DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 541 Original 2021 Regular Session Illg
Abstract: Provides that all electronic gaming devices located on riverboats and at slots at track
facilities be connected to a licensee's central computer system, casino management system,
and slot machine management system as applicable.
Present law requires that all licensed video draw poker devices, video pull-tabs, electronic gaming
devices on licensed riverboats, and slot machines at live racing facilities be connected to a central
computer in order to maintain the security and integrity of electronic gaming devices and for
ensuring accurate and thorough accounting procedures.
Proposed law amends present law to require all licensed video draw poker devices, video pull-tabs,
electronic gaming devices on licensed riverboats, and slot machines at live racing facilities to be
connected to each licensee's central computer system, casino management system, and slot machine
management system as applicable, to which the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, office of
state police, and the La. Gaming Control Bd. have complete and unrestricted access to the
information contained in electronic gaming devices.
Present law provides that the central computer system shall not provide for the monitoring or reading
of personal or financial information concerning patrons of gaming activities conducted on a riverboat
or at live racing facilities.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police, to impose and
collect an annual fee not in excess of $50 on each electronic gaming device linked by
telecommunication to the central computer system. Provides that the purpose of the fee shall be to
defray the costs to the state of acquiring, implementing, and maintaining the central computer
system. The annual fee is required to be established in an amount which will generate an amount
of funds in each fiscal year which is equal to the projected cost of administering the system for that
fiscal year. The fee is subject to annual legislative oversight approval.
Proposed law repeals present law.
(Amends R.S. 27:30.6(A)(2), (3), and (4) and (B) through (F); Repeals 27:30.6(G) and (I))