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LA HB75

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steven Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows gaming operators to deduct promotional play wagers from taxable revenue up to $5 million annually or a percentage cap, whichever is greater

  • Establishes a phased-in percentage cap: 4% of taxable revenue in 2027, 7% in 2028, and 10% in 2029 and thereafter

  • Applies to both riverboat gaming licensees (net gaming proceeds) and casino gaming operators (gross revenue)

  • Amends R.S. 27:44 and R.S. 27:205 to modify definitions of "net gaming proceeds" and "gross revenue" to include promotional play deductions

Legislative Description

Provides for the allowable amount of promotional play offered by certain gaming operators and for deductions regarding promotional play (OR -$2,971,247 GF RV See Note)

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Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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