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#1 PICK

BetMGM Sportsbook VERIFIED

sportsbook
4.6
Welcome offer
$1,500
New Louisiana customers can receive up to $1,500 in Bonus Bets with a First Bet Offer! Bonus Bets expire in 7 days. One New Customer Offer only.
Code: BETMGMBONUS
25 STATES LA, AZ, CO, DC, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, ON
  • Up to $1,500 in bonus bets - one of the largest Louisiana welcome offers
  • Bonus bets split into five 20% slices (for first bets of $50+) for flexible use
  • Full sports/markets coverage plus MGM Rewards integration
  • First bet must LOSE to claim the refund
  • Bonus bets expire in just 7 days
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Verified 2026-10-08 · n/a - bonus bets non-withdrawable wagering · 21+

#2

theScore Bet Sportsbook VERIFIED

sportsbook
4.3
Welcome offer
$1,000
$1,000 First Bet Reset, Paid in Bonus Bets
20 STATES LA, AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV
  • Confirmed licensed in LA by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (Penn Sports Interactive, LLC, B016503440); theScore Bet rebrand covers LA
  • Large headline value ($1,000) with a simple structure (5 x 20% bonus bets if the first bet loses)
  • Operated by PENN Entertainment (Nasdaq: PENN), a publicly traded multi-state regulated operator
  • Brand transition is confusing - the regulator still lists the license under 'ESPN Bet' while the live product is theScore Bet
  • Bonus triggers only if the first bet loses, and bonus bets expire in 7 days with stakes not returned
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Verified 2026-10-08 · First bet must settle as a loss to trigger; paid as 5 Bonus Bets each equal to 20% of stake. No rollover stated. wagering · 21+

#3

BetRivers Sportsbook VERIFIED

sportsbook
4.2
Welcome offer
$500
Second Chance Bet up to $500 (state-tiered) — first cash wager refunded as a Bonus Bet if it loses
16 STATES LA, AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, WV
  • Easiest affiliate approval among licensed books with fully published rev-share tiers (25/30/35%)
  • Licensed in Louisiana (RSI LA, LLC, B016503491)
  • Rush Rewards loyalty program across sportsbook and casino
  • Weaker brand recognition than the major operators
  • Welcome bonus terms pending operator confirmation
Claim Offer

Verified 2026-10-08 · 1x — bonus bet wagered once; winnings (stake excluded) become withdrawable cash wagering · 21+

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