age to gamble in louisiana
Re: Shreveport minimum gambling age. Aug 21, 2009, 6:20 AM. -:- Message from TripAdvisor staff -:-. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. We hope you'll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one. To review the TripAdvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: http://www.tripadvisor.com/pages/forums_posting_guidelines.html. We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason. Underage gambling: It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 21 to play video poker devices or to gamble in a casino. It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to participate in the state lottery or in horse track betting. Violations result in a fine of $500 and/or up to six months imprisonment. Each state or province determines its own minimum age for gambling. Some have 2 minimum ages (18 in some casinos, 21 in others). This is typical in states with alcohol-licensed casinos. If alcohol is served on the casino floor, the minimum age is 21. If not, the minimum age is 18. If your valid driver's license has your photo on it, it is also acceptable. Other identification that will serve as proof of age include your military identification, Merchant Marine identification, international driver's license, or resident alien registration (green card). Age restrictions: To participate in the state lottery or horse track betting you must be 18 years old. To gamble in a casino or on a video poker machine, you must be 21. Casinos and Racetracks: Riverboat casinos are legal in Louisiana. LEGAL AND ILLEGAL GAMBLING IN LOUISIANA. by John W. Redmann & Patrick B. Sanders. Louisiana is known across the country for its great food, music and festivals. Louisiana is also known for its gambling. People come from across the South to enjoy the food in casino restraurants and to gamble on riverboats. Celebrating The Orleans' 20th year in a big way, the next phase of the enhancement initiative will begin with Alder & Birch Cocktails and Dining, The Orleans' classically modern take on the American steakhouse. Harrah's New Orleans - Age Requirements. Harrah's New Orleans - Age Requirements. The State of Louisiana Gaming Commissionrequires that all guests must be 21 years of age and provide a current, valid, photo identification to enter the casino. This is true for customers wishing only to eat in our restaurants, buffet or our theatre as well. We do not offer day-care or game room facilities for those under the age of 21. Acceptable forms of I.D. are: State issued drivers license, State issued I.D. card, Military I.D., or a legal Passport. Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed access to any gaming area of the casino. Coushatta Casino Resort will check the ID's of those guests who appear to be under the age of 21. A valid state-issued photo ID or valid passport is acceptable as proof of age. A conviction results in a fine of $500 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment. Gambling in public: Unauthorized gambling in public is specifically prohibited by statute. Violation results in a fine of $500 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment.
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