Louisiana Lawmaker Postpones Controversial Bill to Raise Online Sports Betting Tax

A proposal to significantly increase the tax on online sports betting revenue in Louisiana has been deferred amid mounting opposition from the gaming industry. House Bill 22, introduced by Representative Roger Wilder, R-Denham Springs, aimed to raise the tax rate on gross gaming revenue from 15% to 51%, a move that would align Louisiana’s tax […]

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Nov 14, 2024 - 09:25
Louisiana Lawmaker Postpones Controversial Bill to Raise Online Sports Betting Tax

A proposal to significantly increase the tax on online sports betting revenue in Louisiana has been deferred amid mounting opposition from the gaming industry. House Bill 22, introduced by Representative Roger Wilder, R-Denham Springs, aimed to raise the tax rate on gross gaming revenue from 15% to 51%, a move that would align Louisiana’s tax […]