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Louisiana lawmakers discuss regulating online casino gaming

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Louisiana Senate committees met this week to discuss online casino gaming and possible state regulation, according to reports of the meeting. The material presented estimated US igaming revenue at $8bn in 2024 and cited an estimate that $4.6bn had been wagered illegally on online casinos in Louisiana. Supporters cited consumer protection and tax revenue, while The Cordish Companies warned that online gaming could undermine land-based casino investment; lawmakers plan further discussion under Senate Resolution 149.

Any future Louisiana framework could affect online casino operators and existing land-based investment in the state.

End-of-day close Light & Wonder (LNW), AUD, to 24 January 2025
Story date29 October 202424 January 2025

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