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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

info@mgc.state.ms.us

http://www.msgamingcommission.com

Executive director: Allen Godfrey

LEGALIZATION DATE
March 13, 2017

MARKET LAUNCH DATE
August 1, 2018

AUTHORIZED OPERATORS
Commercial & tribal casino operators

RESTRICTED BET TYPES
None

AGE REQUIREMENT
Must be 21+

BETTING ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
N/A

TAX RATE
11-12% on sports betting revenue (8% in state tax and 3-4% in local tax)

TAX REVENUE ALLOCATION
The Mississippi Department of Revenue decides where state gaming tax revenue is directed, with road repairs, sewer systems, and other infrastructure projects being key recipients.

LICENSE FEES
None

OFFICIAL DATA MANDATE
None

INTEGRITY FEE
None

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.