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Congratulations! You can place a bet online at TwinSpires if you live in Louisiana. There is one drawback, however, in that you will be required provide your social security number. International online race books do not require customers to provide a social security number and a good number of these do serve the fine folks of Louisiana.
The state tends to be friendly towards gambling. Casinos are permitted in certain jurisdictions in the Bayou State. And Louisiana, like Missouri and Illinois, also allows gambling on riverboats.
Likewise, horse racing is welcome in Louisiana. Harrah's Louisiana Downs is home of the Super Derby, one of the premiere races for 3-year-olds in North America.
Louisiana cracked down heavily on Internet gambling during the mid-2000’s so there are still a handful of sites that do not accept bets from residents of this state.
BetDSI Racebook vs. TwinSpires
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BETDSI.COM |
TWINSPIRES.COM |
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8 Percent Cash Back |
No Cash Back |
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Up to $300 Free Cash Signup Bonus |
$100 Signup Bonus |
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Does Not Require Social Security # |
Must Provide Social Security # |
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Encourages Tax Declaration of Winnings |
Reports Tax Info to Government |
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Offers Betting on Hundreds More Events |
Limited to Horse Betting |
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Betting on Over 50 Race Tracks |
Betting on Over 50 Race Tracks |
