Is Sports Betting Allowed in New Orleans?

Author:

Thomas Chambers

Publish Date:

03/02/2022

Experiences:

Passion for soccer but also an expert on most sports markets

Online sports betting is legal in Louisiana, but can you legally bet on sport in New Orleans? Keep reading to get all of the info you need about New Orleans sports betting!

The good news is that the parish of Orleans legalized sports betting and this means that you can bet on sport in New Orleans. As a result, you can legally enjoy betting on the Saints, Pelicans, Tigers and more. So join us as we seen what kinds of sports betting odds and bonuses you can get in NOLA!

How to legally bet on sport in New Orleans

While Louisiana legalized sports betting back in November 2020, each individual parish in the state still gets to decide whether betting on sport is permitted. Thankfully the Orleans parish was one of those that said, ‘yes’ to legal sports betting, and this has paved the way for legal sports betting in New Orleans. Just remember that you have to be at least 21 years old to gamble anywhere in Louisiana.

You have a couple of options for putting down a sports bet at a physical sportsbook in New Orleans. These are either to head to the Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans where Barstool has a sportsbook, or to go to Harrah’s Casino New Orleans where you’ll find the Caesars sportsbook.

However, the more convenient option is to simply download one of the six legal sports betting apps. Just remember that each of these apps is equipped with geolocation software to make sure that you are actually betting from within one of the permitted parishes in Louisiana.

Setting up an online sportsbook account is pretty simple, and you can either do it at the brand’s website or via the app itself. Be prepared to have to provide a fair amount of personal information like your address and social security number to verify your identity. But from here you should get your account verified in no time and then you can make your deposits and put your bets down. Easy!

Top sports betting apps for New Orleans

There are several legal online sportsbooks serving NOLA at the moment and many more are on their way. Sign up to any of the following betting apps and you’ll have a great way to bet on sport in New Orleans:

Barstool: Offers you the same awesome odds that you can get by visiting the Barstool sportsbook at Boomtown Casino & Hotel.

BetMGM: Hugely popular online sportsbook sure to be a big hit in NOLA thanks to its $1,000 risk-free bonus – one for all of those Pelicans fans out there!

BetRivers: Download this app and get your first deposit matched by 100% up to $250.

Caesars: Not only does Caesars sponsor the Superdome, but it’s got a great sportsbook app too!

DraftKings: Welcomes new customers in New Orleans with a massive LA welcome bonus.

FanDuel: Worth visiting right now as it has a particularly generous sign up offer for the upcoming Super Bowl.