Louisiana
- Louisianans vaccinated by July 31 get a "Shot At A Million" June 18, 2021 5:24 pm The West Side Journal - Louisiana BATON ROUGE — Fourteen vaccinated Louisianans will win scholarships and cash prizes – including one adult who will win $1 million – throughout July as part of the Shot At A Million campaign the state is launching to reward residents who have taken or who …
- How likely are you to win the Louisiana vaccine lottery if the drawing were today? June 18, 2021 5:17 pm The Advocate What's your shot at a million today? Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the creation of the Shot at a Million COVID vaccine lottery Thursday, giving eligible vaccinated Louisianans the chance to win $1 million, among 13 other cash prizes and scholarships …
- Gov. Edwards announces $1 million lottery for COVID-19 vaccinations; here’s how to register June 18, 2021 1:55 pm The Livingston Parish News - Louisiana A much-anticipated incentive to spur more COVID-19 vaccinations became official Thursday when Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a $1 million jackpot and other prizes for those who roll up their sleeves. People who have received at least one shot of a COVID- …
- Louisianans Vaccinated Against COVID-19 by July 31 Get a “Shot At A Million” in $2.3 Million Lottery for Cash, Scholarship Prizes June 17, 2021 10:37 pm Bossier Press Tribune Fourteen vaccinated Louisianans will win scholarships and cash prizes – including one adult who will win $1 million – throughout July as part of the Shot At A Million campaign the state is launching to reward residents who have taken or who choose to get …
- Louisiana giving away $2.3M in prizes to encourage vaccines June 17, 2021 9:23 pm KTBS 3 - Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana will offer residents who have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19 a chance to win a share of $2.3 million in cash prizes and college scholarships, joining the ranks of states hoping financial incentives will persuade those …
- WATCH: Gov. Edwards offering chance at $1M grand prize for those vaccinated against COVID-19 June 17, 2021 6:50 pm KLFY 10 - Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La. (KLFY) — Louisiana residents who get vaccinated for COVID-19 will have a shot at $2.3 million in cash and scholarship prizes — including a $1 million grand prize — as part of a new lottery incentive introduced by Gov. John Bel Edwards. …
- Eye on Scams: Sweepstakes scams cost victims more during pandemic June 17, 2021 3:47 pm KLFY 10 - Louisiana LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Sweepstakes and lottery scams have resulted in higher financial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. If anyone asks for money before delivering a prize, it’s most likely a scam. Experts warn consumers to never pay money to claim a …
- Lawmakers OK sports betting rules, send to Edwards June 11, 2021 3:50 pm New Orleans City Business - Louisiana Months after most Louisiana voters agreed to legalize sports betting, lawmakers Thursday gave final passage to rules that will allow wagering through sports book sites, mobile apps and kiosk locations in parishes where voters supported the activity. A 33-3 …
- Lawmakers Pass Final Piece of Sports Betting Puzzle June 11, 2021 1:06 pm KPEL - Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Lawmakers have given final passage to rules that will allow the wagering through sports book sites, mobile apps and kiosk locations in parishes where voters supported the activity. The bill essentially sets the rules and regulations …
- Sports Betting Bill headed to Gov. Edwards' desk; first bets could be placed this fall June 11, 2021 7:40 am The Lafourche Gazette - Louisiana BATON ROUGE—Lawmakers passed the final pieces Thursday to create sports gambling in the state, and it could start before the upcoming football season. Gov. John Bel Edwards signed the first of the three bills last week, and the other two bills faced last- …
- Louisiana Legislature approves rules, money distribution for sports betting June 11, 2021 12:28 am The Center Square (The Center Square) – The Louisiana Legislature has decided how legal sports betting will work in Louisiana and how state government will spend the resulting revenue. Voters in 55 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes voted last year to legalize betting on sporting …
- How Louisiana sports betting would work, and when, if governor signs this bill June 10, 2021 7:23 pm The Advocate Legislation detailing the framework of how Louisiana adults will be able to wager on sporting events – perhaps as early as football season – cleared its final legislative hurdle Thursday and is on its way to the governor. The Senate agreed with minor …
- Sports betting is coming to Louisiana- 9 things you need to know - Louisiana Illuminator June 10, 2021 4:18 pm Louisiana State News.Net <h1>Sports betting is coming to Louisiana: 9 things you need to know</h1> <p class="byline">by Julie O'Donoghue, <a href="https://lailluminator.com">Louisiana Illuminator</a> <br …
- Edwards signs income tax exemption for most COVID-19 relief June 8, 2021 3:35 pm The Center Square (The Center Square) – Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed into law an exemption from state income taxes for most COVID-19-related aid programs. Senate Bill 11 by Rep. Kirk Talbot, a River Ridge Republican, now Act 54, applies to individuals and …
- Louisiana’s Senate president has twice taken actions that helped lobbyist pal June 7, 2021 3:26 pm The Advocate Twice during the current legislative session, Senate President Page Cortez has taken extraordinary steps to help certain gambling companies that are represented by a former colleague who is close to Cortez. The friend, Joel Robideaux, became a lobbyist …
