Caesars opens in-person sports betting in Louisiana

Harrah’s New Orleans Casino and Horseshoe Hotel & Casino have started accepting sports bets through the Caesars Sportsbook.

US.- Caesars Entertainment has started accepting in-person sports betting in Louisiana. Harrah’s New Orleans Casino and Horseshoe Hotel & Casino have started accepting bets at temporary retail sportsbooks in each property.

Dan Real, regional president of Caesars Entertainment said: “Caesars is proud of our commitment to Louisiana and the entire Gulf Coast region. Today was historic for us as a company and we’re excited to open our new Caesars Sportsbook locations at Harrah’s New Orleans and Horseshoe Bossier City to honor the legacy these properties hold in the region.

“We can’t wait to introduce all that sports betting has to offer to sports fans while sharing our emphasis on responsible gaming.”

Eric Hession, co-president of Caesars Digital added: “We are excited to bring sports betting to our valued customers in Louisiana. The launch of our sportsbooks at Harrah’s and Horseshoe is just the beginning. Once mobile sports betting is live, we look forward to serving sports fans on every platform and offering all of our customers´ unforgettable experiences with Caesars Rewards.”

In October, Caesars Entertainment announced that its Caesars Sportsbook app was available in Louisiana. Caesars started offering sports fans an early chance to download the Caesars Sportsbook app, register, deposit funds, and explore pre-match and live markets and odds, including for every local team.

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