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Gaming Control Board chair reports landside openings, sports‑wagering revenue to Senate Finance
Summary
Christopher Abare, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, told the Senate Finance Committee the board has seen new landside casino openings and strong sports‑wagering receipts tied to major events, and described the board's regulatory role and recent cost‑saving changes in operations.
Christopher Abare, chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, briefed the Senate Finance Committee on March 25 about recent industry developments, regulatory responsibilities and the board's efforts to reduce costs and improve service to licensees.
Abare said the state’s gaming landscape has evolved: a recent landside casino opened in Bossier Parish, Caesars New Orleans completed a rebrand and Belle of Baton Rouge is preparing to rebrand to Bally’s. He noted New Orleans' Super Bowl…
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