Sports betting was legalized in Louisiana in June 2021, about three years after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling opened the door to states regulating sports betting.
Retail sports betting began in Louisiana in October 2021, followed by online betting in January 2022. Louisiana was among the early adopters of legal sports betting.
Commercial and tribal casinos, racetracks and online betting sites can offer the product. The Louisiana Lottery is also involved via sports betting kiosks. Wagering is restricted to 55 of 64 Louisiana parishes.
The legal betting age in Louisiana is 21.