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Most people don't know what their state offers until they go looking. In Louisiana, the details below tell you who to call and how to ban yourself from the sportsbooks.
Louisiana at a glance
| Online sports betting | Yes, through licensed apps |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 |
| Regulator | Louisiana Gaming Control Board |
| Statewide self-exclusion | No single statewide list |
| How to sign up | Casinos in person; apps one by one |
| Gambling treatment programs | CORE (Center of Recovery) and CORE Intensive Outpatient Program |
Is sports betting legal in Louisiana?
Louisiana allows sports betting at casinos, and online only in the parishes that voted to approve it. It started in January 2022 for mobile apps. You have to be at least 21 to bet on sports in Louisiana. Betting is overseen by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
How to self-exclude from sports betting in Louisiana
Think of self-exclusion as a decision you make on a clear day for the version of you that shows up on a bad one. Licensed sportsbooks have to honor it.
Louisiana's state self-exclusion covers casino gaming, and you have to sign up in person in front of a Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement agent. For online sports betting, also self-exclude inside each sportsbook app you've used.
See the official information for current details.
Not sure which list covers which app? This chart sorts it out, and the self-exclusion guide walks through signing up.
The games that hit hardest in Louisiana
Home teams carry the most money and the most feeling. In Louisiana, that's the New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans and LSU Tigers. Treat their games like a trigger, because they are one, and set your plan the day before instead of at kickoff.
Then there's Sugar Bowl (New Orleans) and Bayou Classic (Grambling State vs. Southern). Days like that are when a lot of people slip, so plan something you'd actually rather be doing.
More on this in watching sports after you quit.
Make the next bet harder to place
Chasing losses is easiest when the money is one tap away, so make it slow to reach. Turn on purchase alerts, drop your daily transfer limit, and keep a blocker on every screen you own. These blockers hold up.
If the debt already feels too big, NFCC.org connects you with nonprofit credit counseling. You don't have to dig out by yourself.
Free help in Louisiana
- Low-cost or free treatment: start with the National Council on Problem Gambling's resources for Louisiana. It lists who to call in Louisiana.
- Talk to someone now: the National Problem Gambling Helpline is free and confidential, 24/7. Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).
- Free meetings: Gamblers Anonymous meets in person and on Zoom on every day of the week. What your first meeting is like.
- A gambling counselor: general therapy helps, but a specialist knows the patterns. Start on Find Help with your state picked.
- In crisis: call or text 988, or call 911 if you're in immediate danger.
Gambling treatment programs in Louisiana
These programs focus on gambling, which is rarer than it should be. We list them for that reason only, and none of them pay to be here.
- CORE Intensive Outpatient Program (Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana). Gambling-only IOP, four evenings a week, with family sessions.
- CORE (Center of Recovery) (Shreveport, Louisiana. Also accepts people from other states.). Residential treatment built entirely around gambling. Free for Louisiana residents.
Not sure what level of help fits? The app asks a few questions and points you to it.
If you love someone who bets in Louisiana
Don't pay off their betting debts, and don't wait for the perfect moment to talk. Protect the household money first, then talk when things are calm. This guide has the words, and Gam-Anon is there for you.
FAQ
What's the legal sports betting age in Louisiana?
You have to be at least 21 to bet on sports in Louisiana.
How do I self-exclude from sports betting in Louisiana?
Louisiana's state self-exclusion covers casino gaming, and you have to sign up in person in front of a Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement agent. For online sports betting, also self-exclude inside each sportsbook app you've used.
Does self-excluding from one app cover every sportsbook in Louisiana?
No. Each app's self-exclusion only covers that app, and Louisiana doesn't have one list that covers them all. Exclude in every app you've used, and add a blocker for offshore sites.
Where can I get gambling treatment in Louisiana?
Yes. CORE Intensive Outpatient Program and CORE (Center of Recovery) treat gambling specifically. Many people start with outpatient counseling first, and Louisiana's problem gambling program can help you figure out which level fits. See your options on Find Help.
Sources: Louisiana Gaming Control Board: voluntary exclusions; Fox Sports: where sports betting is legal (May 2026); National Council on Problem Gambling: help by state; NCPG: 1-800-MY-RESET. Checked October 2026. Rules and programs change, so confirm current details on the official page before you rely on them. Unbettable isn't affiliated with any sportsbook, casino or state agency.
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