2017: Mississippi lawmakers repeal provisions in their law books that prohibit casinos from offering sports betting, expecting a Supreme Court ruling that could enable them to begin offering sports betting in 2018.There are no announced plans for mobile sports betting. Land-based sportsbooks go live in August, ushering in the Mississippi sports betting market. Thanks to Mississippi’s lawmakers foresight in 2017, casinos can immediately start offering sports betting. 2019: Mississippi raises over $1 million in tax revenue from sportsbooks in the first year of regulated operation.
It fails to gain traction, but starts the dialogue in earnest. Senate Bill 2396 is introduced, a bill that would expand MS sports betting to include online and mobile state-regulated books. Unfortunately, the bill dies in committee.
Sports Betting In Mississippi – A Timeline
