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.
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Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Meeting Minutes for January
The minutes for the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s meeting held on January 21, 2016, can be reviewed by clicking here.
Skill-Based Gaming (Part I): What is a Skill-Based Game?
Skill-based gaming has become a hot topic in the gaming community. In the first part of this two-part series, we will identify the business problems that skill-based games hope to address and take a look at what actually constitutes a “skill-based game.” In the second part of this series, we will take a look at the various legal issues that policy makers, legislators, and regulators must consider when implementing skill-based gaming in their jurisdictions.
As elderly casino patrons continue to age, and particularly as the baby boomers reach retirement age and beyond, the need to attract new casino patrons to replace lost patrons becomes more urgent. Casinos are being forced to target millennials to replace the loss of other patrons. Continue Reading
Mississippi Gaming Commission Posts Agenda for January Meeting
The Mississippi Gaming Commission has released the agenda for the January meeting to be held on January 21, 2016. Please click here for the agenda.
Top Mississippi Gaming Stories of 2015
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. Shoot the Moon. The Pearl River Resort unveiled its newly renovated Golden Moon Casino, having invested another $70 million in the property, and opening a bingo parlor.
3. Rooms with a View! In May, Island View Casino in Gulfport opened its new $58 million 18-story 405-room hotel tower.
4. Exit Stage Right. In October, the Isle of Capri Natchez closed and sold its hotel property to competitor Magnolia Bluffs Casino.
5. Gone But Not Forgotten. Harrah’s Tunica closed and the Continue Reading
