Sports betting in casinos regulated by the state Gaming Control Board was expected to begin this September, but Hurricane Ida delayed the launch by several weeks. Sports betting became legal in 55 parishes following a statewide popular vote last November, but casinos have only recently received licenses to take bets. The state’s first legal bet was made that day by Joe Horn, a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame. The casino’s sportsbook is operated by Betfred Sports. 6 because it is owned by the Tunica-Biloxi tribe and is not regulated by the Gaming Control Board. The four casinos join Paragon Casino Resort, which began taking bets Oct. L’Auberge Casino and Hotel in Baton Rouge, Barstool Sportsbook The Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City, Caesars Sportsbookīoomtown Casino and Hotel in Harvey, Barstool Sportsbook Here’s where you can currently bet on sports in Louisiana and the sportsbooks operating at each location:
Four Louisiana casinos began taking bets on the outcomes of sports matches this week, with more casinos and racetracks expected to follow suit “in days and weeks to come,” according to Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns.
