Louisiana lawmakers send racketeering bill targeting illegal gambling to governor
Louisiana lawmakers sent House Bill 53 to Governor Jeff Landry after the House and Senate approved it, most recently on 27 April. The proposal would classify several gambling offences as racketeering, with penalties of up to $1 million and 50 years in prison; Landry must decide whether to sign or veto it.
Operators and service providers face potential racketeering exposure if the bill becomes law and their activities fall within its provisions.