- Louisiana sports betting has officially crossed the $10 billion milestone in total player winnings since launching in 2021.
- Player payouts continue to surge year after year, with 2025 already on track to set another record as the NFL season heats up.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana has officially crossed the $10 billion mark in total player winnings since legal online sports betting launched in early 2021.
The most lucrative period players had against legal online sportsbooks was from October 2024 to March 2025. Player winnings during this time reached a six-month total of $2.1 billion.
With $359 million in player winnings, October 2024 is by far the biggest month, followed by November and December 2024.
Based on seasonal trends, player earnings have historically been lowest in July, totaling just $567.6 million over all years. In the state’s history of sports betting, November has been the most profitable month overall, with player winnings coming close to $1 billion.
The growth in payouts reflects the rising popularity of legal sports betting in Louisiana. Player winnings started at $57 million in 2021, then jumped dramatically to $2.09 billion in 2022. The upward trajectory continued with $2.54 billion in 2023 and $3.23 billion in 2024.
| Year | Player Winnings | Difference from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $57,322,177 | N/A |
| 2022 | $2,086,828,320 | +$2.0 billion |
| 2023 | $2,537,837,117 | +$451 million |
| 2024 | $3,232,597,351 | +$694 million |
| 2025* | $2,230,277,114 | Incomplete |
- *2025 amount is up to September 2025
Through September 2025, players have already won $2.23 billion this year, with more growth expected as the NFL season progresses.
