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Casino
September 12, 2024
Security Robots Dispatched at Louisiana Casino and San Antonio Airport
Nasdaq-listed Knightscope, a pioneering company that builds state-of-the-art robots and Artificial Intelligence technologies with a focus on improving public safety, has recently introduced its latest 5th Generation K5 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR) at a casino in Louisiana and the San Antonio International Airport in Texas. The company whose long-term goal is to “make the United […]
Casino
September 12, 2024
US Casinos Temporarily Shut down amid Hurricane Francine Threat
Businesses in a several states along the US Gulf Coast were recently impacted by the Category 2 hurricane, Hurricane Francine earlier this week. The severe weather conditions temporarily closed several casinos in Mississippi, as well as Louisiana. The hurricane hit Louisiana’s coast, where winds reached 100 mph on Wednesday evening. Reaching Mississippi, the hurricane was […]
Casino
July 12, 2024
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana Hits Key Construction Landmark
Earlier this week, the Cordish Gaming Group announced an important appointment by naming Bryan Prettyman senior vice president of property operations at its Live! Casino and Hotel in Louisiana. The important hire strengthened the executive-level team at the casino resort which is expected to open for visitors in Q1 2025. Construction of the gaming and […]
Business
July 10, 2024
Prettyman Named SVP of Property Operations for Live! Casino Louisiana
Cordish Gaming Group has promoted from within, designating the experienced Bryan Prettyman as senior vice president of property operations for its Live! Casino and Hotel in Louisiana. Set to open its doors in Q1 2025, the casino resort is Cordish’s newest property. Prettyman is an experienced gambling industry employee, whose track record includes senior positions […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Christopher Hebert Becomes LGCB’s First African American Chairman
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has welcomed Christopher Hebert as its new chairman. Appointed by Governor Jeff Landry, Hebert is a long-time state assistant attorney general whose experience makes him a perfect successor to Ronnie Johns. Johns, for context, is set to retire on June 30, following almost four decades of public service. Herbert, […]
Business
June 6, 2024
Cordish Companies Picks Jamie Williams for Sales Director in Louisiana
The gaming division of the Cordish Companies, Cordish Gaming Group, announced a new important senior-level appointment, strengthening its team for Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, the company’s newest hotel gaming and entertainment resort. Earlier this week, the company confirmed it hired Jamie Williams, a hospitality and gaming veteran with extensive experience, for the role of […]
Legal
May 27, 2024
Backlash Forces Louisiana Senator to Withdraw Casino Contribution Amendment
After previously trying to remove the existing legislative prohibition that prevented casinos within Louisiana from making political contributions, Sen. Thomas Pressly from the 38th district has made a U-turn. Sen. Pressly’s Attempt to End Casino Donation Ban Sparks Backlash Initially, Sen. Pressly submitted a finance bill (HB 906) that would have removed the prohibition on […]
Industry
May 15, 2024
One of Louisiana’s Leading Regulators Is Set to Resign in June
Robbie Johns, one of Louisiana’s leading gambling regulators, announced his intention to resign, citing family matters as the reason. The Republican was largely responsible for overseeing the launch of sports betting in the state. For context, the gambling revolutionary is set to officially depart on June 30. His resignation will end 37 years of public […]
Sports
April 4, 2024
Louisiana to Roll out Ban on College Prop Bets Starting from August
A new change announced by the gambling regulator in Louisiana seeks to ban prop bets for college sports. The statewide expansion of sports betting paved the way for wagering on college games, in addition to professional sports. With many states offering a wide range of betting options, wagers that involved specific parts of the game […]
Lottery
April 1, 2024
Powerball Jackpot Goes Unclaimed, More Players Win $1M Prizes
Yet another player, this time from Louisiana, has narrowly missed winning the Powerball jackpot, which is nearing a billion dollars. While the player in question will miss out on a $951 million payday, they will still take back a prize of $1 million back home. As in other similar cases, the ticket matched the five […]
