Gambling Legality in Louisiana

LA · Last updated 2026-03-08

Sports Betting

Legal

Legal since 2022 in 55 of 64 parishes. Online and retail.

Available Operators

DraftKings FanDuel BetMGM Caesars ESPN BET

iCasino

Not Legal

No iCasino legislation.

Online Poker

Not Legal

No online poker legislation.

Sweepstakes Casino

Legal

Sweepstakes casinos operate legally.

Available Operators

Stake.us Chumba Casino McLuck WOW Vegas Pulsz

DFS Classic

Legal

Classic DFS legal in 47 of 64 parishes.

Available Operators

DraftKings FanDuel

DFS Pick'em

Banned

Pick'em DFS not covered by Louisiana DFS statute.

Lottery Courier

Legal

Lottery courier services available.

Available Operators

Jackpocket

Prediction Markets

Legal

CFTC-regulated prediction markets available.

Available Operators

Kalshi

FAQ: Gambling in Louisiana

Is sports betting legal in Louisiana?

Legal since 2022 in 55 of 64 parishes. Online and retail.

Can I play online casino in Louisiana?

No iCasino legislation.

Is DFS legal in Louisiana?

Classic DFS: Classic DFS legal in 47 of 64 parishes. Pick'em DFS: Pick'em DFS not covered by Louisiana DFS statute.

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