Sports Betting in Mississippi

Retail Only

By DawBets · Last verified: April 2026

Quick answer: Online sports betting is not legal in Mississippi, but 6 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 4 peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.

Licensed Sportsbooks

Not available. Mississippi currently allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Online and mobile sports betting is not yet available.

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated50-state availabilitySports contracts in 18 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated38-state availabilitySports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

Dual-currency model. Trade directly against other users instead of against a sportsbook.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Largest US sweepstakes operator

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

ProphetX★ 4.7

Peer-to-peer exchangeDual-currency model~3% commission

Novig★ 4.8

Peer-to-peer exchangeNo vigReal-money sweepstakes

Legal Status

Retail in-person only at casinos. Mobile legislation has repeatedly passed the House but stalled in the Senate (most recently HB 1581 in Feb 2026, 85-31).

Tax Information

Operator tax rate12%

12% on operator revenue (retail only).

College Betting Restrictions

No college player props.

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Frequently asked questions

Is online sports betting legal in Mississippi?

Mississippi allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Online and mobile sports betting is not yet authorized. Retail in-person only at casinos. Mobile legislation has repeatedly passed the House but stalled in the Senate (most recently HB 1581 in Feb 2026, 85-31).

What is the sports betting tax rate in Mississippi?

12% on operator revenue (retail only).

Can I bet on college sports in Mississippi?

No college player props.

Can I use Kalshi in Mississippi?

Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Mississippi residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Is ProphetX available in Mississippi?

Yes. ProphetX, a peer-to-peer sports prediction exchange operating under a sweepstakes model, is available to Mississippi residents.

What online betting options are available in Mississippi?

Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not authorized in Mississippi, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Crypto.com Event Contracts) and peer-to-peer sweepstakes exchanges (Fliff, Rebet, ProphetX, Novig). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.

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