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Mississippi House Moves Forward with Mobile Sports Betting Bill
The bill passed with a strong 89-11 vote, incorporating significant revisions to address issues that led to last year’s failure

Mississippi lawmakers are trying again to make mobile sports betting legal. The state’s House of Representatives has given the green light to House Bill 1302. Rep. Casey Eure (R-Saucier) introduced the bill, which plans to allow online sports betting. It also aims to make sure this happens through partnerships with the state’s current casinos.
House Passes Sports Betting Bill, Tightens Rules to Curb Gambling Risks
The bill sailed through with 89 votes in favor and 11 against improving on last year’s failed attempt with major changes. A key update gives casinos the option to team up with two online betting sites instead of just one offering more choices for operators, reported the Magnolia Tribune. Another big shift bans credit cards for betting, but allows the use of debit cards and digital payment apps like Venmo and PayPal. Lawmakers added this rule to address worries about gambling addiction.
To make sure it follows state rules, the bill requires tough ID checks and location tracking technology. This makes sure people place bets within Mississippi. Supporters say that by making mobile sports betting legal, the state can get back money lost to illegal online gambling and rival states. Mississippi is known as a hotspot for illegal online betting. Those in favor think rules will help put this money into state pockets instead.
Right now, 31 out of 38 states with legal sports betting allow mobile bets. Mississippi is one of the few that does not. Nearby states like Tennessee, Louisiana, and North Carolina have made millions in tax money from legal online sports betting. This pushes Mississippi lawmakers to take action.
Lawmakers Debate Sports Betting Taxes as Senate Resistance Looms
A key issue in the debate revolves around how to share the money. The proposed law wants to put a 12% tax on money made from mobile sports betting. This cash would go to all 82 counties to fix roads and bridges. However, some lawmakers worry this might hurt smaller casinos. House Minority Leader Robert Johnson III (D-Natchez) thinks the state should use geofencing at physical casino establishments. This would make sure bets placed nearby help those specific businesses. However, Eure made it clear the bill does not include this idea. He stressed that all taxes collected will be spread across the whole state.
To tackle concerns about possible money losses for smaller casinos, the bill has a $6 million safety net under the Sports Wagering Protection Act. Casinos that see a drop in cash due to online sports betting can tap into this fund for the first five years. If the money goes unused, it will go towards fixing up infrastructure.
Even though the House gave it the thumbs up, the bill’s got a tough road ahead in the Senate where there is still a lot of pushback. Senate Gaming Committee Chairman David Blount (D-Jackson) has said before he is not so sure about it. He thinks regular casino gaming brings in tourists and business in ways that betting on your phone just does not.
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Silvia has dabbled in all sorts of writing – from content writing for social media to movie scripts. She has a Bachelor's in Screenwriting and experience in marketing and producing documentary films. With her background as a customer support agent within the gambling industry, she brings valuable insight to the Gambling News writers’ team.
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