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Louisiana casino tax bill approved20 June 2007LOUISIANA -- As reported by the Advocate: "House-passed legislation that could allow East Baton Rouge Parish to collect more taxes from riverboat gambling gained Senate committee approval Tuesday. "House Bill 613, sponsored by Rep. Yvonne Dorsey, D-Baton Rouge, would allow parish officials to negotiate with riverboat casinos on taxes paid from their operations. "Today, the parish collects a $2.50-per-passenger boarding fee from the boats. "HB613 would allow parish officials to change the tax basis to an up to 4.5 percent share of net monthly gambling proceeds..." |