Legislation was passed in 1992 that allowed riverboat gaming in Louisiana. It’s hard to imagine a time before the Red River was dotted with casino resorts, but gaming is just this side of 20 years old. Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City was the first of many Bossier casinos that would later be established. Ever since the first casino went up in the area in 1994, they have been very popular with locals and visitors alike.