Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) has declared that dual-currency online sweepstakes casinos are in violation of the state’s gaming laws.
Louisiana is now the fourth state to outlaw sweepstakes casinos, joining Michigan, Montana, and Washington.
Murrill’s decision was prompted by Sen. Rick Edmonds (R-District 7), who requested her opinion on June 18.
That was shortly after Gov. Jeff Landry (R) vetoed legislation that would have banned sweepstakes casinos, claiming that the Louisiana Gaming Control Board had already taken action against illegal operators. He also said that the bill was “redundant” since plans to deal with illegal operators were being created…
Murrill noted that Landry’s signature on the anti-sweepstakes casino bill would have helped, but also said that her office has the authority to enforce penalties associated with breaking the law.
