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Sports Betting in Mississippi

Retail Only

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.

Peer-to-Peer Sweepstakes Exchanges

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

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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