NEW ORLEANS — The state agency that oversees the Caesars Superdome faced a potential budget deficit this fiscal year after losing major events that drive tourism and tax revenue.
A planned October 2025 concert featuring Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks was canceled due to health reasons, and World Wrestling Entertainment also called off WrestleMania for reasons that have not been publicly detailed.
The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, which manages the Superdome and the Smoothie King Center, generates revenue through events and hotel-motel taxes tied to visitor activity…