As of early August, sweepstakes casinos are officially prohibited in Louisiana, which ends the operation of dual-currency social gaming platforms within the state. Landry’s 2025 veto prevented the state from explicitly banning dual-currency sweepstakes casinos in Louisiana, but most major operators saw the writing on the wall. The Louisiana State Legislature approved HB883 with a companion measure, House Bill 53, which addresses penalties related to gambling crimes. Effective Aug. 1, 2026, a person who facilitates dual-currency gambling by computer commits a racketeering offense. The Louisiana State Penitentiary, widely known as Angola, is where the literal “farm line” involves inmates hand-picking crops in brutal heat.