Mississippi Sports Betting

By Jack Kitson

Last Updated: Thursday 27th July 2023

Editor’s note: As of Jan. 18, 2021

It was probably a given that Mississippi, with its long history of gambling, would be among the first to OK sports betting after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act.

More than 20 commercial casinos and two tribal venues are open to sports betting in the state, the third-largest casino market in the United States.

All legal betting in Mississippi must be done at a casino. Traditional mobile betting is not available, but many casinos have apps that can be used on casino property.

In the first 12 months of sports betting, the state saw a sports handle of $300 million with $4 million deposited into state coffers.

In 2019, a mobile sports betting bill was introduced in the state Legislature but it died before going to a vote.

Is sports betting currently legal in the state?

Yes

When did Mississippi start accepting bets?

Mississippi launched sports betting in August 1, 2018. More than 20 venues offer legal sports wagering.

What is the legal age to bet on sports in Mississippi?

21 years old

What restrictions are there on sports betting in Mississippi … is online wagering allowed?

Electronic/mobile betting can only be conducted on-site at a licensed casino. Mobile wagering is prohibited off casino property. According to the state regulations, sportsbooks may not accept wagers unless made with cash, chips tokens or from a verified account set up at a licensed casino.

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What restrictions are there on sports betting in Mississippi … is online wagering allowed?

Where can you open an account in Mississippi?

Bettors are required to be on premises to set up a wagering account.

What do I need to open an account in Mississippi?

A photo ID or other identification, such as a passport, to prove name, age and address. Patrons also will to provide their Social Security number.

What are the betting-related banking options in Mississippi?

Casinos offer a variety of ways to feed your betting accounts including cash, credit cards, Paypal, etc.

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Jack Kitson

Jack Kitson is the Editor of Betting Odds and The Sack Race. He is an NCTJ-qualified sports journalist who has accumulated over 10 years of experience in the sports betting industry. His work on The Sack Race was honoured by a panel of experts at the Football Blogging Awards where it was named the Best Gambling Football Blog. Jack created the popular YouTube series ‘In The Managers Office’ featuring exclusives with Chris Wilder and Ian Holloway, while his work has been referenced within numerous publications such as The Guardian, BBC Sport, The New York Times, and Washington Post.