Tag Archives: Lottery

2019 Mississippi Milestones

By Tommy Shepherd and Zach Branson on Posted in Casino Gaming, Government Regulation, Lottery, Lottery News, Sports Betting
We took a deeper dive into Mississippi’s milestones throughout 2019 and have listed those highlights below. New Biloxi casino In June, the Mississippi Gaming Commission gave site approval to what will be Biloxi’s ninth casino — Biloxi House — on the site of the former Margaritaville Casino on the Back Bay. The building, off 5th … Continue Reading

Mississippi has Passed a Lottery Bill: Now What?

By Tommy Shepherd and Zach Branson on Posted in Casino Gaming, Lottery News
On August 31, 2018, Governor Phil Bryant signed legislation authorizing a lottery, removing Mississippi from the list of states without a lottery (now down to five jurisdictions). So, when will Mississippians be able to buy a lottery ticket? Through close analysis of the statute and anticipated procedure, it is possible to get some sense of the … Continue Reading

What will Santa bring for 2018 in Mississippi gaming?

By Tommy Shepherd on Posted in Daily Fantasy Sports, Government Regulation, Lottery News, Mississippi Gaming Commission, Sports Wagering
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

Russell Published in American Gaming Lawyer – “With the ‘Eddie Tipton Situation’ Over, What Happens Now?”

By Jones Walker LLP on Posted in Casino Gaming, Lottery News
Daniel Russell published an article for American Gaming Lawyer’s Autumn 2017 issue. In his article, “With the ‘Eddie Tipton Situation’ Over, What Happens Now?” Mr. Russell discusses the issues surrounding the Hot Lotto scheme and the direction of the gaming industry with regard to security. The article provides information of the legal ramifications of security breaches and … Continue Reading

It’s All in the Numbers: Chances of a Lottery in Mississippi?

By Tommy Shepherd on Posted in Government Regulation, Lottery News, Mississippi Gaming Commission, Skill-based Gaming
For many years, the State of Mississippi had a constitutional prohibition on lotteries. Sec. 98 of the Mississippi Constitution (adopted in 1890) stated as follows: No lottery shall ever be allowed, or be advertised by newspapers, or otherwise, or its tickets be sold in this State; and the legislature shall provide by law for the … Continue Reading

Gaming Expansion in Florida Rests with the Florida Supreme Court

By Jones Walker LLP on Posted in Lottery News, Slot Machines, Tribal Gaming
Two issues of profile now are in the hands of Florida’s highest court which could forever change the landscape of Florida’s gaming industry. The first case involves a small horse track in North Florida, Gretna Racing. This quarter horse track located in Gadsden County, Florida applied for a license to operate slot machines after the … Continue Reading

Alabama Legislature Ends Session at Impasse Over Gaming

By Matthew C. McDonald on Posted in Bingo, Tribal Gaming
The Alabama Legislature adjourned sine die on May 4, 2016, without adopting gaming measures which could have shored up its beleaguered budgets. Alabama’s general fund budget, chronically beset by inadequate funding for Medicaid and Corrections, was adopted in this same session over Governor Bentley’s veto even though it left a projected $85 million shortfall in … 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
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