Mississippi

Mississippi Governor Signs DFS Bill Passed by Legislature

By Tommy Shepherd on Posted in Daily Fantasy Sports, Mississippi Gaming Commission
In a somewhat surprising move, the 2016 Mississippi Legislature approved a bill legalizing daily fantasy sports in the state. On May 12, 2016, Governor Phil Bryant signed the legislation with the bill becoming law effective from and after its passage. Click here for the legislation as adopted. The legislation was introduced after Mississippi Attorney General … Continue Reading

Mississippi Attorney General Issues Opinion on Daily Fantasy Sports

By Tommy Shepherd on Posted in Mississippi Gaming Commission
On Friday, January 29, 2016, the Mississippi Attorney General’s office issued an official pronouncement opining that wagering on daily fantasy sports is illegal in the state. The Attorney General opinion was issued in response to an official opinion request filed by Allen Godfrey, Executive Director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Click here for the Opinion.… Continue Reading

Top Mississippi Gaming Stories of 2015

By Tommy Shepherd on Posted in Uncategorized
As we traditionally do at this time of year, we bring you our choices for the top Mississippi gaming stories for 2015.  Your list may be different, but here is ours: 1. What Took You So Long?  After a twenty year wait for D’Iberville, the Scarlet Pearl Casino opened in the city in December. 2. … Continue Reading

Jones Walker attorneys author state gaming guides

By J. Kelly Duncan on Posted in Uncategorized
In recognition of the experience and depth of the Jones Walker gaming practice, firm attorneys were solicited to contribute five chapters to the 2016 edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Gambling. The chapters written by Jones Walker gaming practitioners consist of current gaming regulations in the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and … Continue Reading

Daily Fantasy Sports: Will Mississippi Regulators Throw the Penalty Flag?

By Tommy Shepherd on Posted in Mississippi Gaming Commission
Attorney General regarding illegality of daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) within those states, the DFS industry is playing defense.  It is only a matter of time before other gaming jurisdictions provide guidance on the legality of DFS in such states. While the Mississippi Gaming Commission (“MGC”) and the Mississippi Attorney General have not yet issued any … Continue Reading
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