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Louisiana legislature sends sports betting harassment bill to governor

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Louisiana lawmakers approved Senate Bill 325 and sent it to Governor Jeff Landry, according to the report. The measure would require the Gaming Control Board to establish rules for excluding people who threaten those involved in sporting events in connection with sports betting. It would also allow sanctions against licensees that fail to enforce exclusions.

If enacted, the measure would require sportsbook operators to enforce new exclusions and could expose licensees to sanctions.

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Kentucky legislature approves bill raising sports betting age to 21

The Kentucky General Assembly approved House Bill 904, which raises the minimum age for sports betting to 21, subject to Governor Andy Beshear’s signature. The bill also regulates fantasy sports, permits fixed-odds horse racing bets and prohibits wagers on negative performances by Kentucky college athletes; people aged 18 to 20 may still take part in fantasy sports and live horse-racing betting.

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