Sports Betting in Louisiana

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 21.5%. Online betting legal since January 2022.

DraftKings★ 4.9

Same-game parlaysDFS integration

FanDuel★ 4.8

Cash outLive in-play betting

BetMGM★ 4.8

Parlay builderCustom odds

Fanatics★ 4.8

FanCash rewardsFast signup

theScore★ 4.8

Integrated mediaStats-driven

BetRivers★ 4.8

Prop CentralEarly cashout

Bet365★ 4.8

40+ sportsEarly payouts

Caesars★ 4.7

Caesars RewardsProfit boosts

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated38-state availabilitySports contracts in 17 states

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Largest US sweepstakes operator

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.

How DawBets Helps Louisiana Bettors

DawBets compares odds across every sportsbook available in Louisiana in real time. Instead of checking each app individually, see all prices side-by-side and always place your bet at the best available line.

Frequently asked questions