Bittersweet Anniversary for Louisiana Gaming

The silver anniversary of gambling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has been tarnished by declining revenue over the past two years at the Belle of Baton Rouge (l.) and the Hollywood Casino, both of which opened in 1994; L'Auberge Baton Rouge opened in 2012. Increased competition and the city's smoking ban are contributing factors. But analysts said the long-term picture looks promising.