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HB 75 Original 2026 Regular Session Jackson

Abstract: Authorizes gaming operators to offer promotional play wagers not in excess of $5M or the annual percentage cap.

Present law provides that casino gaming operators may offer up to $5M in promotional play wagers per year that are not calculated as "net gaming proceeds" or "gross revenue".

Proposed law provides that a gaming operator may offer up to $5M or up to the percentage cap established by the following schedule:

(1) In 2027, the percentage cap shall be 4% of taxable revenue.

(2) In 2028, the percentage cap shall be 7% of taxable revenue.

(3) In 2029 and every year after, the percentage cap shall be 10% of taxable revenue.

(Amends R.S. 27:44(intro. para.) and (15) and 205(16))

Legislative History

Feb 6, 2026House

First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/6/2026.

Feb 3, 2026House

Prefiled.

Feb 3, 2026House

Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

Provides for the allowable amount of promotional play offered by certain gaming operators and for deductions regarding promotional play