Industry
September 16, 2022
Louisiana Sports Betting Handle Grows in August
The state of Louisiana published its sports betting results for August. As reported by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the state recorded an increase in sports betting handle for the period. This marked the end of the sports betting handle decline the Pelican State had been experiencing for the last few months. Handle Increased for […]
Sports
September 12, 2022
Mattress Mack Invests in a Sports News Site
Jim McIngvale, also known as Mattress Mack, has unveiled a new sports news website. The site will be managed by experienced ex-Houston Chronicle members and will cover the latest developments in Texan and Louisianan sports. Mack Launches Gallery Sports Mattress Mack is best known for his flourishing furniture business, thus the nickname. However, he is […]
Industry
March 29, 2021
LA Commission Says All Sports Betting Tax Should Go to Child Development
Louisiana is looking for $85.8 annually to help with early child development in the state. The source of the money can be sports gambling, an expert commission argues. Louisiana Wants to Invest More in Early Child Development The Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Commission has released a new report. It recommends that all proceedings collected from […]
Legal
February 28, 2020
Louisiana Legislature Prepares To Legalize Sports Betting
Lawmakers in Louisiana are considering a renewed debate on sports betting legalization, ahead of the oncoming session of the state legislature, set to convene March 9. SB130 & SB66 It turns out that two state senators have already pre-filed two separate bills, SB130 by Sen. Cameron Henry and SB66 by Sen. Kirk Talbot, with both […]