Essential workers could receive a one-time 250-dollar payment from the state as a result of the legislation heading to the House floor. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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COVID-19 hospitalizations are down again today following a three day streak of double-digit increases. Total hospitalizations are at 579, down 11. Total cases 48,634… up 928, with 129 of those coming from a backlog of tests from April. Fatalities increase by 20 to 2,950. Vent usage increases by 6 to 83.
A measure that would provide the gaming industry with an 83-million dollar tax break over the next five years is awaiting debate on the Senate floor after a Senate Committee approved the bill. The legislation allows each casino to distribute five-million dollars in free promotional play wagers without having to pay taxes. Lake Charles Senator Ronnie Johns says the state will make that money up.
The numbers are out regarding casino revenue in the month of May and the grand total is $70 million. Overall, the feeling is the turnout is better than expected, but Casino Association of Louisiana executive director Wade Duty feels a clearer picture of the pandemic’s impact on the industry will be revealed with June numbers.
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June’s numbers will also reflect the reopening of New Orleans casinos which did not see an opening during May.