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Louisiana Suspends Legislative Session

By J. Kelly Duncan on March 19, 2020 Posted in Uncategorized

As confirmed by a spokesman for Speaker Schexnayder, the Louisiana legislature passed resolutions to suspend its business until March 31. This comes after a series of increasingly tough restrictions on public gatherings and commercial activity were announced including the closing of casinos and video poker truck stops until April 13. This puts a hard stop … Continue Reading

How Important Would Sports Betting Be to the State of Mississippi?

By Tommy Shepherd and Zach Branson on April 6, 2018 Posted in Daily Fantasy Sports, Government Regulation, Horse-racing, Skill-based Gaming, Sports Wagering, Uncategorized

Enacted in 1992, the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (“PASPA”) effectively prohibits sports betting in the U.S. at both a federal and state level other than for a few exceptions that benefit four states (Nevada, Oregon, Delaware, and Montana). In recent years, some state governments and professional sports leagues have completely altered or at … Continue Reading

Jones Walker attorneys author state gaming guides

By J. Kelly Duncan on December 4, 2015 Posted in Uncategorized

In recognition of the experience and depth of the Jones Walker gaming practice, firm attorneys were solicited to contribute five chapters to the 2016 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Gambling. The chapters written by Jones Walker gaming practitioners consist of current gaming regulations in the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and … Continue Reading

Mississippi: Passing the Torch at the Mississippi Gaming Commission

By Tommy Shepherd on October 1, 2015 Posted in Uncategorized

On October 1, 2015, the remaking of the Mississippi Gaming Commissioners was complete. On that date, new Commission Chairman Al Hopkins took the gavel from outgoing Chairman Nolen Canon and new Commissioner Tom Gresham took his seat to join Hopkins and Commissioner Jerry Griffith.… Continue Reading

Florida: Florida Gaming Watch

By Jones Walker LLP on September 17, 2015 Posted in Uncategorized

To keep clients and gaming-related businesses informed about the latest industry news and legal developments that affect the gaming industry across our southeastern footprint, our Florida gaming lawyers publish Florida Gaming Watch. It is the state’s most comprehensive gaming website, which delivers daily updates on industry news, events and issues in Florida and throughout the … Continue Reading