When will sports betting be legal in Mississippi?
Sports betting officially launched in Mississippi in August 2018 and is only legal at licensed casinos that have received authorization. The state had no trouble approving regulations June 2018 because sports betting was technically legalized in 2017 when it was quietly included in the fantasy sports bill.
While Mississippi was one of the first states to offer sports betting, it can only be done on physical premises, which is why most online sportsbooks have yet to make a mark in the state. Some online casinos have the option for mobile sports betting, but since it can only be done on the premises, not many have bothered. That rule may change in the future, but as of 2020, there was nothing in the works for the state to legalize online betting.
Daily Fantasy Sports were legalized March 2017, establishing a permanent framework of regulations for operators to work. Most notably, that bill also legalized sports betting, something anti-gambling lawmakers didn't appreciate at the time.
Casinos with on-site mobile betting
Bok Homa Casino, Heidelberg
The Sportsbook features 13 TVs, an odds board and a wager station for in-person betting. Mobile betting can be done using their app through PRRSports.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Golden Moon Casino, Choctaw
The Sportsbook at Timeout Lounge has 20 TVs, 12 odds boards, three wager stations and a traditional sports bar with food and drinks. Similar to Bok Homa, mobile betting is done through PRRSports.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Silver Star Casino, Choctaw
Silver Star uses the same sportsbook that is at Golden Moon, which can be accessed via bridge over MS-16.
Casinos without mobile betting
BetAmerica
Harlow's Casino, Greenville
Sports betting is kiosk-based throughout the casino.
Riverwalk Casino, Vicksburg
Similar to Harlow's, sports betting is kiosk-based throughout the casino, though they have a sportsbook area where you can watch games and enjoy food and drinks in rows of comfortable seating.
Caesars Entertainment
Harrah's Gulf Coast, Biloxi
The Book at Harrah's offers 10 HDTVs and 12 giant screens with plush couches and lounge chairs to go with cocktail service.
Monday, Thursday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Tuesday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Horseshoe Tunica, Robinsonville
The Book at Horseshoe has a Bar & Grill and features contests held by Caesars as well as VIP rooms for watch parties.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
DraftKings Sportsbook
Scarlet Pearl Casino, D'Iberville
DraftKings at Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook offers 23 HDTVs surrounding a 144-square-foot entertainment screen along with betting kiosks and a full sports bar.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
FanDuel Sportsbook
IP Casino, Biloxi
The IP Sportsbook presented by FanDuel is adjacent to Highlights Sports Lounge and holds 76 HDTVs and plenty of seating to catch all of the action.
Monday - Sunday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sam's Town Casino Tunica, Robinsonville
The Sportsbook is located near Roxy's Live and has spacious seating, giant-screen TVs, multiple betting windows and a full-service bar.
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Foundation Gaming Group
Fitz Tunica Casino, Robinsonville
Located next to Stage Bar, the sportsbook has a ticket counter, numerous kiosks, 28 screens and lounge seating.
Monday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Golden Nugget
Golden Nugget, Biloxi
The Sports Book at Michael Patrick's contains 50-plus HDTVs, two HD video walls, over 120 seats with a full restaurant and bar, as well as four betting windows and eight 24/7 kiosks.
Monday - Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Hard Rock
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Biloxi
The Sportsbook Bar & Grill has betting windows and over 30 HDTVs for displaying betting odds and sporting content.
Monday - Sunday: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.
MBC Sportsbook
Magnolia Bluffs Casino, Natchez
The Sportsbook contains nine TVs with 40 more throughout the casino, as well as comfortable seating and personalized service.
Monday - Friday: 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
BetMGM
Beau Rivage Casino, Biloxi
The TAP, Book & Bistreaux has dozens of HDTVs, a giant video wall, a five-window sports betting counter and a VIP lounge area.
Monday, Thursday - Friday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Gold Strike Casino, Robinsonville
The Moneyline, Book, Bar & Grill boasts more than 160 seats, 50 TVs and a Topgolf video golf simulator along with betting windows and kiosks.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
William Hill
1st Jackport Casino, Robinsonville
The sportsbook next to Stage Bar holds 16 TVs and new kiosks.
Monday - Sunday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Ameristar Casino, Vicksburg
Found at The End Zone, the sportsbook has seating for up to 100 people, 23 large-screen TVs and the area's largest high-definition TV.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Boomtown Casino, Biloxi
The SportsBook at Boomtown is located across Stadium Sports Bar & Grill and holds 30 large-screen TVs and 24/7 betting kiosks.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast, Bay Saint Louis
The Sportsbook features 30 large-screen TVs and is just steps away from the Lobby Bar.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Hollywood Casino Tunica, Robinsonville
The Sportsbook has the largest wide-screen TV in the area (12' x 24') and over 10 additional screens with comfortable seating and betting windows located next to the Stage Bar.
Monday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Island View Casino, Gulfport
Sportsbooks can be found at both the North Casino and South Casino.
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Isle of Capri Casino, Lula
There is no sportsbook at this location, only kiosks.
Lady Luck Casino, Vicksburg
The Lady Luck Sportsbook is located in sports bar The Lone Wolf and is available for booking 24/7.
Palace Casino, Biloxi
CONTACT Sports Book holds more than 50 TVs, self-service terminals and betting windows as well as a bar and restaurant.
Monday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Silver Slipper Casino, Bay Saint Louis
The Slipper Sports Book has betting windows, odds boards, easy access to casino games and is located next to Palm Court Cafe.
Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Treasure Bay Casino, Biloxi
The Sports Book features HDTVs and state-of-the-art odds display boards, and is located next to The Den.
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Trop Casino, Greenville
WaterView Casino, Vicksburg
The sportsbook has HDTVs and odds boards surrounding the area with plenty of seating and betting windows available.
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.