Louisiana Online Casinos
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There are only two states are fully allow gambling and gambling operations; which are Nevada and Louisiana. The Pelican State can be considered the Las Vegas of the Deep South with its flashy land-based casinos and resorts, totalling a whopping 54 different locations statewide.
The state permits all table games to be played and is a hospitable environment for poker players and slot fanatics alike. Having a long-standing history of resilience and innovative spirit, the Louisiana residents have used riverboat casinos to circumvent the United State’s strict laws on gambling.
From Mardi Gras to a steaming bowl of gumbo, Louisiana history is vibrant and rich and so is its casino culture through the years.
This gives the Bayou State the driving force to be more progressive to opening up the market for more modern forms of gambling like online gambling, poker and sportsbook.
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Overview of Gambling in Louisiana
Whilst online gambling has taken much of the world by storm for a number of years already, the US market is only just opening up.
Thanks to changes in legislation, states have since been handed the powers to decide to offer online sports betting and casinos, or not. The demand for online gambling in the US is huge. And already within the last couple of years, many states have given it the go-ahead. With both players and operators reaping the rewards and benefits.
If you're looking for all the information on legal online gambling in Louisiana, then you're in the right place.
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Is Online Gambling Legal in Louisiana?
Retail sports betting was legalised in October 2021 which paved the way for online sportsbooks to go live in January 2022. Only 55 of the total 64 parishes in the pelican state can take part though as voters were not prepared to permit statewide legislation. Geolocation tech within mobile devices will verify where a bettor is located, to ensure that illegal sports bets are not placed out of the 55 parishes.
Louisiana bans all online casino gambling though with the exception of social and sweepstake casinos. The state takes a strict view on anyone playing at offshore sites too, with hefty fines and even jail terms for users. It prefers residents and visitors to play at any of its 20 retail casinos.
Whilst dog racing is prohibited, it is legal to bet on horse racing at approved tracks. There is also charitable gaming and 6 state lotteries.
Minimum Legal age to Gamble in Louisiana
The minimum age to gamble on horse racing and the state lotteries is 18. Whilst online and retail sports betting is 21, along with playing in any of the land-based casinos.
Who Regulates Casinos in Louisiana?
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board regulates all forms of gambling within the state. It also uses the services of the Gaming Enforcement Division of the state police, for help with its licensing applications. Below there are some news about the US gambling:
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