Australian online bookmaker PointsBet has announced that it has received approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board allowing it to launch its mobile sports betting product in the state immediately.
PointsBet’s launch in Louisiana is the fourth state that the company has launched in thanks to a partnership deal with Penn Entertainment. Following the launch, PointsBet is now available in 12 states:
- New Jersey
- Iowa
- Indiana
- Illinois
- Colorado
- Michigan
- West Virginia
- Virginia
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Kansas
- Louisiana
Speaking of the launch, Johnny Aitken, PointsBet US CEO said:
“The PointsBet team is excited to share that we are now officially live in the Pelican state and that Louisiana is our twelfth state of online operations. The sports community of Louisiana, one that our very own brand ambassador Drew Brees is very familiar with, is unmatched with their devotion and passion for their local teams, the New Orleans Saints of the NFL, New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA and nationally recognized college football programs.
We look forward to delivering Louisiana sports fans, from Bourbon Street to the Bayou, our fast, premium sports betting products. And, with the NFL and CFB season in full swing, the timing is perfect to showcase our live betting capabilities.”
Based in London, Natasha is a former sports journalist with experience working for some of the biggest athletes & brands in the world of sports and iGaming.