{"id":12359,"date":"2025-06-23T13:38:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T13:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=america&#038;p=12359"},"modified":"2025-06-23T13:38:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T13:38:00","slug":"louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers","status":"publish","type":"america","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/america\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Louisiana racetrack ICE raid sparks tensions, Boyd Gaming denies ties to detained workers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a dramatic sweep that has stirred controversy across the gaming and racing world, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided the Delta Downs racetrack and casino in Vinton, Louisiana on June 17, detaining 84 undocumented workers. The operation, backed by the Louisiana State Police and U.S. Border Patrol, focused on stable workers\u2014not employees directly contracted by the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/opinion\/the-strip-he-banked-on-now-strips-him-down\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>The Strip he banked on now strips him down<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boyd Gaming Corporation, the owner and operator of Delta Downs, was quick to distance itself from the arrests<em>. \u201cNone of the individuals detained were Boyd Gaming employees,\u201d<\/em> the company said in a public statement. <em>\u201cWe are cooperating fully with authorities in their investigation.\u201d<\/em> The company emphasized that the individuals in question were hired by third-party vendors responsible for servicing the racetrack stables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ICE officials stated the raid was part of an ongoing nationwide enforcement initiative targeting illegal labor in industries that are often off-the-radar, such as agriculture and horse racing. Two of those detained reportedly had prior convictions, including DUI and drug possession charges, adding fuel to the agency\u2019s rationale for the operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/america\/louisiana-eyes-sports-betting-tax-hike-to-fund-college-athletics-and-early-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Louisiana Eyes Sports Betting Tax Hike to Fund College Athletics and Early Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brian McCormick, ICE\u2019s spokesperson for workplace enforcement, commented, <em>\u201cOur goal is to dismantle networks that exploit vulnerable individuals and undermine lawful employment. This action sends a message.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The operation drew criticism from local advocacy groups and labor unions. <em>\u201cThese are hardworking individuals who often perform backbreaking labor that others won\u2019t,\u201d<\/em> said Clara Jim\u00e9nez of the Migrant Workers Defense League. \u201cRaids like this do more harm to local economies than good.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers3-1024x746.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers3-1024x746.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers3-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers3-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers3-1536x1119.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/louisiana-racetrack-ice-raid-sparks-tensions-boyd-gaming-denies-ties-to-detained-workers3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The incident has also left racetrack operations scrambling. Trainers and owners reported staffing shortages following the raid, with some stables temporarily halting activity. With the 2025 racing season entering peak months, the implications of this enforcement action could ripple through both the racing industry and the broader debate over immigration policy. One thing is certain: Boyd Gaming is treading carefully to protect its brand amid rising scrutiny.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>84 undocumented workers were detained in a dramatic ICE raid at Delta Downs in Louisiana. 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