DraftKings Becomes First DFS Operator in Louisiana
Summary: DraftKings has received the first DFS license from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and can now launch DFS activity in 47 approved parishes. Louisiana becomes the 44th state where DraftKings offers DFS. Why it matters: DFS runs parallel to sports betting and the move will give DraftKings a head start on attracting new users […]
Louisiana Sports Gambling Rollout Could Be Delayed
Summary: Louisiana’s newly-approved sports gambling market might not be ready as previously scheduled, as the Louisiana Gaming Control Board currently doesn’t have a chairman. The state had hoped to introduce sports gambling before the start of the upcoming NFL season. Why it matters: The new gaming laws in Louisiana force the LGCB to have rules […]
Final Pieces of Louisiana Sports Gambling Being Put In Place
Summary: Two more sports gambling-related bills have been signed by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. One covers how the state will regulate the activity and the other addresses tax revenue and how it will be used. Why it matters: The approval of the measures now makes it easier for Louisiana to reach its goal of […]
Louisiana Sets Final Rules for Sports Gambling
Summary: Lawmakers passed the final pieces Thursday to create sports gambling in the state, and it could start before the upcoming NFL season. Governor John Bel Edwards signed the first of the three bills last week, and the other two bills faced last-minute adjustments on the final day of the legislative session Thursday. Why it […]
Important Step Achieved for Sports Gambling in Louisiana
Summary: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has signed one of two bills, House Bill 697, needed to bring sports gambling to the state. The other, Senate Bill 247, could be less than two weeks away. Why it matters: Legalized sports gambling continues to receive more support across the US and Louisiana is one of several […]