LSB Feature: The New Faces Of The Sports Betting Market

Florida, Arizona, Louisiana, Washington, Connecticut

Arizona, Florida, North Dakota, Louisiana, and Washington are all launching legal sports betting in 2021. Florida will be the largest state to offer sports betting. Arizona has done deals with major sports leagues. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Sports betting in the US is going to expand … Read more

Louisiana Passes Two Sports Betting Bills On Last Session Day

Lousiana Governor John Bel Edwards

The Louisiana State Legislature has finally closed for their 2021 session and with it, have given approval to the final two sports betting bills that were on the schedule. Governor John Bel Edwards has 20 days to sign these sports gaming measures into law. Louisiana … Read more

Louisiana Takes Sports Betting Legislation Down To The Wire

Louisiana Senate

Louisiana has two bills for their sports betting market that need approvals and one day left in the 2021 session to get it done. Each piece of legislation needs approval from the Senate. Louisiana will tie up these loose ends and approve sports gaming in … Read more

Louisiana House Passes Sports Betting Framework Legislation

Louisiana Senate

Louisiana is nearing the final passages for sports betting legislation as the 2021 session winds down. Two more bills need to undergo votes by June 10 before they can be sent to Governor John Bel Edwards’ office for approval as law. The retail and mobile … Read more

Louisiana Tying Up Sports Betting Framework For Fall Launch

Louisiana Senate

Louisiana should be seeing mobile sportsbooks go live by the start of the 2021 NFL season. Two of the three sports betting bills in the state need one more vote each before all three can be signed by Governor John Bel Edwards. An estimated $20 … Read more

Louisiana Sports Betting Bill Reaches House Floor For Vote

Louisiana House of Representatives

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

More Sports Betting Bills Successfully Pass In Louisiana Senate

Louisiana Senate

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

Sports Betting Bill Passes In Louisiana Senate, Sent To House

Louisiana Senate

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

Louisiana Sports Betting Bill Passes In House, Moves To Senate

Rep. John Stefanski - Louisiana House of Representatives

The Louisiana State Legislature has until June 10 to pass a bill for its sports betting industry. House Bill 697, which would regulate mobile and retail sportsbooks has passed in the House and is now seeking Senate approval. Louisiana hopes to launch its sports wagering … Read more

DFS Could Launch In Louisiana Just In Time For NFL Season

Daily Fantasy Sports

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

One Of Three Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Passes Committee

Louisiana Ways and Means Committee

House Bill 628 looks like the favored bill to become the landscape for the regulated sports betting industry of Louisiana. The measure passed in its first committee on Wednesday and will move forward in the legislative process toward becoming law. LA HB 628 would regulate … Read more

Louisiana Mobile Sports Betting Bills Start Legislative Path Today

Louisiana State Capitol Building

The Louisiana State Legislature began their 2021 session on Monday. Sports betting regulations will be a main topic this session as the industry requires a structure before it can go live to the public. A handful of bills have been pre-filed to be heard, with … Read more