Boyd Gaming has announced the sale of its Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Bally’s for an undisclosed sum. The facility features a 29,000-square-foot gaming floor that includes 750 slot machines and 14 table games, complemented by a hotel with 514 rooms. Conveniently situated next to Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel, Sam’s Town is a notable venue in the area.
Both companies have revealed that they have finalized a definitive agreement regarding the sale. The transaction is projected to finalize in the third quarter of 2026, pending standard closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals.
Located in downtown Shreveport, Sam’s Town offers a variety of dining options, a live entertainment venue, and expansive convention and meeting spaces. Boyd Gaming has owned the property since 2004.
Soo Kim, the executive chairman of Bally’s, expressed, “Having been an operator in Shreveport, we have a deep understanding of this market and what makes it unique – from its dedicated customer base to its significant role in the area’s gaming and entertainment sector. The acquisition of Sam’s Town Shreveport underscores our commitment to the community and our strategic intent to expand our footprint here.”
Kim further noted that the company is aware of “substantial chances” to reinvest in the local market and enhance Shreveport’s status as a prime destination for gaming and entertainment. Bally’s intends to disclose more details about its larger vision and plans for both the property and the market “in the near future,” as stated.
With the integration of Sam’s Town Shreveport, Bally’s will elevate its domestic casino portfolio to 19 properties across 11 states.
The Rhode Island-based operator holds rights to developable land where the Tropicana Las Vegas once was, with part of the site designated for the construction of the A’s baseball stadium. Bally’s is also in the process of building a casino in Chicago and has recently secured a New York gaming license for a planned casino in the Bronx.
On the other hand, Boyd Gaming framed the sale as part of its strategic operational focus.
“The divestment of our Sam’s Town Shreveport property aligns with our ongoing commitment to refining our operational model and national property portfolio,” said Keith Smith, president and CEO of Boyd Gaming. “Sam’s Town Shreveport has been part of our family since 2004, and we are grateful for the dedication of its team members, both past and present, in delivering exceptional service to our guests over the last two decades.”
Boyd Gaming, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, was involved in several transactions last year. In March, the company completed the acquisition of Resorts Digital, the online gaming division of Atlantic City’s Resorts Casino Hotel. Additionally, in July, Boyd sold its 5% stake in Flutter Entertainment plc, the parent brand of FanDuel Group, for $1.75 billion.
The company also plans to unveil its new Cadence Crossing in Henderson next month, marking its first newly constructed casino in over 20 years.