2022 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control
TITLE 27. LOUISIANA GAMING CONTROL LAW
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §27:1. Short title
- §27:2. Public policy of state concerning gaming; status of licenses, contracts, and permits
- §27:3. Definitions
CHAPTER 2. LOUISIANA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
- §27:11. Louisiana Gaming Control Board; creation; members; terms; meetings
- §27:12. Certain financial interests prohibited; oaths
- §27:13. Standards of conduct
- §27:14. Compensation
- §27:15. Board's authority; responsibilities
- §27:15.1. Sports wagering
- §27:16. Chairman; power and duties
- §27:17. Offices
- §27:18. Venue
- §27:19. Attorney general
- §27:20. Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police
- §27:21. Records of board deemed open, exceptions
- §27:21.1. Quarterly reporting of professional services information
- §27:22. Restricted use agreements; confidentiality of records
- §27:23. Contracts
- §27:24. Rulemaking authority; fees and fines; collection
- §27:25. Hearing officer; duties
- §27:26. Appeals from board
- §27:27. Institutional investors or institutional lenders
- §27:27.1. Uniform compulsive and problem gambling program
- §27:27.2. Board designated excluded persons
- §27:27.3. Advertising; compulsive gambling information
- §27:27.4. Exclusion or ejection of persons
- §27:28. Suitability standards
- §27:29. Permit required; terms; disposition of fees
- §27:29.1. Manufacturer; permits
- §27:29.2. Gaming supplier permits
- §27:29.3. Non-gaming supplier permit
- §27:29.4. Key and non-key gaming employee permit
- §27:29.5. Renewal of permits; penalties
- §27:30. Crime of making false statements relating to gaming
- §27:30.1. Unlawful use of state-issued identification to gain access to a gaming establishment or in conjunction with gaming activities
- §27:30.2. Unlawful use of an expired permit
- §27:30.3. Use of a counterfeit or unlawful wagering instrument prohibited
- §27:30.4. Unlawful possession of devices intended for violations of the Louisiana Gaming Control Law
- §27:30.5. Manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming materials intended for illegal use prohibited; altering equipment prohibited; instructing others in cheating prohibited
- §27:30.6. Electronic gaming devices; licensee's central computer system
CHAPTER 3. TRANSFER PROVISIONS
- §27:31. Transfer of obligations, funding sources, and functions
- §27:32. Executive organization; retention of function
CHAPTER 4. THE LOUISIANA RIVERBOAT ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND GAMING CONTROL ACT
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §27:41. Title and citation
- §27:42. Public policy of riverboat economic development and gaming activities
- §27:43. Gaming activities allowed on designated rivers and waterways
- §27:44. Definitions
- §27:44.1. Riverboat inspections; alternative inspections when certificate of inspection not issued; inspections for non-certificated vessels
- §27:45. Records of the division and the board
- §27:46. Quarterly reporting of professional services and employment information
- §27:47. License required
- §27:48. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
PART II. RIVERBOAT GAMING COMMISSION
PART III. GAMING ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
- §27:55. Gaming Enforcement Division
- §27:56. Supervisor
- §27:57. General powers and duties of division
- §27:58. Division responsibilities
- §27:59. Division; rules and regulations
- §27:60. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1124, §2.
- §27:61. Obligations of licensees
PART IV. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
PART V. CONDUCTING OF GAMING OPERATIONS
- §27:65. Licenses to conduct gaming activities upon riverboats; limitations
- §27:66. Gaming while a riverboat is docked in the parish of the official gaming establishment
- §27:67. Economic development relocation application; procedure; requirements
PART VI. TRANSFER OF LICENSES OR PERMITS;
RESTRICTIONS
PART VII. APPLICATION AND LICENSING
- §27:70. Gaming operator license and permits; suitability
- §27:71. Application for license; additional requirements; summary of proposed gaming operations
- §27:72. Application process; investigation fees
- §27:73. Hearing on application license to conduct gaming operations
- §27:74. Licenses; term
- §27:75. Renewal of licenses; penalties
- §27:76. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §27:77. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §27:78. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
PART VIII. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO MANUFACTURERS,
SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS
- §27:81. Issuance of permits to certain persons furnishing services or goods
- §27:82. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §27:83. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §27:84. Gaming employee permits
- §27:85. Employment of unpermitted persons; underage persons
- §27:86. Issuance of permit to conduct racehorse wagering
PART IX. APPEALS FROM DIVISION OR
COMMISSION ACTION
- §27:88. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
- §27:89. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
PART X. FEES
- §27:91. Fees for issuance of licenses and permits
- §27:92. Collection and disposition of fees
- §27:93. Authorization of local governing authorities; fees; regulation; local option
- §27:94. Ninety-day time period to claim jackpot ticket; collection and use of funds
PART XI. PROHIBITED ACTS AND GAMING OFFENSES
- §27:96. Contracts prohibited; gaming operator; public officials; penalties
- §27:97. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
- §27:98. Skimming of gaming proceeds
- §27:99. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §27:100. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 216, §2.
- §27:101. Check cashing; purchase of tokens, chips, and electronic cards; prohibitions
PART XII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- §27:111. Exemptions
- §27:112. Legal shipments of gaming devices into the state
- §27:113. Declaration of state's exemption from operation of provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1172
- §27:114. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 336, §2, eff. June 18, 2004.
CHAPTER 5. THE LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AND GAMING CORPORATION LAW
PART 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND POLICY
- §27:201. Title and citation
- §27:202. Public policy of state concerning gaming
- §27:203. Official gaming establishment
- §27:204. Status of corporation; exercise of economic development function
PART II. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §27:205. Definitions
- §27:206. Venue in civil proceedings
- §27:207. Corporation legal representation; attorney general
PART III. CREATION OF CORPORATION, OFFICERS
OF CORPORATION
- §27:210. Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation created; administration by corporation; management; domicile
- §27:211. Board of directors; qualifications; terms; removal; chairman; compensation; meetings; records; appointment of corporation president; duties; removal; open board meetings
- §27:212. Corporation president; officers
PART IV. OPERATIONS OF CORPORATION IN GENERAL
- §27:220. Duties of the board; adoption of administrative regulations; rulemaking authority
- §27:221. Powers and duties of corporation in general
- §27:222. Corporation and board to act through president
- §27:223. Powers and obligations of corporation's president
- §27:224. Acceptance and expenditure of monies by corporation; corporation to be self-sustaining and self-funded
- §27:225. Personnel program for employees; conflict of interest; employment of specified persons by corporation prohibited; background investigations
- §27:226. Standards of conduct
- §27:227. Corporation exemptions; local regulation and taxation
PART V. GENERAL CORPORATION GAMING OPERATIONS
- §27:230. Specific powers and duties of the corporation relating to casino gaming operations
- §27:231. Corporation responsibilities relating to gaming operations
- §27:232. Corporation independent hearing officers
- §27:233. Corporation's duty to investigate qualifications of applicants, casino operators, and others; absolute powers of corporation
- §27:234. Suitability qualifications for casino gaming operator or license holder
- §27:235. Casino operating contract, license; disqualification criteria
- §27:236. Transfer of contract
- §27:237. Records of corporation deemed open; exceptions; restricted use agreements
- §27:238. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §27:239. Application for contract; additional requirements; summary of proposed gaming operations
- §27:239.1. Wagering at the official gaming establishment
PART VI. LAND-BASED CASINO OPERATING CONTRACT
- §27:240. Legislative intent; land-based casino gaming activities
- §27:241. Board to let contract to conduct casino gaming operations; bid specifications; compensation of casino gaming operator; contract renewal
- §27:241.1. Minimum compensation payments; effective March 31, 2001; payments beginning August 1, 2022
- §27:242. Casino operator; requirements for persons making application or bid
- §27:243. Requirements for casino operating contract
- §27:244. Contract to conduct casino gaming operations; other requirements; breach of contract
- §27:245. Receivership, bankruptcy; continued suitability
- §27:246. Utilization of Louisiana goods and services; employment criteria
- §27:247. Casino support services
- §27:248. Non-gaming economic development by casino gaming operator
- §27:249. Compulsive gambling; posting information
- §27:249.1. Issuance of permit to conduct racehorse wagering
PART VII. LICENSES, FEES, AND REGISTRATION
- §27:250. Renewal of licenses; penalties
- §27:251. Fees for licenses
- §27:252. Ninety-day time period to claim jackpot ticket; collection and use of funds
PART VIII. APPEALS, JUDICIAL REVIEW,
AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- §27:255. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §27:256. Declaratory judgments
- §27:257. Duty of corporation to initiate proceedings
- §27:258. Authority of corporation to bring civil actions for collection of fees, interest, or penalties
- §27:259. Legislative oversight of corporation rules and regulations
PART IX. PROHIBITIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND
GAMING OFFENSES
- §27:260. Gaming or employment in gaming prohibited for persons under twenty-one
- §27:261. Prohibited contacts with official gaming establishment and casino operator; public officers; penalties
- §27:262. Skimming of gaming proceeds
- §27:263. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §27:264. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 216, §2.
- §27:265. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1124, §2.
- §27:266. Check cashing; purchase of tokens, chips, and electronic cards; prohibitions
- §27:267. Declaration of state's exemption from operation of provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1172
- §27:268. Legal shipments of gambling devices into state
- §27:269. Status of authorized games and gaming devices
PART X. REVENUES FROM CASINO
GAMING OPERATIONS
- §27:270. Deposit of revenues; expenditures and investments authorized; transfer of revenues to state treasury; corporation operating account; audit of corporation books and records; audits
- §27:271. Terminated by Acts 1999, No. 1221, §3, eff. June 30, 2000.
- §27:271.1. Terminated by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 35, §2, eff. June 30, 2001.
PART XI. PROTECTION OF SECURITY
INTEREST HOLDERS
- §27:275. Protection of creditor's operations during creditor's enforcement in certain situations
- §27:276. No cause of action against the corporation or the state
- §27:277. Holders of security interests exempt from licensing
- §27:278. Notice of default and cure
- §27:279. Provisional license to former holder of security interest; gaming device
- §27:280. Appointment of receiver for official gaming establishment; license; successor receivers
- §27:281. Effect of appointment of receiver
- §27:282. Cost of bond; funding of operations during receivership
- §27:283. Operations by receiver
- §27:284. No effect on suit to enforce
- §27:285. Termination of receivership
- §27:286. Restoration of contract
CHAPTER 6. FANTASY SPORTS ACT
- §27:301. Title
- §27:302. Definitions
- §27:303. Election on fantasy sports contests
- §27:304. Gaming Control Board; duties and powers
- §27:305. Fantasy sports contests prohibited in certain parishes
- §27:306. Licensing of fantasy sports contest operators
- §27:307. Issuance or denial of license
- §27:308. Licensee requirements
- §27:308.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:432 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:308.2. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:433 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:309. Allowing certain players to play fantasy sports contests; penalties; revocation hearing
- §27:310. Reporting of gaming proceeds
- §27:311. Civil penalties; adoption of schedule of penalties
- §27:311.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:445 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:311.2. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:446 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:311.3. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:447 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:311.4. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:448 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:311.5. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:449 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:311.6. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:450 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:311.7. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:428 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:311.8. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:457 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:311.9. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:436 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:312. Revocation or suspension of a license; civil penalty
- §27:313. Investigations and violations
- §27:314. Limitation on active accounts; obligations to participants
- §27:315. Charging for inactive accounts
- §27:316. Taxation
- §27:317. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:455 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:318. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:438 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:319. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:443 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:320. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:453 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:321. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3.
- §27:322. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:444 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:323. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:439 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:324. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:452 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:325. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:456 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §27:326. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:454 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
CHAPTER 7. PARI-MUTUEL LIVE RACING FACILITY ECONOMIC
REDEVELOPMENT AND GAMING CONTROL ACT
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §27:351. Title
- §27:352. Policy
- §27:353. Definitions
- §27:354. Power of Louisiana State Racing Commission
- §27:355. Requirements for slot machines
PART II. CONDUCT OF SLOT MACHINE
GAMING ACTIVITY
SUBPART A. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITY AND
REQUIRED ACTIONS
- §27:361. Conduct of slot machine gaming; temporary conduct
- §27:362. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, §2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §27:363. Suitability standards
- §27:364. Gaming Control Board; powers and duties
- §27:365. Division; powers and duties
SUBPART B. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
- §27:371. Prohibition on operation of video draw poker devices; prohibition on any other type of game
- §27:372. Gaming area limitations
- §27:372.1. Limitations on the number of slot machines operated at an eligible facility in Orleans Parish
- §27:373. Prohibited relationships
- §27:374. Illegal lottery devices
- §27:375. Crimes and penalties; false statements; unauthorized slot machines; skimming of slot machine proceeds; payroll check cashing; gambling devices
- §27:376. Allowing minors to play slot machines; penalties; revocation of license
- §27:377. Toll-free telephone assistance for compulsive gamblers; posting of signs on premises
PART III. ELECTION PROVISIONS
PART IV. TAXES AND FEES; DISTRIBUTION
OF REVENUES
- §27:391. Authorization of local governing authority tax
- §27:392. Collection and disposition of fees and taxes
- §27:393. State tax; levy
- §27:393.1. Facility maintenance and improvement fund
- §27:394. Ninety-day time period to claim jackpot ticket; collection and use of funds
CHAPTER 8. VIDEO DRAW POKER DEVICES CONTROL LAW
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §27:401. Short title
- §27:402. Definitions
- §27:403. Video draw poker device operation not gambling; license is a privilege
- §27:404. Service entity
PART II. VIDEO DRAW POKER DEVICES
- §27:405. Description and specifications of devices
- §27:406. Ticket vouchers and accounting tickets
- §27:407. Games without minimum wager; Orleans excepted
- §27:409. Winning percentage
- §27:410. Limitation on amount of money played and value of prizes
- §27:411. Expected payback; verification
PART III. LICENSING AND TYPES OF LICENSES
- §27:412. State license qualifications; types of licenses
- §27:413. Licenses to operate video draw poker devices at certain alcoholic beverage facilities; multiple facilities
- §27:414. Hotel and motel facilities; criteria
- §27:415. Pari-mutuel wagering facility or offtrack wagering facility; no minimum wager; location
- §27:416. Qualified truck stop facilities; number of devices; fuel sales
- §27:417. Qualified truck stop criteria; amenities
- §27:418. Leasing or subleasing restaurant and convenience stores at qualified truck stops; holiday operation
- §27:419. Truck stop construction; advertising; notice of intent to construct
- §27:420. Rezoning notice
- §27:421. Temporary placement of twenty-five video draw poker devices
- §27:422. Truck stop locations; prohibited distances; prohibited structures
- §27:423. Termination of lease of truck stop; effect on operation of devices
- §27:424. Sale or transfer of license; continued operation of devices
- §27:425. Tax clearance
- §27:426. Affidavit application for three machine locations
PART IV. SUITABILITY
- §27:427. Suitability requirements
- §27:428. Application for additional licenses by person previously found suitable; personal history and financial information not required under certain circumstances
PART V. REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- §27:429. Regulation of video draw poker devices; Louisiana Gaming Control Board; gaming division
- §27:430. Rules and regulations; reporting to board or division
- §27:431. Powers and duties of the board or division; restrictions; permits
- §27:432. Civil penalties; violations; adoption of schedule of penalties
- §27:433. Revocation or suspension of permit or license; civil penalty; consent agreements or settlements
- §27:434. Investigations and violations
PART VI. FRANCHISE PAYMENTS, FEES, DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE
- §27:435. Licensing by division; fees; franchise payments; enforcement activities
- §27:436. Application for change of name of licensee operating video draw poker devices; exemption from processing fee
- §27:437. Video Draw Poker Device Fund; distribution and expenditure
NOTE: §438 Section heading and Subsections A and B eff. until the Class Action Settlement Agreement in Soileau v. Churchill Downs La. Horseracing Co. becomes final and non-appealable. See Acts 2020, No. 342.
- §27:438. Distribution of device revenues; particular licensed establishments; pari-mutuel wagering facilities
- §27:439. Video Draw Poker Device Purse Supplement Fund; distribution and expenditure
PART VII. CRIMES AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT
- §27:440. Video draw poker crimes and penalties; unauthorized devices
- §27:441. Illegal lottery devices
- §27:442. Prohibited relationships; division employees; licensees
- §27:443. Allowing underage persons to play video draw poker devices; penalties; revocation hearing
- §27:444. Check cashing; prohibitions
PART VIII. VIDEO DRAW POKER EMPLOYEE PERMITS
- §27:445. Video draw poker employee permits; categories; permit term
- §27:446. Video draw poker employee permit; application
- §27:447. Suitability requirements; issuance of video draw poker employee permit
- §27:448. Division; determination as to issuance or denial of employee permit; rules
- §27:449. Provisional authorization to work pending suitability determination
- §27:450. Holder of video draw poker employee permit
PART IX. MISCELLANEOUS
- §27:451. Preemption of local laws and taxes
- §27:452. Local zoning ordinances
- §27:453. Toll-free telephone assistance for compulsive gamblers; posting of signs on premises
- §27:454. Promoting or encouraging the play of video draw poker devices
- §27:455. Residence and domicile requirements; licensees
- §27:456. Good faith reliance on inaccurate survey
- §27:457. Operation of video draw poker devices in certain parishes not affected by change of parish boundaries
- §27:501. Potential problems with gaming and gambling; educational program
- §27:502. Raffles under two hundred fifty dollars
CHAPTER 10. SPORTS WAGERING
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §27:601. Title and citation; privilege
- §27:602. Definitions
- §27:603. Gaming Control Board; state police; duties and powers
PART II. LICENSEE AND PLATFORM PROVIDER
- §27:604. License; limited; requirements; contract with platform provider
- §27:605. Sports wagering platform provider
- §27:606. Temporary certificate of authority
PART III. WAGERING
- §27:607. Operators; sports lounge required; responsibilities; pooling
- §27:608. Limitations on wagering
- §27:609. Electronic wagering; kiosk; mobile wagering
- §27:610. Payment of winnings; collection and use of funds
- §27:611. Layoff bets
PART IV. FEES, TAXES, AND COLLECTIONS
- §27:621. Sports wagering license fee
- §27:622. Sports wagering platform provider permit fee
- §27:623. Sports wagering service provider permit fee
- §27:624. Sports wagering distributor permit fee
- §27:625. State tax; levy
- §27:626. Sports Wagering Enforcement Fund
- §27:627. Promotional play
- §27:628. Sports Wagering Local Allocation Fund
- §27:629. Pari-mutuel wagering; commissions, fees, and other deductions