Louisiana’s sportsbooks posted a standout month in September 2025, handling $401.5 million in wagers and generating $47.2 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR); the state’s strongest showing of the year.

The month’s 11.76% hold rate produced $9.8 million in tax revenue, more than double the average from early 2025, signaling a powerful seasonal lift from NFL and college football betting.

ouisiana’s 15 licensed operators and retail sportsbooks benefited from a strong kickoff to football season and a record-setting promotional cycle, driving total wagers up 48% from August 2025 and 5% year-over-year.

With $3.04 billion in handle and $344 million in GGR through September, Louisiana remains firmly within the top-10 national sports-betting markets by both volume and revenue.

Louisiana’s gambling landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation in just three years.
Where once riverboats and racinos dominated, online sports betting now delivers nearly one-fifth of all gambling revenue, with significantly lower overhead and faster month-to-month growth.

Analysts expect sports wagering to surpass $4 billion in annual handle by the end of 2025 if current momentum holds.