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The Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, which was passed by the House with overwhelming support, brings Mississippi one step closer to legalizing mobile sports betting. The bill now moves on to the Senate for additional review after an 88-10 vote.
The House has passed legislation pertaining to mobile sports wagering for the second year in a row. Representative Casey Eure, the chairman of the House Gaming Committee, reiterated the bill’s support for Mississippi’s land-based casinos.
“As I told y’all last year, I’m committed to, and this bill is committed to our bricks-and-mortar casinos,” Eure stated. “All mobile sports betting will still be tethered to bricks-and-mortar casinos in the state of Mississippi.”
Despite past efforts, legislative negotiators failed to finalize a mobile sports betting agreement. Concerns over the impact on traditional casinos have consistently stalled progress. However, both the Senate and the House approved versions of the bill during the 2024 legislative session, signaling stronger support for change.
Mississippi’s gaming industry continues to thrive, with the Mississippi Gaming Commission recently releasing sports betting figures for December. The state’s total betting handle reached $56.4 million, reflecting a slight decline from November’s numbers.
The Coastal region led the way, contributing $41.3 million in wagers. Meanwhile, the Central and Northern regions accounted for $9.9 million and $5.2 million, respectively.
Thirty states have permitted online sports betting in the United States. 38 states and the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting markets after the Supreme Court overturned PASPA. Mississippi will join the increasing number of states that have legalized mobile betting if this measure is passed.
Whether Mississippi moves forward with fully regulated mobile sports betting will depend on the Senate’s decision in the upcoming weeks.