November 2021: Four physical locations receive sportsbook licenses to begin in-person sports betting.
Additionally, the State Police are working on mobile licensing, with hopes of a January 2022 launch. A report by the Louisiana State Police later said all but one possible licensee had submitted their applications, and it too was pending. 13, 2022).ĭecember 2021: A Louisiana Gaming Control Board revenue report revealed that eight retail sportsbooks took $27.6 million in bets during the first month of operation. Johns reiterated that the goal is to launch Louisiana mobile sports betting prior to Super Bowl 56 (set to be played on Feb.
Ronnie Johns, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board chair, dispelled rumors that mobile sports betting could launch as soon as the first or second week of January 2022. Six online sportsbooks, FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, BetMGM, Barstool and BetRivers, all went live on day one. January 2022: Louisiana online sports betting launched on Friday, Jan. The road to legalizing Louisiana sports betting was fairly exhaustive, but since going live it has gone from strength to strength, with more operators offering sports betting and promos regularly available. Here Is How to Get the Best FanDuel Louisiana Promos Right Now
