This site covers every licensed Louisiana sportsbook operating under the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. We test apps ourselves — deposits, withdrawals, promo redemptions — and report what we find. No paid placements. No hidden affiliate rankings dressed up as editorial.

Who runs this site?

We're a small team of state-gaming-regulation obsessives. We read every LGCB commission filing, track handle reports, and flag when operators change terms. When Louisiana Gaming Control Board publishes a rule change — like the college player prop ban effective August 1, 2024 — we update our pages the same week.

How do we rank Louisiana sportsbooks?

We test each of the 8 licensed apps on a fixed checklist: bonus structure and playthrough, deposit and withdrawal speed, odds depth, mobile stability, and customer support response time. Check our full methodology on the Louisiana sportsbook apps rankings page.

  • We make real deposits and claim the welcome offer ourselves.
  • We time withdrawals from request to funds in account.
  • We compare odds on the same game across every app simultaneously.
  • We re-test whenever an operator changes its terms or launches a new feature.

What we won't do

We won't rank an offshore or unlicensed operator. Louisiana's AG sued sweepstakes operator WOW Vegas for $44 million in 2025. That tells you what you need to know about unregulated platforms. Every operator we cover holds an active LGCB license.

We also won't promise guaranteed outcomes. See our Louisiana sports betting FAQ for honest answers on legality, taxes, and parish restrictions. If you want a quick bonus comparison, the Louisiana sportsbook bonuses page breaks down every current offer side by side. For payout speed details, see our Louisiana sportsbook payouts guide.

Must be 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or the Louisiana helpline at 1-877-770-STOP.

About the Author

6 years covering Louisiana and Gulf Coast gaming regulation; former gaming-desk contributor; beats include LGCB enforcement, sports wagering legislation, and

Troy Landreaux has covered Louisiana gaming regulation since the 2020 parish referendum, reading every LGCB filing and commission agenda. He has personally tested deposit flows, withdrawal timelines, and bonus redemptions on all eight licensed Louisiana sportsbook apps. On this site he ranks operators, breaks down promo terms, and tracks legislative changes so bettors in approved parishes know exactly where to sign up.

Troy Landreaux

What We Cover

Every guide on this site, organized by topic.

  • Home

    We rank all 8 LGCB-licensed Louisiana sportsbook apps by bonus value, payout speed, and odds depth. Updated for 2026 — 21+, approved parishes only.

  • Louisiana Sportsbook Apps

    Side-by-side scores for FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics, BetRivers, and theScore Bet — minimum deposit, payout speed, and app rating

  • Best Louisiana Sportsbook

    FanDuel's $350 bonus bet offer vs BetMGM's $1,500 First Bet — every current Louisiana welcome promo ranked by real terms, playthrough, and expiry. 21+ only

  • FanDuel vs DraftKings Louisiana

    FanDuel offers $350 in bonus bets; DraftKings counters with deeper SGP markets. We compare odds, promos, withdrawals, and app ratings side by side for

  • FAQ

    Is sports betting legal in all 64 parishes? What age do you need? Can you bet on LSU player props? Answers sourced from LGCB rules and Louisiana statute.

  • Fastest Payout Sportsbooks

    PayPal pays within 24 hours; ACH takes 1–3 business days. We rank every licensed Louisiana sportsbook by real withdrawal speed and minimum payout amount.

  • About

    We tested every LGCB-licensed app firsthand — deposits, withdrawals, promo redemptions — so you get honest rankings, not paid placements. Meet the team.