In a recent meeting of the Louisiana Legislature on September 18, 2025, significant discussions centered around the state's gaming revenue reports, highlighting a robust increase in earnings across various sectors. Donna Jackson, representing the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, presented detailed figures that showcased the state's growing gaming industry.

In August 2025, riverboat casinos generated adjusted gross receipts of approximately $160.9 million, marking a notable increase of $26.5 million, or 9%, compared to the previous fiscal year. The state collected $34.6 million in fees during this period, contributing to a total of $67 million in fees collected for the fiscal year 2025-2026 thus far. This upward trend was attributed in part to favorable calendar conditions, including an additional weekend and Sunday compared to the previous year.

Caesars New Orleans reported particularly strong performance, with gross gaming revenue reaching $25.8 million, an increase of 21% from July and 36.6% from August of the previous year. The state received over $5.5 million in minimum daily payments from this venue alone.

The racetrack facilities also saw positive results, generating $28.1 million in adjusted gross receipts, reflecting a 7.2% increase from the previous month and a 6.2% increase year-over-year. The state collected $4.3 million in fees from these operations.

Video gaming devices across the state showed a steady performance as well, with net device revenue of $65.4 million for August, up 1.5% from July and 5.2% from the same month last year. The state collected $39 million in franchise fees for the fiscal year to date.

Sports betting continued to thrive, with retail sportsbooks accepting $19.6 million in wagers and mobile sportsbooks significantly outperforming with $251.8 million in wagers. This resulted in net proceeds of $30.2 million and $6.5 million in state taxes from mobile operations.

The meeting concluded without questions from board members, indicating a consensus on the positive trajectory of Louisiana's gaming revenues. As the state continues to capitalize on its gaming industry, the implications for economic growth and state funding remain significant, with further discussions on rulemaking anticipated in future meetings.