Sports Betting Locations in Louisiana

By Amelia Walker Senior Content Writer Updated: July 31, 2024

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Louisiana legalized sports betting in 2021, with an initial launch of retail sportsbooks. Our interactive map and detailed list will take you through all the different types of legal, in-person betting locations available.

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Map of Retail Sports Betting in Louisiana

In addition to the growing number of retail sports books, Louisiana is home to several racetracks and riverboats and casino experiences. You can bet on horse races at land-based racinos. There are several Indian tribe casinos and private racetracks that offer odds and betting lines on horse races. Below is a list of sports betting locations avilable to sports fans in Louisiana.

Types of Retail Sports Betting Locations

Retail sportsbooks began operations following legalization in June 2021. There are now over a dozen brick-and-mortar sportsbooks accepting legal wagers. Most of the top online platforms are also licensed to operate following the launch of Louisiana's online sports betting, providing local bettors with a greater range of wagering options. Below are the highlights for each type of in-person sportsbook.

Casino Resorts

Louisiana has an active gambling scene so casinos and resorts are common in the state. Most casino resorts are fully rounded-out entertainment facilities that offer casino experiences combined with other excellent facilties. Some of the popular casino resorts in Louisiana include Coushatta Casino Resort, L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles, Margaritaville Resort Casino and Paragon Casino Resort.

Racetracks

There are several racetracks in Louisiana, which is one of the states with an incredible horse racing scene. There are four main racetracks that have attached casinos. These are collectively referred to as racinos and offer both thoroughbred and simulcast racing events. The racetracks include The Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots, Delta Downs, Evangeline Downs and Louisiana Downs.

Racetracks	Types of Racing	Review link
Harrah's Louisiana Downs	Thoroughbred , Standardbred	Read Review
The Fair Grounds Race Course	Thoroughbred , Standardbred	Read Review
Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino	Thoroughbred , Standardbred	Read Review
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel	Thoroughbred , Standardbred	Read Review

Off-Track Betting

Louisiana is home to several licensed off-track race betting locations. Each location is linked to one of the four racetracks available in the state and operates under the Louisiana Racing Commission, which also provides updated lists of OTBs. The popular locations include Metairie Fair Grounds, Houma, Kenner, Covington, Gretna, Elmwood and La Place Fair Grounds among others.

Riverboats

Louisiana approved fifteen riverboat casinos back in 1991 when the legislation made the provision for such experiences. While the scene has changed a lot, it is still one of the common destinations for those seeking riverboat gambling experiences. The popular destinations for riverboats include Amelia Belle, Treasure Chest, Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge, Isle of Capri Casino Lake Charles and Sam’s Town.

List of Legal Offline Sportsbooks in Louisiana

If you are in search of where to bet on sports in Louisiana, there are many land-based casinos and retail sportsbooks that provide odds and betting lines to interested gamblers. From Shreveport to New Orleans, our team have compiled a list of the many excellent casinos that can be found statewide.

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Casinos
Casino Name:	Address:	Secure Link:	City:
New Orleans
Boutte Fair Grounds OTB Casino	12715 US-90 Suite 145, Luling, LA 70070, USA	Full review	New Orleans
Kenner Fair Grounds OTB Casino	1700 Joe Yenni Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065, USA	Full review	New Orleans
Boomtown New Orleans	4132 Peters Road, Harvey, Louisiana 70058	Full review	New Orleans
Elmwood Fair Grounds OTB Casino	5428 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, Louisiana 70123, USA	Full review	New Orleans
Gretna Fair Grounds OTB Casino	64A Westbank Expwy., Gretna, Louisiana	Full review	New Orleans
Meraux Fair Grounds OTB & Casino	4242 East Judge Perez Drive, Meraux, Louisiana	Full review	New Orleans
Metairie Fair Grounds OTB Casino	2700 Edenborn Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana	Full review	New Orleans
Westwego Fair Grounds OTB Casino	800 Westbank Expwy, Westwego, LA 70094	Full review	New Orleans
The Fair Grounds Race Course	1751 Gentilly Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70119	Full review	New Orleans
Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino	2235 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570, USA	Full review
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel	2717 Delta Downs Drive, Vinton, LA 70668, USA	Full review
Covington Fair Grounds OTB	1 Hollycrest Plaza Covington, LA, 70433	Full review
Laplace Fair Grounds OTB Casino	164 Belle Terre Blvd. LaPlace, Louisiana 70068	Full review
Thibodaux Fair Grounds OTB Casino	1766 Canal Blvd, Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301	Full review
Harrah's Louisiana Downs	8000 East Texas Street, Bossier City, Louisiana	Full review

FAQ

Is there a list of every retail sportsbook in Louisiana?

Louisiana has an increasing number of legal, regulated legal in-person sportsbooks, and we've made a great list of them throughout the state higher up in this article for you to reference.

What type of sports betting locations are there in Louisiana?

There's a great variety of types of in-person sports betting available to sports fans in Louisiana. The list is small, but growing, so keep checking this page for updates.

Where are the OTB locations in Louisiana?

There are a number of off-track facilities located throughout the state offering diverse wagering options to those who visit. We've detailed these locations in the off-track location section to make it easy to visit each one.