Gaming law is generally the law that applies to the gaming or gambling industry, including casinos, lotteries, horse racing, dog racing, sports betting, card games, table games, social gambling, bingo, raffles, slot machines, scratch tickets, etc. Gaming law includes state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations—and legal principles from traditional areas of law, such as contract law, administrative law, constitutional law, criminal law, and regulatory law. For example, the federal statute prohibiting illegal gambling businesses is located at 18 U.S.C. §1955.

In Louisiana (LA), gaming law encompasses regulations and statutes that govern the operation and conduct of various forms of gambling. The state permits a wide range of gaming activities, including casinos, lotteries, horse racing, and more recently, sports betting. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the gaming industry within the state. Casinos are allowed on riverboats, at racetracks, and at land-based facilities in designated areas. The state lottery is also legal, as are charitable gaming activities like bingo and raffles. Louisiana has specific statutes that address the legality and conduct of these gaming activities, ensuring they operate within the bounds of the law. Additionally, federal laws such as the Illegal Gambling Business Act (18 U.S.C. §1955) also apply, prohibiting illegal gambling businesses that violate state law. It's important for gaming operations in Louisiana to comply with both state regulations and applicable federal laws to avoid legal issues.