# Louisiana Live Poker Guide: New Orleans, Shreveport, Lake Charles & Taxes

> Source: [Louisiana Live Poker Guide: Caesars New Orleans, Lake Charles & Laws on Smarter.Poker](https://smarter.poker/poker-rooms/states/louisiana)

## Executive Summary
Louisiana Bridges Gulf Coast And Texas Traffic With Major Poker Destinations Including The 20-Table Room At Caesars New Orleans, Golden Nugget And L'Auberge In Lake Charles, And Horseshoe Bossier City.

## State Regulatory & Tax Fact Sheet
- **State**: Louisiana (LA)
- **Legal Status**: 100% Legal Land-Based, Riverboat & Tribal Casino Poker Rooms
- **Minimum Gambling Age**: 21+
- **State Income Tax Rate**: 1.85% To 4.25% State Income Tax
- **Approximate Live Poker Rooms**: 8 Active Casino Poker Rooms
- **Rake & Collection Model**: 10% Pot Rake Up To $6 Cap + $1 - $2 Jackpot Drop
- **Regulated Online Real-Money Status**: Social & Club Play Only

## Regulatory Overview
Regulated By The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB). Caesars New Orleans Hosts Annual WSOP Circuit Stops Steps From The French Quarter, While Lake Charles Draws Heavy Weekend High-Stakes Action From East Texas.

## Tax Withholding & W-2G Notes
Louisiana Applies State Income Tax Rates Up To 4.25% And Requires State Backup Withholding On Qualifying W-2G Tournament Payouts Over $5,000.

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