Louisiana Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Have Banned Social Casino Sweepstakes Games

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Louisiana Governor Vetoes Legislation That Would Have Banned Social Casino Sweepstakes Games

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) vetoed legislation that would have banned websites from conducting sweepstakes games that some say violate online gambling laws.  Senate Bill 181, which was passed by the Louisiana State Legislature, proposed to bar any game, contest, or promotion via the internet from utilizing a “dual-currency system” that allows players to exchange the currency for any prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent.  If passed this law …

Gov. Jeff Landry Vetoes Louisiana Sweepstakes Prohibition Bill

Gov. Jeff Landry (R) vetoed a heavily supported Louisiana sweepstakes prohibition bill SB 181 passed unanimously through both the House and Senate Gov. Landry noted language in the bill is “overly broad” and could be misinterpreted Despite receiving overwhelming support in both the Louisiana House and Senate, Gov. Jeff Landry (R) vetoed a bill to ban sweepstakes gaming in the Pelican State. Gov. Landry yesterday issued a veto for SB 181, a bill …

Louisiana sweepstakes ban bill deemed “not necessary” as governor opts not to sign

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has vetoed SB 181, a bill that would have banned sweepstakes casinos from operating in the Pelican State.  The legislation had received unanimous backing from both the House and the Senate, with senators voting 39-0 in favour of the bill on its final passage reading late last month.  SB 181, among other provisions, aims to outlaw sweepstakes and targeted the vertical’s “dual-currency system of payment” in its text.…