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Louisiana gaming revenues show mixed trends for December | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square – 2025-01-20 07:00:00

SUMMARY: Louisiana’s gambling industry showed mixed results in December. Video gaming devices generated $63.7 million, a 1.5% increase, with truck stops leading revenue. However, hotel revenue dropped 11.2%. Caesars New Orleans reported a 2.6% increase from December 2023, despite a 5% decrease from November. Riverboat casinos saw an 8.1% decline year-over-year. Slots at racetracks generated $26.4 million, with a slight decline from last year. Sports betting experienced a 38.1% drop in net proceeds, though wagers increased by 3.6%. Fantasy sports earned $2.4 million, contributing modestly to state taxes. Overall, the sector had a slight increase in revenue year-to-date.

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Tropical Update: Monday, June 16

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-06-16 10:28:42

SUMMARY: Tropical weather is quiet in the Atlantic, with disturbed weather centered over Central America and scattered storms in the Gulf and Caribbean. The Bermuda High remains strong, limiting activity in the Caribbean. In the Pacific, a new storm south of Mexico, Invest 94, is likely to become a named storm and could reach hurricane strength as it moves toward southern Mexico, possibly making landfall midweek near Acapulco. Warm waters and low wind shear support potential intensification. The Atlantic season remains delayed, with peak activity expected in August and September. Meanwhile, a significant heatwave will impact much of the eastern and central U.S. heading into summer’s start Friday.

Meteorologist Payton Malone has the latest update on the tropics for Monday, June 16.

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Toups' Meatery aiming for 80,000 meals through summer feeding program

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wgno.com – Ashley Hamilton – 2025-06-15 15:07:00

SUMMARY: In New Orleans, Toups Meatery is determined to combat child hunger this summer by preparing and delivering up to 80,000 free meals, despite federal cuts to USDA programs affecting food banks. Co-owner Amanda Toups emphasizes the urgency, noting one in three local children are hungry. With traditional support dwindling, the program relies heavily on community donations and fundraising efforts, including the upcoming Toups Fest on June 22. Volunteers deliver meals weekly to families, aiming to ensure no child goes hungry. Toups urges the community to unite in supporting children, highlighting the importance of collective action to fight poverty and food insecurity.

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Heavy rain returns Sunday; flooding possible

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2025-06-15 06:50:18

SUMMARY: Heavy rain returns Sunday with possible flooding, continuing a wet pattern through much of the week. A flood advisory was in effect for parts of the metro area Saturday afternoon, and today’s forecast calls for numerous showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening. Morning hours will be drier, but rainfall and heavy downpours are expected later on. Temperatures will reach the low 90s with high humidity, creating a muggy atmosphere. A tropical wave in the Caribbean remains disorganized, and the tropics are quiet for the next week. Conditions may improve slightly by Friday and Saturday, but heat and humidity will rise.

Heavy rain returns Sunday; flooding possible

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