Background Check

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Before you can begin working as a dealer in any casino in Louisiana, or any other state, you must be properly licensed. In Louisiana this process is run by the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement. Licensees are required to complete a Non-Key Gaming Employee Permit Application. Additionally, your fingerprints will be taken and a thorough background check will be conducted. Any discrepancies will result in your gaming license being rejected.

Although licensees are subject to the provisions set forth in LA RS 27:28 Suitability Standards, "[a] conviction or plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the applicant shall not constitute an automatic disqualification as otherwise required" as "[the] board and division may consider the seriousness and circumstances of any offense, any arrest, or any conviction in determining suitability". If in doubt, contact the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement at one of the local field offices:

• Baton Rouge 225-922-2155
• New Orleans 504-838-5660
• Lafayette 337-262-1368
• Lake Charles 337-491-2850
• Shreveport 318-862-9730

The most common reasons for failure to obtain a gaming license are as follows:

• You have been convicted, pled guilty or nolo contendre to any offense punishable by imprisonment of more than one year, AND less than 10 years have elapsed since the completion of sentence, probation, or parole.

• You have been convicted of any theft related activity within the last 5 years, including: possession of stolen goods, misappropriation of property/funds, and fraud.
• If you have been convicted of any gambling related activity within the past 5 years.
• You have any violent crime convictions covered by LA Title 14 RS 14:2(B).
• You have 3 or more drug related misdemeanor convictions.
• You are currently involved in an ongoing prosecution or pending charge.
• You lie or make false statements on your licensing application.
• You are in default on a student loan – account must be current.¹
• You are not current in the filing of all state and federal income taxes, and in the payment of all taxes, penalties, and interest due.
• You are not current in the payment of child support
• You have any outstanding traffic/parking tickets.
• You fail the mandatory drug test. ²

You must satisfactorily resolve these issues prior to applying for a gaming license. Do not wait until you are offered a job before resolving these matters. YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED and in some cases you will have to wait up to six months before applying again.

1 In each of these instances you must be current AND be able to document that fact, before you can obtain your license.

2 You will be unable to re-apply for your license for 6 months.

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