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Is DFS legal in Louisiana?

Partly. Some daily fantasy contests are available in Louisiana, with restrictions.
Salary-cap DFS
Restricted
Pick'em
Not available
Minimum age
21+
Sites available
2

The law in Louisiana

DraftKings and FanDuel are available only in the parishes that approved fantasy sports; 17 parishes are excluded. None of the major pick'em apps (PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper, Betr, Dabble) offer paid pick'em here. Players must be 21 or older.

Regulator: Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

Recent changes: Oct 23, 2026: Kalshi sued Louisiana officials in federal court, saying it expected the state to try to stop its sports contracts.

Sites you can play in Louisiana

Sports prediction markets in Louisiana

These exchanges are regulated federally by the CFTC rather than by the state, and several states are fighting them in court, so availability can change quickly. See the tracker for the latest rulings.

Not available in Louisiana

Louisiana DFS questions

Is daily fantasy legal in Louisiana?

Partly. Some daily fantasy contests are available in Louisiana, with restrictions. DraftKings and FanDuel are available only in the parishes that approved fantasy sports; 17 parishes are excluded. None of the major pick'em apps (PrizePicks, Underdog, Sleeper, Betr, Dabble) offer paid pick'em here. Players must be 21 or older.

Is PrizePicks or Underdog legal in Louisiana?

Pick'em in Louisiana: not available. PrizePicks does not accept players here, and Underdog does not. Products can differ by state, so check the app.

How old do you have to be to play DFS in Louisiana?

21 years old.

Which DFS sites can I use in Louisiana?

As of our last check: DraftKings and FanDuel.

Which sites aren't available in Louisiana?

Betr Picks, Dabble, DraftKings Pick6, ParlayPlay, PrizePicks, Sleeper, Splash Sports and Underdog.

Is sports betting legal in Louisiana?

Yes, Louisiana has legal sports betting. DFS and sports betting are regulated separately.

Sources and corrections

Last checked Nov 2, 2026. We build every state page from the sources below and recheck them regularly. Laws and operator availability change; confirm in the app before you play.

This page summarizes public information and is not legal advice. Confidence in this summary: medium.