Episode 4

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12th Jun 2025

How the House Settlement affects Louisiana's Group of 5 and FCS Schools. Is Sports Betting the key?

As the House Settlement takes affect in the coming weeks how will the 11 athletic programs the represent the Group of 5 and FCS Division 1 levels react. The opportunity to redefine the program exist for schools like Tulane, UL Lafayette and LA Tech with more scholarship opportunities in all sports. But will new funding sources be the solution for FCS schools who are struggling to operate outside of a deficit.

Information on House Bill 639:

https://lailluminator.com/2025/06/08/louisiana-hikes-sports-gambling-tax-to-subsidize-college-athletics/

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Keeping It True Bayou! In Louisiana
Providing News and Updates about Louisiana's Sports Landscape
Keeping it True Bayou! is a show committed to following the most important stories and updates regarding the sports teams in Louisiana who might not get the coverage of our professional or major college teams. With a look at the Group of 5, FCS, D3 and NAIA programs in the state we make sure a push towards a playoff bid or conference championship is covered from the start. We also make sure to bring news on the growing FPHL Hockey and MLR excitement to the program as these sports take off for Louisiana sports fans. Plus with the sports landscape always growing if any new team makes it way to the state we will bring you the details here.

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