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The Fight for Mississippi Online Sports Betting
January 15, 2025
Betting on sports may be legal there, but Mississippi online sports betting is a totally different animal. After quickly moving through their House of Representatives, the Mississippi Sports Wagering Act died in the Senate. Undeterred, legislators are preparing to open the 2025 legislative session soon, with the issue of mobile sports bets at the top of some agendas. The primary points of contention between the House and Senate were the licensing and taxation structures for online sportsbooks. Some senators voiced concerns that legal internet sports bets could harm the state’s physical casinos, while others argued that excluding online casino games…