GAMING: Creates an enhanced promotional play pilot program relative to net slot machine proceeds (EN -$574,627 GF RV See Note)
HB 75 modifies Louisiana's gaming regulations to set new limits on how casinos can deduct promotional play (free gaming credits or comps) from their taxable revenue. It establishes two limits: a fixed annual cap of $5 million for promotional play deductions, or a rising percentage of taxable revenue (4% starting 2027, 7% in 2028, 10% after 2029), whichever is greater. This directly affects licensed casino operators in Louisiana by restricting how much they can offset their taxable income through promotional activities. The bill updates definitions in Sections 27:44 and 27:205 to implement these deduction rules, effective from 2027 onward.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Signed Jun 25, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill transforms HB 75 from a proposal to amend existing gaming laws into an enrolled act that enacts new statutes. It establishes a one-year pilot program for an 'enhanced promotional play' initiative, allowing casinos to deduct promotional wagers from their revenue calculations. The act also clarifies that the additional promotional funds must be assigned to specific operators and requires a detailed report to the Gaming Control Board and legislative committees.
Scope change
The bill's scope shifted from proposing amendments to existing definitions of 'net gaming proceeds' and 'gross revenue' to enacting entirely new sections (R.S. 27:392(D) and 393.2) that create a specific pilot program for enhanced promotional play.
TIMELINE
The bill is now formally enacted as Act No. 963, effective July 1, 2026, and terminating on June 30, 2027, creating a specific one-year pilot period.
REQUIREMENT
New requirements mandate that licensees submit a comprehensive report by March 1, 2027, to the Gaming Control Board and specific legislative committees detailing the program's financial impact.
DEFINITION
The bill enacts new statutory definitions for 'net slot machine proceeds' and 'enhanced promotional play pilot program' rather than just modifying existing definitions.
ELIGIBILITY
The act clarifies that the additional two million dollars in promotional play wagers must not be assigned to another licensee or casino gaming operator.
Floor votes · Senate May 29, 2026 · House May 19, 2026
How they voted
23–10
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 40
May 29, 2026
D
Democratic12
75% Yea
R
Republican28
50% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
49
Key actions
12
Committee
12
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Notice of Senate adoption of Conference Committee Report.
lower
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Conference Committee Report read; adopted by a vote of 27 yeas and 8 nays.
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Notice House adopted the Conference Committee Report.
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Conference Committee Report read, roll called, yeas 83, nays 10. The Conference Committee Report was adopted.
lower
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Notice House Conference Committee members appointed.
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Conference Committee report received.
lower
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Notice of change in House Conference Committee membership: Freeman vice Hilferty.
upper
May 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate conference committee members appointed: Reese, Talbot, and Harris.
upper
May 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
The amended bill was read by title, passed by a vote of 21 yeas and 11 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
upper
May 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rules suspended. Reported with amendments. Rules suspended. Committee amendments read and adopted. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
upper
May 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 71, nays 22. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported with amendments (7-0).
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Under the rules, provisionally referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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