Louisiana Governor Vetoes Legislation Deemed Superfluous, Targeting Sweepstakes Casino Operations
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The Latest in Gaming
Currently, Louisiana's Governor Jeff Landry has vetoed Senate Bill 181, a bill that aimed to prohibit sweepstakes casinos and online gambling practices with a "dual-currency system" enabling players to exchange currency for prizes or cash equivalents. Despite the bill unanimously passing in both legislative chambers, Landry deemed it redundant and overly broad. He argues that the existing enforcement by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and other state agencies efficiently tackles illegal gambling practices[1][2][5].
Political Will at Stake
Given the apparent votes in the legislature to override Landry's veto, the question remains: Will the veto be overridden? As of the most recent updates, political will seems minimal, implying that the veto stands as is[5].
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[1] Louisiana Gaming Control Board
[2] Governor Jeff Landry
[5] Politico
- Grant Mitchell, the renowned sports betting journalist, comments on the recent developments in Louisiana, where Governor Jeff Landry vetoed Senate Bill 181 aiming to regulate sweepstakes casinos and online gambling.
- The bill, which passed unanimously in both legislative chambers, was deemed redundant and overly broad by Landry, who believes that the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and other state agencies effectively handle illegal gambling practices.
- Despite the political will apparent to override the veto, the latest updates suggest that the veto stands as is, adding another layer to the ongoing debate in the gambling and online casino industry, a field that Grant Mitchell extensively covers.
- On a less industry-focused note, Grant Mitchell, a Virginia Tech alum, also enjoys the thrill of online casino games like blackjack, a popular pastime among the gambling community, along with following the latest general-news and politics updates.
