Online Sportsbooks in
Louisiana
It's official! Online sports betting is now legal in (most of) the Bayou State.
Online Sportsbooks in
Online sports betting legal in Louisiana
FanDuel Sportsbook
- Tried and tested brand
- Excellent mobile betting
- Lots of deposit options
- Less withdrawal options
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson 
The New York-based company began life as a daily fantasy sports provider but now can claim to be the country's most popular sportsbook. According to BettingScanner, it enjoys the second highest brand awareness rate in the US (41%), and the highest number of active users of any sports betting site.
PointsBet Sportsbook
- Unique points betting
- Top customer service
- Excellent mobile product
- No teaser bets
| Website: pointsbet.com | Founded: 2017 |
| Owner: Pointsbet | Headquarters: New Jersey |
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson
BettingScanner's verdict 9/10
Pointsbet is an Australian company, that launched in the US in 2019. The sportsbook places a heavy emphasis on point spread betting, a unique form of betting where you are rewarded, or docked points, according to how wrong or right a bet was.
Caesars Sportsbook
- Word-class mobile app
- A wide selection of payment options
- Excellent customer service
- Outstanding welcome offer
- No bet builder
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson
The company began its storied and glamorous existence under the bright lights of Las Vegas launching its online sportsbook in 2018.
In 2021, Caesars Entertainment bought William Hill, a move that sent shockwaves through the sports betting world. The British bookmaker is arguably the strongest betting brand globally and boasted a burgeoning sportsbook product in the US. However, initial scepticism over how Caesars' acquisition of such a mega-brand would play out has been resolutely quashed after the merger produced a superior product that appears to have benefited both parties.
This new-look Caesars Sportsbook has catapulted the company up our rankings. Previously it had only been active in two states and appeared to be struggling to compete with other big names such as FanDuel, DraftKings, but now the sportsbook has grown significantly in size and stature.
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DraftKings Sportsbook
- Easy-to-use mobile app
- Lots of payment options
- Wide variety of bets
- Misleading welcome bonus
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson
DraftKings is the largest fantasy sports operator in the US. Since 2018, they have established themselves as one of the country's most successful online sportsbooks. According to BettingScanner's 2020 survey, DraftKings can boast the country's highest brand awareness at 44%.
BetMGM Sportsbook
- Large number of bets
- American brand
- Official NFL provider
- NJ focused brand
- The desktop site could look better
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson
BetMGM is owned by MGM Resorts International, and has expanded their vegas brand across the US, becoming on of the biggest betting sites in the country.
The iconic brand's transition into the online sports betting world has been seamless. Its NJ sports betting app is one of the most highly rated in the state.
BetRivers Sportsbook
- Trustworthy
- US company
- Good selection of Payment options
- Indiana and Pennsylvania specific products
- No pay-pal payment option
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson
BetRivers was a brick and mortar casino than transitioned to online gambling after the PASPA ruling in 2018. It has since grown into one of the largest online sportsbooks in the US.
Barstool Sportsbook
New Sportsbook
- Wide selection of bets
- A trusted brand
- Top welcome offer
- No e-sports
- No customer service number
Summary
Author: Nils Edmondson
David Portnoy started Barstool Sports in 2003 in Milton, Massachusetts.
The company's initial sports blog rapidly grew in popularity and the enterprise expanded into the Barstool Media Company producing podcasts and sports sites.
Over the past eight years, driven by David Portnoy's charismatic and controversial leadership style, the brand has garnered a loyal following of mainly young male sports fans, often referred to as 'stoolies'.
On January 29 2020, the company Penn National Gaming, a Pennsylvania based casino and racetrack operator announced that it would buy a 36% stake in Barstool sports for $163.
In 2020, Barstool Sports announced that it would be launching its first online sportsbook in Pennsylvania.
Read full reviewLouisiana online sports betting
Online sports betting is now legal in all of Louisiana apart from the parishes of Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin, Jackson, La Salle, Sabine, Union, West Carroll, and Winn.
As long as you are outside of these parishes but still in the state of Louisiana you can bet safely online with a licensed sportsbook.
On this page, we list all those officially licensed online sportsbooks and break down some of the pros and cons with each of those.
Betting in La - what you can and can't do
Bet on sports in-person ✔
Bet on sports online ✔
Register with a sportsbook online ✔
Deposit & withdraw funds with a sportsbook online ✔
Bet on collegiate teams or collegiate games ✔
Bet on high/school sports ✔
FAQs online sports betting in Louisiana
Sports betting is now legal in the Bayou State. Here are your most commonly asked questions.
Is sports betting legal in Louisiana?
Yes. Voters in a referendum that took place in November 2020 decided to allow sports betting in the state. You can now bet online in most of the parishes.
Are there any sportsbooks in Louisiana?
Yes. There are currently seven legal and licensed online sportsbooks in the state of Louisiana, but more are on the way.
Where can I bet on sports in Louisiana?
You can bet online at 55 out of the 64 parishes in the state. The parishes of Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin, Jackson, La Salle, Sabine, Union, West Carroll, and Winn are geofenced so you will not be able to wager in those states.
How can I bet on sports in Louisiana?
To bet on sports online in Louisiana, you need to sign-up for a legal online sportsbook that is licensed in the state.
You will need to provide your basic details, link your bank account and be able to verify your identity and age.
You must also be 21 years of age or older.
Online Sports Betting in Louisiana
After a protracted legislative process, Lousiana finally permitted the first online sportsbooks to launch in the state in 2022.
There are a few parishes; Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin, Jackson, La Salle, Sabine, Union, West Carroll, and Winn that do not allow online sports betting, but outside of those you can legally place a wager.
This does not mean that you bet with any online sportsbook which is available in the US. The online sportsbook has to be licensed in the state of Louisiana, which means that it has been approved by the gaming commission, and has paid all the relevant fees and taxes associated with a license.
There are a number of online sportsbooks now available in the state, so you will not be short of choice. Below, we run through the pros and cons associated with each of the online sportsbooks.
How can the state block me from betting in the parishes where sports betting is not allowed?
Your phone or computer has a unique IP address which can be read by the sportsbook you are trying to sign-up to.
The online sportsbook is not allowed to accept any wagers or sign-ups in those parishes, so they will block you if it reads you are in these locations.
This is called geofencing, when certain areas are hemmed off from internet traffic.
DraftKings Louisiana
In the sports betting ecosystem FanDuel and DraftKings are variants of the same species.
The two companies established themselves as daily fantasy sports operators, and when sports betting was legalized at a federal level the companies leveraged their homegrown brand to launch both sportsbook and casino brands.
DraftKings offers, like FanDuel a big-brand experience. A wealth of betting options, a user-friendly product, a trustworthy service, and good-value odds.
They also take care of their existing customers, ensuring a relatively seamless crossover between their DFS product and their sportsbook product.
Draftkings LA
Great for Betting & DFS
Pros
- User-friendly app
- Integrated daily fantasy sports product with sportsbook (inc wallet)
- Great selection of payment options
- Wide range of betting options
Cons
- Difficult welcome bonus to maximize
Fanduel Louisiana
FanDuel is arguably the most reliable online sportsbook in the US market.
Thanks to their enormous daily fantasy sports product, many people will already be familiar with them.
If you are new to online sports betting and are already a DFS Fanduel customer, we highly recommend you sign-up for FanDuel sportsbook. It is extremely easy to use their sportsbook as an existing customer, you simply click on the dark blue banner on the sign-up page that says "already have a Fanduel Fantasy account?" and sign in as normal.
FanDuel LA
Best Mobile App
Pros
- Excellent welcome offer
- No minimum withdrawal requirements
- Wide selection of payment options
- 5 retail locations
- Joint daily fantasy sports account with sportsbook account
Cons
- Buggy live chat feature
PointsBet Louisiana
PointsBet began its journey down under where it became one of Australia's most popular sportsbooks. The company offered a unique form of points betting, which differed from traditional moneyline wagers in that you won more, or lose less depending on how wrong or right your bet was.
However, it is not just a one-trick pony and offers an excellent selection of traditional sports betting formats.
PointsBet is now live in more than ten states and is fast cementing itself as one of the US' most popular sportsbooks.
PointsBet LA
Now a Fanatics Experience
Pros
- Excellent and established welcome bonus
- Unique points betting function
- Wide selection of sports
Cons
- PayPal only e-wallet option
BetRivers Louisiana
BetRivers has long been a household name in Pennsylvania but in 2019, a year after the federal ban on sports betting was removed in the senate, the brand launched its online sportsbook and casino. Soon after, it was bought by gaming giants Rush Street Interactive.
There are a few areas we would like to see some improvements, such as their mobile interface, but overall, they offer a pretty good service.
BetRivers LA
Solid Live Streaming
Pros
- Wide range of new and exciting promotions
- Above market-average odds
- Wide selection of sports
Cons
- Mobile interface needs a facelift
- Restricted in-game parlays
BetMGM Louisiana
BetMGM, the online sportsbook arm of the renowned MGM resorts International company lives up to its blockbuster name.
The online sportsbook which began as PlayMGM in Nevada got of to a slow start after the US Senate removed the federal ban on sports betting in 2018. However, a year later they went all in and are now live in more than ten US states including Louisiana.
Overall, it is a great product with some excellent promotions and bonuses, such as live streaming.
BetMGM LA
Great for Parlay Betting
Pros
- Excellent variety of sports bets
- Some live Streaming
- Generous welcome bonus
Cons
- High withdrawal minimum.
Barstool Louisiana
Barstool is not for everyone. The well-known brand is as controversial as it is popular.
However, if we look objectively at the product it's pretty good.
It has the familiar appearance of all Barstool Sportsbook sites which fans of the brand will appreciate.
Barstool LA
Barstool Sports Betting Site
Pros
- Top-rate welcome bonus
- Great selection of sports bets
- Great value odds
Cons
- No integration with other products
- No e-sports offered
Sports in Louisiana
The State of Louisiana is home to two professional sports teams:
New Orleans Saints (NFL): The Black and Gold play at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. They won their only Super Bowl title in 2009.
The Saints are now sponsored by Caesars Sportsbook and its home stadium has been renamed as Caesars Superdrome.
New Orleans Pelicans (NBA). The Pelicans were founded in 2002 and originally called the New Orleans Hornets. They plat at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. They have two playoff series victories and one division title.
The Pelicans are partnered with BetRivers Sportsbook.
Louisiana: quick facts
You can sign-up to Louisiana sportsbooks anywhere in the state
Capital: Baton Rouge
Largest City: New Orleans
Population: 4.6 million
Legal Sportsbooks: 7+
Major League Teams: 2
Most Popular Sport: American Football
Louisiana sports betting rules
Age: 21+
Geo-restrictions: You must be within a parish which has legalized sports betting.
Licensing: You are only legally allowed to wager with an online sportsbook that is fully licensed in the US.
Payment methods: Each legal and licensed online sportsbook in the state will have a set of payment methods which it permits for deposits and withdrawals.
BettingScanner's advice
Jacob has worked with sports betting for a decade
If you are based in Louisiana and a parish that has legalized online sports betting then you are truly in luck.
Almost all the best online sportsbooks are now licensed and operational in the state.
If you already have a DFS account with either FanDuel or DraftKings - and are happy with it - then we highly recommend that you stick with the same brand for your sports betting.
We would also recommend FanDuel even if you don't have a DFS account with them as they are a tried and tested brand that offers both high-value odds and are trustworthy. DraftKings also offers a great service but we find that their welcome bonus, at least for the moment, is misleading due to the high turnover rate.
If you regularly wager on football or basketball then we suggest you sign-up to PointsBet. Why? because points betting, where how much you win and lose depends on how wrong, or right, you wager was suits high-scoring sports with a clear favorite.
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