Legal sports betting by state / Louisiana

Is sports betting legal in Louisiana?

Legal, online and in person

Yes. Sports betting is legal in Louisiana, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.

Sports wagering, including through websites and mobile apps, is allowed only for bettors physically located in a parish that approved a sports wagering proposition. Bettors must be 21 or older, and the online sports wagering tax rose from 15% to 21.5% effective August 1, 2025.

Questions

Is sports betting legal in Louisiana?

Yes. Sports betting is legal in Louisiana, including online and mobile betting through state-licensed sportsbooks.

What is the legal betting age in Louisiana?

21. You must be at least 21 to place a sports bet in Louisiana.

Who regulates sports betting in Louisiana?

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

Sources

• R.S. 27:608 Limitations on wagering - Louisiana State Legislature
• Act 298 (HB 639) of 2025, Resume Digest - Louisiana State Legislature

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Other states with the same status: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Iowa. All states.