SHREVEPORT, LA – In a time when many are feeling the pressure of inflation and rising prices, Louisiana’s casino industry is showing unexpected strength. The casinos in Shreveport and Bossier City are leading the charge, with March 2025 recording their highest revenue in a full year.
Gambling Remains Strong Despite Economic Concerns
Across the U.S., many families are cutting back on spending. Yet in Louisiana, gambling is booming. According to the American Gaming Association, Louisiana is one of only four states where gambling revenues have increased this year.
Economist James Klass mentioned that while there’s concern about a possible recession, gambling still seems to attract people — possibly as a way to cope with financial stress or try their luck at winning big quickly.
How Much Did Shreveport-Bossier Casinos Make?
In March 2025, Shreveport-Bossier casinos brought in a combined revenue of $57.7 million. This marks the highest monthly total for the region in the past 12 months — a 26% increase from February’s $45.5 million.
Here’s how each casino performed:
- Margaritaville Bossier: $15.8 million
- LIVE Casino Bossier: $12.3 million
- Horseshoe Bossier: $11.5 million
- Bally’s Shreveport: $9.7 million
- Boomtown Bossier: $4.6 million
- Sam’s Town Shreveport: $3.6 million
A Look Back: Revenue Over the Past Year
To understand how impressive March’s numbers are, here’s a look at total monthly gambling revenues in Shreveport-Bossier over the past year:
- April 2024: $40 million
- May 2024: $45.3 million
- June 2024: $40.9 million
- July 2024: $38.4 million
- August 2024: $45.6 million
- September 2024: $35.8 million
- October 2024: $37.4 million
- November 2024: $43.3 million
- December 2024: $45.1 million
- January 2025: $38.6 million
- February 2025: $45.5 million
- March 2025: $57.7 million
The last time numbers were close to this high was March 2024, which saw $49 million in total revenue.
Louisiana’s Casino Industry at a Glance
Louisiana is home to several commercial and tribal casinos, providing jobs to more than 44,000 people. The gambling industry brings in around $1.3 billion in taxes each year for the state.
With nearly $500 million in total gambling revenue already recorded in 2025, Louisiana currently ranks eighth in the nation in terms of gambling income. That’s a strong position, especially considering economic uncertainties nationwide.
In comparison, Caesar’s Casino in New Orleans brought in $30 million in March 2025, which was slightly down from $30.6 million in February.