Any slot machine player knows it takes luck to win big. A study conducted by Casinos.com analyzed Louisiana casinos to see which are the luckiest.
The luckiest casino in the state, according to the study, is Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino in Vinton, followed by Coushatta Casino Resort, Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino and Golden Nugget Casino.
Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City ranked last as the unluckiest in Louisiana, according to the study.
Louisiana is home to four Native American casinos and 43 state-licensed casinos, which employ more than 41,000 people, the study said.
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In April, the Louisiana Gambling Control Board reported that revenue for the industry hit $220.7 million in March of this year, which is an increase of 1% over the same period in 2023, Casinos.com said. It was similar in February, when casinos and racetracks generated $194.5 million, which also was a 1% increase over the previous year.
Casinos.com used Tripadvisor reviews to analyze phrases associated with luck and calculated the percentage of luck-rated mentions in the total Tripadvisor reviews to calculate the percentage for each casino, the study said.
At at the top of the list was Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino in Vinton, which had a luck percentage of 26.45%.
The combination racetrack-casino offers 30,000 square feet of casino floor, with more than 1,500 slots and live horse races. The study identified 18 of 94 reviews that mentioned the word “won.”
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Coming in second place was Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, with 24.16% on the luck percentage scale. This is the state’s largest casino resort, with about 500 slots and 70 table games. The word “won” was mentioned more than 70 times, and 37 reviews also mentioned “winning.”
Rounding out the top three was Louisiana Downs Racetrack and Casino in Bossier City, coming in at 21.14% luck. This racetrack and casino has more than 3,000 reviews, with 129 mentions of the word “won,” including a positive review that said, “Was fun, had an awesome time and won a little bit of extra spending money!!”
The rest of the casinos rankings are listed below.
Newlab New Orleans is deepening its energy-tech ambitions with a new partnership alongside JERA, Japan’s largest power generator, to accelerate next-generation carbon capture solutions for heavy industries across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, The Center Square writes.
The collaboration brings JERA Ventures into Newlab’s public-private innovation hub, where startups gain access to lab space and high-end machinery to commercialize technologies aimed at cutting emissions and improving industrial efficiency.
The move builds momentum as Newlab prepares to open its fifth global hub next fall at the former Naval Support Activity site, adding New Orleans to a network that includes Riyadh and Detroit. JERA’s footprint in Louisiana is already growing—from a joint venture on CF Industries’ planned $4 billion low-carbon ammonia plant to investments in solar generation and Haynesville shale assets—positioning the company as a significant player in the state’s clean-energy transition.
Federal immigration authorities are keeping a tight lid on key details as “Catahoula Crunch” closes its first week in southeast Louisiana, Verite writes.
The operation—one of Department of Homeland Security’s largest recent urban crackdowns—began with raids at home-improvement stores and aims for 5,000 arrests, according to plans previously reviewed by the Associated Press. While DHS publicly highlighted arrests of immigrants with violent criminal records, AP data shows fewer than one-third of the 38 detainees in the first two days had prior convictions.
Meanwhile, advocacy groups report widespread fear in Hispanic communities, with residents avoiding hospitals, schools, workplaces and even grocery stores amid sightings of federal agents.
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Business impacts are already visible: restaurants and Hispanic-serving corridors like Broad Street appear unusually quiet, with staff shortages forcing menu cuts and temporary closures. School absenteeism has doubled in Jefferson Parish, and protests have spread across New Orleans and surrounding suburbs as local leaders demand transparency around federal tactics.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Louisiana State Police is opening its doors throughout December, hosting open house events aimed at giving potential applicants a closer look at what it takes to become a state trooper.
Troop leaders said the goal is to recruit men and women who are prepared for the demands of the job and committed to serving their communities.
Troop A Public Information Officer Shelby Mayfield said the open houses are designed to make the application process more accessible.
“One of the reasons we generated these open houses was to allow our applicants to come in and get a look inside the troop, meet some state troopers from across the troop area, and ask whatever questions they may have to the recruiters who are present,” Mayfield said.
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Along with information sessions, Mayfield said the events help future applicants better understand the daily responsibilities of law enforcement and the mindset troopers are expected to bring to the job.
“We want to make sure that that trooper knows how important officer safety is,” he said. “But more importantly, we want to make sure they go out there with a pure heart.”
The Louisiana State Police Training Academy is known for its rigorous curriculum that prepares cadets for real-world situations. From crash investigations to communication skills, instructors focus on developing well-rounded troopers who can serve safely and effectively.
Mayfield said applicants must be ready for a variety of interactions, not just emergencies.
“Not everything is going to be a high-intensity, rapidly evolving situation,” he said. “You need to be able to deal with the public to accomplish your job, and that’s why we preach not just getting the job done, but being able to relate to the public so you can meet their needs.”
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The application deadline for Cadet Class 109 is Jan. 6, 2026. Mayfield encourages anyone who feels called to the profession to take the next step.
“If this is something you genuinely have in your heart to do, reach out to somebody when it’s convenient for you,” he said. “Even if you miss a deadline, never give up because it’s never too late.”
Open house events will continue throughout the month at troop locations across Louisiana. More information on Cadet Class 109 and the application process is available on the Louisiana State Police website.
