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Louisiana Likely To Have DFS By NFL Season After Governor Signs Tax Bill

Louisiana's governor signed a tax bill for Louisiana daily fantasy sports, setting up DFS sites such as DraftKings and FanDuel to operate by NFL season. Read More

Posted on: July 14, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

What Comes Next For Louisiana Sports Betting Push After Legislative Green Light

Sports betting is headed to the Louisiana ballot after House approval of a sports betting referendum. Voters will decide on a parish-by-parish basis. Read More

Posted on: May 28, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Louisiana Sports Betting Referendum One Step Closer To Reality

A Louisiana sports betting referendum passed Friday in the House. The chambers need to work out a small difference before the issue goes in front of voters. Read More

Posted on: May 26, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

The Week In Sports Betting News: DraftKings Stock Rises, As Do Losses

This week's recap of sports betting news includes DraftKings' first earnings call, the two-year anniversary of PASPA and Louisiana taking steps. Read More

Posted on: May 18, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

Louisiana Sports Betting Referendum Bill Clears First Major Hurdle

A bill putting the question of legalizing sports betting in front of parishes passed in the Louisiana Senate on Wednesday. Read More

Posted on: May 13, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Who Dat? Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Head To Senate Floor

Two Louisiana sports betting bills to put a referendum on the November ballot advanced through the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Read More

Posted on: May 5, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

Wait, Lawmakers Did What With Sports Betting Bills in 2019?

Here are some of the most memorable -- and lamentable -- storylines involving state lawmakers and sports betting bills throughout 2019 Read More

Posted on: September 2, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

It’s Bye Bye Bayou As Louisiana Sports Betting Bill Falls Short

Sports betting will not be on the ballot in Louisiana this fall, after lawmakers failed to come together in the final days of session. Read More

Posted on: June 7, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

Louisiana Sports Betting Bill Receives Mortal Hit From Poison Pill Amendments

A pair of untenable amendments added in committee on Tuesday appears to signal the death of the Louisiana sports betting bill. Read More

Posted on: May 28, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

No Interference As State Senate Easily Passes Louisiana Sports Betting Bill

State legislators took the first major step Tuesday toward sending Louisiana sports betting to the ballot this year. The Louisiana Senate approved SB 153, a relatively limited sports betting bill restricting wagering to casinos and racetracks. Read More

Posted on: April 30, 2019 | | Adam Candee

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Louisiana Likely To Have DFS By NFL Season After Governor Signs Tax Bill

What Comes Next For Louisiana Sports Betting Push After Legislative Green Light

Louisiana Sports Betting Referendum One Step Closer To Reality

The Week In Sports Betting News: DraftKings Stock Rises, As Do Losses

Louisiana Sports Betting Referendum Bill Clears First Major Hurdle

Who Dat? Louisiana Sports Betting Bills Head To Senate Floor

Wait, Lawmakers Did What With Sports Betting Bills in 2019?

It’s Bye Bye Bayou As Louisiana Sports Betting Bill Falls Short

Louisiana Sports Betting Bill Receives Mortal Hit From Poison Pill Amendments

No Interference As State Senate Easily Passes Louisiana Sports Betting Bill

FanDuel Sportsbook Pins NJ Sports Betting Palp On Tech Vendor

DraftKings Stock Dips On Mixed Bag Of Q2 Results, With $71 Million In Revenue

Betsson Ready To Go Head-to-Head With Kambi For US Sportsbook Deals

IRS: Daily Fantasy Sports Companies Are Subject To Federal Sports Betting Tax

NJ Sports Betting Sees $315M In Wagers In July As Major Leagues Return