Louisiana’s Sports Gambling Market A Step Closer to Reality

Summary: Senate Bill 247, which sets up the protocols and oversight, passed the Louisiana House on Thursday night on a vote of 78-15. However, last-minute amendments will force the bill to return to the upper chamber for it to concur with that additional language. Why it matters: Most of Louisiana’s parishes approved sports gambling in […]

Louisiana Likely to See Sports Gambling Before Upcoming NFL Season

Summary: Louisiana could see legalized sports gambling as early as the fall under a bill setting up the wagering regulations that continued Tuesday to ease its way toward final legislative passage. Why it matters: Louisiana voters overwhelming support legalized sports gambling and the state needs to develop new revenue streams as land-based casinos continue to […]