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Mississippi Gaming Revenue Dips Amid Sports Betting Dispute

5/15/2025

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Mississippi's gaming revenue has taken a hit since FY22, amid contentious debates over mobile sports betting. The House advocates for legalizing online betting to bolster the public pension system, but the Senate is at odds. While casinos offer legal sports betting, off-site wagering remains prohibited, stifling revenue growth as leaders struggle to find common ground.

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Mississippi's gaming revenue has taken a hit since FY22, amid contentious debates over mobile sports betting. The House advocates for legalizing online betting to bolster the public pension system, but the Senate is at odds. While casinos offer legal sports betting, off-site wagering remains prohibited, stifling revenue growth as leaders struggle to find common ground.