Poker Rooms in Louisiana
Louisiana's poker scene is anchored by Caesars New Orleans downtown and a ring of riverboat casinos spread across the state from Lake Charles in the west to Bossier City/Shreveport in the north. The Horseshoe Bossier City hosts an annual WSOP Circuit event making it the top tournament destination in the state. With 13 active rooms and roughly 185 tables, Louisiana offers solid regional poker action particularly along the Interstate 20 corridor and in the New Orleans metropolitan area.
Legal Framework
Louisiana legalized land-based casino gambling in 1992, initially limited to riverboat casinos. Harrah's New Orleans (now Caesars New Orleans) holds the state's sole land-based casino license. Riverboat casinos may now operate permanently docked ('on the shoreline') following 2001 legislation. The state Lottery and Gaming Division oversees all commercial casino operations.
Top Poker Rooms in Louisiana
Destination-level rooms — the best places to play in LA.
Caesars New Orleans (formerly Harrah's)
New Orleans, LA · Commercial Casino
Tournaments: WSOP Room branding; regular daily tournaments; hosts series events throughout the year
Horseshoe Casino Bossier City
Bossier City, LA · Commercial Casino
Tournaments: Annual WSOP Circuit event; one of the most active tournament schedules in the state
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Lake Charles, LA · Commercial Casino
Tournaments: Regular poker series; active tournament schedule drawing Texas and Louisiana players
Regional Poker Rooms
Strong regional rooms with regular action.
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge · Commercial Casino
📍 777 L'Auberge Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport
Shreveport · Commercial Casino
📍 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101
Margaritaville Resort Casino
Bossier City · Commercial Casino
📍 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City, LA 71111
Treasure Chest Casino
Kenner · Commercial Casino
📍 5050 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065
Coushatta Casino Resort
Kinder · Tribal Casino
📍 777 Coushatta Dr, Kinder, LA 70648
Local Poker Rooms
Smaller venues and local spots.
Harrah's Louisiana Downs
Bossier City · 12 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
Daily: 12PM–4AM
Isle of Capri Casino Bossier City
Bossier City · 12 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
24/7
Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge · 12 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
24/7
Sam's Town Hotel and Casino
Shreveport · 10 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
24/7
Boomtown Casino New Orleans
Harvey · 7 tables
NL Hold'em · $1/$3–$2/$5
Daily: 10AM–4AM
Louisiana Poker Room Comparison
| Room | City | Tables | Games | Stakes | Rating | 24/7 | Tourney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars New Orleans (formerly Harrah's) | New Orleans | 20 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | $1/$3–$10/$25 | 4.4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Horseshoe Casino Bossier City | Bossier City | 18 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | $1/$3–$5/$10 | 4.3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles | Lake Charles | 16 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | $1/$3–$5/$10 | 4.3 | ✓ | ✓ |
| L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | 14 | NL Hold'em, PLO, Limit Hold'em | $1/$3–$5/$10 | 4.1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport | Shreveport | 14 | NL Hold'em, PLO | $1/$3–$5/$10 | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Margaritaville Resort Casino | Bossier City | 14 | NL Hold'em, PLO | $1/$3–$5/$10 | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Treasure Chest Casino | Kenner | 14 | NL Hold'em, PLO | $1/$3–$5/$10 | 3.9 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coushatta Casino Resort | Kinder | 12 | NL Hold'em, PLO | $1/$3–$5/$10 | 4 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Harrah's Louisiana Downs | Bossier City | 12 | NL Hold'em | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.7 | — | ✓ |
| Isle of Capri Casino Bossier City | Bossier City | 12 | NL Hold'em | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.6 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge | 12 | NL Hold'em | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.7 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sam's Town Hotel and Casino | Shreveport | 10 | NL Hold'em | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.6 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boomtown Casino New Orleans | Harvey | 7 | NL Hold'em | $1/$3–$2/$5 | 3.7 | — | ✓ |