Coushatta Casino avoids economic woes of Las Vegas

Author:
ICT Staff
Updated:
Sep 12, 2018
Original:
Apr 1, 2009

Louisiana's casino industry has managed to avoid the downturn that's plagued their counter parts in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. And that includes the Coushatta Casino in Allen Parish. The tribe is working to create new economic opportunities. There are those who see nothing but doom and gloom and others determined to find opportunities in an economy that presents challenges for many.

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