Industry
March 26, 2026
Online Sports Betting Stalls in Mississippi for a Third Year
Debates in Mississippi regarding the introduction of online sports betting have again reached a stalemate. For three consecutive years, the Mississippi House approved legislation to bring mobile wagering to the Magnolia State. And, as always, the Senate rejected the measure. While most experts agree that Mississippi online sports betting is a matter of time, any […]
Industry
March 25, 2026
Mississippi Steps Up Fight Against Gambling Addiction
The state of Mississippi is ramping up efforts to address gambling-related harm through newly introduced academic research and legislative initiatives, which aim to transform the state’s existing betting practices and their associated societal consequences. Such advancements are especially valuable, as traditional measures to prevent harm may no longer be enough. Young People Are Especially Vulnerable […]
Casino
March 18, 2026
Exploding Glass Severely Hurts Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast Guest
For Katherine Ellis, a visit to the Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, turned into a real horror film as a shower door exploded, peppering her with shards of glass, causing severe injuries and leading to a lawsuit. Bizarre Incident at Casino Leaves Guest with Multiple Lacerations Last week, Ellis filed a […]
Legal
March 4, 2026
Guest Sues Mississippi Casino After Rude Awakening & Trespassing Charges
A Wisconsin man is suing a Mississippi casino, the workers of which awoke him to move a camper that wasn’t even his. To make matters worse, the casino involved the police, chased the man out, and raised trespassing charges against him. A Casino Visit Turned Sour A year ago, Mark Charron of Wisconsin was visiting […]
Casino
February 27, 2026
Beau Rivage Casino Guest Wins $160K in 10 Minutes
A player who was gaming away at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi had quite the experience on Wednesday, February 25, after they spent 10 minutes playing before a $160,000 win dropped! The player, who was visiting from Houston, Texas, had just placed a $300 bet on a Double Gold slot machine when […]
Legal
February 12, 2026
Mississippi Advances Bill to Collect Child Support From Casino Winnings
Mississippi’s House and Senate passed House Bill 520/Senate Bill 2369 earlier this week, which would require unpaid child support to be collected from gambling winnings. What Is This New Bill? House Bill 520 and Senate Bill 2369 are almost identical measures that would require casinos to check significant winnings against a state database managed by […]
Casino
January 9, 2026
Beau Rivage Casino Guest Turns $3 Bet into $1.1M Payday
A lucky casino patron has won a seven-figure jackpot after firing up the reels of a slot machine at a Mississippi casino. This was one of the biggest jackpots the property has awarded in recent history. The Player Won $1.1M Off a $3 Bet On January 6, Beau Rivage Casino, a gaming property in Biloxi, […]
Casino
January 7, 2026
Gold Strike Casino Resort Workers Join Teamsters Local 667
The workers at Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi, have unionized, becoming part of the broader Teamsters Local 667 family. As a result, the Memphis-based organization will now represent the Tunica casino employees, ensuring that they are being treated fairly. Teamsters Local 667 Welcomes Hundreds of New Members According to Teamsters Local 667’s report, […]
Lottery
September 26, 2025
Mississippi Match 5 Player Scoops $460K Jackpot
One player in Mississippi has everything to be happy about. The anonymous winner of a $460,000 jackpot pulled off the feat while playing the Match 5 game, resulting in the life-altering amount. While details about the person who won are underwhelming, there have been a few things shared by the lottery. For one, there is […]
Industry
July 29, 2025
VGW to End Sweepstakes Model in Mississippi and New Jersey
The Australia-based sweepstakes operator Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW) announced that its brands Chumba Casino, Luckyland Slots, and Global Poker will eliminate their dual currency system in Mississippi and New Jersey. This means that the company will effectively transition the business to operate more like a traditional social casino. VGW Is Phasing Out Sweepstakes Coins in […]
