Mississippi · MS
Sports betting is legal in Mississippi at retail locations only. Statewide online betting is not currently authorized.
Last verified: 2026-05-05. Sports betting law changes frequently — verify current rules with the regulator above (or equivalent state authority) before placing any bets.
Mississippi licenses retail sportsbooks but does not authorize statewide online wagering. Retail betting at licensed casinos only. Mobile betting must originate on-property. If you want to place a bet, you'll need to visit a licensed casino or other authorized venue in person.
Some states with retail-only frameworks permit on-property mobile betting — meaning you can use an operator's app while physically inside a licensed casino but not from your couch. Confirm with the venue or the regulator before you travel.
Legal sports betting arrived in Mississippi in Aug 2018, part of the post-2018 wave that followed the Supreme Court's decision in Murphy v. NCAA striking down the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). PASPA had restricted state-sanctioned sports betting outside Nevada; once it fell, regulatory authority returned to the states.
Each state that has legalized sports betting since then has chosen its own model — commercial-only, tribal-partnered, lottery-administered, or some hybrid. Mississippi's framework is summarized in the status card above, and the regulator listed there is the authoritative source for current rules and enforcement actions.
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FAQ
Sports betting is legal in Mississippi at retail locations only. Statewide online betting is not currently authorized.
The minimum age to wager on sports in Mississippi is 21.
No — Mississippi authorizes retail sports betting only. Statewide online wagering is not permitted, though some operators allow on-property mobile betting.
Sports betting in Mississippi is regulated by the Mississippi Gaming Commission.
Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) for free, confidential, 24/7 support. The National Council on Problem Gambling can also refer you to Mississippi-specific resources.
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