Are prediction markets legal in Louisiana?
2026-10-18
Louisiana's gaming regulator told its licensed sportsbooks in December 2025 that sports event contracts 'constitute sports wagering under Louisiana law,' but as of October 2026 we found no enforcement against any prediction market. Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig, PredictIt and Robinhood remain available.
| Platform | Status in Louisiana (October 17, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Kalshi | Available |
| Polymarket US | Available |
| Novig | Available |
| PredictIt | Available |
| Robinhood | Available |
| DraftKings Predictions | No sports contracts |
| FanDuel Predicts | No sports contracts |
Prediction markets are available in Louisiana, but the state’s gaming regulator considers sports contracts illegal betting. As of October 18, 2026, we found no cease-and-desist order or lawsuit against Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig or PredictIt.
Louisiana’s position
Louisiana let each parish decide on sports betting, and 56 of 64 approved it in November 2020. Mobile betting launched on January 28, 2022, under the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, and players must be 21.
In a December 2025 letter to its licensed sportsbooks and platform providers, reported by iGaming Business, Board chair Christopher Hebert wrote: “It is the board’s position that such activities constitute sports wagering under Louisiana law,” adding that “the board sees no defence to offering such activity pursuant to a CFTC licence.” The letter was aimed at licensees, not at Kalshi or Polymarket directly. Louisiana also signed the October 2026 states’ brief at the US Supreme Court. See is Kalshi legal?
What’s available
Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig, PredictIt and Robinhood are available in Louisiana. In September 2026 the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe launched a Kalshi-powered prediction market app. FanDuel’s Predicts offer terms don’t list Louisiana, where it runs a sportsbook. Compare every state in our legality tracker.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kalshi legal in Louisiana?
Kalshi is available in Louisiana, and we found no cease-and-desist or lawsuit against it as of October 18, 2026. But the Louisiana Gaming Control Board told its licensees in December 2025 that offering sports event contracts is sports wagering under state law.
Is sports betting legal in Louisiana?
Yes, in the 56 of 64 parishes that approved it in November 2020. Mobile betting launched on January 28, 2022, regulated by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. Bettors must be 21.
What is the Tunica-Biloxi prediction market app?
In September 2026 the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana launched a prediction market app powered by Kalshi, which Kalshi called the first tribal-nation prediction market app.
Sources
- iGaming Business — Louisiana Gaming Control Board letter on prediction markets (December 8, 2025, secondary)
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 27:602 (sports wagering definitions)
- Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:90.5 (under-21 gaming)
- iGaming Business — Louisiana to launch mobile sports betting on January 28 (January 27, 2022, secondary)
- Action Network — Louisiana parishes that rejected sports betting (secondary)
- Kalshi News — Tunica-Biloxi Tribe launches tribal prediction market app (September 18, 2026)
- US Supreme Court — States' amicus brief in Flaherty v. KalshiEX, No. 26-299 (Louisiana signatory, October 2026)
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