BetMGM Louisiana

One of the best-known names in casino gaming, BetMGM, has now made the leap into Louisiana sports betting in LA. But has it been worth it? Our BetMGM Louisiana review finds out.

We’re always on the lookout for points of difference in our sportsbook reviews, and with BetMGM in Louisiana, it’s actually difficult to find any. But hear us out!

They offer their own MGM Rewards program, and we’ve got a whole section dedicated to that later in this review.

Otherwise, perhaps the most unique feature of BetMGM is that they offer all of the functionality we expect from the modern sportsbook – not all of their competitors in online sports betting Louisiana can say that. We’re talking about live streaming, cash out, edit my bet, same game parlay, odds boost, a one-click bet slip, and much more besides. Clearly sometimes, offering the full suite of betting options is unique in itself!

There is a very satisfying range of betting markets available at BetMGM, and across the spectrum of sports too.

The main game line options are joined by half/quarter markets, winning margin, points groupings, first touchdown/field goal scorer, and more, plus team and player props which you can roll up into the same game parlays if you wish.

There are futures betting options too, and if we compare BetMGM’s Super Bowl football odds to those of their competitors, we note they were joint best price on the favorites, Buffalo Bills, and the San Francisco 49ers at the head of the market, although that means that their odds for those lower down the pecking order are less competitive.

As far as their NBA game lines go, we took a game at random – Indiana Pacers vs San Antonio Spurs – and compared their odds to other Louisiana sportsbooks. The result is that BetMGM were best prices on all of the Spurs’ spreads, and they were tied-best for some of the ‘totals’ options too. For moneyline, however, they were a few points off the pace.

BetMGM is licensed and approved by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, so bettors in LA can sign up with them with complete confidence. Established way back in 1995 as a casino operator, BetMGM has since launched its sports betting product with assistance from European firm Entain. They remain a considerable presence in online casinos and poker as well.

Sometimes the terms and conditions of Louisiana sportsbook welcome bonuses are hard to follow and complex to play through, but BetMGM has thankfully opted for a fully transparent approach.

So, when you sign up for a new customer account, all you have to do is make a deposit and place your first bet – if this wins, great! If it doesn’t, BetMGM will refund your stake in site credit up to a maximum of $1000.

Normally, we prefer deposit match bonuses where we feel like we are getting something extra. With BetMGM’s welcome offer, if our initial wager wins, then we actually don’t get a bonus at all. However, you can use your first bet as a no-risk play, perhaps placing a speculative same game or multi-game parlay to see if you can win big.

One of BetMGM’s key strengths is its generosity when it comes to ongoing promotions for both new and existing customers. There are stacks of different offers to choose from, and we can say given the diversity that there is surely something for everyone.

Let’s start with the promos related to parlay wagers. NBA, NHL, and Premier League soccer betting are subject to same game parlay insurance – if one of your four (or more legs) lets you down, you’ll get your stake back in bonus bets. With Parlay Plus, you can earn a bonus on winning tickets – up to 40% extra profit, in fact, on seven-leg plays.

Some selected other promotions of interest include casino free play, which hands you $10 to use on your favorite table games when you wager $20 on any sport, there’s NHL overtime insurance (your stake back as a bonus bet if the scores are tied), and there’s even a refer-a-friend promo, via which you and a buddy could bank $50 in bet credits when they sign up, deposit and place their first wager.

When it comes to making a deposit or withdrawal, BetMGM is right up there in terms of the variety of options they accept.

As far as deposits are concerned, you can use Visa, Mastercard and American Express, Play+ prepaid card, VIP Preferred e-check, wire transfer/online banking, PayNearMe, and the most popular e-wallets, such as PayPal and Skrill. The good news is that all deposits are free of charge.

As far as withdrawals go, here are the options available to you:

As such, it is easy to get money in and out of your account, with no fees and some pretty rapid transaction times. You can use your bankroll across BetMGM’s whole portfolio too, which includes their trusted online casinos and poker channels alongside their sportsbook.

Your opinion on BetMGM’s user experience will be dictated by whether you think low-key and stripped back are good vibes or not. For us, their no-frills design and layout work well, because the key is being able to find your favorite sports and betting markets easily, without any obstructions preventing you from getting your wagers on.

To that end, the BetMGM user experience is a strong one. You can see the most popular sports listed on the left-hand side and on the carousel at the top of the homepage, and if your betting interests are somewhat niche then you can use the A-Z dropdown too. The promotions tab is also easily visible, as is a search button if you have a specific event in mind.

There are no alarms when it comes to placing bets either. Simply click on the odds attached to your selection and it will be dropped onto your bet slip, and as you add more picks you will see the options for parlays and other multiples present themselves.

There’s good news and bad news as far as the BetMGM mobile experience is concerned.

The good is that the desktop look and feel have been faithfully recreated for your smartphone and tablet, meaning that all of the benefits including layout, design, and theme have traveled across.

The downside is that the app is slow to start – noticeably so – and has a lot of lag when you’re waiting for new pages to load. We noticed it straight away when downloading both the Apple and Android apps, and if you peruse the many reviews on the relevant app stores you’ll note it’s an issue that has been picked up by the betting community too.

We’re almost inclined to recommend the mobile browser site over the app, and it’s not often we report that.

Like many sportsbooks in Louisiana, BetMGM isn’t too quick to give their contact details away.

We’ve done some digging, and we’ve been able to find a general customer service hotline, (304) 451-7981, and the operator was able to offer us some support.

Your best option is perhaps live chat, which we found to be manned 24/7, though the response time is a little longer than most at around 15 minutes.

When we write these sportsbook reviews, we’re looking for those points of difference that set a good operator apart from a great one.

One of the main perks here is BetMGM Rewards, the loyalty scheme that ensures that every wager you place goes towards the end goal of accumulating points.

Points make prizes at BetMGM, as these can be exchanged for bonus bets, exclusive bonuses, and VIP benefits at MGM’s 20+ casinos and resorts across the United States. So no matter whether your bet wins or loses, you can benefit from MGM Rewards.

When it comes to recommending Louisiana online sports betting operators to our readers, we’re looking for those that tick many more boxes than they leave unchecked.

It’s a concept that applies to BetMGM, which will certainly satisfy the vast majority of bettors that opt to give them a go. Their desktop product is good – the less said about the app the better, they have plenty of bonuses and promotions to use, they come stacked deep with experience-enhancing features, and, for the most part, their odds are good.

All things considered, you can’t really argue with that! So why not take advantage of that $1,000 first bet bonus today.