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Although Louisiana is a coastal state, people are often surprised to realize that it contains many wonderful white sand beaches that are as beautiful as those in Florida and California. The Cajun Riviera is what the locals call a stretch of sandy beaches that includes Holly Beach and Cypremort Beach. Grand Isle, a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico, is a popular destination for picnickers and holiday makers, who come to enjoy its wide, sandy beach.

1.North Beach

North Beach is a large, white, sandy beach located in Southwest Louisiana in Lake Charles. A true urban beach, North Beach is the only inland white sand beach in Louisiana and on the entire Gulf Coast. The beach is a great place for beach volleyball, beachcombing, and picnicking. There is also a marina and a wonderful scenic promenade on the lakeshore with breathtaking views all around, and it is a popular place for watching sunsets. The promenade links three popular Lake Charles’ parks – September 11th Memorial Park, Millennium Park, and Veteran’s Memorial Park. The beach is part of many of Lake Charles’ lively festivals

Lake Charles, LA 70601, Phone: 337-491-1201

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2.Cypremort Point Beach

Located in Vermilion Bay, a deep bay about 10 miles from the vast Gulf of Mexico, Cypremort Point State Park is a very popular 185-acre green space perfect for picnics, swimming, fishing, crabbing, boating, and especially windsurfing. Most of the environment is coastal marsh with a man-made half-mile-long beach. The beach has several picnic tables, a sailboat launch, and a fishing pavilion. There is also a 100-foot-long fishing pier, and the park is famous for its great and diverse fishing. The freshwater from the Vermilion and Atchafalaya rivers creates a rich environment for spotted sea trout, red drum, redfish, and speckled trout. The park is also home to many other animals, such as nutria, alligator, muskrat, deer, black bear, possum, rabbits, and red fox.

306 Beach Ln, Cypremort Point, LA 70538, Phone: 337-867-4510

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3.Fontainebleau State Park

Just a short drive from New Orleans, on Lake Pontchartrain’s north shore across the 24-mile-long Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge, is Fontainebleau State Park, a 2,800-acre park that was once, in 1829, the location of a large sugar mill. There is only a ruin of a brick building left now, but there is a nice sandy beach for swimming and watching colorful sailboats on the lake. An old disused railroad track in the park is now a part of the Rails to Trails program and is a great cycling, in-line skating, and hiking path. The park also has a nature trail with many interpretive signs that identify common shrubs and trees. There are more than 400 species of birds in the park, and the park’s streams and waterways are great for kayaking and fishing.

62883 LA-1089, Mandeville, LA 70471, Phone: 985-624-4443

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4.Grand Isle

The only inhabited barrier island in Louisiana, Grand Isle is a narrow, sandy ridge in the Gulf of Mexico formed by the relentless action of the waves. The island is known for its fantastic white, sandy beaches, deep sea fishing, and an incredible number of bird and butterfly species. Most rental homes and motels have their own beach access and the only public beach is located in Grand Isle State Park, on the eastern part of the island. The park has an observation tower that offers spectacular views in all directions. A 400-foot fishing pier is a popular place to throw the line and try to catch your dinner. Crabbing is another popular activity. There are several picnic pavilions and a fairly simple campground. A hiking trail loops through the park. The beach is great for swimming and has warm water and a gradual slope. The lagoon is the best place to spot some of the many species of birds.

Admiral Craik Drive, Grand Isle, LA 70358

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5.Holly Beach

Holly Beach, or the Cajun Riviera as this beach and the small community are known by the locals, is located in southwest Louisiana on the sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico, about 10 miles from Cameron. The community and the beach have both been severely damaged by several recent hurricanes, but the residents of Holly Beach are rebuilding and the beaches have been cleaned and are open to the public. The wide expanses of fine sand are popular for crabbing, driving on the packed sand, swimming, windsurfing, boating, fishing, and more, and there are always plenty of shells for the kids to collect. Most of the accommodation options consist of small beach cabins or camp sites.

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Louisiana has 4 federally-approved Indian casinos and 43 state-licensed casinos. One of the state-licensed casinos is owned by an Alabama tribe.

The tribes that own and operate approved Indian casinos are the Chitimacha Tribe, Coushatta Tribe, Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe and Jena Band of Choctaw Indians. These casinos are regulated by the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).

The Margaritaville Resort Casino is a state-licensed casino owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians from Alabama.

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Cypress Bayou Casino celebrates 25 yearsDecember 18, 2018 - Cypress Bayou Casino has grown substantially over 25 years. It has grown to a 180,000-sq-ft casino with 1,000 slot machines, 38 table games, poker room and a large bingo hall with 1,200 seats.... Read moreMohegan Gaming will manage Paragon Casino ResortOctober 26. 2018 - Paragon Casino Resort is partnering with Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, a commercial managment company of the Mohegan Tribe. The agreement will last 5 years.... Read moreTop 10 Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas 2018
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Louisiana Indian Casinos

Cypress Bayou Casino and Hotel
823 Martin Luther King Road
Charenton, LA 70523
337-923-7284
800-284-4386

The Cypress Bayou Casino is owned by the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, P.O. Box 661, Charenton LA 70523. (337) 923-4973

Coushatta Casino Resort
777 Coushatta Drive
Kinder, Louisiana 70648
800-584-7263
337-738-1370

The Coushatta Casino Resort is owned by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, 1940 C.C. Bel Road, Elton, LA 70532. (337) 584-1403

Jena Choctaw Pines Casino
149 Chahta Trails
Dry Prong, LA 71423
855.638.LUCK (5825)

Miko's Gaming
P.O. Box 14 Jena, LA 71342

The Choctaw Pines Casino is owned by the Jena Band of Choctaw Indians, PO Box 14, Jena, Louisiana 71342. (318) 992-2717

Margaritaville Resort Casino
777 Margaritaville Way
Bossier City, LA 71111
(855) 346-2489

Margaritaville Resort Casino is owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, an Alabama tribe.

Paragon Casino Resort
711 Grand Blvd.
Marksville, LA 71351
800-WIN-1-WIN
800-946-1946

The Paragon Casino & Resort is owned by the Tunica-Biloxi Indian Tribe of Louisiana, P.O. Box 1589, Marksville LA 71351. (318) 253-9767

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State-Licensed Casinos

Non-Indian gambling is regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

Louisiana Gaming Control Board
9100 Bluebonnet Centre Boulevard, Suite 500
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Phone 225.295.8450 or 1.888.295.8450
Fax 225.295.847

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has licensed the following casinos:

Parish	Casino
Bossier Parish	Boomtown Casino & Hotel
DiamondJacks Casino & Resort
Horseshoe Casino & Hotel - Bossier City
Caddo Parish	King's Ransom Casino
Cash Magic
Eldorado Resort Casino
Sam's Town Shreveport
Cash Money
Calcasieu Parish	Cash Magic
L'Auberge Casino Resort
Lake Charles Golden Nugget Casino Resort
Cash Magic Winner's Choice Plaza
Cash Magic Vinton
Lucky Longhorn Casino
Texas Pelican Casino and Bingo
East Baton Rouge Parish	Belle of Baton Rouge Casino
Hollywood Casino
Jefferson Parish	Boomtown Casino New Orleans
Treasure Chest Casino
Jalou of Jefferson
Lafourche Parish	Cash Magic Larose
Raceland Plaza
Colonel's Plaza
Livingston Parish	Lucky Magnolia
Lafayette Parish	Vegas Style North Casino
Orleans Parish	Carnival Club
Crescent City Casino
Harrah's New Orleans Casino
St. John the Baptist Parish	Poker Palace Casino
St. Landry Parish	Cash Magic
The Quarters Casino & Restaurant
St. Martin Parish	Cash Magic
Vegas Style South Casino
St. Mary Parish	Amelia Belle Casino
Bayou Vista Plaza
Tangipahoa Parish	St. Helena Express
Terrebonne Parish	Houma Truck Plaza
Webster Parish	Cash Money

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Louisiana allows riverboat casinos to operate on land

May 23, 2018

On Wednesday a law was signed by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards that would allow for larger onshore gaming floors for riverboat casinos. Under Senate Bill 316, the casino gaming floor can be moved nearly a quarter mile or 1,200 feet from the berth of the riverboat.

27 years ago gambling was legalized in the state. There are currently 15 casino riverboats. New Orleans had 1 casino built on land. There are also 3 tribal owned casinos.

An application will need to be submitted to the state Gaming Control Board before approval can be given that would allow the riverboat operations to move on land. It is estimated that it will be close to six months before the applications begin to be submitted.

States with similar laws are being studied to help determine the what the new guidelines should be. In the next few months the board will need to write the regulations for the application process, financing, and other numerous details. These regulations will also need some time after that before they can be given final approval. There must be public hearings and written responses given first before they can go into effect.

Under the previous law, riverboat casinos could only have 30,000 square feet of gaming space. They could also only have gaming positions upto 2,365. The gaming position has to do with how many people could play at a table game or seats for slot machines. SB316 will allow for a clear definition of the gaming positions are counted.

In 1991 15 riverboats were approved for casino gaming licenses. All gaming was to take place while the boat sailed. In 2001 the law changed and allowed for the boats to stay at their berth. However, it was required that the casino floor was placed over the water. Mariners had to be on staff. Also, the paddle wheel had to be operational.

Whenever a change to the current gaming law was made, the Gaming Control Board set new requirements for casinos to make investments in new amenities for guests. This included adding new restaurants and spa facilities. The new law would require casinos to continue with this trend if they want to move their gaming operations on land. It could be upwards to $600 million in a new building and design.

It was reported that in 2017 $419.2 million was raised in taxes from riverboat casinos. $371 million in taxes was raised from gas and oil severance.

Harrah's New Orleans loses license extension

May 21, 2018

On Friday the regular session for the Louisianan Legislature was adjourned. A deal was not settled for the gaming license for the proposed extension project for the Harrah's New Orleans. The proposed project will cost $350 million to complete. The casino is owned by Caesars Entertainment. A conference committee did not approve the bill causing a new obstacle for the project.

The casino is the only land based gaming facility in the state. The company is seeking to extend their gaming operations for 30 years with no bids. The current contract is scheduled to expire in 2024. This is six years in the future.

The company maintains that allowing for them to extend their license, they would be able to create more opportunity for economic growth in the area. However, if the license is not allowed to be bid on then opponents believe the city and the state would not have a chance to receive the most beneficial deal.

Lawmakers decided to reject the proposal since at this time there is no other alternative. A comparison can not be made to decide what the best option would be.

Under the proposal, construction jobs would create the need for 600 people. After construction, 500 permanent jobs would need to be filled. The city would also have an increase of tax revenue that would be in the millions.

2019 is an election year for Louisiana. It is possible that another attempt by the casino could be made then.

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04.28.2016 Paragon Casino Resort to be Managed by Mohegans
12.03.2015 Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel to Undergo $20M Renovation
11.20.2015 October Gaming Revenue Increase at Louisiana Casinos

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06.04.2015 Red River Rises and Riverboat Casinos Stay Open
05.18.2015 Louisiana Police Watching For Potential Flood at Casinos

12.18.2014 Possible Smoking Ban at LA Casinos
12.08.2014 Golden Nugget Lake Charles Casino Opens
12.01.2014 The New Golden Nugget Lake Charles Prepares to Open
07.14.2014 Louisiana Casinos Help To Pay Child Support
06.11.2014 Casino Pool Parties Compete in Bossier City
03.07.2014 Drunk Gambling and Louisiana
09.20.2013 Louisiana Casinos Up from a Year Ago
08.29.2013 Over $1M Collected Winnings Go To Child Support
04.30.2013 Casino Job Fair to be held for Margaritaville and Eldorado
03.01.2013 Baton Rouge Metro Council to Decide on 24 Hour Liquor Sales
10.24.2012 Jena Choctaw Pines Casino plans to open Jan 2013
08.27.2012 L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge Opening Delayed
05.11.2012 Margaritaville Casino Resort , Under Construction
03.15.2012 Ameristar to Plans to Take Over Riverboat Casino Project
02.24.2012 L'Auberge Baton Rouge Hopes to Open Summer 2012

06.21.2011 Proposed Bossier City Margaritaville Discussed by City Council
06.14.2011 Bossier City Council holds meeting for Proposed Casino project
05.16.2011 Newest Casino Hotel named, L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge
02.27.2011 Baton Rouge Casino Update from Pinnacle Entertainment
02.25.2011 Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel Faces Delay in Opening
02.17.2011 Penn National Gaming Releases Project Details for Hollywood Casino
02.14.2011 Louisiana's Final Gaming License To Be Decided
01.27.2011 Coushatta Casino Resort undergoes new construction
01.18.2011 Pinnacle Appoints Management Team for New Baton Rouge Casino
01.14.2011 Fitch Affirms Pinnacle's IDR at 'B'; Outlook Stable
01.13.2011 Penn National Gaming Announces Jefferson Parish Council's Casino Development Resolution

12.16.2010 Proposed project for Hollywood Casino, Harvey
09.28.2010 New casino planned for Baton Rouge
04.15.2010 Sugarcane Bay casino project is cancelled

07.15.2009 Coushatta Casino Resort adds new slots
04.27.2009 Coushatta Casino avoids Las Vegas downturn
02.20.2009 Baton Rouge Casino delayed 90 days

12.22.2008 Louisiana official pushes for casino at Lake Pontchartrain
09.02.2008 Sugarcane Bay casino construction begins

07.03.2008 Hollywood Casino warehouse destroyed by fire
05.02.2008 Horseshoe Casino & Hotel Opens New CMT-Themed Bar

03.24.2008 Pinnacle's 2nd Lake Charles Riverboat Casino is Approved
03.06.2008 New Lake Charles Riverboat Casino Planned

02.11.2008 Baton Rouge Approves Third Casino
02.11.2008 Voters approve Pinnacle
02.08.2008 Pinnacle argues case for new Baton Rouge casino

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