LA HB883

Expands the definition of "gambling by computer" to include dual-currency games (such as sweepstakes casinos) where players can exchange virtual currency for cash prizes or awards that simulate gambling

Increases maximum fines for operating illegal online gambling from $20,000 to $100,000, while maintaining up to 5 years imprisonment; creates new penalties of up to $20,000 and 5 years for financial transaction providers, platform providers, and others who knowingly facilitate illegal online gambling

Authorizes the Attorney General or Louisiana Gaming Control Board chairman to issue cease and desist notices to illegal gambling operators, platform providers, and financial transaction providers, with recipients required to cease activity within 10 days

Requires the Attorney General to maintain a public online list of all persons and websites issued cease and desist notices; listing on this database creates constructive knowledge of illegal activity for enforcement purposes

Empowers courts to issue injunctions, freeze bank accounts, and order website removal; platform and financial providers who violate court orders face fines of $50,000 for first violations and $100,000 for each subsequent violation per day