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Is sports betting legal in Louisiana?

Louisiana operates a parish-by-parish model — 55 of 64 parishes have opted in to legal sports betting.

Mobile

Live

Retail

Live

Min age

21+

Launched

2022

Louisiana voters approved a parish-by-parish sports betting referendum in 2020, with 55 of 64 parishes voting yes. Retail launched in October 2021 and mobile in January 2022.

Mobile wagering is only available in approved parishes. Most major operators are live including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET, and Fanatics.

Minimum age is 21. Tax rate is 15% online and 10% retail.

Legal sportsbooks in Louisiana

  • DraftKings
  • FanDuel
  • BetMGM
  • Caesars
  • ESPN BET
  • Fanatics

Tax rate

Louisiana taxes licensed operators at 15% online, 10% retail.

Frequently asked questions

Is sports betting legal in Louisiana?

Yes — sports betting is fully legal in Louisiana. Mobile wagering is live and retail sportsbooks operate at licensed casinos.

What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Louisiana?

The minimum betting age in Louisiana is 21.

Which sportsbooks are legal in Louisiana?

DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET, Fanatics.

When did sports betting launch in Louisiana?

Sports betting launched in Louisiana in 2022.

What is the sports betting tax rate in Louisiana?

Louisiana taxes licensed operators at 15% online, 10% retail.

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