Louisiana Sports Betting Activity Inches Up in August

Louisiana's retail and online sportsbooks handled $128.2 million in wagers during August. The August handle was made up of $16. 2 million at 17 retail sportsbook and $112 million with the state's seven mobile bookmakers. Net proceeds earned by operators were $9.5 million.

Louisiana's sportsbooks have taken around $1.4 billion in wagers, generating approximately $18.3 million in tax revenue for the state. Retail sports wagering began in the Pelican State last fall, while online betting didn't start until January.