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HB 566 Original 2023 Regular Session Green
Abstract: Removes the regulatory authority of the La. Lottery Corp. to conduct sports wagering.
Present law authorizes the La. Lottery Corp. to operate and administer sports wagering.
Proposed law removes such authority.
Present law defines retail establishments as:
(1)Any establishment that has a Class A-General retail or restaurant permit for the sale of
alcoholic beverages for on premises consumption and that is located in a parish that approved
a proposition to authorize sports wagering.
(2)Any establishment that holds a retail food establishment permit pursuant to the provisions
of present law (LAC 51:XXIII 101 et seq.) and is located within a parish that approved a
proposition to authorize sports wagering but is prohibited from holding a Class A-General
retail permit or a Class A-Restaurant permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-
premises consumption.
Proposed law retains these provisions of present law.
Present law provides for an initial application fee of $1,000 and a permit fee of $100 for a one-year
permit for retail establishments.
Present law provides that all application fees are non-refundable.
Present law provides for a state levy of 10% tax upon the net gaming proceeds from sports wagering
offered to patrons onsite at a permitted retail establishment and a state levy of 15% upon the net
gaming proceeds from sports wagering offered to patrons through a website or mobile application
by the corporation.
Proposed law creates the Sports Wagering Mechanism Wagering Fund. Proposed law provides that
the treasurer shall deposit corporation net revenue as determined in proposed law. Further provides
monies in the fund shall be withdrawn only pursuant to appropriation by the legislature and shall be
used solely for the expenses provided pursuant to proposed law.
(Amends R.S. 47:9006(B), 9009(B)(1) and (C), 9010(E), 9015(D), and 9029(A)(1); Adds R.S. 27:641-657; Repeals R.S. 13:4721(C), R.S. 14:90(E) and 90.3(K), R.S. 47:9001(B), 9002(22)-(29),
and 47:9091-9107)