Louisiana gambling law moves quickly, and we would rather correct a mistake than let it sit. This page explains how to report an error, how we verify and fix it, and how we keep our updates transparent for readers in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Lafayette, and across the state.
Quick answer
Spotted an error on one of our pages? Email our editors with the page URL and the specific claim you believe is wrong. We review every report, verify it against official sources like the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) and legis.la.gov, fix confirmed errors fast, and note material changes with a dated update.
Why corrections matter for Louisiana gambling content
Gambling rules in Louisiana shift through legislative sessions, Attorney General opinions, and regulator enforcement. A page that was accurate last quarter can drift out of date after a single ruling.
For example, the Louisiana AG issued an opinion on July 2, 2025 deeming dual-currency sweepstakes casinos illegal gambling under La. R.S. 14:90, and the LGCB sent 40+ cease-and-desist letters in June 2025. Major sweepstakes brands then exited the state. Anyone reading older content could easily be misled, which is exactly why we treat corrections as a priority.
How to report an error
The fastest way to reach us is email. Send a message to our editorial team with as much detail as you can so we can act without a back-and-forth.
Please include the full page URL, a direct quote of the claim you think is wrong, and what you believe the correct information is. If you have a source, a link to the LGCB, the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division, or legis.la.gov helps us verify it faster.
What to send us
1) The page URL. 2) The exact sentence or figure in question. 3) Why you think it is wrong, plus a source if you have one. The more specific the report, the quicker we can confirm and fix it.
How we verify and correct
Every report goes to an editor for review. We do not change published claims on a single reader's word alone, and we do not ignore reports either.
We check the disputed claim against primary sources first: state statutes on legis.la.gov, LGCB notices, Gaming Enforcement Division guidance, and official regulator pages. If a claim about brand availability is involved, we confirm current Louisiana status directly rather than relying on stale marketing pages.
If we confirm an error, we fix it promptly. If we cannot verify a claim either way, we mark it and continue investigating rather than publishing something we are not sure about.
Types of corrections we make
Factual corrections cover wrong legal statements, outdated dates, incorrect figures, or a brand listed as available when it is not. Clarifications sharpen wording that was technically correct but easy to misread. Routine updates refresh content as laws and availability change.
Legal accuracy is non-negotiable
Real-money online casinos are not legal in Louisiana; SB 885 stalled in committee in 2026, and no state-regulated online casino exists. We never describe sweepstakes casinos as "real-money online casinos." Eligible Sweeps Coins may be redeemed for cash prizes only where permitted, which differs from licensed real-money gambling, and in Louisiana the AG has deemed the dual-currency model illegal. Pure social casinos using Gold Coins with no redemption appear to be permitted under La. R.S. 14:90, but that reflects legal-commentator analysis rather than an explicit state ruling. See our guide on whether online casinos are legal in Louisiana for the full picture.
Transparency on updates
We want readers to trust what changed and when. Each page shows a "last updated" date, and we revise that date whenever we make a substantive edit.
For material corrections, such as a legal status change or a brand leaving the state, we note the change rather than quietly swapping the text. Minor fixes like typos or formatting do not get a separate note, but they still move the update date.
| Change type | What it covers | How we mark it |
|---|---|---|
| Factual correction | Wrong legal claim, date, figure, or availability | Fixed plus dated update note |
| Clarification | Correct but easily misread wording | Reworded; date refreshed |
| Routine update | Law or availability shifts over time | Content revised; date refreshed |
| Minor edit | Typos, links, formatting | Date refreshed only |
Where our facts come from
Our Louisiana coverage leans on official and primary sources. We cite the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division for regulatory matters, and legis.la.gov for statutes and bill status.
Some facts are easy to state plainly. Online and retail sports betting is legal in 55 of Louisiana's 64 parishes, live online since January 2022, with nine parishes opted out and geolocation enforced. Retail casinos are robust too, including Caesars New Orleans, the state's only land-based casino, plus riverboat casinos, racinos, and four tribal casinos. You can read more in our pages on casinos near Louisiana and Louisiana sweepstakes casinos.
Honest framing, always
We never present offshore or unregulated casinos as legal or safe in Louisiana. They are risky, unregulated, and not recommended, and we correct any wording that implies otherwise.
We also keep calls to action honest. We do not run "Play Now" prompts for operators that are not available to Louisiana players, and a correction request about a misleading CTA is treated the same as any factual error.
Play safe, and at 21+
All legal gambling in Louisiana is restricted to players 21 and older. If gambling stops being fun, free confidential help is available through the Louisiana helpline at 1-877-770-STOP (1-877-770-7867) and the national 1-800-GAMBLER. You can also reach the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling. Louisiana's self-exclusion program requires in-person enrollment for a minimum of five years. See our Louisiana responsible gambling resources for more.
Our commitment
Accuracy is the whole point of a Louisiana gambling resource. We review every correction request, verify against official sources, fix confirmed errors quickly, and tell you when something material changed. If you find a mistake, please report it, because that feedback keeps this site reliable for everyone.
Editorial note: This page is reviewed for accuracy, legal clarity, bonus transparency, and responsible gambling information. Louisiana gambling laws and operator availability can change, so all legal and promotional details should be verified before publication.