Louisiana
Sports Betting
Louisiana has a parish-by-parish approval system — 55 of 64 parishes allow sports betting. The online tax was raised to 21.5% in 2025.
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Louisiana has a parish-by-parish approval system — 55 of 64 parishes allow sports betting. The online tax was raised to 21.5% in 2025.
Legal Status
Sports betting is fully legal in Louisiana, including both retail and online/mobile wagering. The market is regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. The minimum age to bet is 21, and bettors must be physically located within Louisiana state lines to place a wager — residency is not required.
Tax and Regulation
Louisiana taxes sports betting operators at 21.5% online / 10% retail of adjusted gross revenue. The state has 8 licensed sportsbook operators serving the market. The first sportsbooks launched in Jan 2022.
How to Start Betting in Louisiana
To place a legal sports bet in Louisiana, you must (1) be at least 21 years old, (2) be physically located within the state (verified by geolocation), and (3) create an account with a licensed operator. Most major sportsbooks including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars are available in most legal states — check the operator list specific to Louisiana for the most current options.
Sportsbooks Available in Louisiana
The following 8 sportsbooks are currently licensed and active in Louisiana. All operators are regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
DraftKings
Golden Nugget Lake Charles partner
→FanDuel
Boomtown Casino partner
→BetMGM
Beau Rivage and Treasure Chest partners
→Caesars
Harrahs New Orleans / Caesars Superdome
→Fanatics
Multiple casino partners
→bet365
International markets
→BetRivers
Rush Street Interactive
→ESPN BET
PENN Entertainment
→Full Louisiana Sports Betting Guide
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