The New Orleans Fair Grounds race track has an off-track betting parlor in walking distance from the Treasure Chest. The Fair Grounds said had no comment on the recommendations. Johns said it's not about expanding gambling in the state, and he said his legislation will require riverboat casinos to build on land facilities that are appropriate and that will aid economic development. Ronnie Johns, R-Lake Charles, said he will sponsor a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would reflect the task force's recommendations. When you play slots and table games with your Golden Nugget 24K Select Card, you will earn Tier Credits and Comp Dollars, which can be used across all. We have a limited number of licenses…We don't want them going to build a metal building on land and say, 'Okay, we've lived up to our obligation.' We want to see something substantial come out of it,' said Alario, R-Westwego. 'We need to be careful we're not giving away too much.
But he said he wants to see the fine print of the proposals. Senate President and dean of the legislature John Alario said he recognizes that casinos like Boomtown are major employers.
