2019 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 27 - Louisiana Gaming Control
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §1. Short title
- §2. Public policy of state concerning gaming; status of licenses, contracts, and permits
- §3. Definitions
CHAPTER 2. LOUISIANA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
- §11. LOUISIANA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
- §12. Certain financial interests prohibited; oaths
- §13. Standards of conduct
- §14. Compensation
- §15. Board's authority, responsibilities
- §16. Chairman; power and duties
- §17. Offices
- §18. Venue
- §19. Attorney general
- §20. Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police
- §21. Records of board deemed open, exceptions
- §21.1. Quarterly reporting of professional services information
- §22. Restricted use agreements; confidentiality of records
- §23. Contracts
- §24. Rulemaking authority; fees and fines, collection
- §25. Hearing officer; duties
- §26. Appeals from board
- §27. Institutional investors or institutional lenders
- §27.1. Uniform compulsive and problem gambling program
- §27.2. Board designated excluded persons
- §27.3. Advertising; compulsive gambling information
- §27.4. Exclusion or ejection of persons
- §28. Suitability standards
- §29. Permit required; terms; disposition of fees
- §29.1. Manufacturer; permits
- §29.2. Gaming supplier permits
- §29.3. Non-gaming supplier permit
- §29.4. Key and non-key gaming employee permit
- §29.5. Renewal of permits; penalties
- §30. Crime of making false statements relating to gaming
- §30.1. Unlawful use of state-issued identification to gain access to a gaming establishment or in conjunction with gaming activities
- §30.2. Unlawful use of an expired permit
- §30.3. Use of a counterfeit or unlawful wagering instrument prohibited
- §30.4. Unlawful possession of devices intended for violations of the Louisiana Gaming Control Law
- §30.5. Manufacture, sale, or distribution of gaming materials intended for illegal use prohibited; altering equipment prohibited; instructing others in cheating prohibited
- §30.6. Electronic gaming devices; central computer system
CHAPTER 3. TRANSFER PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 4. THE LOUISIANA RIVERBOAT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GAMING CONTROL ACT
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §41. THE LOUISIANA RIVERBOAT ECONOMIC
- §42. Public policy of riverboat economic development and gaming activities
- §43. Gaming activities allowed on designated rivers and waterways
- §44. Definitions
- §44.1. Riverboat inspections; alternative inspections when certificate of inspection not issued; inspections for non-certificated vessels
- §45. Records of the division and the board
- §46. Quarterly reporting of professional services and employment information
- §47. License required
- §48. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
PART II. RIVERBOAT GAMING COMMISSION
PART III. GAMING ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
- §55. Gaming Enforcement Division
- §56. Supervisor
- §57. General powers and duties of division
- §58. Division responsibilities
- §59. Division; rules and regulations
- §60. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1124, 2.
- §61. Obligations of licensees
PART IV. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
PART V. CONDUCTING OF GAMING OPERATIONS
- §65. Licenses to conduct gaming activities upon riverboats; limitations
- §66. Gaming while a riverboat is docked in the parish of the official gaming establishment
- §67. Economic development relocation application; procedure; requirements
PART VI. TRANSFER OF LICENSES OR PERMITS; RESTRICTIONS
PART VII. APPLICATION AND LICENSING
- §70. Gaming operator license and permits; suitability
- §71. Application for license; additional requirements; summary of proposed gaming operations
- §72. Application process; investigation fees
- §73. Hearing on application license to conduct gaming operations
- §74. Licenses; term
- §75. Renewal of licenses; penalties
- §76. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §77. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §78. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
PART VIII. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS, AND OTHERS
- §81. Issuance of permits to certain persons furnishing services or goods
- §82. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §83. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §84. Gaming employee permits
- §85. Employment of unpermitted persons; underage persons
- §86. Issuance of permit to conduct racehorse wagering
PART IX. APPEALS FROM DIVISION OR COMMISSION ACTION
- §88. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
- §89. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
PART X. FEES
- §91. Fees for issuance of licenses and permits
- §92. Collection and disposition of fees
- §93. Authorization of local governing authorities; fees; regulation; local option
- §94. Ninety-day time period to claim jackpot ticket; collection and use of funds
PART XI. PROHIBITED ACTS AND GAMING OFFENSES
- §96. Contracts prohibited; gaming operator; public officials; penalties
- §97. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 711, §2.
- §98. Skimming of gaming proceeds
- §99. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §100. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 216, 2.
- §101. Check cashing; purchase of tokens, chips, and electronic cards; prohibitions
PART XII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- §111. Exemptions
- §112. Legal shipments of gaming devices into the state
- §113. Declaration of state's exemption from operation of provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1172
- §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
- §201. THE LOUISIANA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- §202. Public policy of state concerning gaming
- §203. Official gaming establishment
- §204. Status of corporation; exercise of economic development function
PART II. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §205. Definitions
- §206. Venue in civil proceedings
- §207. Corporation legal representation; attorney general
PART III. CREATION OF CORPORATION, OFFICERS OF CORPORATION
- §210. Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation created; administration by corporation; management; domicile
- §211. Board of directors; qualifications; terms; removal; chairman; compensation; meetings; records; appointment of corporation president; duties; removal; open board meetings
- §212. Corporation president; officers
PART IV. OPERATIONS OF CORPORATION IN GENERAL
- §220. Duties of the board; adoption of administrative regulations; rulemaking authority
- §221. Powers and duties of corporation in general
- §222. Corporation and board to act through president
- §223. Powers and obligations of corporation's president
- §224. Acceptance and expenditure of monies by corporation; corporation to be self-sustaining and self-funded
- §225. Personnel program for employees; conflict of interest; employment of specified persons by corporation prohibited; background investigations
- §226. Standards of conduct
- §227. Corporation exemptions; local regulation and taxation
PART V. GENERAL CORPORATION GAMING OPERATIONS
- §230. Specific powers and duties of the corporation relating to casino gaming operations
- §231. Corporation responsibilities relating to gaming operations
- §232. Corporation independent hearing officers
- §233. Corporation's duty to investigate qualifications of applicants, casino operators, and others; absolute powers of corporation
- §234. Suitability qualifications for casino gaming operator or license holder
- §235. Casino operating contract, license; disqualification criteria
- §236. Transfer of contract
- §237. Records of corporation deemed open; exceptions; restricted use agreements
- §238. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §239. Application for contract; additional requirements; summary of proposed gaming operations
- §239.1. Wagering at the official gaming establishment
PART VI. LAND-BASED CASINO OPERATING CONTRACT
- §240. Legislative intent; land-based casino gaming activities
- §241. Board to let contract to conduct casino gaming operations; bid specifications; compensation of casino gaming operator; contract renewal
- §241.1. Minimum compensation payments; effective March 31, 2001; payments beginning August 1, 2022
- §242. Casino operator; requirements for persons making application or bid
- §243. Requirements for casino operating contract
- §244. Contract to conduct casino gaming operations; other requirements; breach of contract
- §245. Receivership, bankruptcy; continued suitability
- §246. Utilization of Louisiana goods and services; employment criteria
- §247. Casino support services contract
- §248. Non-gaming economic development by casino gaming operator
- §249. Compulsive gambling; posting information
PART VII. LICENSES, FEES, AND REGISTRATION
- §250. Renewal of licenses; penalties
- §251. Fees for licenses
- §252. Ninety-day time period to claim jackpot ticket; collection and use of funds
PART VIII. APPEALS, JUDICIAL REVIEW, AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- §255. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §256. Declaratory judgments
- §257. Duty of corporation to initiate proceedings
- §258. Authority of corporation to bring civil actions for collection of fees, interest, or penalties
- §259. Legislative oversight of corporation rules and regulations
PART IX. PROHIBITIONS, EXCLUSIONS, AND GAMING OFFENSES
- §260. Gaming or employment in gaming prohibited for persons under twenty-one
- §261. Prohibited contacts with official gaming establishment and casino operator; public officers; penalties
- §262. Skimming of gaming proceeds
- §263. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §264. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 216, 2.
- §265. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1124, 2.
- §266. Check cashing; purchase of tokens, chips, and electronic cards; prohibitions
- §267. Declaration of state's exemption from operation of provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1172
- §268. Legal shipments of gambling devices into state
- §269. Status of authorized games and gaming devices
PART X. REVENUES FROM CASINO GAMING OPERATIONS
- §270. Deposit of revenues; expenditures and investments authorized; transfer of revenues to state treasury; corporation operating account; audit of corporation books and records; audits
- §271. Terminated by Acts 1999, No. 1221, 3, eff. June 30, 2000.
- §271.1. Terminated by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 35, 2, eff. June 30, 2001.
PART XI. PROTECTION OF SECURITY INTEREST HOLDERS
- §275. Protection of creditor's operations during creditor's enforcement in certain situations
- §276. No cause of action against the corporation or the state
- §277. Holders of security interests exempt from licensing
- §278. Notice of default and cure
- §279. Provisional license to former holder of security interest; gaming device
- §280. Appointment of receiver for official gaming establishment; license; successor receivers
- §281. Effect of appointment of receiver
- §282. Cost of bond; funding of operations during receivership
- §283. Operations by receiver
- §284. No effect on suit to enforce
- §285. Termination of receivership
- §286. Restoration of contract
CHAPTER 6. FANTASY SPORTS ACT
- §301. Title
- §302. Definitions
- §303. Election on fantasy sports contests
- §304. Gaming Control Board; duties and powers
- §305. Fantasy sports contests prohibited in certain parishes
- §306. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3.
- §307. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3.
- §308. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3.
- §308.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:432 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §308.2. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:433 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §309. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:440 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §310. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3.
- §311. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:435 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §311.1. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:445 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §311.2. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:446 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §311.3. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:447 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §311.4. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:448 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §311.5. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:449 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §311.6. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:450 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §311.7. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:428 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §311.8. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:457 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §311.9. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:436 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §312. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:437 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §313. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:434 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §314. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:451 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §315. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:441 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §316. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:442 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §317. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:455 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §318. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:438 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §319. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:443 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §320. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:453 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §321. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3.
- §322. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:444 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §323. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:439 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §324. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:452 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §325. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 161, §3; Redesignated as R.S. 27:456 by Acts 2012, No. 161, §4.
- §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
- §351. PARI-MUTUEL LIVE RACING FACILITY ECONOMIC
- §352. Policy
- §353. Definitions
- §354. Power of Louisiana State Racing Commission
- §355. Requirements for slot machines
PART II. CONDUCT OF SLOT MACHINE GAMING ACTIVITY
SUBPART A. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITY AND REQUIRED ACTIONS
- §361. Conduct of slot machine gaming; temporary conduct
- §362. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1222, 2, eff. July 2, 2001.
- §363. Suitability standards
- §364. Gaming Control Board; powers and duties
- §365. Division; powers and duties
SUBPART B. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
- §371. Prohibition on operation of video draw poker devices; prohibition on any other type of game
- §372. Slot machine gaming area limitations
- §372.1. Limitations on the number of slot machines operated at an eligible facility in Orleans Parish
- §373. Prohibited relationships
- §374. Illegal lottery devices
- §375. Crimes and penalties; false statements; unauthorized slot machines; skimming of slot machine proceeds; payroll check cashing; gambling devices
- §376. Allowing minors to play slot machines; penalties; revocation of license
- §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
- §391. Authorization of local governing authority tax
- §392. Collection and disposition of fees and taxes
- §393. State tax; levy
- §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
- §401. Short title
- §402. Definitions
- §403. Video draw poker device operation not gambling; license is a privilege
- §404. Service entity
PART II. VIDEO DRAW POKER DEVICES
- §405. Description and specifications of devices
- §406. Ticket vouchers and accounting tickets
- §407. Games without minimum wager; Orleans excepted
- §409. Winning percentage
- §410. Limitation on amount of money played and value of prizes
- §411. Expected payback; verification
PART III. LICENSING AND TYPES OF LICENSES
- §412. State license qualifications; types of licenses
- §413. Licenses to operate video draw poker devices at certain alcoholic beverage facilities; multiple facilities
- §414. Hotel and motel facilities; criteria
- §415. Pari-mutuel wagering facility or offtrack wagering facility; no minimum wager; location
- §416. Qualified truck stop facilities; number of devices; fuel sales
- §417. Qualified truck stop criteria; amenities
- §418. Leasing or subleasing restaurant and convenience stores at qualified truck stops; holiday operation
- §419. Truck stop construction; advertising; notice of intent to construct
- §420. Rezoning notice
- §421. Temporary placement of twenty-five video draw poker devices
- §422. Truck stop locations; prohibited distances; prohibited structures
- §423. Termination of lease of truck stop; effect on operation of devices
- §424. Sale or transfer of license; continued operation of devices
- §425. Tax clearance
- §426. Affidavit application for three machine locations
PART IV. SUITABILITY
- §427. Suitability requirements
- §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
- §429. Regulation of video draw poker devices; Louisiana Gaming Control Board; gaming division
- §430. Rules and regulations; reporting to board or division
- §431. Powers and duties of the board or division; restrictions; permits
- §432. Civil penalties; violations; adoption of schedule of penalties
- §433. Revocation or suspension of permit or license; civil penalty; consent agreements or settlements
- §434. Investigations and violations
PART VI. FRANCHISE PAYMENTS, FEES, DISTRIBUTION OF REVENUE
- §435. Licensing by division; fees; franchise payments; enforcement activities
- §436. Application for change of name of licensee operating video draw poker devices; exemption from processing fee
- §437. Video Draw Poker Device Fund; distribution and expenditure
- §438. Distribution of device revenues; particular licensed establishments; pari-mutuel wagering facilities
- §439. Video Draw Poker Device Purse Supplement Fund; distribution and expenditure
PART VII. CRIMES AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT
- §440. Video draw poker crimes and penalties; unauthorized devices
- §441. Illegal lottery devices
- §442. Prohibited relationships; division employees; licensees
- §443. Allowing underage persons to play video draw poker devices; penalties; revocation hearing
- §444. Check cashing; prohibitions
PART VIII. VIDEO DRAW POKER EMPLOYEE PERMITS
- §445. Video draw poker employee permits; categories; permit term
- §446. Video draw poker employee permit; application
- §447. Suitability requirements; issuance of video draw poker employee permit
- §448. Division; determination as to issuance or denial of employee permit; rules
- §449. Provisional authorization to work pending suitability determination
- §450. Holder of video draw poker employee permit
PART IX. MISCELLANEOUS
- §451. Preemption of local laws and taxes
- §452. Local zoning ordinances
- §453. Toll-free telephone assistance for compulsive gamblers; posting of signs on premises
- §454. Promoting or encouraging the play of video draw poker devices
- §455. Residence and domicile requirements; licensees
- §456. Good faith reliance on inaccurate survey
- §457. Operation of video draw poker devices in certain parishes not affected by change of parish boundaries
- §501. Potential problems with gaming and gambling; educational program
- §502. Raffles under two hundred fifty dollars