SB294

Provides relative to the allowable amount of promotional play offered by certain gaming operators and for deductions regarding promotional play. (7/1/26)

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana SB294 regulates promotional play deductions for gaming operators and assigns unclaimed deductions to other licensees.

Louisiana SB294 amends existing law to retain the current framework for promotional play deductions in gaming operations. It allows casino operators to assign unclaimed promotional play deductions to other licensees, provided the assignment is in writing and reported to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. This law applies to both land-based casinos and slot machines at racetracks. The changes become effective on July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

94 Yea

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0 Nay

11 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Judiciary B

History

May 15

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 258.

May 15

Senate

Effective date 7/1/2026.

May 13

Senate

Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.