Is sports betting legal in Mississippi?
Mississippi allows retail sports betting at casinos but does not yet permit statewide mobile wagering.
Mobile
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Retail
Live
Min age
21+
Launched
2018
Mississippi launched retail sports betting in August 2018. Mobile wagering is restricted to on-property at the state's licensed casinos — meaning you must physically be inside the casino to bet on a mobile app.
Statewide mobile wagering has been considered multiple times but has not passed. Retail sportsbooks operate at coastal and river casinos including Beau Rivage, Hard Rock Biloxi, and others.
Minimum age is 21. Tax rate is 12%.
Legal sportsbooks in Mississippi
- BetMGM
- Caesars
- DraftKings
- FanDuel
Tax rate
Mississippi taxes licensed operators at 12%.
Frequently asked questions
Is sports betting legal in Mississippi?
Sports betting is partially legal in Mississippi. Mississippi allows retail sports betting at casinos but does not yet permit statewide mobile wagering.
What is the minimum age to bet on sports in Mississippi?
The minimum betting age in Mississippi is 21.
Which sportsbooks are legal in Mississippi?
BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel.
When did sports betting launch in Mississippi?
Sports betting launched in Mississippi in 2018.
What is the sports betting tax rate in Mississippi?
Mississippi taxes licensed operators at 12%.