Sports betting in Louisiana: Which sportsbooks are available? How can I place a bet?

Legalized sports betting has exploded onto the scene in the United States following the reversal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) in 2018. Since then, 33 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting in some capacity, and this number is sure to increase in the coming years.

Want to know if you’re able to bet in the Pelican State? Check out our Louisiana guide to sports betting:

Is sports betting legal in Louisiana?

On June 22, 2021, Governor John Bel Edwards signed the state's sports betting regulation bill into law. At its outset, retail sports betting (at physically licensed casinos) was the only option for Louisianans to get action down. 

Online and mobile sports betting later launched on Jan. 28, 2022, giving Louisianans the opportunity to wager on their computers and phones.

Additionally, Louisiana was the first state to allow mobile sports betting on a parish-by-parish basis, with 55 of the state's 64 parishes permitting sports betting. The nine parishes where sports betting is prohibited are Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin, Jackson, LaSalle, Sabine, Union, West Carroll, and Winn.

How do I bet on sports in Louisiana?

Louisiana sports betting allows users over the age of 21 to make online, mobile, and retail wagers. Additionally, all legal sports bets need to be placed within the 55 legal parishes. Mobile sportsbooks utilize geolocation to track your phone’s internal GPS chip. When betting online, users are prompted to download a plugin to make legalized bets.

If making retail wagers, head to a Louisiana casino to make your bets in person.

Can I bet on college sports in Louisiana?

Louisianans can wager on all licensed intercollegiate events with no restrictions. Bettors can wager on collegiate player props and futures for their favorite in-state schools, as well.

Player props are bets on players' game performances, such as, “Will "x" score over/under 15.5 total points?” Popular futures bets include betting on the LSU football program to go over its regular season win total of 9.5 games or on its basketball program to win the NCAA Tournament. 

Where can I bet on sports in Louisiana?

Currently, nine legal sportsbooks operate in the state of Louisiana. 

Below is a list of all nine legal sportsbooks in Louisiana along with their corresponding partner.