Sports Betting

It's official: Later this week, you'll be able to bet on your favorite sports from the comfort of your own couch!

Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City has announced that starting Friday (11/12/21) sports betting will kick off at 2 in the afternoon.

By now you've probably heard that a local casino was approved late last week for in-person sports betting here in Shreveport-Bossier, but what was the first bet?

Those wanting to make a legal sports wager in Louisiana will have to wait just a little bit longer, here's why.

Legal sports betting in Louisiana might not be possible before the start of the football season as lawmakers hoped when they voted to legalize sports wagering.

After years and years of Louisianians hoping to bet on sports legally, we're not just a couple of months away!

The Louisiana House has passed legislation that puts in place the fee and tax structure for sports betting, which has been approved in 55 of the state’s 64 parishes.

State lawmakers are set to vote on measures to set the rules for sports betting in Louisiana.

A bill has been filed in the Texas Legislature that has the backing of the Las Vegas Sands. The legislation backed by the casino giant was filed a Republican in the Texas House and a Democrat in the Texas Senate. According to the Texas Tribune, the bill would allow for four "destination resorts" to be built in the four largest metropolitan areas in Texas. ...

Big win for sports fans and casinos.