Louisiana reports sports handle of $272.1 million in August
Louisiana’s gaming revenue dropped 6.4% year-over-year to $201 million in August 2026, with most regional casino markets reporting declines.
Sports betting performance also softened statewide, generating $34 million in revenue from a $272 million handle, both down 2%. Louisiana’s gaming revenue totaled $201 million in August, down 6.4% from a year earlier, according to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
The decline covered most of the state’s online casino markets, while sports betting also softened. Sports betting revenue came in at $34 million from a $272.1 million handle, with both figures down 2% year over year.