CURRENT CAMPAIGNS:
HELP VIDEO POKER
RE-OPEN & RECOVER
FROM COVID-19
This week, HB 670 & 368 will be heard in the Louisiana Senate.
These bills are business specific bills and ARE NOT gaming related.
These bills are important to business operations and COVID-19 recovery.
HB 670 by Rep. Stefanski allows truck stops to operate under force
majeure as they recover from COVID-19. It also allows truck stops to make
repairs, maintenance and renovations to existing facilities without having
to shut down their gaming.
HB 368 by Rep. Mack allows truck stops to receive a waiver for fuel sales
requirements if certain conditions prevent them from meeting their
requirements. They must prove to the gaming control board that they
should receive such a waiver.
Please ask your Legislators to support local business & local jobs as we attempt to recover from the detrimental effects of being shut down due to the coronavirus.
Thank you for you help!
For any questions, please contact the LVGA office.
Best,
Your friends at the LVGA
PAST CAMPAIGNS:
YOUR HELP NEEDED:
Fantasy Sports bill scheduled for 5/21/19
Help us to keep fantasy sports betting in Establishments and off of the internet!
House Bill 459 by Representative Kirk Talbot, dealing with Fantasy Sports will be on the House Floor Tuesday afternoon (May 21st).
The Bill was amended in Committee to mandate that participation can only be in anestablishment that requires one to be 21 years old to enter.
Fan Duel and Draft Kings will try to strip that amendment Tuesday on the House
Floor. Please reach out to your legislators and ask them to oppose removing this
language. This is the only way that local businesses can participate.
Internet based sports betting companies are out-of-state companies who DO NOTemploy Louisiana residents, DO NOT own property in Louisiana and DO NOT contribute to Louisiana's economy.
By restricting fantasy sports betting to Louisiana establishments with a 21 year age requirement to enter, thousands of local bars, hundreds of truck stops, and many other Louisiana businesses will be able to participate and attract new customers.
Additionally, keeping fantasy sports betting off of the internet and in establishments will help to prevent underage gaming by restricting access to minors.
Please contact your Legislators to ask for their help!
House Bill 459 by Representative Kirk Talbot, dealing with Fantasy Sports will be on the House Floor Tuesday afternoon (May 21st).
The Bill was amended in Committee to mandate that participation can only be in anestablishment that requires one to be 21 years old to enter.
Fan Duel and Draft Kings will try to strip that amendment Tuesday on the House
Floor. Please reach out to your legislators and ask them to oppose removing this
language. This is the only way that local businesses can participate.
Internet based sports betting companies are out-of-state companies who DO NOTemploy Louisiana residents, DO NOT own property in Louisiana and DO NOT contribute to Louisiana's economy.
By restricting fantasy sports betting to Louisiana establishments with a 21 year age requirement to enter, thousands of local bars, hundreds of truck stops, and many other Louisiana businesses will be able to participate and attract new customers.
Additionally, keeping fantasy sports betting off of the internet and in establishments will help to prevent underage gaming by restricting access to minors.
Please contact your Legislators to ask for their help!
House Bill 459 by Representative Kirk Talbot, dealing with Fantasy Sports will be on the House Floor Tuesday afternoon (May 21st).
The Bill was amended in Committee to mandate that participation can only be in anestablishment that requires one to be 21 years old to enter.
Fan Duel and Draft Kings will try to strip that amendment Tuesday on the House
Floor. Please reach out to your legislators and ask them to oppose removing this
language. This is the only way that local businesses can participate.
Internet based sports betting companies are out-of-state companies who DO NOTemploy Louisiana residents, DO NOT own property in Louisiana and DO NOT contribute to Louisiana's economy.
By restricting fantasy sports betting to Louisiana establishments with a 21 year age requirement to enter, thousands of local bars, hundreds of truck stops, and many other Louisiana businesses will be able to participate and attract new customers.
Additionally, keeping fantasy sports betting off of the internet and in establishments will help to prevent underage gaming by restricting access to minors.
Please contact your Legislators to ask for their help!
This year, the Louisiana Legislature is considering a bill that would legalize fantasy sports in Louisiana. The bill proposed by Representative Talbot, HB 459, seeks to legalize internet based fantasy sports betting.
Internet based sports betting companies are out-of-state companies who DO NOT employe Louisiana residents, DO NOT own property in Louisiana and DO NOT contribute to Louisiana's economy.
By restricting fantasy sports betting to Louisiana establishments with a 21 year age requirement to enter, thousands of bars, hundreds of truck stops, and many other Louisiana based businesses will benefit by attracting new customers who go there to place their bets resulting in an increase in patronage and business.
Keeping fantasy sports betting in establishment only is a WIN for Louisiana businesses, a WIN for Louisiana employees, and a WIN For Louisiana!
Help us to keep fantasy sports betting IN ESTABLISHMENT ONLY!
Bring fantasy sports to your business!
LIMITING BETTING TO ESTABLISHMENTS HAS SEVERAL BENEFITS...
Benefits Local Businesses
Fans wanting to bet on fantasy sports would have to bet at local bars, truck stops, and casinos bringing more business to those establishments.
Benefits Service Industry Employees
More customers at local bars, truck stops and casinos gives employees the opportunity to make more money through tips from patrons.
Prevents Underage Gaming
Limiting fantasy sports betting to establishments with age restrictions prevents under age gaming.