Category Archives: Mississippi Gaming Commission
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What Do Delaware’s Early Sports Betting Numbers Tell Us About Mississippi’s Potential?
Recently, the State of Delaware released data from the first 20 days of sports wagering in the state. These numbers may provide some insight into the anticipated success of sports betting in Mississippi. But first, let’s review what some of the experts have previously estimated gross gaming revenue (“GGR”) from sports wagering could be in … Continue Reading
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Meeting Minutes for June
Mississippi Gaming Commission Adopts Final Sports and Race Book Regulations
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Agenda for June Meeting
What Has to Happen Before the First Sports Wager in Mississippi?
While many media outlets have reported that Mississippi is one of a handful of states on the forefront of preparing for legal sports betting after the Supreme Court declared the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) unconstitutional, there is a great deal that must happen before a Mississippi casino may accept legal sports wagers. … Continue Reading
Jones Walker’s Tommy Shepherd Speaks to the Press on How Sports Betting Could be a Game Changer in Mississippi
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Meeting Minutes for May
Supreme Court Decision on PASPA Could Lead to Mississippi Sports Betting by June
Following the United States Supreme Court’s ruling declaring the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act unconstitutional, the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s Executive Director has stated a goal of having legal sports betting in Mississippi casinos by the end of June. Draft regulations have circulated for weeks, and it is only a matter of time before final … Continue Reading
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Agenda for May Meeting
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Agenda for April Meeting
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Agenda for March Meeting
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Meeting Minutes for January
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Agenda for January Meeting
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Meeting Minutes for December
Top Ten Mississippi Gaming Stories of 2017
It is that time of the year when we take a look back and review the top stories of 2017 concerning the Mississippi gaming industry. Want to Take Any Bets? With the United States Supreme Court considering New Jersey’s appeal regarding the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, the Mississippi Gaming Commission considers preparations for … Continue Reading
What will Santa bring for 2018 in Mississippi gaming?
While a lot has happened with regard to the gaming industry in Mississippi in 2017, many questions arise with respect to 2018. Is this the year for the lottery? Lottery proponents for many years have introduced bills for a lottery in Mississippi, only to have such bills die in legislative committees. However, in 2016, the … Continue Reading
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Meeting Minutes for November
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Agenda for November Meeting
Mississippi Gaming Commission Considers Easing Restrictions on Institutional Investors
At the October 19, 2017, meeting of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, the Commission approved for publication, for receipt of public comment, a proposal to amend the Commission’s regulations on institutional investors. Institutional investors under the Mississippi gaming regulations and those of other jurisdictions are certain defined banks, insurance companies, registered investment companies, registered investment advisors, … Continue Reading
