Louisiana has a mature land-based gambling industry with riverboat casinos and a land-based casino in New Orleans, plus sports betting that launched in 2022. Online poker has not been regulated despite the state's gambling-friendly culture.
Key Facts
Sports betting launched in January 2022 across most parishes
One land-based casino (Harrah's New Orleans) and multiple riverboats operate
Video poker in bars and restaurants is uniquely popular in Louisiana
No licensed online poker operators serve the state