Today is the big day for Louisiana mobile sports betting, as six big-time operators officially go live in the state! the activity was originally legalized way back in November of 2020, but delays related to Covid and state tax laws pushed the launch date back until now. Residents of Louisiana will be able to chose […]
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Louisiana Sports Betting Eyes October 1st Launch
After Hurricane Ida pushed the launch of Louisiana sports betting back, things look to be on track once more. Originally slated to roll out in September, all indications are residents will be able to bet on sporting events by mid-October… if not sooner. In an interview with USA Today, the Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming […]
Betting on Sports in Louisiana Signed into Law
Last week we reported that betting on sports in Louisiana needed only the governor’s signature to become law. That signature came this week. Governor John Bel Edwards actually signed a pair of bills, with the first bill regulates sports bets. The second one provides guidance for the use of the funds generated from sports bets […]
Louisiana Sports Betting Awaits Governor’s Signature
Months after most Louisiana sports betting was approved by voters, lawmakers have passed the rules which will allow wagers to be places through betting sites, mobile apps, and kiosks in parishes where the activity was approved. Voters in 55 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes agreed to allow sports betting on live-action games, but lawmakers had to […]
The Fight for Louisiana Sports Betting
There have been a lot of bills introduced for the regulation of Louisiana sports betting. Now, estimates are that the activity could be launched as early as this fall, perhaps in time for the NFL season. Senators in Louisiana recently voted 31-6 on a bill to allow sports bets to be placed on smartphones, in […]