Mississippi
Operator/supplier deals
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa and the Riverwalk Casino Hotel (operated by Penn National) – SBTech
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast, Boomtown Biloxi, Hollywood Casino Tunica, 1st Jackpot Casino Tunica and Resorts Casino Tunica (operated by Penn National) – William Hill
Online/land-based partnerships
Online sports betting is not permitted in Mississippi
Licensing deals
N/A
Marketing deals
N/A
Sports teams/franchises
There are no major league teams in Mississppi
Total number of betting premises
36 licensed casinos
Stake tax take
Approximately $1m from sports betting and $169m from casino in 2018.
What type of licenses are available?
DFS and sports betting, although the latter only for land-based casinos.
How do you apply for a license?
More information available here: http://www.msgamingcommission.com/index.php/forms_procedures/casino_gaming
What are the integrity fees?
None
What is the current tax rate?
12% tax on revenues for sports betting
8% tax on revenues for DFS
Is there a self-exclusion register in the state?
Yes, available here: http://www.msgamingcommission.com/index.php/forms_procedures/problem_gaming
Is sports betting legal?
Yes
Mississippi went live with sports betting in August 2018, with casinos in the state permitted to take bets while paying 12% tax on revenues.
Regulator details
Mississippi Gaming Commission
620 North Street, Suite 200
Jackson, MS 39202
601-576-3800
http://www.msgamingcommission.com
Executive director: Allen Godfrey
Is sports betting permitted online?
There is no online or mobile provision for sports betting in the state, although the law permits patrons to place mobile bets within properties. A bill introduced earlier this by Sen. Willie Simmons would have legalized mobile sports betting across the state but this bill has since died.
Is there any specific legislation for daily fantasy sports?
Yes. The state signed regulation for DFS into law in 2017, with operators paying 8% of revenues.
What legislation, if any, is currently pending?
None