Louisiana a Big Winner in Sports Wagering Last MonthLouisiana a Big Winner in Sports Wagering Last MonthJust how much of the more than a quarter of a billion dollars actually went into the state's coffers? The answer might impress you. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Houston’s Mattress Mack Drives to Louisiana to Place $4.5 Million Bet on Super BowlHouston’s Mattress Mack Drives to Louisiana to Place $4.5 Million Bet on Super BowlJim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, the Houston furniture salesman known for making huge bets on big games is back at it again -- this time making his largest wager yet.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Online Sports Wagering in Louisiana – ‘Coming Soon’ Much Longer?Online Sports Wagering in Louisiana – ‘Coming Soon’ Much Longer?Lousiana Gaming Control officials respond to questions and rumors about why online sports wagering is taking so long to go live.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Former Saints Player Makes Louisiana’s Historic First BetFormer Saints Player Makes Louisiana’s Historic First BetThe first legal sports wager in Louisiana was a seven-team parlay and it was placed by former Saints standout Joe Horn.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Sports Wagering – What’s Next for Louisiana’s Betting Public?Sports Wagering – What’s Next for Louisiana’s Betting Public?Later this fall Louisiana players will have the chance to place their bets. Here's what we know so far. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Secretaries of State Make Wager on LSU/Tennessee BaseballSecretaries of State Make Wager on LSU/Tennessee BaseballThis weekend's NCAA Super Regional takes a flavorful twist in a bet between Secretaries of State. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
LA House Approves Expansion of Sports Betting into RestaurauntsLA House Approves Expansion of Sports Betting into RestaurauntsSports betting continues to grow in our state as the Louisiana House has approved a bill legalizing sports betting in bars and restaurants.Jay WhatleyJay Whatley
Louisiana Sports Wagering Revenue Allocation to be DebatedLouisiana Sports Wagering Revenue Allocation to be DebatedWhere will the money generated from sports wagering in Louisiana be spent? The legislature will debate that as part of the upcoming session. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Casino Revenues Down In Louisiana – Not ShockingCasino Revenues Down In Louisiana – Not ShockingWhere is the money going? All you have to do is ask what did the Louisiana Legislature not do in the last session. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Sports Wagering Bill To Be Debated By House Committee TodaySports Wagering Bill To Be Debated By House Committee TodaySome legislators are concerned that special interest groups could derail the legislation that would legalize sports wagering in the state. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Sports Betting Bill Advances In Louisiana LegislatureSports Betting Bill Advances In Louisiana LegislatureThe debate on legalized sports wagering in Louisiana has cleared the House Criminal Justice Committee.Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Legalized Sports Betting Bill Clears Louisiana SenateLegalized Sports Betting Bill Clears Louisiana SenateThe legislation modeled after Mississippi's sports wagering laws will no move to the House for further debate. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells