11:30 LRN Newscast

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has launched aggressive enforcement actions to curb illegal offshore wagering and unauthorized online sweepstakes targeting Louisiana residents. Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Christopher Hebert says this is a huge issue

Cut 3 (12) “…here in Louisiana.”

Hebert has sent more than 40 cease and desist letters to online wagering platforms.

While saying he prefers the House’s version of the Big, Beautiful Bill over the Senate’s, Senator Bill Cassidy says the Senate bill is a starting point, and negotiations will continue between Republican lawmakers. Cassidy says its passage will deliver the largest tax cut for working families in the nation’s history.

Cut 11 (07) “…of this magnitude.”

A Facebook scam rears its ugly head in Louisiana, and at least one person is out a lot of money. Colleen Crain reports.

Cut 1 (35) “…I’m Colleen Crain.”

Celebrating the champs – LSU is holding a championship rally for the College World Series champions this evening. Gates at Alex Box Stadium open at seven, and the program begins at eight. That’s one hour later than originally scheduled, due to excessive heat. The event will be livestreamed.