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Louisiana Gaming (Last Amended Date: January 2023) > Lottery
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The provided legal document content consists of multiple documents related to the on-line lottery games operated by the Louisiana Lottery Corporation. These documents govern the conduct and administration of on-line lottery games, including the rules, procedures, and requirements for players, retailers, and prize winners. They also outline the validation process for winning tickets, the payment of prizes, and the procedures for claiming and receiving prizes. The documents provide definitions for various terms used in the game rules and directives. They also specify the authority under which the documents are promulgated and note any historical amendments. The documents do not mention specific exemptions or penalties. Overall, these documents provide comprehensive guidelines for the operation and regulation of on-line lottery games in Louisiana. The procurement policies and rules of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation are adopted to ensure public confidence in the procurement procedures followed by the corporation. The document outlines the objectives of the procurement procedures, which include adhering to ethical standards, acquiring high-quality goods and services at competitive prices, promoting administrative efficiency, and providing fair treatment to all potential contractors. The document defines various terms related to procurement and specifies that the policies and rules apply to the Louisiana Lottery Corporation and its authorized officers, board of directors, contractors, and directors. It also excludes certain types of acquisitions from the definition of procurement. The document does not mention any specific penalties for non-compliance or violations. The procurement process involves the preparation of a procurement authorization, which includes the goods or services to be procured, estimated cost, and potential contractors. A request for proposals (RFP) is then prepared, specifying the requirements and evaluation criteria for potential contractors. The RFP is advertised in the official journal of Louisiana and may also be advertised in trade journals. The corporation has the authority to cancel or amend an outstanding RFP. The evaluation of proposals is at the discretion of the corporation, and the procurement contract is awarded based on the corporation’s sole and uncontrolled discretion. The document also outlines the requirements for preparing procurement contracts, including essential information to be included in the contract and the term and extensions of the contract. The document further addresses special procurements made under specific circumstances and the restrictions on the dissemination of information during the procurement process. Minor procurements are subject to separate provisions and are supervised by the procurement officer. The document also outlines the procedures for appealing a corporation determination. The policies and rules may be amended according to the bylaws and rules of procedure of the corporation. The regulations governing the operations and activities of retailers selling lottery tickets in Louisiana are adopted by the Louisiana Lottery Corporation to develop and maintain a statewide network of lottery retailers that serve the public convenience, promote ticket sales, and ensure the integrity of lottery operations. The regulations define key terms such as ‘Board,’ ‘Director,’ and ‘Employee,’ and distinguish between ‘Instant Retailers’ and ‘On-line Retailers.’ They clarify that ‘Lottery Tickets’ encompass both instant tickets and on-line tickets. The regulations apply to all retailers contracted by the corporation to sell lottery tickets to the public, with the exception of employees of organizations contracted to provide services or products to the corporation, subject to other provisions of Louisiana law. The document also outlines the criteria for selecting retailers, including financial responsibility, integrity, reputation, accessibility of the place of business, security of the premises, sufficiency of existing retailers, and projected volume of sales. It specifies that the selection of retailers must be made without considering political affiliation, activities, or monetary contributions to political organizations or candidates. The document further addresses the application procedure and fees for retailers, the requirement for retailer security, handling of proceeds from ticket sales, sales commissions, credit sales, pricing of lottery tickets, and the promotion of lottery tickets by merchants. It also covers the suspension, revocation, or termination of retailer contracts, as well as the appeal process for retailers. Overall, these regulations aim to ensure the proper operation and integrity of the Louisiana Lottery retailer network. The general rules for instant lottery games in Louisiana state that the Louisiana Lottery Corporation is authorized to adopt rules and regulations for conducting specific lottery games. The document provides definitions for various terms used in instant lottery games and clarifies that the detailed information for each specific game will be provided in a game directive. The document also mentions the promulgation of drawing directives for preliminary drawings, grand drawings, and special promotional drawings with prizes over $5,000. It emphasizes that the overall odds of winning any prize in a particular game will be specified in the game directive or printed on the back of the ticket. The document addresses the use of winners’ names and residence information for advertising and publicity purposes, outlines the payment of prizes, and prohibits the purchase of instant lottery tickets by individuals under the legal age. It also grants retailers the authority to purchase and claim prizes for tickets assigned to them. The document specifies that each instant lottery game will end when all tickets have been sold or on a predetermined date, and that no tickets for a particular game may be sold after the game ending date or after the suspension or termination of a game. It further details the requirements for the validation of winning instant lottery tickets, mentions the corporation’s right to delay payment of prizes under certain circumstances, and outlines the non-assignability of prize rights, except in specific cases. It also addresses the payment of prizes in installments, the determination of non-cash prize value, and the procedures for conducting promotional drawings. The document concludes by stating that all drawing events shall be witnessed by an independent auditing firm. The special rules and regulations on payment of prizes for the Louisiana Lottery Corporation are established to govern the withholding of lottery prizes for individuals who have outstanding child support arrearages. The document states that the Louisiana Lottery Corporation is required to establish and maintain rules and regulations for withholding prizes as mandated by R.S. 47:9026. The rules and regulations provide guidelines for the corporation to follow when withholding prizes from individuals with outstanding child support arrearages. The document defines key terms such as arrearage, claimant agency, debtor, and winner. It clarifies that a winner refers to a person entitled to a lottery prize of $600 or more. The rules and regulations are supplemental to the Louisiana Lottery Corporation Law and other applicable laws and regulations. The corporation is required to provide a computer-readable format to the claimant agency for the compilation and maintenance of a list of debtors. The corporation’s staff is responsible for determining whether a winner is a debtor by checking the most current list of debtors provided by the claimant agency. If the winner is listed as a debtor, the corporation may contact the claimant agency to confirm the arrearage amount. The corporation is authorized to disburse the prize money to a debtor after subtracting the arrearage and other required withholdings. At regular intervals, the corporation transfers the withheld arrearages to the claimant agency. Once the arrearage is transferred, the corporation is discharged from any liability to the debtor for the payment of prize money. The corporation may enter into an agreement with the claimant agency to rely on the information provided by the agency and to defend claims against the corporation for erroneous withholding of prize money. These rules and regulations do not create contractual rights or obligations but provide a procedure for the corporation’s staff to follow in assisting the claimant agency in withholding prizes from individuals with outstanding child support arrearages. The rules and regulations can be amended according to the bylaws and rules of procedure of the corporation. The documents related to Lottery Sports Wagering in Louisiana cover the permitting process for operators, service providers, distributors, manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, personnel, and retail establishments. They outline the qualifications and suitability standards for obtaining permits, the application process, fees, and the burden of proving qualification. The documents also address audit and accounting requirements for lottery operators, including financial audits, SEC reports, third-party reviews, and record-keeping. They cover the implementation and maintenance of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) by sports wagering operators, including data security requirements and compliance with technical standards. The documents also govern the use of computer systems and sports wagering platforms, specifying technical requirements, functions, and controls. They provide guidelines for modifications to the operator’s sports wagering platform, including testing and approval processes. Lastly, the documents outline special rules and regulations on the payment of prizes, particularly regarding the withholding of prizes from individuals with outstanding child support arrearages or delinquent debt. They establish procedures for identifying debtors, confirming arrearage amounts, and subtracting withholdings from prize money. They also address the transfer of withheld arrearages to the claimant agency and the corporation’s liability in case of erroneous withholding. No specific exemptions or penalties are mentioned in these documents.
Whom does it apply to?
The on-line lottery game documents apply to players, retailers, and prize winners. The procurement policies and rules apply to the Louisiana Lottery Corporation and its authorized officers, board of directors, contractors, and directors. The regulations for lottery retailers apply to all retailers contracted by the corporation to sell lottery tickets to the public. The general rules for instant lottery games apply to anyone purchasing an instant lottery ticket. The special rules and regulations on payment of prizes apply to winners of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation.
What does it govern?
The documents govern the conduct and administration of on-line lottery games, procurement policies and rules, regulations for lottery retailers, general rules for instant lottery games, and special rules and regulations on payment of prizes for individuals with outstanding child support arrearages.
What are exemptions?
The documents do not mention specific exemptions.
What are the Penalties?
The documents do not mention specific penalties for non-compliance or violations.
Jurisdiction
Louisiana