Louisiana Sports Betting Set For Staggered Launch In January

While Louisiana sports betting is not happening as quickly as some would like, the state is gearing up for the eventual launch next month. And so are the sportsbooks preparing to operate in the Bayou State.

Although the exact start date for mobile sports betting in LA remains undetermined, at least 13 candidates have applied for a mobile sports wagering license, according to statements at a recent meeting of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Vetting of candidates is being done by state law enforcement, a process that will likely push any launch back into mid-January at best. And as was the case with retail sports betting in the state, the rollout will now undoubtedly be piecemeal rather than all at once.

Each of Louisiana’s 20 casino license holders is being allowed two sports betting “skins,” industry parlance for an online bookmaker’s website and accompanying sports betting app. Since the Louisiana Lottery Corp. is also allowed to operate a skin, a potential total of 41 mobile platforms for sports betting could eventually be in operation throughout the state.

Louisiana Early Sign-Up Offers Available

While an exact launch date may not yet be available, several bookmakers preparing to operate in Louisiana are readying for the event by offering users in the state pre-registration deals that are already live. Those offers include:

Caesars Sportsbook

Caesars Sportsbook Louisiana is offering an additional $100 upon sign-up, plus extra bonuses when mobile sports betting launches, with use of the promo code “BOOKIES”. Hit 'Bet Now' below to get started.

Bet $1, Double Your Winnings Your Next 10 Bets Promo Code: BOOKIESDYW

Tap for Promo Activated! Visit site

Used 25 Times Today

Must be 21+ to participate. T&Cs apply.

BetMGM Sportsbook

BetMGM Louisiana is going even bigger, offering early sign-ups $200 in free bets. Like Caesars, you'll get the free bets added to your account when sports betting in Louisiana goes live. The promo code to use is “BOOKIES”.

$1,500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets If You Don't Win Promo Code: BOOKIES

Tap for Promo Activated! Visit site

Used 52 Times Today

Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Must be 21+ to participate. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (CO, DC, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY) Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI). Visit BetMGM.com for T&Cs. US promotional offers not available in NY, NV, or Puerto Rico.

FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel Louisiana is offering $100 in free credits to use when mobile sports betting in the state goes live. To grab the promo, just hit the 'Bet Now' button below, sign up, and create your account.

Bet $5, Get $250 in Bonus Bets if Your Bet Wins!

Tap for Promo Activated! Visit site

Used 25 Times Today

Must be 21+ to participate. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, KY, MI, NJ, OH, PA, IL, TN, VA, VT), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-522-4700 (WY), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).

DraftKings Sportsbook

And finally, DraftKings Louisiana is also giving early sign-ups $100 in free bets upon registration. To grab the promo, just hit the 'Bet Now' button below, sign up, and create your account.

Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets Instantly

Tap for Promo Activated! Visit site

Used 56 Times Today

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 5/18/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

A first for betting in the Deep South

Louisiana will become the first state in the Deep South to allow mobile betting once the practice launches in early 2022. Similar measures are under consideration in the neighboring states of Arkansas and Mississippi, which currently allow only retail sports betting.

Voters in 55 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes approved sports betting in a 2020 statewide referendum, and in June Gov. John Bel Edwards signed a bill legalizing in-person sports wagering in those parishes that gave it the OK. Eight state-registered riverboat casinos began accepting legal sports bets in November.

In their first month of business, the sportsbooks at those casinos reported more than $5.6 million in revenue on more than $27 million in wagers, according to data from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board as reported by KLFY-TV of Lafayette, La. The vast majority of the bets were placed on NFL betting markets. The state’s 20 casinos and racetracks are all expected to eventually receive authorization to begin taking sports wagers.