Louisiana has emerged as a happening place in casino gambling. Humidity is quite high in this southern province. But, gamblers can get a refreshing experience by entering any of the dozen or more riverboat casinos. Louisiana is an American territory since the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. It is the fourth state that has approved riverboat casino gambling. At present moment, 14 casino riverboats are operating in 12 different places almost meeting the maximum limit of 15 operating riverboat. In New Orleans, a land-based casino is also operated.
Casinos are now operating at the dock. All of the riverboat casinos have been operating on 24*7 basis from the year 2001. Blackjack, craps, roulette, slots, and video poker, baccarat, mini baccarat, poker, Caribbean stud poker, pai gow poker, let it ride, casino war, three-card poker, big 6 wheel, keno, and bingo are amongst the popular games played here.