Louisiana § RS 33:4852 - Parishes authorized to prohibit gambling with cards
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4852 — Parishes authorized to prohibit gambling with cards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 33:4852. Parishes authorized to prohibit gambling with cards
Police juries may suppress and prohibit gambling with cards, or any card game by whatever name the game may be called, at which anything of value is pledged, bet, or hazarded. This Section shall not apply to any private game played in a private home occupied by a family as such, or game in private clubs, conducted without rake-off for gain.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 33:4852
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 33:4852 cover?
Section RS 33:4852 ("Parishes authorized to prohibit gambling with cards") 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.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 33:4852?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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