[Opinion] Louisiana Attorney General Says Online Sweepstakes Casinos Are Illegal

Louisiana AG Cracks Down on Online Sweepstakes

The post Louisiana Attorney General Takes Stand Against Online Sweepstakes appeared first on SportsHandle. The gaming industry just witnessed a seismic shift in Louisiana, where Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill delivered a knockout punch to online sweepstakes operators with her latest legal opinion. This isn’t just another regulatory hiccup – it’s a game-changing declaration that could reshape how these operators do business across the entire …

Louisiana Attorney General deems online sweepstakes illegal

Louisiana Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill has outlined her stance that online sweepstakes casinos are a form of illegal gambling and therefore violate state law.  Murrill issued her formal official opinion in a letter, dated July 2 and addressed to state Senator Rick Edmonds at his request. The attorney general highlighted how sweepstakes operators do not adhere to the same standard of player protection measures that licensed operators must d…

Louisiana Attorney General Says Online Sweepstakes Casinos Are Illegal

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill released an opinion on dual-currency online sweepstakes games Murrill noted online sweepstakes casinos are operating as illegal businesses under Louisiana law The Department of Justice, in coordination with the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and State Police, is empowered to shut down operations Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a legal opinion on dual-currency online sweepstakes games in the st…