Before Oklahoma’s Choctaw and WinStar casinos became the premier gaming destinations for Dallas residents, Louisiana’s Red River corridor — particularly Shreveport and Bossier City — was the go-to hub for gambling getaways. The recent opening of Live! Casino Hotel Louisiana in Bossier City, February 2025, marks the first new casino in the region in over a decade, signaling a revival of Louisiana’s gaming industry. This development is not only a nod to the state’s historical gaming roots but also an indication of renewed economic and tourism potential.