Louisiana § RS 27:403 - Video draw poker device operation not gambling; license is a privilege
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§ RS 27:403. Video draw poker device operation not gambling; license is a privilege
A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the placement, operation, maintenance, and play of approved video draw poker devices in accordance with the provisions of this Section is legal, and such devices shall not be considered gambling devices.
B. Any license applied for, granted, or issued under the provisions of this Chapter is a pure and absolute privilege, the awarding, denial, or withdrawal of which is solely within the discretion of the board or division, where applicable, and, except as provided in this Chapter, without recourse at law. Any license issued or renewed under the provisions of this Chapter is not property or a protected interest under the constitutions of either the United States or the state of Louisiana.
Acts 2012, No. 161, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 27:403 ("Video draw poker device operation not gambling; license is a privilege") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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