a significant component of the state’s gambling sector. In June 2025, video gaming revenue from truck stops and other authorized venues amounted to a noteworthy $227.2 million.
Truck stops alone contributed $180.6 million in net device revenue, emphasizing the spread and success of this segment.
Casinos in Louisiana Are Nothing New
From its inception, Louisiana has had a historic relationship with gambling.
The state's gambling roots trace back to the 18th century, when games of chance were already popular. This foundation evolved with the establishment of legal lotteries in the early 19th century, which funded public works but eventually faced bans as gambling's reputation waned.
The 20th century saw gambling's resurgence, marked by the legalization of horse racing in 1920 and later, the approval of riverboat casinos in the 1990s. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board, established in 1996, has brought regulation and structure, significantly contributing to the thriving and vital industry it oversees today.
Year-over-Year Growth and Future Prospects
Last month's numbers show that Louisiana's gaming industry is doing really well, and industry leaders believe there is still a lot of potential for it to grow even more. With new casinos opening (the Belle of Baton Rouge gaming and entertainment complex is slated to reopen in the fall) and technology improving, the state is set to keep expanding its gaming industry.
The revenue figures from that month highlight how important Louisiana is in the US gaming scene.
Thanks to its storied history and focus on the future, the state is expecting even more growth and looking for ways to keep both visitors and locals entertained.
