SHREVEPORT, LA – You might be surprised to learn casino revenues in Louisiana are quite healthy right now. And the Shreveport and Bossier City casinos are among the best performers in the state.
Lots of folks are worried about inflation and higher costs for goods. But that is not stopping folks from gambling. In a recent check of gambling revenues for Shreveport-Bossier and Louisiana casinos, I found the numbers higher now than they have been in a full year!
Louisiana has several commercial and tribal casinos that employ more than 44 thousand people. These Louisiana casinos bring in about $1.3 billion in tax revenues every year.
Louisiana Casino Industry Shows Robust Health
According to American Gaming, Louisiana is one of only 4 states that has seen an increase in gambling revenues. Among all the states, Louisiana is number 8 in gambling revenues so far this year with a total of close to $500 million.
But why are casino revenues up in Louisiana? Economist James Klass tells Vixio.com there are concerns about a recession and that could impact gambling revenues. But other experts say some people try to deal with high costs by gambling as a way to try to earn a quick buck.
The casinos in Shreveport-Bossier brought in $57.7 million dollars in March of 2025. That is the highest revenue total for the local market in a year. The revenues are up more than 26% from the $45 million gambled in February.
March 2025 Individual Casino Performance and Historical Context
Here is a breakdown of the performance of individual Shreveport-Bossier casinos in March 2025:
- Margaritaville Bossier: $15.8 million
- LIVE Casino Bossier: $12.3 million
- Horseshoe Bossier: $11.5 million
- Bally’s Shreveport: $9.7 million
- Boomtown Bossier: $4.6 million
- Sam’s Town Shreveport: $3.6 million
Shreveport-Bossier Market Reaches One-Year High
Looking at the historical data for the Shreveport-Bossier casinos over the past year, the March 2025 figures clearly stand out as a peak:
- February 2025: $45.5 million
- January 2025: $38.6 million
- December 2024: $45.1 million
- November 2024: $43.3 million
- October 2024: $37.4 million
- September 2024: $35.8 million
- August 2024: $45.6 million
- July 2024: $38.4 million
- June 2024: $40.9 million
- May 2024: $45.3 million
- April 2024: $40 million
- March 2024: $49 million
In New Orleans, Caesar’s land-based casino reported $30 million in gambling revenue in March 2025, a slight decrease from $30.6 million in February 2025. Overall, the data indicates a strong performance for the Louisiana casino market, particularly in Shreveport-Bossier City, with March 2025 representing a significant upturn in revenue.
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