Louisiana Passes Legal Sportsbook Legislation

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed the bills legalizing gambling in June 2021 and sports betting was on track to launch in time for the kickoff of the 2021 NFL football season. However, those plans were derailed by Hurricane Ida.

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board approved emergency sports betting rules Aug. 19, and went into effect Aug. 23. The LGCB then approved the permanent rules Sept. 16, with the state register expected to publish the regulations sometime in January.

Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns stated that brick and mortar retail storefronts wound be receiving their licenses ahead of mobile apps.