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Columbia casino plan clears hurdle

2 April 2007

Columbia Entertainment announced today that it has been formally notified that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers does not object to Columbia’s plan to build a new $60 million riverboat casino in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Fair Grounds concludes 135th season

26 March 2007

Fair Grounds Race Course concluded its 135th season of racing, and its first back at its home track since Hurricane Katrina, today with increases in average daily all-sources and on-track wagering and a record purse distribution.

Charges against Sportingbet exec dropped

21 March 2007

News Brief: Internet gambling charges against an executive with Sportingbet were dismissed Tuesday in exchange for $400,000 after extradition issues left the case nearly impossible to prosecute, St. Landry Parish District Attorney’s Office announced.

Sportingbet, Louisiana DA reach "amicable resolution"

21 March 2007

Six months after Sportingbet's former non-executive chairman Peter Dicks was arrested in New York, the company has agreed to pay $400,000 to have all charges dropped and outstanding arrest warrants cancelled.

Youbet and Delta Downs sign deal

20 March 2007

Youbet.com, Inc. has signed a co-promotion agreement with Boyd Gaming's Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana to help build the venue's online pari-mutuel wagering handle over the next three years.

STPT visits New Orleans

19 March 2007

The Small Town Poker Tour visits the John A., Alario, Sr., Events Center in the West Bank section of New Orleans, for three days of charity poker.

Fair Grounds bolsters purses

15 March 2007

Fair Grounds Race Course today announced a purse increase of approximately 25 percent on overnight races for the final two weeks of its 135th racing season.

Louisiana tracks problem gambling

6 March 2007

CIBER has been contracted to track compulsive gambling and related criminal activity in Louisiana.

Renamed, renovated Louisiana casino revealed

1 March 2007

News Brief: Casino Rouge is now “Hollywood Casino” and has revealed its recent $8.5 million renovation, including new interiors, new retail offerings, an expanded live entertainment venue and memorabilia items from iconic movies and celebrities.

Fair Grounds cancels final races of Mardi Gras Card

21 February 2007

Fair Grounds Race Course cancelled the final four races of its Mardi Gras Day card Tuesday after a fire broke out in the men's restroom on the east end of the second floor of the grandstand.

Fair Grounds slot plans move forward

15 February 2007

Fair Grounds Race Course and Churchill Downs have confirmed their intent to move forward with plans to build a slot machine gaming facility adjacent to the historic racetrack in New Orleans.

Pinnacle's Louisiana license renewed

14 February 2007

News Brief: Investigators told the Louisiana Gaming Control Board that nothing in Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.’s known background should block renewal of the L’Auberge du Lac Casino in Lake Charles.

Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge premiers

8 February 2007

With searchlights, red carpet, celebrity impersonators, and exciting gaming play, Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge premieres tomorrow, February 9.

Poll indicates opposition to casino boat

7 February 2007

News Brief: A public opinion poll commissioned by a competitor of Pinnacle Entertainment’s proposed riverboat casino-hotel resort in south Baton Rouge indicates major local opposition to the project.

Vegas woman wins $12 million slot jackpot

6 February 2007

1-year-old Las Vegas woman made a little magic of her own today when she hit the dollar Megabucks jackpot for $12,076,530.

Fair Grounds bolsters purses again

5 February 2007

Fair Grounds Race Course today announced a purse increase of approximately 10 percent on overnight races beginning with the card of Thursday, February 8.

Louisiana officials warn of scams

1 February 2007

News Brief: Consumers should beware of e-mail lottery scams that are flooding the Internet, state officials said Tuesday.

B. B. King released from hospital, still playing Horseshoe Casino

29 January 2007

News Brief: B. B King is back to his old self after a bout of illness and still scheduled to perform next week at the Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City.

Fair Grounds increases purse

15 January 2007

Fair Grounds Race Course today announced a 10 percent increase on overnight purses beginning with the card of Thursday, January 18.

Louisiana casino makes area family-friendly

12 January 2007

News Brief: Behind-the-scenes planning is under way to make district around Shreveport’s Eldorado Casino more friendly to the under-21 crowd.

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