Mississippi
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
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.