Shreveport and neighboring Bossier City form the largest gambling market in northern Louisiana. The two cities share a casino corridor along the Red River, with properties from multiple national operators competing for players from East Texas, Arkansas, and the surrounding region.
For the Shreveport-specific properties (as opposed to Bossier City across the river), here's what to know.
Shreveport-Side Properties
Bally's Shreveport (Caesars Entertainment)
Formerly Eldorado Shreveport, now operating under the Bally's brand within the Caesars Rewards network. This means your play earns the same Tier Credits and Reward Credits used at Caesars Palace, Harrah's, and dozens of other Caesars properties.
The video poker floor carries Jacks or Better, Bonus Poker, and Deuces Wild variants. The property has a loyal base of regulars who take advantage of Caesars Rewards multiplier events — check the app before visiting.
Sam's Town Shreveport (Boyd Gaming / B Connected)
A Boyd property on the Red River. Boyd's B Connected program is well-regarded for comp value, especially for mid-level players. The video poker selection is standard, and the property runs regular promotions including gift giveaways and point multiplier events.
Sam's Town attracts a locals-heavy crowd, which generally means faster machine turnover and a more focused gaming environment.
The Combined Shreveport-Bossier Market
Most visitors play both sides of the river. The key Bossier City properties are:
- Horseshoe Bossier City (Caesars Rewards): The best video poker pay tables in the market, especially in the high-limit room. 9/6 Jacks or Better is often available at $1+ denomination.
- Margaritaville Resort Casino: Entertainment-focused with decent bar-top video poker.
- Boomtown Bossier City (PENN Play): Smaller, locals-oriented, with PENN Play national network integration.
See our Bossier City guide for detailed coverage of those properties.
Market Strategy
Horseshoe high-limit is the anchor. For the best raw pay tables in the Shreveport-Bossier market, the Horseshoe high-limit room is consistently the top choice.
Build Caesars Rewards status. With both Bally's Shreveport and Horseshoe Bossier City on the Caesars network, you can concentrate your play within one program. This is efficient for tier advancement, especially during multiplier events at either property.
Boyd for comp value. If you prefer dining and free play comps over tier status chasing, Sam's Town's B Connected program is the best bang for your play dollar in this market.
Texas visitors: plan overnight trips. Dallas-Fort Worth is 3 hours away. A Friday-Saturday trip with overnight stays (use your loyalty card room offers) gives you enough time for multiple sessions across both cities.
Louisiana taxes gambling winnings. Unlike Mississippi or Nevada, Louisiana applies state-level income tax to gambling winnings. Factor this in when comparing the Shreveport-Bossier market to Gulf Coast or Las Vegas alternatives.