Sports Betting in Calcasieu Parish
Betting from Calcasieu Parish
Sports betting is fully legal in Calcasieu Parish for anyone 21 or older. You can place wagers from anywhere inside parish lines; at home, at work, at a restaurant, or in a casino sportsbook. All 8 licensed Louisiana online sportsbooks accept Calcasieu Parish bettors: FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics, BetRivers, and theScore Bet.
Retail Sportsbooks in Calcasieu Parish
3 licensed retail sportsbooks operate inside Calcasieu Parish:
- theScore Bet Sportsbook at L'Auberge Lake Charles; theScore Bet · Lake Charles
- BetMGM Sportsbook at Golden Nugget Lake Charles; BetMGM · Lake Charles
- FanDuel Sportsbook at Delta Downs; FanDuel · Vinton
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Is sports betting legal in Calcasieu Parish?
Yes. Calcasieu Parish voters approved sports betting in the November 2020 ballot, and online betting has been live since January 28, 2022. You must be 21 or older and physically inside Calcasieu Parish to place a legal wager.
Do I need to live in Calcasieu Parish to bet?
No. Anyone 21 or older who is physically located inside the parish can place legal bets. Louisiana residency is not required.
Where can I bet retail in or near Calcasieu Parish?
The closest retail sportsbook is L'Auberge Lake Charles. All major Louisiana retail sportsbooks accept cash bets and run promotions tied to the casino.
Which sportsbook should I start with?
We rank FanDuel as the top overall sportsbook for Calcasieu Parish bettors based on app reliability, payout speed, and Louisiana-specific promotions. BetMGM offers the largest first-bet insurance offer in the state at up to $1,500.