"The legislation sharply raises the stakes for those involved. Casual users could face relatively minor penalties, including fines up to $500 or as much as six months behind bars."
"For operators and those supporting these systems, the consequences state that anyone tied to building or running such platforms could face fines up to $100,000 and prison terms of up to five years if the bill becomes law."
"The measure also reaches beyond operators to the infrastructure that keeps these sites running. The bill adds, 'No merchant payment processor shall knowingly accept or process any financial transaction' tied to unlawful activity."
Louisiana lawmakers are moving forward with House Bill 883 to regulate illegal online sweepstakes-style gaming. The bill passed the House with unanimous support and is now in the Senate. It defines gambling by computer and targets platforms using dual-currency systems that resemble traditional gambling. The legislation imposes significant penalties, including fines and prison time for operators, while casual users face lesser penalties. Additionally, it restricts payment processors and online platforms from engaging in unlawful gambling activities, treating each violation as a separate offense.
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