Mississippi Sports Betting
Sports betting is legal in Mississippi but only available at retail sportsbooks located within in the state's many casinos. Mobile betting is not available at this time, but we are hopeful that it will be legalized in 2025.
Mississippi Sports Betting Key Takeaways
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⚖️ Is sports betting legal in Mississippi? |
Yes, retail sports betting is legal and live in Mississippi. Bettors are allowed to download mobile apps and place wagers within specific MS retail casinos. Full mobile sports betting is not legal yet (outside of retail casinos). In 2024, legislation was introduced and approved by the House Gaming Committee, but officials could not reach an agreement, meaning mobile betting in Mississippi will have to wait until at least 2025. |
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💸 What are the requirements to bet online in MS? |
When mobile sports betting is legalized and goes live, you'll need to be 21+ years of age and physically in the state (verifiable by your mobile device's geolocation tech or a downloadable desktop plugin) to place wagers from your phone. |
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📒 What mobile sportsbooks are available in MS? |
BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel, and DraftKings (retail betting only). These sportsbooks are only available on-site at partner casinos in the state. |
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🏈 What sports can I bet on in MS? |
You can bet on all the major American league sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL) and more such as European basketball leagues, cricket and rugby, but only in-person at retail sportsbooks in the state. |
Mississippi Sports Betting
How Mississippi Sports Betting Compares
We graded Mississippi on its mobile sports betting bill and experience relative to other states.
Mississippi Sports Legislation TBD
Mississippi Mobile Sports Betting Grading Card:
We'll evaluate the Mississippi mobile sports betting bill when/if one is introduced in 2025.
Sports betting bill analysis TBD.
Mississippi Sports Betting Tips
Here are some sports betting tips for placing wagers in Mississippi:
Sports Betting for Beginners
If you’re new to sports betting in MS, you likely have questions: How much should you be betting? How do you find the best odds? Every sport and bet type comes with different nuances.
Our 11 sports betting tips for beginners can help you make savvier decisions come game time.
Sports Betting Glossary
Sports betting comes with its own language and terminology -- favorites and underdogs, spreads and money lines, over/unders and props, juice and vig and so much more. It can all be a bit overwhelming and intimidating for newer betting enthusiasts, so be sure to consult our sports betting glossary for detailed definitions on all the main terms.
Sports Betting Mistakes to Avoid
It’s important to stay disciplined and not overextend yourself in sports betting. There will always be ups and downs, but if you stay true to our nine mistakes to avoid, your sports betting experience will be a much more enjoyable one.
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