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LA SB181

Bill

Status

Enrolled

6/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Bass

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "gambling by computer" to include online games and promotions using dual-currency systems that allow players to exchange currency for prizes, cash, or cash equivalents, explicitly classifying these as illegal sweepstakes rather than legal promotions

  • Increases criminal penalties for illegal computer gambling operations from a maximum fine of $20,000 to a range of $10,000 to $100,000 per occurrence, with up to five years imprisonment, and adds violations to the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law

  • Prohibits gaming manufacturers and suppliers from receiving permits if they or their affiliates have accepted revenue within the past five years from jurisdictions on the Financial Action Task Force blacklist, countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism, or countries that prohibit gaming

  • Authorizes the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to bring civil enforcement actions to shut down illegal gambling websites and mobile applications, and to revoke permits of companies found accepting revenue from prohibited jurisdictions

  • Requires annual disclosure from gaming manufacturers and suppliers of any activity in prohibited jurisdictions, with material misrepresentations subject to permit denial, administrative penalties, suspension, revocation, or findings of unsuitability for officers and directors

Legislative Description

Provides relative to prohibitions in gaming. (8/1/25) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV)

GAMING

Last Action

Veto message from the Governor received and read.

6/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice5/5/2025
Finance4/23/2025
Judiciary B4/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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