by Giovanni Shorter | Jun 30, 2022 12:45 pm | Regulatory
HB 384 was signed into law, classifying sports betting funds as properties and giving Louisiana the right to claim unclaimed betting funds. The funds will be added to the unclaimed property fund, the same as any other unclaimed items after a time. This qualifies for...
by Giovanni Shorter | Aug 20, 2021 10:39 am | Regulatory
The Louisiana Gaming Commission has unanimously approved emergency sports betting rules that would allow the market to launch in 2021. The rules will be active for 180 days, allowing the permanent rules to be ironed out as the market runs. The rules will go into...
by Giovanni Shorter | Jun 23, 2021 12:53 pm | Regulatory
Governor John Bel Edwards signed SB 247 the regulatory bill, and SB 142 the appropriations bill for sports betting in Louisiana into law. The bills have been sent to the Department of Interior for federal approval. HB 697 the tax bill was signed earlier and is still...
by Giovanni Shorter | Jun 14, 2021 11:10 am | Sports Betting
ABC’s Baton Rouge affiliate station WBRZ-TV is partnering with DraftKings owned Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN). This partnership will see the two networks launch sports betting content for Baton Rouge residents. This partnership is made ahead of the...
by Giovanni Shorter | May 26, 2021 7:46 am | Regulatory
Louisiana sports betting bill SB 247 has been voted to move forward by the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. The bill now awaits votes from the House of Representatives. This makes sports betting one step closer to launch in Louisiana. BATON...
