Darren Cooper

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Darren Cooper was born and raised in Southern Louisiana, just a short pirogue ride away from New Orleans. He started his journalism career at the New Orleans Times-Picayune and has been a writer and columnist in New Jersey since 1998. He's won 14 statewide press awards and earned his first Associated Press Sports Editors Top 10 award in 2022.

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Rendering of the future Live! Casino Louisiana in Bossier-City on a story about the state's gaming officials' hope for the new casino.

Louisiana Gaming Officials Hope New Casino Will Bring Back Texas Gamblers

Leaders in the sister Louisiana cities of Shreveport and Bosier City hope a new Live! casino will bring back Texas gamblers to the area.

Darren Cooper December 15, 2023

Photo of Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on a story about his comments on how the Texas Senate doesn't have the votes to pass legalized casino legislation.

Lt. Gov. Patrick Says Casino Votes Still Lacking In Texas Senate

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says there is not enough votes in the state Senate nor public outcry to get a casino bill passed anytime soon.

Darren Cooper December 6, 2023

Photo of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who wants to legalize sports betting in OK — which would give Texans a nearby legal option for sports betting

Oklahoma Won’t Get Sports Betting Just Because The Governor Wants It

Texans could soon be legally betting on sports in the state if frequents to gamble in if a proposal from OK Gov. Kevin Stitt becomes law.

Darren Cooper November 20, 2023

A photo of a rendering of the Naskila Casino on a story about the Alabama-Coushatta's fight for national tribal recognition.

Alabama-Coushatta Garners Support In Attempt To Gain Federal Standing

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas continues to get local support in its efforts to circumvent Texas gaming laws and gain federal standing.

Darren Cooper November 7, 2023

Rendering of new Live! Casino located in Shreveport, La. on a story about the casino's approval by the state.

Cordish Gets Green Light To Build Live! Casino In LA Near Texas Border

Developers have been approved by Louisiana regulators to build a new Live! casino near the Texas border in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.

Darren Cooper October 25, 2023

Photo of one of the renovated rooms in the Chocktaw Grand Tower on story of its reopening.

Chocktaw Resort Unveils Renovated Grand Tower With Texans In Mind

Chocktaw Casino & Resort has finished a renovation of it Grand Tower and welcomes Texas patrons to stay and play.

Darren Cooper September 25, 2023

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