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Gambling revenue grows as mobile sports betting catches heat

— In 2024, casinos generated $791.8 million in tax revenue for the state. Mobile sports wagering accounted for over $50 million.

The Louisiana casino industry was nearly brought to its knees when a bill was introduced in the recent special legislative session to increase taxes on online sports betting from 15% to 51%. The proposal never made it out of committee.

“When you increase a business’s tax b…

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