LIVE MUSIC AND NEW GAMING VENUES

GOLDEN NUGGET LAKE CHARLES

made a splash last summer when it opened the DraftKings Sportsbook, a 12,000-square-foot sports betting experiencing with 3,200 square feet of LED screens for live game-watching. The venue, Louisiana’s largest sportsbook, includes poker machines, blackjack tables and a full-service restaurant and bar.

Address: Golden Nugget, 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd.

Hours: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday-Sunday

Find them online:

goldennugget.com/lake-charles/ casino/draftkings-sportsbook-bar-grill

Rock out or chill out at PANORAMA MUSIC HOUSE, the rambling live-music venue in downtown Lake Charles. The entertainment schedule changes daily at this casual venue with exposed brick walls, patio and outdoor areas, multilevel bars and familiar bar food. Check out the next door neighbor, Panorama Music Exchange, connected to the music hall. The store stocks vintage vinyl records, music memorabilia, posters and band apparel.

Address: 331 Broad

Hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday

Find them online: facebook.com/PanoramaMusicHouse

Gaming, food and drinks come together in the entertaining Barstool Sportsbook, a newish venue at L’AUBERGE CASINO RESORT featuring a 24-foot video wall, betting kiosks, slot machines and table games. The menu includes nachos, wings, sliders, salads, flatbread pizza, sandwiches, po’boys, burgers, and ribeye steak. Of note: This summer L’Auberge will get a Mexican dining venue, Johnny Sanchez from chef Aaron Sanchez.

Address: L’Auberge Casino Resort, 777 Avenue L’Auberge

Hours: Noon-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday

Find them online: llakecharles.com/casino/barstool-sportsbook