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Louisiana Sports Betting

Sports betting is legal in Louisiana, but only in the 55 of 64 parishes that approved it. Retail sportsbooks opened in October 2021 and mobile apps followed on January 28, 2022, under the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. You must be 21 and physically in an approved parish to bet. Online casinos are not legal. This guide lists every sportsbook and prediction market available in Louisiana, what each sign-up offer is worth when hedged, and the order to claim them.

Legal
Sports betting
October 31, 2021
21
Minimum age
No
Online casino legal
$4,552
Sign-up offers, worth when hedged
October 2, 2026
Availability of sportsbooks and promotions varies by state and may change. Verify current offerings before signing up.

Louisiana Sportsbook Promos

Listed in the order to claim them. The order changes with your starting bankroll.

Starting bankroll

Approximate value is what each offer converts to when you bet both sides, at the odds available when we checked. Actual returns depend on offer availability, market conditions, and individual execution.

#
Sportsbook
Offer
Approx. value
How to convert
 
ProphetXProphetX
Bet $10 & Get $20
Bet $10 & Get $20 in Site Credit
$20
Deposit: $10
Minimum hedge: $30
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Signup with promo code "DHO".

5160/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedprophetxCFTC
bet105bet105
Bet $100 & Get $50
Bet $100 & Get $50 in Bonus Bets
$35
Deposit: $100
Minimum hedge: $100
Promo code:

Notes: bet105 is an offshore crypto only sportsbook.

5257/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedbet105Offshore
BroThrowBroThrow
$10 Second Chance Bet
$10 Second Chance Bet Refunded as Site Credit
$7
Deposit: $10
Minimum hedge: $15
Promo code: DARKHORSE

Notes: If your first bet on BroThrow loses they will reimburse you up to $10.

5261/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedbrothrowUnlicensed US
KalshiKalshi
Trade $25 & Get $25
Trade $25 & Get $25 in Site Credit
$25
Deposit: $25
Minimum hedge: $38
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Kalshi is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

5359/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedkalshiCFTC
OzoonOzoon
$400 Deposit Match
100% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $400 on a $400 deposit
$400
Deposit: $400
Minimum hedge: $300
Promo code:

Notes: 5x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.

5354/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedozoonOffshore
Sportsbetting.agSportsbetting.ag
$250 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Bonus Bets up to $250 on a $500 deposit
$175
Deposit: $500
Minimum hedge: $375
Promo code:

Notes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.

Sportsbetting.ag has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our Sportsbetting.ag review.

  • Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
  • MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
5455/guides/how-to-convert-a-bonus-betSupportedsportsbetting-agOffshore
FanDuelFanDuel
Bet $5 & Get $50 for 7 Days
Bet $5 & Get $50 in Bonus Bets every day for 7 days ($350 total)
$245 total ($35 per bet)
Deposit: $35 total ($5 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $75 per bet ($525 total)
Promo code:

Notes: None.

5456/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedfanduelRegulated
BetOnlineBetOnline
$250 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Bonus Bets up to $250 on a $500 deposit
$175
Deposit: $500
Minimum hedge: $375
Promo code:

Notes: Verify the promo code for the 50% deposit match is applied before making your first deposit.

BetOnline has restrictions on using Free Bets that reduces their value to ~50%. Learn more in our BetOnline review.

  • Football, Basketball, Soccer & Tennis Free Bets can only be used on spreads and totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines and Totals to max odds of +150.
  • Baseball and Hockey Free Bets are restricted to a maximum wager of $500 per event.
  • MMA Free Bets can only be used on Moneylines to max odds of -200 for the favorite and +150 for the underdog.
5556/guides/how-to-convert-a-bonus-betSupportedbetonlineOffshore
CaesarsCaesars
10 Profit Boosts
10 100% Profit Boosts with a max bet of $25 each
$165 total ($16.50 per bet)
Deposit: $250 total ($25 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $45 per bet ($450 total)
Promo code:

Notes: Ten 100% profit boosts with a max bet of $25.

5557/guides/how-to-convert-a-profit-boostSupportedcaesarsRegulated
CaesarsCaesars
$50 Bet Reset for 5 Days
$50 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet every day for 5 days ($250 total)
$125 total ($25 per bet)
Deposit: $250 total ($50 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $75 per bet ($375 total)
Promo code:

Notes: None.

55.00157.001/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedcaesarsRegulated
BetUSBetUS
$2,000 Deposit Match
125% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $2,500 on a $2,000 deposit
$2,500
Deposit: $2,000
Minimum hedge: $4,500
Promo code:

Notes: 125% Sign-Up Bonus up to $2,000 on your first, second and third deposits.

  • Minimum deposit: $100
  • 100% Sports Bonus – up to $2,500
    • 14X Rollover on Sports
  • 25% Casino Bonus – up to $625
    • 30X Rollover on Casino Games for Release and Cash out.
    • Max cash out for Casino Bonus is $2,500
    • 7-Days Expiry
5650/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedbetusOffshore
BetRiversBetRivers
$500 Second Chance Bet
$500 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$250
Deposit: $500
Minimum hedge: $750
Promo code:

Notes: A promo code is required upon signup.

5655/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedbetriversRegulated
DraftKingsDraftKings
$1,000 Deposit Match
20% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $1,000 on a $5,000 deposit
$1,000
Deposit: $5,000
Minimum hedge: See notes
Promo code:

Notes: DK calls Site Credit DK Dollars. They are a 1x playthrough, but the initial deposit match is released at 25x. Meaning, for every $25 bet $1 of Site Credit is added to your account and automatically applied to your next bet. Minimum odds -300 and 90 days to meet the playthrough requirement. Be sure to use the sportsbook app/webpage. It is easy to accidentally use the casino or daily fantasy app/webpage. When making your first deposit, edit the deposit amount to $5,000 before linking the deposit method. This offer can be used to hedge other signup offers.

5750/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupporteddraftkingsRegulated
Lucky RebelLucky Rebel
$1,250 Deposit Match
125% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $1,250 on a $1,000 deposit
$1,250
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $938
Promo code:

Notes: 10x Rollover requirement. Any wagers using deposited funds or bonus funds prior to bonus completion are subject to a max of 50% of deposited amount.

5751/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedlucky-rebelOffshore
DraftKingsDraftKings
Bet $5 & Get $200
Bet $5 & Get $200 in Bonus Bets
$140
Deposit: $5
Minimum hedge: $300
Promo code:

Notes: None

57.00150.001/guide-index/qualifying-betSupporteddraftkingsRegulated
BetMGMBetMGM
$1,500 Second Chance Bet
$1,500 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$750
Deposit: $1,500
Minimum hedge: $2,250
Promo code:

Notes: None

5851/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedmgmRegulated
BovadaBovada
$750 Deposit Match
75% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $750 on a $1,000 deposit
$750
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $563
Promo code:

Notes: The 75% match on a $1,000 deposit is available when using crypto to deposit, and a promo code is required. The rollover is 5x on sports.

5852/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportedbovadaOffshore
FanaticsFanatics
$100 Bet Match for 10 Days
$100 Bet Match in Bonus Bets every day for 10 days ($1,000 total)
$700 total ($70 per bet)
Deposit: $1,000 total ($100 per bet)
Minimum hedge: $150 per bet ($1,500 total)
Promo code:

Notes: None.

5952/guide-index/qualifying-betSupportedfanaticsRegulated
MyBookieMyBookie
$1,000 Second Chance Bet
$1,000 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$500
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $1,500
Promo code:

Notes: 10x rollover requirement on the deposit and bonus results in a total wager requirement of $30,000.

5953/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedmybookieOffshore
The ScoreThe Score
$1,000 First Bet Reset
$1,000 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$500
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $1,500
Promo code:

Notes: Refunded as five Bonus Bets.

6053/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedthe-scoreRegulated
bet365bet365
$1,000 First Bet Safety Net
$1,000 Second Chance Bet Refunded as a Bonus Bet
$500
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $1,500
Promo code:

Notes: You have to select the offer. If bet365 does not immediately accept a $1,000 bet they will ask if you want to send the bet to the trading team for review. Do not do this. If they reject the full $1,000 they will automatically accept a lower amount and only that amount will count towards the $1,000 Second Chance Bet.

6154/guide-index/second-chance-betSupportedbet365Regulated
NoVigNoVig
$100 Deposit Match
10% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $100 on a $1,000 deposit
$100
Deposit: $1,000
Minimum hedge: $75
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Use Promo Code "DHO100" for 100% off your first purchase up to $100 off. Can only choose one of the two NoVig Offers.

6258/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportednovigCFTC
NoVigNoVig
$25 Deposit Match
50% Deposit Match in Site Credit up to $25 on a $50 deposit
$25
Deposit: $50
Minimum hedge: $19
Promo code: DHO

Notes: Use Promo Code "DHO" for 50% off your first purchase of $25. Can only choose one of NoVig's two offers.

62.00158.001/guides/how-to-convert-site-creditSupportednovigCFTC
Polymarket.comPolymarket.com
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: Polymarket.com is a prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

1000010000SupportedpolymarketOffshore
LowVigLowVig
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: LowVig focuses on competitive odds, instead of offering promotions.

1000010000SupportedlowvigOffshore
Polymarket USPolymarket US
None
No sign-up offer currently available.
$0
Deposit: n/a
Minimum hedge: n/a
Promo code:

Notes: Polymarket US is a CFTC regulated prediction market, not a traditional sportsbook.

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Total sign-up offer value: $4,552
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Prediction Markets in Louisiana

Status: available, opposed by the state. Last verified October 2, 2026.

Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket US are regulated federally by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Louisiana's regulator says sports event contracts are sports wagering under state law. On December 5, 2025, the Gaming Control Board warned licensed sportsbooks that offering or facilitating them could affect their licences. Board announcement

Louisiana has not sued Kalshi or sent it a cease-and-desist order that we could find, and the apps remain available in the state. Louisiana is in the Fifth Circuit, which has not ruled on the question. The Sixth and Ninth Circuits have ruled for states, while the Third Circuit sided with Kalshi in New Jersey, so the Supreme Court may settle it.

Prediction markets matter for matched betting because they do not limit winning traders. Check each app for current availability in Louisiana before you deposit.

This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice.

Online Casinos in Louisiana

Online casinos are not legal in Louisiana. Casino games are offered in person at the state's riverboat, land-based, racetrack and tribal casinos.

Sweepstakes casinos are now targeted by Louisiana law. Act 182 of 2026 (House Bill 883), in effect since August 1, 2026, adds dual-currency games that simulate gambling to the crime of gambling by computer, and lets the Attorney General or the Gaming Control Board send cease-and-desist notices. HB 883 legislative record. Sweepstakes sites are not licensed by the state, so they offer fewer customer protections. The Sweepstakes Casino Overview explains how they work.

Louisiana Sports Betting Law and Timeline

  • June 11, 2020: The governor signed Senate Bill 130 (Act 215), which put sports betting on the ballot in every parish. SB 130 legislative record
  • November 3, 2020: Voters in 55 of Louisiana's 64 parishes approved sports betting. It was rejected in Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin, Jackson, La Salle, Sabine, Union, West Carroll and Winn parishes. Legal Sports Report
  • June 4, 2021: Governor John Bel Edwards signed House Bill 697 (Act 80), which provided for sports wagering. HB 697 legislative record
  • June 21, 2021: The governor signed Senate Bill 247 (Act 440), which set the rules for regulating sports wagering, effective July 1, 2021. SB 247 legislative record
  • October 31, 2021: Caesars properties opened the first retail sportsbooks at commercial casinos. PlayLouisiana report
  • January 28, 2022: Online and mobile sports betting launched in the approved parishes, regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Current licence holders are listed on the Board's licensed platforms page. PlayLouisiana report
  • August 6, 2024: The Gaming Control Board ordered offshore sportsbook Bovada to stop serving Louisiana. Bovada complied and blocked Louisiana customers. Board announcement
  • June 17, 2025: The Gaming Control Board announced enforcement actions against illegal offshore wagering and online sweepstakes sites. It publishes the operators sent cease-and-desist letters on its illegal operators page. Board announcement
  • August 1, 2025: The tax on online sports betting revenue rose to 21.5%. Retail betting is still taxed at 10%. HB 639 (Act 298) legislative record
  • December 5, 2025: The Gaming Control Board warned its sports wagering licensees that sports event contracts on prediction markets are sports wagering under Louisiana law and that taking part could affect their licences. Board announcement
  • August 1, 2026: Act 182 of 2026 took effect. It raised penalties for unlicensed online gambling, covered payment processors and promoters, and added dual-currency sweepstakes games. HB 883 legislative record, La. R.S. 14:90.3

Offshore and unlicensed betting

Louisiana law names online gambling directly. Gambling by computer, meaning conducting a gambling business that people access over the internet, is a crime under La. R.S. 14:90.3. Operators face fines up to $100,000, up to five years in prison, or both. Anyone who knowingly supports or facilitates an illegal site, including payment processors, promoters, endorsers and media affiliates, faces up to $20,000 and five years. Each wager counts as a separate violation. Licensed Louisiana sportsbooks are exempt. These penalties were raised by Act 182 of 2026, effective August 1, 2026.

The same statute also covers bettors. It defines a "client" as anyone physically in Louisiana who uses a computer to make gambling by computer wagers, and sets a penalty of up to $500, up to six months in jail, or both. The Gaming Control Board enforces against offshore books: it ordered Bovada out of the state in 2024 and lists the operators it has sent cease-and-desist letters on its illegal operators page.

This section is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Availability of sportsbooks and promotions varies by state and may change. Verify current offerings before signing up.

Louisiana Sports Betting FAQ

Yes, in 55 of the state's 64 parishes. Retail sportsbooks opened in October 2021 and mobile betting launched on January 28, 2022. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board licenses and regulates every sportsbook.

Caldwell, Catahoula, Franklin, Jackson, La Salle, Sabine, Union, West Carroll and Winn parishes voted against sports betting in 2020. Sportsbook apps will not accept a bet while you are in one of them.

You must be 21 or older to place a sports bet in Louisiana, online or in person.

Yes. You need to be physically located in an approved Louisiana parish when you place the bet, not a resident. Sportsbook apps check your location before accepting a wager.

Kalshi is available in Louisiana, but the state opposes it. The Gaming Control Board says sports event contracts are sports wagering under state law, though it has not taken action against Kalshi itself. Check the Kalshi app for current availability in Louisiana.

Online sports betting is legal in approved parishes. Online casinos are not. Since August 1, 2026, state law also treats dual-currency sweepstakes games as illegal gambling by computer.

No. Louisiana's gambling by computer law covers both unlicensed sites and the people who bet with them. A bettor in Louisiana faces a fine of up to $500, up to six months in jail, or both. Offshore sportsbooks hold no Louisiana licence, and the Gaming Control Board has sent cease-and-desist letters to many of them.

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