Online sports betting in Louisiana
8 licensed online sportsbooks took bets in Louisiana as of 2026-08-17. 8 of the 9 venues covering the state limit accounts that win; Kalshi does not.
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The law in Louisiana
Gambling law changes, and these were read once. Check the regulator before relying on any of it.
Where Louisiana stands
21.5%3rd of 23
1 of 9Kalshi
9 of 2711th of 50 states
La. R.S. 27:625 levies 21.5% on net proceeds wagered electronically against 10% onsite. No prop bet on an individual athlete in any college event, in-state or not. Source, read 2026-08-18.
Every sportsbook covering Louisiana
| Sportsbook | Type | Winning accounts |
|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Exchange | Never limits winners |
| BetFred | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| BetMGM | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| Caesars | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| DraftKings | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| FanDuel | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| Fanatics | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| bet365 | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| theScore Bet | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
What you cannot get in Louisiana
Bally Bet, BetRivers, Betly, Betr, Circa Sports, Hard Rock Bet, Prime Sportsbook, Sports Bet Montana, Sportsbook Rhode Island, Sporttrade, SuperBook, Underdog Sports, WynnBET, betPARX — 14 books that operate elsewhere in the United States take no bets here.
Louisiana sports betting FAQ
Which sportsbooks operate in Louisiana?
BetFred, BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, Kalshi, bet365, theScore Bet — 9 in total, of which 8 are sportsbooks and 1 is a prediction market.
Which Louisiana sportsbooks limit winning accounts?
8 of 9. Kalshi does not.
What is not available in Louisiana?
Bally Bet, BetRivers, Betly, Betr, Circa Sports, Hard Rock Bet, Prime Sportsbook, Sports Bet Montana, Sportsbook Rhode Island, Sporttrade, SuperBook, Underdog Sports, WynnBET, betPARX — 14 books that operate elsewhere in the US take no bets here.
Why the state you are in decides your edge →
Read 2026-08-17. Not legal advice.