Louisiana Texas Holdem

The Pelican State is a real treat for poker players with several great
options when it comes to finding live Texas holdem poker action. The state
offers many rooms, all with a healthy number of tables and a great variety in
games.

Of course, no limit Texas holdem is the pick in the state and most tournament
play is played in this variant. You’ll be able to find a good mix of other
variants in ring games though, such as mixed, Omaha, and limit holdem.

Some of the bigger names in the casino market run poker rooms in Louisiana
including Harrah’s and Horseshoe, which are now both owned by Caesars
Entertainment. This shows just how important the market is here and how popular
poker has become. The game is still riding high and the standard is only
improving, which is excellent for the rest of the country and for neighbouring
states.

Gambling in Louisiana has been around for quite some time and the state law
requires that individual jurisdictions manage this, as opposed to blanket
legislation for all areas in the state. This means you’ll find casinos both on
land and on river boats, as well as horse racing and lottery. Casinos usually
have standard slots and video poker, as well as table games, and poker in the
rooms that we’ve listed for you below.

The pick of the bunch is certainly Coushatta, with Harrah’s trailing just
behind. The service in these poker rooms is like that you receive in the better
rooms in Las Vegas. Many drinks are comped for players including alcoholic
beverages, and most of the larger rooms offer comps at a dollar rate per hour.

Some big name tournaments also make their way down to the bayou state, with
the WSOP making a stop for a circuit event. During those times, you’ll find some
of the best action on the felt, particularly in the accompanying cash games.
Just because players can front the larger buy ins for the big name events
doesn’t mean they’re a quality poker player. So, make sure you take advantage of
the soft play during these times.

Online poker is still illegal in Louisiana so you’ll need to get your fill at
the real felt. It doesn’t look like the state will regulate online play for some
time, if at all. So, if you must play online you’ll need to move or take a
chance at one of the unlicensed online poker rooms offering play to US players.
Overall though the options for live poker really are great and Louisiana is a
great place for poker and the game is only continuing to thrive and grow in this
region.

List of Louisiana Poker Rooms

Here is our compiled list of all the poker rooms you can find in the state of
Louisiana:

Boomtown Casino New Orleans

• Location: Harvey, Louisiana
• Hours: Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 12pm until 4am, Tuesday from
  9am until 4am
• Tables: 7
• Games: You’ll find up to three no limit holdem tournaments each day in this
  poker room, with the buy in ranging from $90 up to $350. If you are looking for
  a cash game you’ll come across $4 / $8 mixed and $4 / $8 limit holdem. They
  sometimes also spread some stud and Omaha when there’s demand.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features an old school decor with clean
  and well maintained tables and comfortable chairs. They have flat screen TVs
  strategically placed around the room to keep you up to date with all the latest
  sports scores.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned in this poker room through the mychoice
  rewards program. On top of this they will provide you with cocktail and food
  service at the table so you’ll never miss a hand. Finally you’ll also be in the
  running for more cash with a series of promotions running through the week
  including splash pots, high hand and Aces cracked prizes.
• Players: The standard of play in this room is decent with a good mix of local
  regulars and amateurs ensuring there’s always some decent action. You’ll
  probably find the best value in the tournaments as the cash games are a bit slow
  without the best limits. So unless you want to just relax for a few hours with
  some small ball poker, stick to the tournament action.

Coushatta Casino

• Location: Kinder, Louisiana
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 20
• Games: Tournament players will find a no limit holdem event every day except
  Wednesday with the buy in fluctuating from $115 up to $240. For the cash
  specialists they spread $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem and $4 / $8 limit
  holdem.
• Ambience: This poker room is well designed with plenty of space between
  tables. The room is clean and comfortable and well-lit so you can put in an
  extra-long session. No smoking is permitted and they have 15 flat screen TVs on
  the walls to keep you entertained between hands. The main casino is bright and
  noisy but you’ll be somewhat insulated from all of that in this partially
  separated poker room.
• Hospitality: You’ll receive cocktail and food service at the table while you
  play in this poker room. On top of this you can earn comps while you play cash
  through the casino rewards program and they also offer a bad beat jackpot and
  some other prizes if you hit a straight or royal flush.
• Players: You’ll always find some action in this poker room. It’s widely
  considered one of the best in the Louisiana with excellent and friendly staff
  and a good mix of amateurs and professionals to keep the games running and
  juicy. If you are looking for the best possible value then visit on a weekend
  evening when things get even busier.

Cypress Bayou Casino

• Location: Charenton, Louisiana
• Hours: Thursday from 2pm until 10pm, Friday from 2pm until 12am and Saturday
  from 12pm until 2am
• Tables: 4
• Games: A weekly $125 no limit holdem tournament is held on Thursday at
  6.30pm. Cash players will find a range of games which usually run based on
  demand. Generally $1 / $2 or $1 / $3 no limit holdem tables will be running most
  of the time.
• Ambience: This small poker area in the Cypress Bayou casino features clean
  and well maintained tables and comfortable chairs in a fully no smoking
  environment. They have TVs on the walls to keep you entertained while you play.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned in this poker room in cash games through the
  Club Cypress program. You’ll also receive cocktail and food service at the table
  while you play so you can push your session that little bit longer.
• Players: This poker room re-opened in early 2015 which is a great thing for
  players in the area. You’ll find some regulars at the tables and also some
  amateur visitors who want to take a shot at poker. This means you’ll usually
  find some decent action which can be exploited. For the best value visit on a
  Wednesday and sit down in their weekly no limit holdem freeze out tournament.

Eldorado Casino Shreveport

• Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 8
• Games: You’ll find a tournament on here every day except Monday. The game is
  always no limit holdem and the buy in ranges from $60 to $145. They also run a
  free roll on Thursday for qualifiers every second week. If you are looking for a
  ring game you’ll find $1 / $2, $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem, $1 / $2, $2
  / $5 and $15 / $30 pot limit Omaha high and $5 / $10 and $10 / $20 limit Omaha 8
  or better.
• Ambience: This poker room is partially separated from the rest of the casino
  and is full no smoking for your comfort. The room features clean and well
  maintained tables against a modern decor with good lighting for long sessions.
  So you can stay entertained between hands they also have flat screen TVs around
  the room playing live sports.
• Hospitality: When you play in this poker room you’ll receive food and
  cocktail service at the table so you can push your session out that little bit
  longer. On top of this you can earn comps through the Club Eldorado program and
  you’ll in the running to win more with a range of promotions including a bad
  beat jackpot, high hand prizes, splashed pots and royal and straight flush
  bonuses.
• Players: You’ll come across a good mix of players in this room with things
  being a bit slot during the week but speeding up on weekends. The cash games
  offer decent value, especially on Friday and Saturday nights and the range of
  tournaments will offer value to most players at some point. The dealers and
  staff here are great and really provide you with that southern hospitality.

Golden Nugget Lake Charles

• Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 6
• Games: You’ll only find cash games in this poker room with $1 / $3 and $2 / $
  no limit holdem and $4 / $8 limit holdem being the main games they spread.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room is separated from the rest of the casino
  by just a rail. The room features red felt tables with gold trim against a brown
  and black decor. TVs cover the walls to keep you entertained during hands and
  the room is perfectly lit to keep your eyes comfortable during longer sessions.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned at a rate of $1 per hour through the 24
  Karat club rewards program when playing cash in this poker room. On top of this
  they provide food and cocktail service at the table and you’ll be in the running
  for extra cash through their royal and straight flush promotions.
• Players: You’ll find a good mix of players from amateurs through to regulars
  in this poker room. This ensures there is decent action on the felt. The player
  pool for this casino isn’t that large so you may have to wait a bit on occasion
  to get a seat. If you want instant action, then visit during busier times and
  make sure you call ahead to get in a game faster. They don’t currently offer any
  tournaments but do on occasion open up registration for a sit n go event.

Harrah’s New Orleans

• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 20
• Games: Cash players will find $1 / $3, $2 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit holdem,
  $5 / $10 and $10 / $25 pot limit Omaha high, $4 / $12 mixed and $4 / $8 limit
  holdem in this poker room. If you are looking for some tournament action you’ll
  find a WSOP circuit event in May and not much else at this point in time.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features purple felt tables with
  comfortable black chairs in a modern decor which truly fits in with New Orleans
  culture. The room is wonderfully appointment and spacious with TVs on the walls
  to keep you entertained between hands. It’s partially separate from the main
  casino area so you won’t be too disturbed by this when you play.
• Hospitality: You’ll receive food and cocktails at the table while you play in
  this Harrah’s poker room. On top of this they offer comps through the Total
  Rewards program, and also run a series of promotions and jackpots to push your
  dollars that little bit further.
• Players: You’ll find some excellent action in this poker room with mainly
  visitors and amateurs taking to the felt, with the odd regular or two thrown in.
  Because of the room location you’ll get lots of loose action on weekend
  evenings, and to some extent during the week also. The staff in this room are
  professional and friendly, which ensures that everyone is looked after and
  having a good time. This is probably one of the better poker rooms in the state
  and is well worth a visit when you are in town.

Horseshoe Casino Bossier City

• Location: Bossier City, Louisiana
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 12
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
  with a buy in ranging from $65 up to $105. If you are after a cash game they
  spread $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem and $4 / $8 and $20 / $40 limit
  holdem.
• Ambience: Basic green felt tables with black trim sit against a modern and
  earth decor with lots of brown and beige in this poker room. The room itself is
  partially separate from the rest of the casino and is no smoking for your
  comfort. They have also placed TVs across the room to keep you up to date in
  your tournament or across your latest sports bets if you are playing cash.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned while you play cash games through the Total
  Rewards program. On top of this you’ll receive cocktail and food service at the
  table while you play so you need never miss a hand. They also run a series of
  promotions including high hands prizes, aces cracked bonuses and splashed pots
  to keep you coming back for more
• Players: The staff and dealers in this room are excellent and really know
  their poker. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and welcome,
  and this is mirrored by the majority of players in the room. The standard is
  decent and would be similar to most other major local casinos in other states
  and cities across the US. If you want the best possible value visit on a weekend
  evening and play in the lower limit games.

Isle of Capri Casino Lake Charles

• Location: Westlake, Louisiana
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 13
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on
  Monday, Wednesday and Saturday with a buy in of $70, $80 and $100 respectively.
  Cash players will find $2 / $5 and $5 / $10 pot limit Omaha high, $1 / $3 and $2
  / $5 no limit holdem and $4 / $8 limit holdem games.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room is located on the first floor of the
  casino and is partially separate from the main floor area. The tables are well
  maintained and clean and comfortable seating is provided. You’ll also be able to
  see TVs from most seats at the table so you can stay entertained between hands.
• Hospitality: You’ll receive food and cocktail service at the table while you
  play here and you can also earn comps in cash games through the Fan Club rewards
  program. They also run some jackpots and promotions to keep you coming back for
  more.
• Players: The staff and dealers in this poker room are excellent and really go
  the extra mile to make you feel welcome. The play is of a decent standard with
  mostly regulars taking to the felt during the quiet periods. On weekends the
  tables and games will become softer so visit then for the best value.

Jena Choctaw Pines Casino

• Location: Dry Prong, Louisiana
• Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday open
  from 2pm, Sunday and Wednesday open from 1pm
• Tables: 5
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held here on
  Wednesday and Sunday at 7pm and 2pm respectively with a buy in of $50. If you
  are looking for a cash game you’ll find $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem, $4
  / $8 limit holdem and $5 / $10 mixed games.
• Ambience: This no smoking poker room features TVs on the walls to keep you
  entertained between hands with modern decor and beige felt tables with black
  trim and comfortable seating. The small room is well lit and great on the eyes
  for longer sessions.
• Hospitality: You’ll receive food and cocktail service at the table while you
  play here, but unfortunately no comps are offered. They also offer a bad beat
  jackpot to push your dollars even further.
• Players: This room is quite small and has small player pool. So, you’ll
  mostly come across random people at the table with few regulars from time to
  time. This means the play will probably be different every time you sit down
  here. So, take your time and assess the table before making any big moves. The
  staff and dealers are good enough, without many negative or positive reports.

L’Auberge Casino Baton Rouge

• Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 7
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments run in this poker room on Monday,
  Wednesday and Sunday with a buy in of $120, $60 and $60 respectively. The
  tournaments always begin at 11am. If you are looking for a cash game, you’ll
  find $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem and $4 / $8 limit holdem.
• Ambience: It’s all about the red and orange earthy and soft tones in this
  modern poker room. The green felt tables are souring by comfortable red backed
  chairs with TVs across the walls to keep you entertained between hands. The room
  is completely no smoking and is partially separate from the rest of the casino.
• Hospitality: You’ll receive food and cocktail service at the table while you
  play and can also earn comps in cash games through the mychoice rewards program.
  A series of promotions and jackpots are also running most of the time to push
  your dollars that little bit further.
• Players: You’ll come across a good mix of players here with super aggressive
  young players and solid older rocks. This means you should always be able to
  find good spots to exploit and find some good value. Staff and dealers here are
  great and always ensure everyone feels welcome and looked after.

L’Auberge Casino Lake Charles

• Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
• Tables: 7
• Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm
  with a buy in of $130. On top of this they spread $1 / $3, $2 / $5 and $5 / $10
  no limit holdem, $2 / $5 pot limit Omaha high and $4 / $8 limit holdem cash
  games.
• Ambience: This poker room is only separated from the rest of the casino by a
  small rail which means you are affected by some of the noise from the main
  casino area. No smoking is permitted at the table though and you’ll be able to
  see a flat screen TV showing sports from most seats at the table. The brown and
  earthy decor against the light brown and orange table felt is nice on the eye.
• Hospitality: Comps can be earned in cash games through the mychoice rewards
  program and you’ll be provided with cocktail and food service while you play. On
  top of this they offer a bad beat jackpot, high hand prizes and royal and
  straight flush bonuses.
• Players: This small poker room offers some good action with lots of people
  ready to gamble it up on the felt. The general standard is decent so if you have
  an edge you’ll be able to find some good value once you assess the general
  standard of play. You won’t have to wait long for good action as this is one of
  the better poker rooms south west Louisiana.

Paragon Casino

• Location: Marksville, Louisiana
• Hours: Open from 4pm on Wednesday and 11am from Thursday through Sunday
• Tables: 8
• Games: For the tournament players, they run holdem events on Thursday and
  Friday with a buy in of $18 and $60 respectively. The Thursday event is fixed
  limit and the Friday is no limit. If you are looking for a cash game you’ll find
  $2 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit holdem, $5 / $10 mixed and $4 / $8 limit holdem
  games.
• Ambience: This poker room is partially separate from the rest of the casino
  and features basic poker tables that are clean and well maintained and
  surrounded by comfortable chairs. TVs are viewable from most seats at the table
  so you can stay entertained between hands. The room is non-smoking for your
  comfort.
• Hospitality: You’ll be treated with food and cocktail service at the table in
  this small poker room with comps also being offered to players in cash games
  through the Paragon Preferred Players Club. The room also runs a range of
  promotions and jackpots including a bad beat jackpot, high hand prizes and royal
  and straight flush bonuses.
• Players: You’ll come across quite a random mix of players in this room with a
  few regulars taking the felt mostly during the week days. The play will be at it
  best when the tournaments are running, especially once a fair few of the players
  have busted out. Staff and dealers here are knowledgeable and professional,
  making for a great poker room experience.

Conclusion

Louisiana offers many live poker rooms offering Texas holdem games. Use our
guide to find the rooms closest to you or to plan your next trip to this
southern state. In addition to no limit Texas holdem, most rooms run limit
holdem games and Omaha from time to time.