Sports Betting in Louisiana
Fully LegalLast verified: April 2026
Quick answer: Louisiana bettors have access to 8 licensed sportsbooks, 3 CFTC-regulated prediction markets, 1 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchange.
Licensed Sportsbooks
State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 21.5%. Online betting legal since January 2022.
Prediction Markets
Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.
Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges
Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.
Legal Status
Recent tax increase reflects national trend. Retail launched November 2021, online January 2022.
Online sports betting has been legal in Louisiana since January 2022.
Tax Information
21.5% (increased from 15% in August 2025).
College Betting Restrictions
No in-state college bets. No college player props.
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