Louisiana Casinos to Shut Down for At Least 14 Days

Louisiana Casinos to Shut Down for At Least 14 Days

Published March 16, 2020

Starting March 17, 2020, all twenty commercial casinos in Louisiana will be required to close their doors for at least 14 days to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). This does not affect tribal casinos as they are not subject to Louisiana state laws and guidelines.

Video poker parlors are also not affected by this.

Gaming revenue now surpasses oil and gas revenue in the Louisiana state budget and currently makes up approximately 10% of state revenue.

Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1

Vinton, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an overnight lane closure on Interstate 10 westbound in Vinton for roadway maintenance. According to the agency, the right lane of I-10 westbound will be closed from Coone…

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Lake Charles And Westlake I-10 Shoulder Closures Scheduled Through April 22, 2026

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced multiple singular shoulder closures along Interstate 10 in both directions between mile marker 25 in Westlake and mile marker 31 in Lake Charles from Sunday, March 22, 2026,…

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Sulphur Drivers Advised Of March 16-20 Lane Closures At Beglis Pkwy Intersection

SULPHUR, LA. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, or DOTD, said alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday, March 16, 2026, at the intersection of E Burton Street and North Beglis Parkway in Sulphur as crews perform milling and…

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