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MS HB1527

MS HB1527
Mobile Sports Betting; deposit monies to benefit PERS.

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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/12/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create The Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act; To Provide Definitions For The Act; To Provide That "online Race Book" And "online Sports Pool" Betting Shall Be Legal In This State; To Require A Platform That Operates An Online Sports Pool Or Online Race Book To A Manufacturer's And Distributor's License; To Authorize Licensed Gaming Establishments To Contract With No More Than One Platform; To Provide That A Platform Shall Only Accept Wagers From Players Located In Mississippi; To Require The Platform Contract For Geofencing And Age Verification; To Prohibit Play By Any Person Under The Age Of 21; To Amend Sections 97-33-17, 75-76-5 And 75-76-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; To Amend Section 75-76-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Inclusion Of Online Race Book And Sports Book For Gaming Licensing; To Amend Section 75-76-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Licensed Gaming Establishment To Display The License Of The Platform It Is Contracted With; To Amend Section 75-76-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception For An Office In This State For Platforms; To Bring Forward Sections 75-76-211, 75-76-55, 75-76-205 And 75-76-175, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Corporate Gaming Establishments, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 75-76-177, 75-76-101 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Certain Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 97-33-305 And 97-33-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Gaming Establishments, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 97-33-25, 75-76-129 And 75-76-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Provisions For Gaming; To Bring Forward Sections 97-33-1 And 97-33-7, Which Restrict Certain Types Of Wagers, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 7-11-11, 29-1-107, 29-15-1, 29-15-3, 29-15-5, 29-15-9, 29-15-10, 29-15-13 And 59-7-405, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate The Authority Of The Secretary Of State Regarding Tidelands, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Sections 59-15-1, 75-76-67, 87-1-5, 97-33-25 And 97-33-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Related To The Powers Of The Gaming Commission, For Internal Statutory Updates; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, legalizes online sports betting and online race book wagering within Mississippi, allowing individuals to place bets via the internet using websites, personal computers, or mobile devices, provided they are physically located within the state. Licensed gaming establishments can contract with up to two platforms to offer these services, and these platforms must obtain manufacturer's and distributor's licenses from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. The act mandates strict age verification and geofencing to ensure only individuals aged 21 and over within Mississippi can wager, and it also requires platforms to implement responsible gaming programs. Importantly, a portion of the revenue generated from mobile sports wagering will be directed to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) to benefit its pension fund, with a dedicated "Mobile Sports Wagering Tax Fund" established for this purpose, and a portion also allocated to protect existing retail sports wagering revenue for licensed gaming establishments without online platforms. The bill also makes conforming amendments to various existing Mississippi Code sections related to gaming regulations, licensing, and revenue distribution.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died On Calendar (on 02/12/2026)

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