HB 384 was signed into law, classifying sports betting funds as properties and giving Louisiana the right to claim unclaimed betting funds. The funds will be added to the unclaimed property fund, the same as any other unclaimed items after a time. This qualifies for … Read more
The Louisiana Gaming Commission has unanimously approved emergency sports betting rules that would allow the market to launch in 2021. The rules will be active for 180 days, allowing the permanent rules to be ironed out as the market runs. The rules will go into … Read more
Governor John Bel Edwards signed SB 247 the regulatory bill, and SB 142 the appropriations bill for sports betting in Louisiana into law. The bills have been sent to the Department of Interior for federal approval. HB 697 the tax bill was signed earlier and … Read more
ABC’s Baton Rouge affiliate station WBRZ-TV is partnering with DraftKings owned Vegas Sports Information Network (VSiN). This partnership will see the two networks launch sports betting content for Baton Rouge residents. This partnership is made ahead of the forthcoming Louisiana sports betting launch. BATON ROUGE, … Read more
Louisiana sports betting bill SB 247 has been voted to move forward by the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice. The bill now awaits votes from the House of Representatives. This makes sports betting one step closer to launch in Louisiana. BATON ROUGE, La. … Read more
HB 697 has passed in both the Louisiana House and Senate. Regulatory bill SB 247 and tax bill HB 697 have no successfully passed. SB 142 is the last bill that needs to pass. BATON ROUGE, La. – Sports betting fans in Louisiana are now … Read more
Senate Bill 247 has passed in the Senate in Louisiana to regulate sports betting. The bill is now sent to the House where it will be discussed. This is the main regulatory bill for sports betting in Louisiana. BATON ROUGE, La. – The main regulatory … Read more
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) could launch in Louisiana in time for the NFL season. FanDuel has been working closely with the Louisiana Gaming Board. The 17 parishes that voted against fantasy sports will not have access. BATON ROUGE, La. – After nearly three years since … Read more
After a more than a two-year wait, Louisiana is now accepting applications for daily fantasy sports (DFS). The approval process takes between 60 and 90 days. The 17 parishes that voted against DFS will be blocked from access. BATON ROUGE, La. – Daily fantasy sports … Read more
Louisiana approved daily fantasy sports legislation over two years ago. Operators can start applying for licenses in February. The final regulations for fantasy sports betting have been approved and the launch could begin as early as April. BATON ROUGE, La. – Daily fantasy sports (DFS) … Read more
Louisiana voted to approve regulated sports betting during the November legislative session. It has taken Louisiana over two years to launch daily fantasy sports after voters approved it. Sports betting may follow a similar trend and be at least two years out from the official … Read more
DraftKings stock price has risen overnight following the results of several states voting in favor of legal sports betting. Louisiana, Maryland, and South Dakota have all approved sports betting but will need to write concrete laws in their 2021 legislative sessions. Shareholders are expecting DraftKings … Read more