By 1835, the licensing of casinos was repealed by the Legislature, but many casinos continued to flourish illegally. During this time New Orleans actually had a street named Craps (now Burgundy Street) in honor of the ubiquitous dice game imported by the French settlors.
In 1823 New Orleans had six casinos licensed by the Louisiana legislature. Louisiana has had a long and colorful history of gambling-both legal and illegal. Focus on Business Newsletter Online Gaming in Louisiana: History and Prospects for the Future
