The resolution urges the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice, or a subcommittee, to conduct a comprehensive study of brick-and-mortar casino operations in Louisiana. This study aims to gather insights from various stakeholders, including the casino industry and the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, focusing on several key areas. These include the taxation challenges that hinder the competitiveness of Louisiana's gaming market, factors influencing casino operators' reinvestment decisions, and the nature of business relationships between local operators and out-of-state companies. The resolution emphasizes the need to explore potential incentives for investment and assess past and future reinvestment projects by casino operators.
The findings from this study are to be reported to the Louisiana Legislature before the 2025 Regular Session. The resolution highlights the importance of gaming revenue to the state's economy, which generated approximately $765 million in the fiscal year 2022-2023, and underscores the need for equitable taxation remedies that could enhance the benefits of brick-and-mortar casinos for the state. Additionally, the resolution mandates that a print and electronic copy of the report be submitted to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library as required by law.