Gaming Enforcement Division - Gaming Operations Section

Responsibilities

The Operations Section oversees and regulates licensed casinos and gaming establishments located throughout Louisiana. The Section is responsible for processing and investigating applicants for licensure or permitting in the local Casino Gaming and Video Poker industries. It also enforces laws, rules, and regulations under the Gaming Statutes found in L.R.S. Title 27.

These establishments include licensed Riverboat Casinos, the Land-Based Casino in New Orleans, Slots at the Horse Racetracks, and Video Poker locations. The Operations Section has field offices statewide in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Breaux Bridge, Lake Charles, and Bossier City.