PLAYING CASINO GAMES UNDER THE AGE OF 21
Louisiana Revised Statute 14:90.5 states that it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to play casino games, gaming devices, or slot machines. In other words, this is illegal gambling in Louisiana.
No person under the age of 21 shall enter, or be permitted to enter, the designated gaming area of a riverboat, the official gaming establishment, or the designated slot machine gaming area of a pari-mutuel wagering facility which offers live horse racing licensed for operation.
Penalty
Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than $500.00 and may be imprisoned for not more than 6 months, or both.
PLAYING VIDEO POKER UNDER THE AGE OF 21
Louisiana revised Statue 14:90.4 addresses the unlawful playing of video poker by persons under the age of 21.
It is unlawful for any person under twenty-one years of age to play video draw poker devices. In fact, no one under the age of 21 should enter the video poker area of an establishment.
Penalty
Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than $100.00 for the first offense, $250.00 dollars for the second offense, and $500.00 for the third offense.
A gaming licensee, or a specifically authorized employee or agent of a gaming licensee, may use reasonable force to detain a person for questioning on the premises of the gaming establishment, for a length of time, not to exceed 60 minutes, unless it is reasonable under the circumstances that the person be detained longer, when he has reasonable cause to believe that the person has violated the provisions of this Section. The licensee or his employee or agent may also detain such a person for arrest by a peace officer. The detention shall not constitute an arrest.
Legal Assistance
If you have been arrested or accused of a crime involving unlawful gambling in Louisiana, contact New Orleans gambling attorney.
Disclaimer
Laws and policies can change at any time rendering the above information outdated or non-applicable. We strongly encourage you to look at City, Parish, and State statutes for the most recent laws and to consult a Louisiana licensed attorney.