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Governor John Bel Edwards signed quite a bit of legislation today, which included the official legalization of sports betting in the state of Louisiana. The new law will go into effect soon, giving casinos in the state hopes to be fully operating by football season.

Where will the money generated from sports wagering in Louisiana be spent? The legislature will debate that as part of the upcoming session.

Two key committees have approved the rules and regulations that fantasy sports bettors will have to follow.

Louisiana won't be legalizing sports betting this legislative session.

The debate on legalized sports wagering in Louisiana has cleared the House Criminal Justice Committee.

A law that would allow a parish by parish vote on the legalization of sports gambling at established gaming sites passed a Senate Judiciary Committee 3-1.

Riverboat casino operators appear to be just fine with their feet still in the water across the state.

The partnership begins immediately and will most certainly have a visible impact at this year's Super Bowl

At least one gaming company is eyeing moving some of their gaming operations onshore in Lake Charles next year.

Fantasy sports betting is now legal in 47 parishes, but betting may not begin until late 2019.

A Louisiana Senate committee will debate the pros and cons of legalized sports wagering and whether or not it belongs in Louisiana.

Someone get this guy a financial adviser, stat.

This is quite the story. A Louisiana lawmaker spent $37,000 from his campaign account to gamble, but says he's going to pay it back and there's a reason for the splurge.

Gambling addictions are on the rise across Louisiana. There are things you can do to help someone who might have a problem.

This guy could have walked away with $1,000. Instead he decided to let it all ride on one hand of blackjack in Las Vegas.

You've probably figured out the New Orleans made this list with ease but the second city in the top ten just might surprise you a little.

If there were a joystick attached to a game in a casino, would you be more inclined to play it?

If you thought you were going to get rich playing fantasy football online for money you are sadly mistaken. All of those big money sites you see advertised can't do business in Louisiana.

It's not completely clear exactly how much money Le embezzled, but authorities speculate it's between $150,000 and $200,000.

Holy Cow! So this English bloke sells everything he owns, takes all the money he has in the bank, and flies to Las Vegas to bet it ALL on ONE spin of the roulette wheel. $136,000. That's One Hundred Thirty Six THOUSAND DOLLARS!! When the ball dropped into the wheel, Tard had to pause the video his heart jumped so bad. Did he win? Watch the video and find out…