{"id":10445,"date":"2026-03-06T08:31:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/ballys-corporation-to-acquire-sams-town-shreveport-from-boyd-gaming\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T08:31:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:31:44","slug":"ballys-corporation-to-acquire-sams-town-shreveport-from-boyd-gaming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/06\/ballys-corporation-to-acquire-sams-town-shreveport-from-boyd-gaming\/","title":{"rendered":"Bally\u2019s Corporation To Acquire Sam\u2019s Town Shreveport From Boyd Gaming"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Bally\u2019s Corporation has reached an agreement to acquire Sam\u2019s Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport from Boyd Gaming. Transaction places two neighboring casino properties along the Red River under one operator once regulatory approvals arrive.<\/p>\n<p>Agreement, announced February 26, is expected to close during the third quarter of 2026. Both companies confirmed financial terms remain undisclosed.<\/p>\n<p>Acquisition strengthens Bally\u2019s presence in Louisiana and adds another step in a broader strategy focused on growth across regional casino markets in the United States.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em><strong>Good to Know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Bally\u2019s Corporation will acquire Sam\u2019s Town Hotel and Casino Shreveport from Boyd Gaming<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Deal places two adjacent Red River casino properties under one operator<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Closing is expected in the third quarter of 2026 pending approvals<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>Control of both neighboring properties creates a rare situation in a regional gaming market. 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