This bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana's Revised Statutes related to video draw poker machines, primarily increasing the number of machines allowed in various establishments. Specifically, it raises the maximum number of video draw poker devices from three to four for establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages and from fifty to sixty for qualified truck stop facilities. Additionally, it introduces criteria for establishments to qualify for an additional device, stipulating that the existing devices must generate a combined gross revenue of at least $100,000 over three consecutive months. The bill also modifies the total number of devices allowed in hotels and motels, increasing the limit from twelve to thirteen.

Furthermore, the bill establishes the Video Draw Poker Device Purse Supplement Subfund, which will receive excess revenues from the Video Draw Poker Device Fund. This subfund is designated for specific allocations, including support for horse racing associations and breeder awards. The bill also sets forth new restrictions on the location of offtrack wagering facilities, prohibiting them from being within one mile of certain properties, and allows local authorities to designate residential districts for zoning purposes. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or legislative approval following a veto.

Statutes affected:
HB540 Original: 27:412(B)(1), 27:413(A), 27:414, 27:416(A), 27:435(D)(4)
HB540 Engrossed: 27:412(B)(1), 27:413(A), 27:414, 27:416(A), 27:435(D)(4), 27:437(C)
HB540 Reengrossed: 27:412(B)(1), 27:413(A), 27:414, 27:416(A), 27:437(C), 27:439(S
HB540 Enrolled: 27:412(B)(1), 27:413(A), 27:414, 27:416(A), 27:437(C), 27:439(S
HB540 Act : 27:412(B)(1), 27:413(A), 27:414, 27:416(A), 27:437(C), 27:439(S