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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 […]
Industry
December 18, 2024
Louisiana: Court Upholds Conviction in Casino Drugging, Assault Case
A man who was sentenced last year after spicing a drink, kidnapping and taking advantage of a woman at a Louisiana casino saw his appeal denied. Evidence Leads to Jury Prejudice, Attacker Claims The criminal case involves a Lake Charles man identified with the initials S.D.C., who was convicted in 2023 of second-degree kidnapping, mingling […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Billions Are Lost to Illegal Online Gambling in Louisiana, Lawmaker
There are less than 10 US states that currently offer legal online gambling. While the activity is available to customers in major markets such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, among others for a total of seven states, illegal online gambling and offshore operators offer their services to customers in states where the activity isn’t […]
Sports
November 14, 2024
Louisiana Halts Ambitious Bill to Raise Online Sports Betting Tax to 51%
In Louisiana, lawmakers have put on hold a major bill that aimed to jack up the tax rate on online sports betting. Proposed 51% Tax Increase Paused as Rep. Wilder Seeks More Insights Rep. Roger Wilder, R-Denham Springs, put forward House Bill 22. This bill wanted to bump the tax rate from 15% to a […]