Bally’s Advances Shreveport Growth Strategy with Sam’s Town Acquisition
Boyd Gaming has agreed to sell Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Bally’s Corporation.
Key Takeaways:
- Bally’s to acquire Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, aiming to strengthen local market presence.
- Deal expected to close in Q3 2026 pending regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
- Bally’s plans to invest in the property and the Shreveport community to support regional gaming and entertainment.
A deal, the companies say, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
The property sits adjacent to Bally’s existing Shreveport operation. It includes a 29,000-square-foot casino with 750 slot machines and 14 table games, a 514-room hotel, multiple restaurants, a live entertainment venue, and convention space. Financial terms were not disclosed,the companies said.
Bally’s framed the acquisition as a consolidation of its footprint in the Shreveport market and signalled plans to invest in the property and the city.
Soo Kim, Executive Chairman of Bally’s Corporation, said: “As an existing operator in Shreveport, we know this market well and understand what makes it special – from its loyal customer base to its important role in the region’s broader gaming and entertainment landscape.”
Bally’s already operates multiple U.S. casinos, recently renovating the former Belle of Baton Rouge.
Boyd described the sale as part of a broader effort to refine its operating model and portfolio, noting Sam’s Town has been in the company’s holdings since 2004.
