House Bill No. by Representative LaFleur proposes to amend existing Louisiana law to allow the purchase of lottery tickets through the internet. The bill introduces new definitions, including "I lottery," which refers to online lottery ticket purchases, and "I lottery gross revenues," which pertains to the gross revenue generated from these online sales. It also stipulates that such purchases will not be classified as gambling or gambling by computer under current law. The Louisiana Lottery Corporation is tasked with adopting rules and regulations to implement and regulate these online purchases, including age verification to prevent individuals under 21 from participating and location verification to ensure that purchases are made by individuals physically located within Louisiana.

Additionally, the bill amends the existing requirement for the Louisiana Lottery Corporation to transfer 25% of its gross revenues to the state treasury, explicitly including online lottery revenues in this calculation. The proposed changes aim to modernize the lottery system in Louisiana by embracing digital sales while ensuring compliance with regulatory measures to protect consumers. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of lottery operations while generating additional revenue for the state.

Statutes affected:
HB643 Original: 14:90(F), 14:3(L), 47:9008(A)(9), 47:9029(A)(3)