By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Bally’s bought Sam’s Town Shreveport from Boyd Gaming BYD · USD 70.04 2026-10-16 Data for $30m following state approval, Online Poker Report reported. Bally’s plans to rename the Louisiana casino but has not specified a timetable or confirmed additional development projects.
The purchase transfers the Louisiana casino to Bally’s ahead of a planned rebrand.
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The acquisition adds an adjacent casino to Bally’s existing Shreveport operations.
The acquisition adds a Shreveport casino property to Bally’s regional portfolio.
Bally’s finance leadership changes amid Chicago casino project delays, a dispute with city officials and liquidity concerns.
Bally’s must seek financing alternatives and address Chicago’s demands for the full development as its chief financial officer prepares to leave.
The financing supports Bally’s planning and pre-construction, while additional capital remains necessary for the proposed resort.
WhiteHawk Capital Partners’ $560m financing provides capital to advance Bally’s planned $4bn Bronx casino resort.