In June 2026, bettors in Louisiana placed a staggering $306,052,729 in wagers, resulting in sportsbooks retaining $34,780,576 with an 11.36% hold. Additionally, the state received $7,341,045 from these activities.

However, an unexpected outcome emerged from the monthly sport-specific breakdown: despite the much-anticipated World Cup summer, soccer generated only $153,507 in net proceeds, marking the lowest total for any month in the recently concluded fiscal year.

In contrast, soccer had earned Louisiana’s sportsbooks $713,717 in May, signifying a drop to just 21% of that amount during the tournament, which dominated American television screens for three weeks. Throughout the fiscal year, soccer contributed approximately $5.14 million to Louisiana sportsbooks, averaging around $428,000 per month.

June’s figures fell significantly short, only achieving 36% of that average during a major sporting event. This discrepancy highlights a crucial distinction: the difference between the total amount wagered at sportsbooks and the actual revenues retained.