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Louisiana’s sweepstakes casino ban takes effect alongside increase in penalties for illegal gambling

By vterrazasAugust 1, 2026

The brief

Louisiana’s new laws banning dual-currency sweepstakes casinos have entered into force, introducing higher fines. U.S.- Louisiana’s ban on dual-currency sweepstakes casinos has taken effect following the implementation of House Bill 883 and House Bill 53. Together, the new laws explicitly prohibit the model under stat…

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