Sports Betting In Louisiana

Is Sports Betting Legal In Louisiana?

Yes, sports betting is legal in Louisiana and the state officially regulated it in October 2021 with the launch of retail sportsbooks. Online sportsbooks later launched in January 2022. Louisiana sports betting is a bit more complex though as it is not offered throughout the entire state as it goes by parish. There are 64 parishes in Louisiana and 55 of them have sports betting.

Sports betting is also legal through the use of licensed online Louisiana sportsbooks. These types of sportsbooks are legal and have been accepting users from the state for 10+ years. There are no restrictions against them and nothing in the states betting laws that have anything prohibiting them either.

Where To Bet On Sports In Person In Louisiana?

There are 19 retail sportsbook locations located throughout Louisiana and they are easily accessible. Some of the bigger cities in the state such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, and Shreveport all have retail sportsbook locations for you to visit. Here you’ll see a complete list of all the retail Louisiana sportsbooks that you can visit.

• Betfred Sportsbook Marksville
• Caesars Sportsbook New Orleans
• Caesars Sportsbook Bossier City
• Caesars Sportsbook Westlake
• DraftKings Sportsbook Bar & Grill Lake Charles
• FanDuel Sportsbook Amelia
• FanDuel Sportsbook Opelousas
• FanDuel Sportsbook Vinton
• FanDuel Sportsbook Shreveport
• FanDuel Sportsbook Kenner
• Sportsbook at Louisiana Downs Bossier City
• ESPN Bet Bossier City
• ESPN Bet New Orleans
• The Sportsbook L’auberge Baton Rouge
• The Sportsbook at L’auberge Lake Charles
• The Sportsbook at Margaritaville Bossier City
• The Rez Sportsbook Kinder
• TwinSpires Sportsbook New Orleans
• DraftKings Sportsbook Baton Rouge

List Of Louisiana Online Sportsbooks

As far as Louisiana online sportsbooks go, there are 12 that you can choose to sign up with. The state has 8 online sportsbooks that are regulated and 4 of which are licensed.

• BetOnline (Licensed)
• MyBookie (Licensed)
• XBet (Licensed)
• SportsBetting.ag (Licensed)
• Bet365 (Regulated)
• BetMGM (Regulated)
• BetRivers (Regulated)
• Caesars (Regulated)
• DraftKings (Regulated)
• ESPN Bet (Regulated)
• Fanatics (Regulated)
• FanDuel (Regulated)

Where You Can’t Bet On Sports In Louisiana

If you are located in one of the nine parishes that do not allow for regulated sports betting, you will not be able to access any retail sportsbooks or use any of the online sportsbooks from the state. The only way to bet on sports from these parishes are through the licensed betting sites as they are allowed statewide regardless of where you are.

Restricted Sports Betting Parishes

• Caldwell
• Catahoula
• Franklin
• Jackson
• La Salle
• Sabine
• Union
• West Carroll
• Winn

Steps To Betting On Sports Online In Louisiana

Just a few simple steps are needed to be able to get started with betting online in Louisiana. It starts with choosing which online sportsbook you want to sign up for and creating an account with it. After your account is created, you’ll check to see what sports betting bonuses there before you make your deposit into your account. Once your deposit makes it into your account, you are good to go and start placing your bets.

Sports Betting Bonuses In Louisiana

• BetOnline: 50% Welcome Bonus up to $250
• MyBookie: 50% First Deposit Match up to $1,000
• SportsBetting.ag: Double Up Welcome Bonus up to $500 2x
• SportsBetting.ag: 100% Crypto Welcome Bonus up to $1,000
• XBet: 50% Deposit Welcome Bonus up to $200
• Fanatics: Up to $1,000 back first bet insurance
• FanDuel: $200 in bonus bets

Louisiana Sports Betting Restrictions

The biggest restriction that there is for betting on sports in Louisiana comes when betting on college sports. No state regulated sportsbook outlets are allowed to offer any form of college player prop odds. The only way that you can get around those restrictions is by using one of the licensed betting sites. Those licensed betting sites are not required to follow any of the states restrictions on college betting.

Sports To Bet On In Louisiana

There are some top tier sports teams and college athletic programs in Louisiana that you’ll be able to find odds on and bet on. Starting with the professional teams, you have both the New Orleans Saints (NFL) and New Orleans Pelicans (NBA). As for college betting, some of the most popular college athletic programs are in the state in the LSU Tigers, Tulane Green Wave, ULM Warhawks, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. You’ll find all types of odds for each of these sports and much more.

FAQs

Will I Get In Trouble For Betting On College Player Props In Louisiana?

No, you will not get in trouble for betting on college player prop odds in Louisiana. That is if you are using licensed online Louisiana sportsbooks. These are the only Louisiana sports betting sites that are allowed to offer these types of odds meaning you will not get in trouble.

How Old Do I Need To Be To Bet On Sports In Louisiana?

Louisiana requires all sports bettors to be at least 21 years of age before being able to place any bets. There is no way around this betting ag and if you are caught betting while underage, you could face suspension from your online betting account or even be banned from betting in person.