Bossier City and Shreveport are sister cities joined by the Red River. The Vegas-style action along the banks of the river keep things alive with the five riverboat casinos offering 24-hour excitement in Louisiana’s Other Side.
No matter when you visit, you’ll find something new and unexpected, as our casinos add tables and games all the time. Whether you love a fiery slot machine or enjoy a good table game like Blackjack or Roulette, you’ll find excitement here.
When you’ve worked up an appetite, dine in any of the casinos’ restaurants, which feature a range of cuisines from light sandwiches to international fare to five-star steakhouse experiences.
Make sure you get in some good pampering during your visit. Indulge yourself when you step into any of the casino spas for a little rest and relaxation as the stress melts away. The Louisiana Boardwalk also on the banks of the Red River in Bossier City add to the riverfront exhilaration. It boasts outlet shopping, riverfront dining, and countless entertainment options that compliments the riverfront gaming.
Boomtown Casino and Hotel
Boomtown Casino and Hotel, with a western motif features a 30,000-square-foot casino with more than 1,250 slots and 33 table games on three levels and a 188-garden-suite hotel. 1-800-430-7787; www.boomtownbossier.com
DiamondJacks Casino and Resort
DiamondJacks Casino and Resort features a total of 570 rooms, a 1,200 seat entertainment center, tropical-style pool, and additional RV hookups. DiamondJacks has three decks of gaming action, spa and fitness center. 1-800-843-4753; www.diamondjacks.com/bossiercity
Horseshoe Casino and Hotel
The Horseshoe Casino and Hotel offers more than 50 table games, 1,600 slot machines, four restaurants and a 606-suite hotel and spa. It is home to the first-ever CMT Crossroads Bar, which opened in May 2008. 1-800-895-0711; www.horseshoe.com
Harrahs’ Louisiana Downs Racetrack
The racetrack features a casino with 1,402 slots. It connects to the racetrack by an entryway featuring restaurants and a lounge. Off-track betting and simulcasts are offered year-round. 1-800-648-0712; www.ladowns.com
Eldorado Resort Casino
Eldorado Resort Casino offers a three-deck riverboat casino with a 404-suite hotel, full-service spa, more than 1,430 slots and more than 60 table games. 1-877-602-0711;
www.eldoradoshreveport.com
Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino
Sam’s Town Casino, operated by Boyd Gaming of Las Vegas, opened in downtown Shreveport in 1994. Sam’s Town currently features a 23-story, 514-room hotel, spa and fitness center, convention center and 28,000 square feet of casino space featuring 1,165 slots and 30 table games. 1-800-427-7247; www.samstownshreveport.com
Things to Do
Louisiana Boardwalk
Vegas-style Riverboat Casinos
Eight Air Force Museum
Shreveport-Bossier Film Trail Stops