Louisiana Sports Betting

BetMGM Louisiana

BetMGM makes it easy to find sports and primary markets in its navigation, and the back-and-forth with populating your betslip is intuitive and convenient. They're known for ongoing promos and daily boosters.

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FanDuel Louisiana

FanDuel also has a universal wallet experience, which is fantastic for bettors on the go in Louisiana. FanDuel is known to highlight current offers and daily boosts, helping users find the highest value betting opportunities. 

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Caesars Louisiana

Caesars is known for a rockstar rewards program and very generous sign-up offers for new users. They also have a further-developed in-game betting experience, or "live betting" offering, than most sportsbooks.

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BetRivers Louisiana

BetRivers' strengths are their helpful customer service team and fast cash-out capabilities. They are a bit no-frills as sportsbooks go, but reliable and a solid addition to your sportsbook rotation.

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DFS is online in Louisiana Despite being available in most U.S. states, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) has been illegal in Louisiana. This changed earlier this year — DFS is now allowed.  Major DFS forces like DraftKings or FanDuel, which also have sportsbooks, are only gaining access to the market now. Often, they hold an "early movers" advantage in markets as sports betting goes live because of their DFS foothold. The competition will escalate as the market is flooded with options at once. We expect this to translate to strong offers to the sports bettor's benefit.

Louisiana Sports Betting Regulations

Louisiana has laid the groundwork to be major, bettor-friendly sports betting state. Fortunately, wagering on college sports is allowed. There are still some "can do" and "can't do" betting actions, however.

How Louisiana Sports Betting Compares: The Sports Betting Report Card

Impact of Sports Gambling Profits on Louisiana

As consumers, we don’t often think about the tax benefits of legal sports betting. However, the state of Louisiana will greatly benefit from the extra tax revenue that will be received once this rollout is complete.

House Bill 697 set the tax rates for both retail and mobile sports books. Mobile sports books will be taxed at 18%, while retail sports books will be taxed on their profit at 10%. This is a fairly small rate compared to states like New York, who just finalized a tax rate of 51% on sports book operators. This tax revenue will benefit various state causes. Here is a breakdown of where the tax revenue will go:

• 60% to the general fund
• 25% to early education
• 12% to the parishes
• 2% to programs for gambling addiction
• 1% to a sports wagering purse fund for horse racing

Louisiana Sports Betting Background and Legalization Timeline

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed Louisiana’s sports betting regulation bill was signed into law in June 2021, allowing as many as 41 mobile operators to enter the state. The bill allows each of the state’s 20 combined casinos and pari-mutuel horse tracks to partner with two online operators apiece.

The two bills came after Louisiana voters in 55-of-64 parishes approved legal wagering in their respective jurisdictions on a 2020 ballot measure. Eligible bettors age 21 and up physically within these parishes can place a mobile bet with a licensed operator from their phone or mobile device without having to complete registration in person.

Louisiana is the first state to approve mobile sports betting on a county-by-county (or parish-by-parish) basis. Voters in every parish with a casino or horse track approved the 2020 referendum, allowing all these facilities to open retail sportsbooks on their properties. Bettors can wager from any approved parish, which includes those around Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport and most other population centers.

The following nine parishes did NOT approve sports betting:

• Caldwell
• Catahoula
• Franklin
• Jackson
• LaSalle
• Sabine
• Union
• West Carroll
• Winn

Most major U.S. operators are expected to apply for one of the 41 total online licenses. Those licenses will include major sportsbooks such as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, among others. Caesars, which is rebranding its Harrah’s New Orleans casino under its parent company name, will open its eponymous online sportsbook and retail companion at the land-based casino. The parent companies behind Barstool Sportsbook, Golden Nugget, TwinSpires and B Connected each operate Louisiana gaming facilities and are also expected to launch their respective sportsbooks.

Louisiana’s sports betting regulatory bill will permit betting on college sports, including the LSU Tigers football team. Industry analysts estimate that college sports betting may make up 15% of total handle, a percentage that could be even higher in college football-crazy Louisiana. 

Louisiana will be just the third mobile wagering market in the South, after Tennessee and Virginia.

It's been a process getting sports betting to the goal line. Here are some of the important events along the way to legalization:

Click for Previous Louisiana Sports Betting Legalization Updates

Date	Legalization Update
January 2022	Online sports betting launches. After a much-anticipated wait, online sports betting went live in Louisiana on Friday, Jan. 28 at 8 a.m. CST. Six sportsbooks were approved to go live on Day 1 (DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, BetMGM, BetRivers and Barstool). [Louisiana Online Sports Betting to Go Live, Jan. 26]
December 2021	BetMGM open registrations on Dec. 8. Louisiana sports bettors can now download the BetMGM Sportsbook app and create an account, but betting is not allowed just yet.
November 2021	Betfred Sportsbook opens registrations on Nov. 3. Louisiana sports bettors can now download the Betfred Sportsbook app and create an account, but betting is not allowed just yet.
October 2021	DraftKings and FanDuel sportsbooks open registrations on Oct. 28. The two sports betting giants allow users to download their respective apps and create accounts. Betting is not allowed on the apps yet as a launch date has not yet been announced. Caesars Sportsbook opens registrations on Oct. 22. Louisiana sports bettors can now download the Caesars Sportsbook app and create an account, but betting is not allowed just yet.
September 2021	Louisiana officials on Sept. 16 reaffirmed they were working “as fast as possible” toward the state’s retail and online sports betting launch, but still could not give a firm deadline. [Timeline Remains Undetermined, Sept. 16]
August 2021	The Louisiana Gaming Control Board approved emergency rules for sports betting to go into effect August 23rd. When the permanent sports betting rules are approved by the board, they’ll replace the emergency ones. [Gaming Control Board, Aug. 19]
June 2021	John Bel Edwards signs SB 247, the state’s regulatory sports betting legislation, fulfilling the wishes of the 55 parishes that approved legal sports wagering. [SB247, June 21] SB247 sent to Gov. John Bel Edwards for his signature. [SB247, June 11] Senate approves SB247. [SB247, June 10]
November 2020	Louisiana voters in 55 of the 64 parishes approved sports betting. Legislators need to now pass state laws providing the guidelines and regulation of sports wagering.  [Parishes Approve, Nov. 3]
June 2020	Gov. John Bel Edwards signs the bill.This allows there to be a ballot measure asking each parish if they would like to authorize sports betting. [Ballotpedia, June 12]
May 2020	House of Representatives approves. The Louisiana House votes in favor of the sports betting bill. [Ballotpedia, May 27]  Louisiana Senate approves. The Senate votes in favor of the sports betting bill, Senate Bill 130. [Ballotpedia, May 13]
February 2020	Sports betting bill introduced. Senator Cameron Henry introduces sports betting bill, Senate Bill 130. [Senate Bill 130, Feb. 25]

Latest Sports News in Louisiana:

• The Saints suffered their initial loss of the season on Sunday against the Packers, a defeat that coincided with quarterback Derek Carr exiting the game due to a right shoulder injury. Despite Carr's eventual exclusion from the match and subsequent transfer to a nearby hospital for additional assessments, New Orleans can find solace in the situation. (9/25)
  

• The New Orleans Pelicans are set to host their traditional open practice at the Smoothie King Center on Sunday, October 8, commencing at 5:00 p.m. Attendees will have the unique chance to witness the 2023-24 Pelicans team in action as Head Coach Willie Green guides the players through an hour-long live practice session. Additionally, fans can look forward to appearances by Pierre The Pelican and the PelSquad, along with interactive engagements with the players. Concession stands will also be operational, offering refreshments to attendees throughout the event. (9/25)

What to Keep an Eye on:

• On Sunday, football fans witnessed an intense battle as the Green Bay Packers clinched a nail-biting victory over the New Orleans Saints, edging them out with a final score of 18-17. The Saints now turn their attention to a formidable challenge ahead, as they prepare to face the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on October 1st at the raucous Mercedes-Benz Superdome. With both teams hungry for success, this upcoming showdown promises to be a must-watch clash in the NFL calendar. (9/25)

NFL Betting in Louisiana

New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints were for decades one of the NFL's premier laughingstock organizations, with only three playoff appearances in total between when they joined the NFL in 1967 and the turn of the century. Since then, things have changed. the Saints 10 playoff appearances since 2000, including seven division titles and that illustrious 2009 Super Bowl title.

Thanks mostly to the play of quarterback Drew Brees and the stewardship of coach Sean Payton, the Saints transformed from a laughingstock into one of the most consistently successful teams in the league. To prime yourself to bet on the Saints, you can check out our ongoing NFL insights and analysis.

New Orleans Saints Odds

NFL Preseason Game Odds: Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints 

Below is a selection of odds for the upcoming NFL game: Updated October 01, 2023 - Odds Provided by BetMGM - Subject to Change

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Kansas City Chiefs	(+1.5) -105	+105	Over 38.5 (-110)
New Orleans Saints	(-1.5) -115	-125	Under 38.5 (-110)

 

A recommended resource list to help you bet smartly on football in Louisiana:

• How to Bet on Football Guide
• Check our Expert NFL Picks
• Bettors can keep an eye on betting activity and distribution with our NFL Public Betting data.

NBA Betting in Louisiana

New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans were established as the New Orleans Hornets in the 2003-03 season when then-owner of the Charlotte Hornets George Shinn relocated the team to the bayou. The team became the Pelicans officially for the 2013 season. Under either name, the team has struggled to find consistent success despite employing superstars such as Chris Paul and Anthony Davis.

New Orleans Pelicans Odds 

The Chargers now play in the gorgeous new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, which they share with the LA Rams. The Chargers play in the AFC

Here are a few assets to help you bet responsibly on basketball in Louisiana:

• How to Bet on Basketball Guide
• Bet alongside the Pros with our Expert NBA Picks
• Follow or fade the public using our NBA Public Betting data
• If you're a confident Pelicans fan, check out NBA Futures if you believe "this is the year!"

Professional Rugby Betting Louisiana

New Orleans Gold

The New Orleans Gold is a professional rugby union team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They were founded in 2017 and are currently coached by former Gold player Kane Thompson. 

College Sports Teams in New Orleans

College Football Betting in Louisiana

LSU Tigers Football

The 2019-20 LSU Tigers were one of the greatest college football teams of all time, led by Heisman Trophy winner and eventual No. 1-overall pick Joe Burrow. It was the Tigers' fourth national title and third this century, as they also won in 1958, 2003, and 2007. LSU took a step back after losing a lot of talent in 2020 but remains consistent SEC contenders.

LSU Tigers Odds 

Tulane Green Wave Football

The Green Wave have competed in the AAC since 2015 after an 18-year run in Conference USA. they have nine conference titles in program history but none in the one in which they currently reside. The Green Wave have been regular postseason participants this century, most recently playing in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in 2020, where they lost to Nevada.

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Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Football

The 2020 Sun Belt champs capped a 10-1 season with a victory over UTSA in the First Responder Bowl. The Ragin' Cajuns have grown accustomed to playing once winter rolls around, with eight bowl game appearances since 2011 and a 6-2 record in them. They've won three straight Sun Belt West titles.

Ragin' Cajuns Odds

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Football

The Warhawks have played football since 1931 and won the 1987 Division I-AA national championship. The program transitioned to FBS in 2012 and made a bowl game that year, playing in the Independence Bowl where they lost to Ohio.

Warhawks Odds

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Football

The Bulldogs joined Conference USA in 2013 after an 11-year run in the AC, and while they've yet to win a conference title, they've won three division championships, losing out on the conference title to Marshall, Western Kentucky, and UAB. The Bulldogs under Skip Holtz have become regular postseason participants, making a bowl game every year since 2014 and going 6-1 in that span, including wins over Power 5 schools Illinois and Miami.

Bulldogs Odds

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• Check out our expert team with College Football Picks and real-time College Football Odds

College Basketball Betting in Louisiana

LSU Tigers Men's Basketball

The LSU men's basketball team boats a rich tradition that includes such all-time greats as Pete Maravich and Shaquille O'Neal. The Tigers have four all-time Final Four appearances, with the most recent coming in 2006. The current Tigers have had a decent stretch of success under coach Will Wade, winning the SEC in 2019.

Tigers Odds

Tulane Green Wave Men's Basketball

The Green Wave have yet to gather any momentum since joining the AAC, with an NCAA Tournament drought that dates back to 1995. That year, they were a 9-seed and upset BYU in the first round.

Green Wave Odds

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball

The Ragin' Cajuns' men's basketball team has won the Sun Belt three times, most recently in 2018, and appeared in 10 NCAA Tournaments, with the most recent appearance coming in 2014. Their last tournament victory came in 1992 when they upset No. 4-seed Oklahoma in the first round.

Cajuns Odds

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks Men's Basketball

The Warhawks have competed in the Sun Belt Conference since 2006 and have yet to register a winning record or NCAA Tournament since becoming members. Their last tournament appearance came in 1996.

Warhawks Odds

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Men's Basketball

Despite winning Conference USA regular-season titles in both 2014 and 2015, the Bulldogs are currently in the midst of an NCAA Tournament drought that dates back to 1991. They last won an NCAA Tournament game in 1989 when, as a 9-seed, they beat La Salle.

Bulldogs Odds

McNeese State Cowboys Men's Basketball

Since joining Division I, the Cowboys have claimed a pair of Southland Conference championships, in 1989 and 2002, and those double as their only NCAA Tournament appearances. They are 0-2 in those appearances.

McNeese State Cowboys Odds

New Orleans Privateers Men's Basketball

Under current coach Mark Slessinger, the Privateers in 2017 snapped a 21-year NCAA Tournament drought, making the First Four where they lost to Mount St. Mary's. A proving ground for established coaches such as Tim Floyd and Buzz Williams, New Orleans has won eight conference titles between stops in the American South, Sun Belt, and Southland conferences.

New Orleans Privateers Odds 

Nicholls Colonels Men's Basketball

The Colonels compete in the Southland Conference and are in the midst of an NCAA Tournament drought that dates back to 1998, which was also the year of their last conference championship. The Colonels are 0-2 in tournament history.

Nicholls Colonels Odds

Northwestern State Demons Men's Basketball

The Demons entered the national scene for the first time in 2001 when they were the first team to win one of the NCAA Tournament's "Opening Round" games (later the First Four). Five years later as a 14-seed, the Demons shocked Big Ten champion and No. 3-seed Iowa in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Northwestern State Demons Odds

Southeastern Louisiana Lions Men's Basketball

The Lions' one and only Southland championship and one and only NCAA Tournament appearance came in 2005. They made the NIT in 2018 and lost to Saint Mary's in the first round.

Lions Odds

Southern Jaguars Men's Basketball

The Jaguars have made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, with their one win coming in a 1993 upset of Georgia Tech. The Jaguars most recently win the SWAC title in 2014 and last made the NCAA Tournament in 2016 when they lost to Holy Cross in the First Four.

Southern Jaguars Odds

Recommended resources to help you bet smartly on college basketball in Louisiana:

• How to Bet on College Basketball
• Trends to Know Before Betting Conference Tournaments  

Other Events

Bayou Classic

The Bayou Classic is an annual showdown between the GSU Tigers and the Southern University Jaguars that will be held at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, LA.

Zurich Golf Classic

The Zurich Golf Classic is a stop on the PGA Championship Golf Circuit held in New Orleans.

More Reading on Louisiana

To supplement Action, you can find additional sports news coverage at the Advocate, the Times-Picayune and the Daily Advertiser.

Learn more about the available sportsbooks and promo codes in Louisiana:

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If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, please call the Louisiana Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-877-770-7867.

• Must be 21 years or older
• Learn about Louisiana's self-exclusion program