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Industry
June 13, 2025
Louisiana Gov. Smothers Anti-Sweepstakes Bill, Says Illegal Gaming Is Being Tackled
Governor Jeff Landry has vetoed a bill that sought to ban sweepstakes casinos in the state of Louisiana. According to him, the measure addressed a problem that is already being taken care of, and in a way that could have led to legal complications. The US Pushes Back Against the Proliferation of Sweepstakes With Governors […]
Industry
June 10, 2025
Louisiana on the Verge of Approving Online Betting Tax Hike
Louisiana’s mulled online betting tax hike has inched closer to reality and is one signature away from being signed into law. If the measure gets approved, Louisiana would join a growing number of states implementing similar bills. The Tax Hike Inches Closer to Reality An amended version of Louisiana’s House Bill 639 gained traction last […]
Sports
June 6, 2025
L’Auberge Casino Fights $3M Tax Bill from Louisiana School District
A tax fight is brewing between the Calcasieu Parish School Board and L’Auberge Casino Resort. The school district claims the casino owes $3 million in unpaid taxes, interest that has built up, and penalties. The argument revolves around how to tax complimentary hotel rooms, a special rule in local tax laws. L’Auberge Casino Fights $3M […]
Industry
June 4, 2025
Sweepstakes Face Legislative Heat as More States Move Toward a Complete Ban
The noose is tightening around United States sweepstakes casinos as Louisiana and Connecticut legislators make headway on legislation aimed at curbing this fast-growing sector. Both legislatures are following the example of Montana, where regulatory action has already sent shockwaves through the industry. Several other states are also considering similar legislation, spelling trouble for sweepstakes casinos […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
Louisiana Online Sports Betting Tax Hike Gains Traction
A measure seeking to raise the online sports betting tax in Louisiana continues to gain traction and has just passed the House of Representatives. The bill comes as a part of a broader trend that has seen states seek higher taxes. Louisiana Eyes a Tax Hike for Online Sports Betting On May 20, the Louisiana […]
Industry
April 30, 2025
Louisiana Lawmakers Consider Higher Online Betting Tax as HB 639 Advances
Lawmakers in Louisiana are looking to push the state’s online sports betting tax up. If approved, the measure would generate millions in additional tax money. The measure just passed the House Appropriations Committee with overwhelming support, bringing it closer to getting signed into law. Louisiana Seeks to Double Its Online Betting Tax House Bill 639, […]
Casino
April 28, 2025
Louisiana Man Hits $3.2M Progressive Jackpot on IGT Slot
A man from north Louisiana hit a life-changing jackpot at Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa in Greenville, Mississippi. Restless Night Paid Off In the early hours of Tuesday, Keith Chamblin from Calhoun couldn’t sleep, so he decided to visit Harlow’s. According to a press release from the casino, that decision won him a massive $3,257,765.67 […]
Industry
March 28, 2025
Supreme Court Declares HHR Law Unconstitutional in Louisiana
The racing industry in Louisiana sustained a significant hit after a Supreme Court decision recently recognized as unconstitutional a law that legalized historical horse racing (HHR) machines. The state’s Supreme Court deemed the legislation unconstitutional, considering it legalized the aforementioned gaming machines without prior approval from voters. Act 437 Declared Unconstitutional in Louisiana The decision […]
Casino
December 26, 2024
Louisiana Prisoner Said to Have Run Sprawling Gambling Ring with Inmates
An inmate at the Elyan Hunt Correctional Center, one B.S., 48, was booked on charges of having run a sprawling gambling ring not just at the prison where he was incarcerated, but also across other state prisons, according to a statement released by the Louisiana State Police. Inmate Tied to a Sprawling Gambling Ring […]
Industry
December 18, 2024
Deutsche Bank Analyst Reflects on Louisiana Sports Betting Hearing
Carlo Santarelli, a Deutsche Bank analyst, has weighed in on the recent discussions surrounding sports betting in Louisiana. He analyzed the various points made by lawmakers, saying that the latest Senate Judiciary Committee hearing ended up producing “more heat than light.” Witnesses included NCAA’s president Charles Baker, Harry Levant, law director of gambling policy at […]
