Slammed by a double-whammy of hurricanes, Louisiana was accordingly unfortunate in gambling revenue, which plunged 32% to $148.5 million. The only market spared was Baton Rouge (-12%). Lake Charles bore the brunt of Hurricane Laura and the numbers reflected it. Golden Nugget and L’Auberge Lake Charles both grossed $18.5 million, down 37.5% and 34% respectively. Delta Downs‘ $11 million was a 23% and Isle Grand Palais, which was ripped from its moorings by the storm, sank 44% to $4.5 million. New Orleans casinos took it pretty hard, too, with Harrah’s New Orleans clinging to its top spot with $12 million, plummeting 49.5%. Boomtown New Orleans was 21% off the pace with $8 million and Treasure Chest grossed $7 million for a 26% slippage. Amelia Belle was down 29.5% to $2.5 million but Fair Grounds racino was only 17% lower, albeit at $3 million.
