Opelousas News

Louisiana guest hits $127,000 jackpot at Evangeline Downs

13 February 2023

The player was on the Huff n' Puff Lock It Link slot on 5 February when the $127,902 win was triggered.

Boyd Gaming awarded more than $145,000 to non-profit organizations

11 January 2021

A total of 18 Boyd Gaming destinations participated in Wreaths of Hope in Nevada, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Pennsylvania.

Boyd Gaming to reopen properties in three states

27 May 2020

Boyd Gaming Corporation today announced plans to resume operations at 13 properties in Nevada, Missouri and Iowa, pending receipt of final regulatory approvals.

Casinos in Louisiana begin reopening today

18 May 2020

The Pelican State's Governor John Bel Edwards has given the approval to casinos to start the reopening process today at 25% capacity and only 50% of their gaming positions can be available to players.

Boyd Gaming begins casino and racetrack reopening process

18 May 2020

Seven properties in Louisiana and Mississippi will resume operations this week, pending receipt of final regulatory approvals.

Boyd Gaming properties in five states extend closures

24 March 2020

Boyd Gaming Corporation today provided an update on its previously announced property closures in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Boyd Gaming launches new B Connected

27 August 2018

The nationwide player loyalty program is being brought to a new level with the addition of new reward tiers and exclusive new benefits for Boyd Gaming customers.

Boyd Gaming donates to the American Red Cross

29 August 2016

The company will contribute $50,000 to support relief efforts following flooding in the state of Louisiana.

Evangeline Downs results up

10 September 2007

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino recently finished its 2007 spring/summer season with across-the-board gains in several major categories.

Evangeline Downs chosen for championship

18 July 2007

The Bank of America Racing Challenge and the American Quarter Horse Association have selected Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino in Opelousas, Louisiana as the host site of the 2008 Bank of America Racing Challenge Championships and AQHA Racing Conference.

Evangeline Downs Launches Truck Giveaway

1 September 2006

A major multi-media campaign is underway as Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino gets the word out that it wants customers to win a truck every day in the month of September, starting tonight.

Hurricane Evacuee Wins Big

6 October 2005

News Brief: A New Orleans storm victim who spent just $4.25 in a slot machine has won a $1.6 million jackpot.

Evangeline Downs Donates Day's Revenues to Relief Fund

1 September 2005

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino is donating 100% of its revenues from Sunday's, September 4th, racing program to the Acadiana Chapter of the Red Cross Relief Fund.

Racino Opens, But Work Still Left

22 November 2004

Off-track bettors get their first sight of new Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino today.

Evangeline Downs Revenues Steady

6 July 2004

News Brief: Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino slot revenues held at a steady $5.5 million during the months of May and April despite fluctuations in the number of people who visited.

Locals Want Bigger Cut from Evangeline Downs' Revenue

3 February 2004

News Brief: Opelousas wants a much bigger share of the anticipated revenue from the new Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino in Louisiana.

Evangeline Downs Casino Off to Good Start

21 January 2004

News Brief: Evangeline Downs opened its casino in Opelousas to fanfare last month, attracting 123,279 people who bet $3.4 million on the racetrack’s 1,627 slot machines from December 19-31.

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