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Juror says Winn Parish may be losing revenue by not allowing sports betting
Summary
Juror Kyle Potts told the Jury Winn Parish is one of seven parishes without sports betting and suggested the parish is losing revenue to neighboring parishes where residents place bets on phones; the item was discussed but no action taken.
Mr. Kyle Potts raised the possibility of permitting sports betting in Winn Parish, saying the parish is one of seven in the state that does not allow it and suggesting people are crossing into neighboring parishes like Grant and Natchitoches to place bets on their phones. Potts framed the idea as a potential revenue source and invited discussion; jurors discussed the point but took no formal vote or direction at the May 18 meeting.
The minutes record the conversation as a discussion item only and do not include an ordinance, resolution or referral to staff for further study.
