Sports betting in Louisiana: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
Louisiana has 5 of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics and BetRivers) and lists 4 of the 4 exchanges. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 5 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 4 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- None flagged
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Regulator
- Louisiana Gaming Control Board
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does Louisiana law say about sports betting?
Louisiana's mobile sportsbooks began on January 28, 2022: the State Police audit report lists Barstool, BetRivers, BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings and FanDuel as opening that day, each tied to a casino license. Source: Louisiana State Police Gaming Audit - Statewide Mobile Sports Book report, checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board has authority over sports wagering under the Louisiana Sports Wagering Act (Act 440 of 2021). The gaming division of State Police inspects and enforces compliance. Source: Louisiana Legislature - Resume Digest, Act 440 (SB 247), 2021, checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. To place a sports wager in Louisiana, a player must be at least 21 years old and physically in a parish that approved sports wagering. Source: Louisiana Legislature - Act 440 digest (also Act 80 of 2021, enrolled), checked October 6, 2026.
- In-person and tribal rules. A bettor must be physically in a parish that approved sports wagering when the bet is placed. A May 2021 legislative fiscal note described the law as providing for sports wagering in 55 parishes. Source: Louisiana Legislature - Act 440 digest; Legislative Fiscal Office note on SB 202 (May 10, 2021), checked October 6, 2026.
- Law and what is pending. Louisiana decided sports betting parish by parish: a proposition appeared on the ballot in every parish on November 3, 2020 (Act 215 of 2020), and the Gaming Control Board was given regulatory authority if any parish approved. Source: Louisiana Legislature - Act 215 of 2020 (SB 130), checked October 6, 2026.
From our availability data: Online betting is blocked in 9 parishes (Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin, Jackson, La Salle, Sabine, Union, West Carroll, Winn).
Which sportsbooks can I use in Louisiana?
5 of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operate in Louisiana; Hard Rock Bet does not.
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| FanDuel | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetMGM | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Fanatics | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetRivers | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in Louisiana?
4 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in Louisiana, and none is flagged as contested in our data.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Louisiana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
SlateProof has no sourced report of a state action on exchange sports contracts in Louisiana; that can change quickly.
Availability is due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in Louisiana?
The catalog lists 9 sign-up offers that apply in Louisiana.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings: bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets | Ends October 18, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| FanDuel | FanDuel: bet $5 a day for 5 days, get $50 in bonus bets each day | Ends October 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetMGM | BetMGM: first bet back up to $1,500 in bonus bets | Ends November 1, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Fanatics: up to $100 FanCash a day for 10 days | Ends December 2, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | BetRivers: first bet back up to $500 in bonus bets figures assumed | Ends December 31, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Polymarket US | Polymarket US: deposit $10, get a $25 credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
Existing-customer promotions at the sportsbooks here
| Sportsbook | Promotion kinds SlateProof prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Early-win token (1), Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| FanDuel | Early-win token (2), Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| BetMGM | Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Profit boost (4), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in Louisiana?
With 5 sportsbooks and 4 exchanges here, the dashboard scans 36 pairs of venues for arbitrage: 10 between sportsbooks, 20 between a sportsbook and an exchange and 6 between exchanges.
- A bonus bet or boost can be hedged at another sportsbook or at an exchange here, within the accounts you hold.
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Where can I get help with gambling in Louisiana?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
See also the responsible gambling page.