Louisiana gambling law
Online casinos in Louisiana: is it legal?
Louisiana allows retail and online sports betting in approved parishes, online casinos are illegal, and Act 182 of 2026 makes dual-currency sweepstakes games illegal gambling by computer from August 1, 2026.
Online casinos
not legal
Sports betting
online
Online poker
not legal
Sweepstakes casinos
banned
Regulator
Louisiana Gaming Control Board source ↗
Minimum age
21+
Sweepstakes law
Statute: Act 182 of 2026 (HB 883), effective 2026-08-01
Sweepstakes casinos are banned in Louisiana. Statute: Act 182 of 2026 (HB 883), effective 2026-08-01
Sources
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