{"id":4026,"date":"2018-06-19T08:00:15","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T12:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realmoneygambling.com\/?p=4026"},"modified":"2018-06-19T08:00:15","modified_gmt":"2018-06-19T12:00:15","slug":"louisiana-pushes-for-strong-overhaul-of-gambling-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realmoneygambling.com\/news\/louisiana-pushes-for-strong-overhaul-of-gambling-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Louisiana Pushes for Strong Overhaul of Gambling Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tThe host of changes coming to the US sports betting climate are quite notable and rather difficult to avoid. Speaking the truth, it\u2019s hard to keep track of all important changes across the states<\/em>, but the Louisiana’s planned overhaul of its gambling rules practically looms.
\nLouisiana has been pretty active with local lawmakers and Governor John Bel Edwards voting in favor of seven gambling laws<\/strong> so far in 2018. Some of the voted changes may also be perceived as watershed moments in the history of gambling in the state.
\nFor example, a piece of law has been passed that presages the possible expansion of gambling for mobile devices<\/strong>. More whimsical proposals have been endorsed too, including a new ballot initiative<\/strong> and a bid to ground the floating riverboat casinos<\/strong>, moving them ashore and expanding their operations instead.
\nConversely, Louisiana has said a big no<\/strong> to none other than sports betting<\/strong>. It\u2019s certainly a surprising move to see one of the most vociferously endorsed gambling activities get the cold shoulder from a state that is so abundantly pro-gambling. There has even been a bill that tried to push for legal sports betting in Louisiana<\/a>, to no avail.<\/p>\n

Fantasy Sports on the Go<\/h2>\n

If you fancy fantasy sports<\/strong>, you will be happy to know that a new piece of legislation may allow users to wager on the outcome of fantasy sports games online<\/strong> and via smartphones<\/strong>. We have had our own take on this<\/a>.
\nIt\u2019s quite the promising prospect and one that will be voted for on the upcoming referendum in November. However, a minor hurdle exists. Even if the referendum turns out to be a raging success for fantasy sports betting, parishes themselves<\/strong> will have to pass laws endorsing the activity.<\/p>\n

Riverboat Casinos<\/h2>\n

Always presumed guilty and always on the lam, riverboat casinos<\/strong> may be able to safely drop anchors and avoid further prosecution. Under the proposed changes, all these floating bastions will have the option to either move ashore<\/strong> or expand their activities<\/strong>.
\nCurrently, riverboat casinos offer 21,223<\/strong> spots, but this number will be pushed up to 35,475<\/strong> seats under the new proposal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Race Track Gets its Slot Machines<\/h2>\n

The new set of laws are an amalgamation of gambling and sports betting tenets. The racetrack will receive a total of 1,632 machines<\/strong> where race-goers may do the occasional spin while waiting for the race to begin. One notable change is that prize money may now be pooled across race tracks. Previously, money couldn\u2019t be moved around as readily.<\/p>\n

Video Poker Overhauled Completely<\/h2>\n

Video Poker will also see some significant changes to its legal definition and very much its interface. The law will also strip off some of the pernicious limitations video poker machines have been facing so far. Truckstop video poker outlets will also see a let-up after a voted fuel sales restriction.
\nNow, trucks will have to sell only 30,000<\/strong> gallons of gasoline per month whereas previously they had to sell 75,000<\/strong> to maintain their number of machines.
\nLouisiana is definitely in the midst of rapid changes that will see the industry transformed profoundly. Everyone plumping for (online) gambling should welcome these changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The host of changes coming to the US sports betting climate are quite notable and rather difficult to avoid. Speaking the truth, it\u2019s hard to keep track of all important changes across the states, but the Louisiana’s planned overhaul of its gambling rules practically looms. 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