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HCR 100

GAMING: Requests the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to exercise due diligence when reviewing certain proposed acquisitions

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steven Jackson

Urges LGCB to require a redevelopment and investment plan with guarantees, engage locals, hold hearings, and report on the sale of Sam’s Town to Bally’s to boost NW Louisiana jobs

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HCR 100

Summary of HCR 100 (2026 Regular Session, Louisiana)

Overview

  • Bill type: House Concurrent Resolution (HCR)
  • Subject: Gaming; sale of a casino property (Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino, Shreveport) to Bally’s Corporation
  • Sponsor: Rep. Jackson (Co-sponsor: Steve Jackson)
  • Purpose: Encourage the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) to review and conditionally approve the proposed acquisition, with a focus on economic development in the Shreveport-Bossier region and Northwest Louisiana.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution urges the LGCB to scrutinize the proposed sale of Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport by Bally’s Corporation and Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. to Bally’s Corporation.
  • It emphasizes that any sale should come with strong guarantees and safeguards to protect and grow the region’s economic and workforce benefits.
  • It seeks to foster redevelopment, capital investment, and local job opportunities tied to the sale and future operations.

Key Provisions and Changes (Requests to LGCB)

  • Redevelopment/Investment Plan: The LGCB should request Bally’s Corp. and Gaming and Leisure Properties to present a redevelopment and capital investment plan for Shreveport-Bossier properties.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: The LGCB should conduct stakeholder engagement meetings with local elected leaders to explore land-based redevelopment opportunities, local hiring, vendor participation, and workforce development.
  • Conditions for Approval: The LGCB should approve the sale to Bally’s Corp. only if there are explicit guarantees and safeguards ensuring the development and expansion of economic and workforce benefits in the region.
  • Public Hearings: The LGCB should hold at least two public hearings in Shreveport prior to approving the sale.
  • Transparency and Reporting: The LGCB should compile a summary report of meetings held under this resolution and submit updates quarterly to:
    • House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice
    • Senate Committee on Judiciary B
    • Officials representing House District 2 and Senate District 39
    • Through December 31, 2027
    • One printed copy and one electronic copy of the report should be provided to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library (as required by law).

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) and the two corporate entities involved in the transaction:
    • Bally’s Corporation
    • Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc.
  • Local Stakeholders: Elected officials and residents of the Shreveport-Bossier area, Northwest Louisiana, including local workers, vendors, and potential job seekers.
  • Legislative Committees: House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice and Senate Committee on Judiciary B receive periodic reports.

Procedural/Timelines

  • Public Hearings: At least two hearings to be held in Shreveport before sale approval.
  • Reporting Timeline: Quarterly updates through December 31, 2027, with a combined summary of meetings and activities to be reported to specified legislative committees and district/senate representatives.
  • Library Submission: Require delivery of one printed and one electronic copy of reports to the David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library.

Implications and Impact

  • The resolution signals legislative interest in tying any casino sale to regional economic benefits, workforce development, and community benefits agreements.
  • It could influence the LGCB’s due diligence process, incentivizing more robust redevelopment commitments and local engagement as conditions for sale approval.
  • If implemented, communities in northwest Louisiana might see more formal engagement with industry players and clearer pathways for jobs, local procurement, and long-term investments tied to the casino properties.

If you’d like, I can compare this HCR 100 with existing statutes or similar resolutions to highlight how it may shape LGCB action or discuss potential economic development outcomes for the Shreveport-Bossier region.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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