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Sports Betting in Mississippi
By Amelia Walker
Senior Content Writer at Betting.us
Updated: December 14, 2023
If you have been looking for information regarding sports betting in Mississippi, then look no further. Welcome to our review containing all the information that you will need when it comes to gambling and in particular sports betting in Mississippi.
Full List and Map of Sports Betting Locations in Mississippi
Below you can find a map with all the legal sportsbooks and casinos in the state of Mississippi. We have done all the research necessary for your convenience.
The Best Mississippi Sportsbooks
| Name | Type | Website | Full Address | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beau Rivage Resort & Casino | Casino Resort | https://beaurivage.mgmresorts.com/en.html | 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA | Read Review |
| Gold Strike | Casino Resort | goldstrike.mgmresorts.com | 1010 Casino Center Dr, Robinsonville, MS 38664, USA | Read Review |
| Golden Nugget Biloxi | Casino Resort | goldennugget.com | 151 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA | Read Review |
Betting Locations by Type
The Mississippi state offers a wide plethora of locations where you can indulge in gambling and in particular sports betting. There are 23 legal licensed sports books in the state from which you can choose from and depending on the location it will have different things to offer to its patrons. All sports books are based in casinos and they can range from a standard casino to a casino resort that can offer rooms if you would like to stay and make it a holiday as well as other wellness and entertainment facilities. Currently there are no racetracks or racinos in Mississippi
Casino Resorts
Casino resorts are locations that can offer hotel rooms as well as other types of entertainment. One of their main attractions except the rooms are the SPA, Wellness and Fitness facilities that they may offer, making your stay for sports betting become a great holiday. In Mississippi most of the locations that you can visit for sports betting are resorts as well. Below you can find all the information you will need regarding each place that you can go gamble in and what they can offer.
| Casino Resorts | Number of Rooms | Free Parking | Resort Amenities | Review link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg | 149 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Live Music,Fitness Center | Read Review |
| Beau Rivage Resort & Casino | 1745 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Pools and SPA Facilities,Golf Course | Read Review |
| Fitz Casino & Hotel Tunica | 506 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Fitness Facilities,Meeting Rooms | Read Review |
| Gold Strike Casino Resort Tunica | 1133 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | SPA Facilities,Business Center | Read Review |
| Golden Moon Casino at Pearl River | 571 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Theme Park,Golf Club | Read Review |
| Golden Nugget Biloxi | 700 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Pools,Spa Facilities | Read Review |
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi | 479 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Business Center,Live Events | Read Review |
| Harlow`s Casino Resort & Spa | 105 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Conference Center,Pools | Read Review |
| Harrah`s Gulf Coast | 494 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Pools,Pet Friendly | Read Review |
| Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast | 291 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Arcade Room,Golf Course | Read Review |
| Hollywood Casino Tunica | 400 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Golf Course,Pools | Read Review |
| Horseshoe Casino Hotel Tunica | 500 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Pools,Conference Facilities | Read Review |
| IP Casino Resort Spa | 1088 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | SPA Facilities,Business Center | Read Review |
| Island View Casino Resort | 974 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Pools,SPA and Fitness Facilities | Read Review |
| Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Lula | 485 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Palm Terrace Stage,Spa | Read Review |
| Casino Casino | 89 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Spa,Fitness Center | Read Review |
| Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel | 140 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Pools,Business Center | Read Review |
| Palace Casino Resort | 234 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Spa,Fitness Facilities | Read Review |
| Resorts Casino Tunica | 200 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Spa,Swimming Pools | Coming Soon |
| Riverwalk Casino Hotel | 80 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Meeting Room,Shuttle Bus Services | Read Review |
| Sam`s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall Tunica | 841 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Pools,Fitness Facilities | Read Review |
| Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort | 300 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Pools,Fitness Facilities | Read Review |
| Silver Slipper Casino | 129 Hotel Rooms | No Free Parking Spots | Conference Facilities,Pools | Read Review |
| Silver Star Casino at Pearl River | 524 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Spa and Salon,Silver Star Convention Center | Read Review |
| Treasure Bay Casino & Hotel | 195 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Garden,Conference Facilities | Read Review |
| Trop Casino Greenville | 43 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Live Music,Fitness Center | Read Review |
| Waterview Casino & Hotel | 122 Hotel Rooms | Free Parking Spots | Spa,Fitness Center | Read Review |
Racetracks
Racetracks are the usual place where you can find horse, dog and auto racing being carried out as well as the possibility to bet on the outcome of these sports. Currently there are no racetracks open in the Mississippi state.
Off-Track Betting
Before the legislation of sports betting in the US, one of the popular ways to go around the regulations is to go on a cruise ship and wait until it is in international waters to start gambling or go on a riverboat as they have different regulations. Currently there are no riverboat-based sportsbooks or cruise ship-based ones in Mississippi, but if you are interested in them, the nearest state that you can go to for them is in Florida at Victory Casino Cruises.
Cruise Ships and Riverboats
Before the legislation of sports betting in the US, one of the popular ways to go around the regulations is to go on a cruise ship and wait until it is in international waters to start gambling or go on a riverboat as they have different regulations. Currently there are no riverboat-based sportsbooks or cruise ship-based ones in Mississippi, but if you are interested in them, the nearest state that you can go to for them is in Florida at Victory Casino Cruises.
List of Legal Offline Sportsbooks in Mississippi
We would like to take the time and give you an answer to the question where to bet on sports in Mississippi depending on which city you are based in or going to. We have grouped all of the sport books depending on the city they are in starting with the most popular – Biloxi.
Search for Sportsbooks in Mississippi
| Casino Name: | Address: | Secure Link: | City: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay St. Louis | |||
| Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast | 711 Hollywood Blvd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520, USA | ||
| Silver Slipper | 5000 S Beach Blvd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520, USA | ||
| Silver Slipper Casino Hotel | 5000 S Beach Blvd | Our review will be available soon! | Bay St. Louis |
| Biloxi City | |||
| Beau Rivage Resort & Casino | 875 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA | ||
| Boomtown Casino Biloxi | 676 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA | ||
| Foxwoods | 185 8th Street, Biloxi, MS 39530 | Biloxi City | |
| Golden Nugget Biloxi | 151 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA | ||
| Hard Rock Biloxi | 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA | ||
| Harrah’s Gulf Coast | 280 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA | ||
| IP Casino Resort Spa | 850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA | ||
| Palace Casino Resort | 158 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA | ||
| Scarlet Pearl | 9380 Central Ave, D'Iberville, MS 39540, USA | ||
| Treasure Bay | 1980 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531, USA | ||
| Wind Creek Casino D’Iberville | Back Bay of Biloxi, D`Iberville, MS 39530, USA | ||
| Golden Nugget Biloxi Hotel & Casino | 151 Beach Blvd | Our review will be available soon! | |
| Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Biloxi | 777 Beach Blvd | Our review will be available soon! | |
| Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort | 9380 Central Ave | Our review will be available soon! | |
| Treasure Bay Casino Hotel | 1980 Beach Blvd | Our review will be available soon! | |
| Island View Casino Resort | 3300 W Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501, USA | ||
| Robinsonville | |||
| 1st Jackpot Casino Tunica | 1450 Jackpot Blvd, Robinsonville, MS 38664, USA | ||
| Fitz Casino & Hotel Tunica | 711 Lucky Lane, Robinsonville, MS 38664-9141, USA | ||
| Gold Strike | 1010 Casino Center Dr, Robinsonville, MS 38664, USA | Robinsonville | |
| Hollywood Casino Tunica | 1150 Casino Strip Resort Blvd, Robinsonville, MS 38664, USA | ||
| Horseshoe Tunica | 1021 Casino Center Dr, Robinsonville, MS 38664, USA | ||
| Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall Tunica | 1477 Casino Strip Blvd, Robinsonville, MS 38664, USA | ||
| Gold Strike Casino Resort | 1010 Casino Center Dr | Our review will be available soon! | |
| Hollywood Casino | 1150 Casino Strip Resort Blvd | Our review will be available soon! | |
| Horseshoe Casino Hotel Tunica | 1021 Casino Center Dr | Our review will be available soon! | |
| Isle of Capri Casino | 777 Isle of Capri Pkwy, Lula, MS 38644, USA | ||
| Vicksburg | |||
| Ameristar Vicksburg | 4116 Washington St, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA | ||
| Casino Vicksburg | 1380 Warrenton Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA | ||
| Riverwalk Casino Hotel | 1046 Warrenton Rd, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA | Vicksburg | |
| WaterView Casino & Hotel | 3990 Washington St, Vicksburg, MS 39180, USA | ||
| Golden Moon Casino | 13541 MS-16, Philadelphia, MS 39350, USA | ||
| Silver Star Casino | 13541 MS-16, Philadelphia, MS 39350, USA | ||
| Trop Casino | 199 N Lakefront Rd, Greenville, MS 38701, USA | ||
| Ameristar Casino Vicksburg | 4116 Washington St | Our review will be available soon! | |
| Bok Homa | 1 Choctaw Rd, Heidelberg, MS 39439, USA | ||
| Golden Moon Casino at Pearl River | 13541 MS-16 | Our review will be available soon! | |
| Silver Star Casino at Pearl River | 13541 MS-16 | Our review will be available soon! | |
| Harlow's Casino Resort & Spa | 4280 Harlows Blvd, Greenville, MS 38701, USA | ||
| Trop Casino Greenville | 199 N Lakefront Rd | Our review will be available soon! | |
| Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel | 7 Roth Hill Rd., Natchez, MS 39120, USA | ||
Mississippi Sports Gambling - All Leagues and Bet Types
In the table below you will find a list of sports that you can bet on along with their most popular leagues and bets you can place.
- SPORTS
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See AllFootball - (NFL)National Football League
- (NCAA)National Colegiate Athletic Association
Basketball - (NBA)National Basketball Association
- (NCAA)National Colegiate Athletic Association
Baseball - (MLB) Major League Baseball
- (MiLB)Minor League Baseball
Hockey - (NHL)National Hockey League
- (AHL)American Hockey League
MMA - (UFC)Ultimate Fighting Championship
- (WFA)World Fighting Alliance
Soccer - (UEFA) Union of European Football Associations
Auto Racing - Formula One
- (NASCAR)National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing
Motorcycle Racing - (MGP)Manx Grand Prix
- (GTR)Grand Turismo Racer
Truck Racing - (FIA)Federation Internationale De Automobile
Air Racing - (ARC)Air Race Classic
Bowling - Bowlero
- (AMF)The American Machine&Foundry
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Bet Types:
- OFF-TRACK (SIMULCAST) BETTING
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The State Law Prohibits Off-Track Betting
Where Can I Check the Current Betting Odds and Lines?
Except for going to the sportsbook, itself, you can request the odds via phone by calling the sports book. Additionally, it is allowed for sportsbooks to post odds and line online for everyone to see.
Legal Sports Betting in Mississippi
Is Sports Betting Legal in Mississippi?
Yes, sports betting is legal in Mississippi since 1st June 2018.
Legal age for sports betting?
The legal age for betting is 21 and up.
Can you bet online in Mississippi?
No, you can't bet online in Mississippi.
Is fantasy sports betting allowed?
Yes, but you need to be at least 18 years of age.
Is off-track betting allowed?
Off-track betting is not legal in Mississippi.
Are there any restrictions?
Dog fighting, stick ball, duels, raffles, gambling devices, yacht races, shooting matches are illegal in the state of Mississippi.
Who regulates Mississippi sports betting?
Mississippi sports betting is regulated by the Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC).
History of Sports Betting in Mississippi
The state of Mississippi has a long-standing reputation when it comes to gambling, thus it is one of the few states chosen to be among the first ones to have legalized sports betting.
| Year | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gambling Guild Creation | The Internet Gambling Taskforce was created along with the House Gaming Committee. |
| 2017 | Fantasy Sports not a Fantasy Anymore | Fantasy sports betting bill paves the way for sports betting. Mississippi legalizes daily fantasy sports. Regulations were dictated by the Fantasy Contest Act. The bill also included other regulations, modifying the Gaming Control Act of 1972 including the part where prohibits sports betting |
| 2018 | Sports Betting Legalized | Mississippi state legalizes sports betting. Within hours of the Supreme Court decision, the Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) released a draft with regulations to govern sports betting, which went into effect after a 30-day review period. Beau Rivage and Gold Strike were the first licensed sportsbooks in the history of the state. Sam’s Town, Horseshoe and IP Casino followed afterwards |
How to Bet on Sports in Mississippi
In Mississippi, sports betting is allowed 24 hours a day, but the sportsbooks are typically open as early as 9am and close as late as 10pm. The absolute minimum that you can bet is $0.01 and currently there are no limits for the maximum bet value.
General Rules
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Online betting is not legal
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Betting outside of the premises of the sportsbook is illegal
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Betting limits:
Min.: $0.01 Max.: No Limit -
Mississippi sportsbooks operate:
24h
Are Exchanges and Pari-Mutuel Betting Available in Mississippi?
As we mentioned before, there are no horse or dog racing tracks in Mississippi, so there is no possibility to make a pari-mutuel wager. On the other hand, exchanges are allowed in Mississippi and can be done at any sportsbook.
Taxation of Winnings
Have you won a wager? If yes, then congratulations. Have you thought about if you will need to tax your winnings? The Mississippi state follows the federal gambling law just like any state, which has a 24% federal tax on gambling winnings, but it does have its own local and state specifics that you should know about.
Federal Law:
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$600 or more - the payor is obliged to provide you with a W-2G form
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Winnings of 300x the bet or more, must be reported
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All gambling winnings must be filed under a W-2G form and are subject to 25% federal tax
Additional State Rules:
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For the first $5000 tax is 3%, for the next $5000 4%, and over $10000 tax is 5%
If you'd like to learn more about taxation in the US, visit our in-depth section on the matter.
About Mississippi
Mississippi state, widely considered the birthplace of blues music is located in the south of the US, neighboring the state of Alabama to the east, Mississippi river to the west and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
| Capital | Jackson |
|---|---|
| Largest City | Jackson |
| Population | 2,986,530 (2018) |
| Area | 48,430 sq. miles |
| Time zone | UTC -6/-5 |
| State Nickname(s) | “The Magnolia State”, “The Hospitality State” |
| Motto | Virtue et Armis |
| Teams | Sport | League |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State Bulldogs | Basketball | NCAA Division I |
| Memphis Hustle | Basketball | NBA G |
| Biloxi Shuckers | Baseball | MLB |
| Mississippi Braves | Baseball | MLB |
| Biloxi City Futbol Club | Soccer | USASA |
Helping Hand for Players in Mississippi
You know the saying “too much of anything can make you an addict”, well, it applies to gamble and it takes some level of self-criticism to realize it and take action. No matter if you are recognizing the addiction in a friend or experience it yourself, it is best to seek assistance from professional problem gambling associations. Such are working usually 24/7 and you can find them on a local and global level, while contact details you can always find easily online.
Help for Problem Gambling in Mississippi
- Hotlines The Mississippi Council on Problem and Compulsive Gambling, 1-888-777-9696
- Help Centers The Mississippi Council on Problem and Compulsive Gambling, 1-888-777-9696 141 Executive Drive Suite 4 Madison, MS 39530, USA http://www.msgambler.org
Lawyers for Betting Cases
- Currie Johnson & Myers 925 Tommy Munro Drive, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA https://www.curriejohnson.com
FAQ
What sports can't you bet on in Mississippi?
You cannot bet on high school sports events.
Who is ineligible to place sports bets in Mississippi?
People that are not at or over the legal age for gambling or people that are in some way affiliated with one of the teams or leagues that are up for wagering.
What other options for gambling are available in Mississippi?
You can also partake in casino gambling.
Who can apply for a Mississippi sports betting license?
Only casinos that already have a gambling license and at least $50,000 ready in cash as a reserve for sports winnings payouts.
How much do sports betting operators have to pay in taxes?
The tax on the sportsbook revenue is 12%, out of which 8% go to the state and 4% local tax.
How much revenue does Mississippi sports betting generate?
Up to December 2018, the whole sportsbook sector in Mississippi reported $6.2 million in revenue.