Three residents from Orleans Parish have filed a class action lawsuit against DraftKings, Fan Duel and local casino licenses, Amelia Belle Casino and Bally’s Baton Rouge, alleging the sports betting apps are intentionally designed and marketed to induce and exploit addictive behavior. Attorney Jennifer Hoekstra says the plaintiffs request full compensatory damages…
Cut 15 (12) “…through their licenses”
Hoekstra has been working on sportsbook addiction cases around the country.
Tigers Coach Lane Kiffin is surprised LSU and Alabama will be an afternoon kickoff on November seventh. Kiffin jokes, it makes sense given the feathers his Tigers might have ruffled in the league offices this year.
Cut 17 (12) “…I’m not surprised.”
Kick off is at 2:30.
Entergy Louisiana is offering eligible customers a one-time 100-dollar credit that would be issued through their local United Way. The program funded by Entergy shareholder dollars, provides assistance to customers living below the federal povertly level and households that live that below the actual cost of living, also known as ALICE Households. Tami Chrisope (CHRIS-up) with the United Way of Southwest Louisiana says you can apply through your local United Way Office.
Cut 12 (11) “…things like that.”
Applications will be accepted as long as funds are available.
The State Fair of Louisiana begins today in Shreveport and runs through November 15th. It’s the largest livestock show and carnival in the state. Russell Adams with the State Fair of Louisiana says every year the event attracts around 128-thousand people…
Cut 9 (04) “…the State Fair”
One of the main attractions this year is the Freedom 250 Ferris Wheel.