Mississippi Sports Betting: In-Person Only (For Now)
Mississippi sports fans have a place to place legal bets, but there’s a catch. Here’s what you need to know:
Casino Cage Only: Launched in August 2018, Mississippi offers in-person sports betting at casinos, but that’s the only option. No online betting from your phone (yet).
Limited Mobile Options: Technically, Mississippi has mobile sports betting, but with a twist. You can only place bets using a mobile app while physically inside a casino.
A Tough Market: Despite being an early adopter of legal sports betting, Mississippi’s limited options have hurt its market share compared to neighboring states.
Why the Hold Up on Online Betting? Several online sports betting bills have been proposed, but none have passed. Expanding betting, especially online, faces resistance from some Mississippi lawmakers.
Looking to the Future: The future of online sports betting in Mississippi remains uncertain. It may take time to overcome some opposition.
Mississippi Betting FAQs
Not currently. You can only place bets in person at a casino sportsbook.
Mississippi law currently restricts mobile sports betting to within the physical location of a casino.
There's no set timeline. Several online betting bills have been proposed, but none have passed yet.
Some Mississippi lawmakers have concerns about expanding gambling options in the state.
No, casinos are currently the only places to place legal sports bets in Mississippi.
