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Laws of Gambling in Louisiana
Although Louisiana’s legislature is quite developed on the side of gambling, it fails to clearly and succinctly address iGaming or online poker specifically. Historically, Louisiana has often welcomed the expansion of gambling so we may soon see more state regulated online gambling options as the laws expand to govern them.
One of the reasons we have Louisiana on the list of states being regulated is due to that very reason – within a few years we are confident that Louisiana will join the rising ranks of states seeing the benefits of regulating gambling in their state and choosing to pass the appropriate laws that are to govern them in Louisiana.
Is Online Poker Legal in Louisiana?
As long as they’re of the legal age of 21, Louisiana residents can register and play online poker legally but they cannot host or license poker room or online poker games themselves.
This means that players can find an offshore poker site to deposit money legally—providing it is legally founded and governed—and play online poker! Just remember to always check to see if the site you’re playing from accepts players from Louisiana first.
The State of Online Gambling in Louisiana
Surprisingly, as one of only seven US states that currently bans iGaming, Louisiana actually considered an online gambling bill in 2014. With Ronnie Jones along with the Assistant Attorney General Leonce Gautreaux and Louisiana State Police Gaming Division’s Major Mike Noel gave an excellent presentation and presented compelling arguments in early 2014 at the Internet Gaming Briefing event regarding Louisiana’s legislature and points for the introduction of regulated online gambling.
- Population: 4.65 million
- Legal Online Poker Age: 21
- Legal Poker Room Age: 21
- Capital: Baton Rouge
- Governor: John Bel Edwards (D)
Where to Gamble in Louisiana
Players can choose from commercial land-based casinos, regulated charitable gambling options, pari-mutuel wagering and tribal casinos with some fantastic selections from TripAdvisor such as the Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City, the Golden Nugget Casino in Lake Charles and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs in Bossier City to name but a few of our editor’s favourite overall experiences. Poker players will feel right at home with a parade of regulated choices across the state. We also advise players to read reviews and wherever possible, scout out the location before booking in a long weekend to make sure the amenities, atmosphere and facilities are suitable for you (and your party, if applicable).
Online Poker Louisiana Gambling Laws
Online poker in Louisiana looks like it will be setting off for a hard-fighting battle as those with the power to pass the laws to allow such activity show no enthusiasm for expanding the law enough to include the regulation of online poker. This is in stark contrast to Louisiana’s historically positive attitude towards playing poker but financial opportunities could see the advancement of an online poker bill within the coming years with a significant chance of its grass roots pushing hard for it as early as this year.
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