A Senate committee is reportedly going to get the ball rolling on iGaming legalization discussions Louisiana is potentially moving closer to potentially legalizing online casinos, with a Senate committee set to begin a detailed study in October. The committee will focus on understanding the advantages, challenges, and best practices surrounding iGaming, as the state considers
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Louisiana bans CBDCs through new legislation
The legislation also provides better clarity for cryptocurrency miners Lawmakers in Louisiana have amended a bill to prohibit the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and established regulations for node operators and miners. The revised law will go into effect in August 2024. The revisions, named the Blockchain Basics Act, ban Louisiana from conducting
Louisiana’s governor has a penchant for poker
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards admits to holding poker games in the governor’s mansion Like many other politicians, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is a poker fan, hosting many low-stakes poker games at the governor’s mansion over his eight-year term. The games would feature top administration officials, state senators and lobbyists but were much different
The Gulf Coast Poker Awards has its latest group of winners
Harrah’s New Orleans hosted the fourth year of the awards earlier this week Barstool Sports’ Ben Mintz hosted the fourth annual Gulf Coast Poker Awards during the Poker Gras Festival at Harrah’s New Orleans on October 15. The ceremony recognized the achievements of poker players and industry personnel, with seven people awarded trophies in various