Sports Betting in Louisiana
Louisiana online sports betting is legal in opt-in parishes only.
Louisiana's sports-betting market has a unique parish-by-parish structure. In November 2020, voters in each of Louisiana's 64 parishes individually decided whether to permit sports wagering. Fifty-five parishes voted yes; nine voted no. As a result, mobile sports betting is only legal for users physically located in the 55 opt-in parishes. The state's major metro areas (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport) all opted in, but bettors must be aware of the parish boundary they're in when placing wagers. Online betting launched January 28, 2022 with major operators including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, and theScore Bet. The nine parishes that opted out are largely in northern Louisiana and the central rural areas.
Key Facts
- Online launched January 28, 2022
- Parish-by-parish authorization: only 55 of 64 parishes permit sports betting
- Wagers are blocked when the bettor is physically in an opt-out parish
- Major metro areas (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport) all opted in
- 8+ licensed mobile operators
Legal Sportsbooks in Louisiana
Notable Restrictions
- Mobile betting is only available in the 55 parishes that opted in via 2020 referendum
Responsible Gambling in Louisiana
Minimum betting age: 21. Louisiana problem gambling helpline: 1-877-770-7867 (24/7, free, confidential). See our responsible gambling resources for self-exclusion options and warning signs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is mobile sports betting legal everywhere in Louisiana?
No. Only 55 of Louisiana's 64 parishes voted to permit sports wagering in the November 2020 referendum. Mobile bets are blocked when the user is physically located in an opt-out parish.
Which parishes opted out of sports betting?
Nine parishes voted no in 2020, most of them in rural northern and central Louisiana. The state's major metro areas (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport) all opted in.
When did Louisiana online sports betting launch?
January 28, 2022. Retail betting at casinos had launched a few months earlier.
Can I bet on LSU and Tulane games?
Yes. Louisiana permits wagering on in-state college teams including LSU, Tulane, and Louisiana Tech, with player props allowed.
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