Founded in the 1830's by Henry Miller Shreve, this area was once just a port. Over time it developed into Shreveport on one side of the river and Bossier City on the other side. Its northern location in Louisiana has ensured that it is a city hub and major port within a 200 mile radius.
Boomtown has more than twenty-eight table games and over 1062 slot machines. Boomtown also has a hotel on the premises with 187 rooms with accommodations for the impaired in some rooms. There are also three restaurants and a 24-hour cafe with a Starbucks inside.
Boomtown
300 Riverside Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-746-0711
http://www.boomtownbossier.com/
Diamond Jacks has 1114 slot machines and thirty two tables for card games. There is a a steak house, buffet, Mexican cuisine, and a restaurant with standard American fare. Diamond Jacks also has lodging in the form of 570-room hotel and a RV park.
Diamond Jacks
711 Diamondjacks Blvd
Bossier City, LA 71111
1-866- 552-9629
http://www.diamondjacks.com/
Eldorado Resort has 1500 slot machines and over 60 table games. There are 10 different types of table games including Poker and Blackjack. There is a fine dining establishment, a self serve deli and a buffet.
Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101
877- 602-0711
http://www.eldoradoshreveport.com/
Harrah's has 1300 slot machines with prices that range from a cent to one-hundred dollars. There is also a racetrack where horsemen can race their horses. Harrah's features entertainment and six restaurants. The accompanying hotel is the Spring Hill Suites by Marriott which has a complimentary breakfast buffet.
Harrah's Louisiana Downs Casino and Racetrack
8000 E. Texas St.
Bossier City, LA 71111
318- 742-5555
http://www.harrahslouisianadowns.com/
Horseshoe has 1500 slot machines to choose from. More than 370 of the slot machines are multi-denominational and allow you to change the value of your play at any time. They also have 60 table games, including poker. There are four dining establishments. The hotel is 25 stories, has 606 rooms and offers free valet services.
Horseshoe Bossier City
711 Horseshoe Blvd.
Bossier City, LA 71111
1-800-895-0711
http://www.horseshoebossiercity.com/
Sam's Town has three floors with table games and 1100 slot machines. A deli, international buffet, steak house and a southern cafe make up their dining options. The hotel is 23 stories high and has 415 rooms.
Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Shreveport
315 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
318- 429-0711
http://www.samstownshreveport.com/
