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LA HB547
Bill
Status
6/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chad Boyer
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AI Summary
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Authorizes fixed odds wagering on horse racing in Louisiana, allowing sports wagers on live or simulcast horse races with predetermined odds, including single-race bets, teaser bets, moneyline bets, in-race wagering, proposition bets, straight bets, and parlays
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Creates the Fixed Odds Horse Wagering Purse Supplement Fund in the state treasury, with 5% of net gaming proceeds from fixed odds horse race wagers credited to the fund
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Allocates fund appropriations as follows: 55% to thoroughbred purses, 24% to quarter horse purses, 14% to Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association for breeder awards, and 7% to Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association for breeder awards
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Requires consent from the host racetrack and Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association for fixed odds wagers on in-state horse races; out-of-state race wagers must comply with the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978
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Prohibits operators from accepting wagers from jockeys, horsemen, their employees, or racing officials participating in the horse racing event being wagered on
Legislative Description
Authorizes fixed odds wagering on horse races (EN INCREASE SD RV See Note)
RACING/HORSE
Last Action
Effective date: 06/11/2025.
6/11/2025