Online Louisiana Sports Betting Expected to Launch in Late January

By Patrick Cwiklinski in Sports Betting News
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- Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman expects online sports betting launch in late January
- Caesars Sportsbook, BetMGM, FanDuel Sportsbook, DraftKings Sportsbook all set to launch in LA
- Pre-launch offers for major online Louisiana sportsbook now available
As Bayou State sports bettors continue to patiently wait for the arrival of online sports wagering in Louisiana, it appears as though that wait is soon coming to an end.
XLMedia regulatory writer and editor Rob Linnehan recently spoke with Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns, who said he expected online Louisiana sports betting to fully launch in late January. This would also mean the arrival of top online sportsbooks including Caesars Sportsbook, BetMGM, FanDuel Sportsbook, and DraftKings Sportsbook in Louisiana.
To get a better look at the state of online Louisiana sports betting and its upcoming launch, keep reading for the latest key developments surrounding the upcoming arrival.
Online Louisiana Sports Betting is Just Around the Corner
There has been plenty of buzz around the launch of online sports betting in Louisiana lately. With Super Bowl LVI going down on Feb. 13, it’s more than likely Louisiana bettors will finally have the online sports betting access they so desperately crave by that date.
Though there have been some rumblings of a full online Louisiana sports betting launch going down next week, Chairman Johns shot down that notion while speaking with Linnehan.
“No truth to that at all. We will roll out multiple licenses hopefully in late January but we are still not completed with compliance issues,” said Johns.
Lot of readers sending me notifications they've gotten that Louisiana online sports betting is going live next week.
I spoke with the Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns last night and he said this was untrue. Launch still planned for late January, he says. pic.twitter.com/8HdPL4A5BZ
— RLinnehanXL (@RLinnehanXl) January 4, 2022
Once all compliance issues have been fully resolved, it will open the door for online sports betting in Louisiana. While there’s potential for the launch to drift into February, Johns appears to be optimistic about a late January launch date.
Pre-Launch Offers for Online Louisiana Sportsbooks Already Here
One of the biggest indicators of an imminent online sports betting launch in Louisiana is the fact that a number of major sportsbooks are already offering pre-launch offers in the state.
Caesars Sportsbook Louisiana is offering a $100 free pre-launch offer along with more bonuses at launch for first-time online sports bettors in the Bayou State.
DraftKings Sportsbook Louisiana is coming with a while FanDuel Sportsbook is not to be outdone with their own
BetMGM, on the other hand, is throwing another $100 into the mix with a stellar
For the full list of pre-launch signup offers in Louisiana, check out the table below and hit the link for your favorite sportsbook:
Best Pre-Launch Promos for Louisiana Sportsbooks
Here are the top Louisiana sportsbook promos for early registration.
Best Louisiana Sportsbooks | Early Registration Promo Code | Promo Details |
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Caesars Sportsbook Louisiana | SBDIMERF | Get $100 Free for Signing Up + More Bonuses at Launch |
FanDuel Sportsbook Louisiana | See Promo Details | |
DraftKings Sportsbook Louisiana | See Promo Details | |
BetMGM Louisiana | See Promo Details |
Keep it locked to SBD for all the latest promo info from your favorite sportsbooks in Louisiana and their official launch date.

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