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Mississippi Commission Pulls Proposed Rule Change to Increase Number of Gulf Coast Gaming Sites

By Tommy Shepherd on Posted in Casino Gaming, Mississippi Gaming Commission
On October 20, 2016, many believed that the Mississippi Gaming Commission was set to approve the receipt of public comment on a proposed change to the Commission regulations that would dramatically increase the number of legal locations for gaming sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  But abruptly, Commissioners deferred action on the proposed regulation. The … Continue Reading

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
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