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 areas 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 methods to encourage capital investment in casinos, particularly through technological innovations and successful practices from other gaming markets.
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, noting that it generated over $764 million in the fiscal year 2022-2023. By addressing the challenges and opportunities within the brick-and-mortar casino sector, the resolution seeks to enhance the viability and growth of this industry in Louisiana, ultimately benefiting the state's economy and educational funding derived from gaming revenues.