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Louisiana Sports Betting (2026)

Permitted: Louisiana sports betting is legal, retail and online/mobile, in the 55 of 64 parishes that approved it; minimum age 21.

PermittedVerified Aug 2, 2026
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Louisiana sports betting is legal, retail and online/mobile, in the 55 of 64 parishes that approved it; minimum age 21. Regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Online tax raised to 21.5% of GGR in 2026.

Official source: lgcb.dps.louisiana.gov →

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