Tag: Louisiana sports betting

After former Louisiana Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Noel resigned last month, the state is scrambling to get sports betting rules established for football season. (Image: Gaming Americas)

Loss of Gaming Chairman Delays Louisiana Sports Betting

Due to a staffing issue at the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the state’s sports bettors may have to wait until after football season begins before placing wagers. The Louisiana Legislature and state voters legalized sports betting last year, and advocates hoped that wagers could begin by the kickoff of college […]

LSU Quarterback Joe Burrow has skill and motivation, and should be a force in the LSU-Clemson National Championship game Monday at the Superdome. (Image: AP)

DFS Delayed in Louisiana

The author of the bill that set tax rates for DFS in Louisiana said the games won’t launch in the state until November, at the earliest. Gaming Control Board Slows Up Process “I was hopeful we would see fantasy sports go live in October, however, I was just informed that […]