The first weekend of legal, online sports betting in Louisiana and the NFL playoffs: It's hard to find a better combination than that! Of course, the home town New Orleans Saints aren't still playing, but there's still plenty to root for, especially if you're hoping LSU's own Joe Burrow can make his first Super Bowl.
Several sportsbooks are now live in the Pelican State, including some huge names in the industry like Caesars, FanDuel, BetMGM, BetRivers, and Barstool Sportsbook. Many more should be coming in the coming months and years, but don't wait for that to get your betting career started!
All of these books are competing for your business, which is great news for you as the bettor. There's a ton of easy money to be maid this weekend, and to make things as easy as possible, we've compiled the best promos, welcome offers, and bonuses you can take advantage of for opening weekend and the NFL playoffs. We'll also keep this post updated as more pop up. Just click the links below and take advantage of the free money today.
Best Louisiana Sportsbooks, Apps, and Promo Codes
Caesars Louisiana Sportsbook
- New user off:Get up to $1,500 FREE to bet on today's NFL action
Caesars is a giant in the gambling world, and if you've ever been to Las Vegas out west then you've likely run into their huge casino right on the strip. Oh yeah, and as of this year, the home of the New Orleans Saints is now called the Caesars Superdome. You should definitely being hearing their name quite a bit from now on.
If you want as much bonus money as possible, then Caesars is your best bet. Here's how their sign-up offer works: Simply click on the link above, register, and make your first deposit. As long as that deposit is $50 or more, they'll match it one-for-one in a free bet in your account, up to $1,500. That's a lot of digits for NFL today and the Super Bowl coming up.
BetMGM Louisiana Sportsbook
- NFL Conference Championship offer:Bet $10 on the Bengals, Win $220 if Joe Burrow Throws for 22+ Yards!
Everyone knows of the MGM brand, and they've been in the gambling world for years and years, most notably with their casino on the strip in Las Vegas. They've moved beyond the Nevada borders into 10-plus states with online sports betting, and as of this morning they're also live in Louisiana. With some of the best odds and promos in the game, they're a no-brainer add.
This is definitely the best event-based promotion in Louisiana for the weekend, and it's incredibly easy to take advantage of: Just sign up, deposit, and bet $10 on the Bengals moneyline today (or any team technically). That's all you have to do: As long as the QB of the team you bet on (Burrow if you're taking the Bengals) throws for 22 or more yards, you'll get $220 after the end of the game.
FanDuel Louisiana Sportsbook
- NFL weekend special:Bet $5 on any NFL moneyline, get $150 if your team wins!
FanDuel, like DraftKings, was originally launched as a daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator over a decade ago. Once PASPA was overturned in 2018, however, they decided to get into the sports betting and online casino game. They're now in pretty much every state that allows online sports betting, the latest of which is the Pelican State as of this morning.
This offer from FanDuel is pretty juicy as well, considering you can get any NFL team today at 30/1 odds on the moneyline. The best "value" is technically on the Chiefs as the biggest favorites of the day, but many in Louisiana will likely want to bet on Burrow and the Bengals. No worries: This 30/1 ML offer will still provide plenty of value if you want to go that route.
Upcoming Louisiana Sportsbooks
BetRivers and DraftKings are also live in Louisiana; click their links for their available offers in the state. Barstool Sportsbook launched as well this morning, and as of now we know that Betfred should launch in the Pelican State in the next few months. With such a great base of sports fanatics, there's no doubt that many more will be itching to get into the market over the next year.