Mississippi Online Gambling & Casinos

Is Online Gambling Legal in Mississippi?

While state law doesn’t specifically mention online casino gambling, the Mississippi Gaming Commission, which regulates gambling in the state, makes its position clear, stating on its website: “Internet gambling is illegal under state law.’’ The commission also warns about wagering with unlicensed and offshore casino outlets, saying “it is illegal to place bets from Mississippi with these businesses.’’

Several of the state’s casinos offer their own branded online social casinos, which offer free casino gambling play with virtual coins for comps and prizes. A growing number of national online social casinos, such as Chumba, which can be played on their respective websites or Facebook apps, are also available. Gambling.com’s top-rated social casinos are listed above.

Sports wagering at the state’s commercial casinos is available only through in-person betting at casino sportsbooks. State law allows mobile sports betting only if conducted on-site at the casino - not very practical, especially considering only the tribal casinos currently offer a Mississippi sports betting app.

Mississippi allows residents to wager on Daily Fantasy Sports. The state permits pari-mutuel wagering at licensed casinos, but has no racetracks and prohibits all online pari-mutuel betting.

When Will Mississippi Legalize Online Gambling?

Difficult to say, with later more likely than sooner. The state relies heavily on the tax revenue from its more than two-dozen casinos and there seems to be little legislative appetite to add online casino gambling to the mix.

Sports betting is a different story. Several bills that would authorize mobile online betting were introduced by state lawmakers in 2019 and 2020, though none advanced to a vote. With several states seeing up to 80% or more of its sports wagering handle placed online, some Mississippi lawmakers will continue to pursue mobile sports betting. If eventually approved, it could move the needle on online casino gaming.

Land-Based Casinos in Mississippi

Mississippi is home to 26 commercial casinos and three more on tribal lands. The biggest cluster of casinos is located on the Gulf Coast. The complete list of Mississippi casinos (hours of operation and number of available games are subject to change due to social distancing restrictions):

1st Jackpot Casino Tunica

Address: 1450 Jackpot Boulevard, Robinsonville

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-3 a.m.

Website: www.1stjackpot.com

Amenities: More than 800 slots, 14 table games, sportsbook

Ameristar Casino Vicksburg

Address: 4116 Washington Street, Vicksburg

Hours of Operation: Sunday-Thursday: 5 a.m.-1 a.m.; Friday-Saturday: Open 24 hours

Website: www.vicksburg.ameristar.com

Amenities: More than 1,200 slots, 27 table games, sportsbook, poker room

Beau Rivage

Address: 875 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.beaurivage.com

Amenities: Largest casino in Biloxi with nearly 1,800 slots, 81 table games, sportsbook, poker room, golf course

Boomtown Biloxi

Address: 676 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-3 a.m.

Website: www.boomtownbiloxi.com

Amenities: More than 600 slots, 19 table games, sportsbook

Fitzgeralds Tunica

Address: 711 Lucky Lane, Robinsonville

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.fitzgeraldstunica.com

Amenities: 755 slots, 12 table games, sportsbook

Gold Strike Casino Resort

Address: 1010 Casino Center Drive, Robinsonville

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-3 a.m.

Website: www.goldstrike.mgmresorts.com

Amenities: 1,200 slots, 68 table games, sportsbook. The 31-story hotel tower was state’s tallest building when remodeled in 1997

Golden Nugget Biloxi

Address: 151 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.golden nugget.com/biloxi/

Amenities: 1,110 slots, 44 table games, sportsbook, poker room

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Address: 777 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.hrhcbiloxi.com

Amenities: Nearly 1,200 slots, 53 table games, sportsbook, extensive collection of rock and roll memorabilia

Harlow’s Casino

Address: 4280 Harlows Boulevard, Greenville

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.harlowscasino.com

Amenities: More than 700 slots, 15 table games, sportsbook

Harrah’s Gulf Coast

Address: 280 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.caesars.com/harrahs-gulf-coast

Amenities: 770 slots, 35 table games, sportsbook

Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast

Address: 711 Hollywood Boulevard, Bay St. Louis

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-3 a.m.

Website: www.hollywoodgulfcoast.com

Amenities: 925 slots, 20 table games, poker room, sportsbook, golf course

Hollywood Casino Tunica

Address: 1150 Casino Strip Resorts Boulevard, Robinsonville

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-3 a.m.

Website: www.hollywoodcasinotunica.com

Amenities: 955 slots, 11 table games, poker room, sportsbook

Horseshoe Casino Tunica

Address: 1021 Casino Center Drive, Robinsonville

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.caesars.com/horseshoe-tunica

Amenities: More than 1,000 slots, 78 table games, poker room, sportsbook

IP Casino Resort Spa

Address: 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.ipbiloxi.com

Amenities: More than 1,400 slots, 54 table games, poker room, sportsbook, 1,355-seat concert venue

Island View Casino

Address: 3300 West Beach Boulevard, Gulfport

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.islandviewcasino.com

Amenities: 126,000-square foot casino floor is largest in the state; more than 2,500 slots, 49 table games, sportsbook, golf course

Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Lula

Address: 777 Isle of Capri Parkway, Lula

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.isleofcaprilula.com

Amenities: Nearly 900 slots, 17 table games, sportsbook; located about 20 miles south of Tunica

Lady Luck Casino Vicksburg

Address: 1380 Warrenton Road, Vicksburg

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.ladyluckvicksburg.com

Amenities: Nearly 600 slots, e-gaming tables, sportsbook

Magnolia Bluffs Casino

Address: 7 Roth Hill Road, Natchez

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-2 a.m.

Website: www.magnoliabluffs.casinos.com

Amenities: 500 slots, 15 table games, poker room, sportsbook

Palace Casino Resort

Address: 158 Howard Avenue, Biloxi

Hours of Operation: 8 a.m.-3 a.m.

Website: www.palacecasinoresort.com

Amenities: Nearly 800 slots, 26 table games, sportsbook, smoke-free casino and resort

Riverwalk Casino Hotel

Address: 1043 Warrenton Road, Vicksburg

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.riverwalkvicksburg.com

Amenities: 650 slots, 15 table games, sportsbook

Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall

Address: 1477 Casino Strip Resorts Boulevard, Robinsonville

Hours of Operation: 6 a.m.-2 a.m.

Website: www.samstowntunica.com

Amenities: More than 700 slots, 17 table games, sportsbook, golf course

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort

Address: 9380 Central Avenue, D’Iberville

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.scarletpearlcasino.com

Amenities: More than 900 slots, 33 table games, sportsbook; located four miles north of Biloxi

Silver Slipper Casino

Address: 5000 South Beach Boulevard, Bay St. Louis

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.silverslipper-ms.com

Amenities: 855 slots, 25 table games, sportsbook

Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel

Address: 1980 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.treasurebay.com

Amenities: More than 800 slots, 26 table games, sportsbook

Trop Greenville

Address: 199 North Lakefront Road, Greenville

Hours of Operation: Sunday-Wednesday: 8 a.m.-1 a.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m.-midnight; Friday-Saturday: Open 24 hours

Website: www.tropgreenville.com

Amenities: Nearly 600 slots, four table games, sportsbook

WaterView Casino & Hotel

Address: 3990 Washington Street, Vicksburg

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.waterviewcasino.com

Amenities: 555 slots, 12 table games, sportsbook

Bok Homa Casino

Address: 1 Choctaw Road, Heidelberg

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.bokhomacasino.com

Amenities: More than 700 slots, 10 table games, poker room. All three tribal casinos offer sportsbook with mobile app which can be only used on casino premises

Golden Moon Casino

Address: 13541 Highway 16 West, Choctaw

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.pearlriverresort.com

Amenities: 1,150 slot machines, 25 table games, sportsbook, poker room, two golf courses. Located 75 miles northeast of Jackson

Silver Star Casino

Address: 13550 Highway 16 West, Choctaw

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours

Website: www.pearlriverresort.com

Amenities: Located next to Golden Moon Casino as part of Pearl River Resort. 1,200 slots, 40 table games, sportsbook

Which Casinos in Mississippi Will Offer Online Gambling?

Many of the major national casino operators already own or manage casinos in the state, including MGM Resorts (Beau Rivage, Gold Strike), Caesars Entertainment (Harrah’s Gulf Coast, Horseshoe Tunica) and Penn National Gaming (Hollywood Gulf Coast, Hollywood Tunica, 1st Jackpot, Boomtown, Ameristar Vicksburg). All are experienced online operators and could make the transition quickly if Mississippi were to allow online casino gambling. Same with other operators in the state, including Boyd Gaming and Hard Rock.

Will Online Casino Apps Launch in Mississippi?

If online casino gambling is approved, mobile apps will become an essential part of the operation. Casino gaming apps allows bettors to wager on their mobile devices from anywhere inside the state, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Generally, the apps are available for both Android and iOS operating systems and can be downloaded free of charge on the casino website or the App Store.

Online Casino Games to Launch in Mississippi

Online casinos offer nearly all of the same casino games found at traditional casinos, and can be played anytime on your computer or mobile device.

Online sites: Online slots are adjusted to fit your screen, with newer games offering a mix of special effects and animation. Online slots often offer better payback percentages than casino slots.

Online poker: In addition to video poker, cash games and daily internet poker tournaments against other players are offered for a variety of stakes and buy-ins.

Lottery: The Mississippi State Lottery is relatively new, with the first sale of scratch-off games in November 2019. The state participates in multi-state jackpot games such as Mega Millions and Powerball. Lottery tickets are sold only at retail locations and cannot be purchased online.

Online roulette: Automated version uses an electronic random number generator instead of a physical wheel.

Online blackjack: Most popular table game at both retail and online casinos. Online version allows for lower minimum bets, a wider variety of blackjack games, and moves at a quicker pace.

Live dealer: Live dealer games offer a more social experience with an actual person dealing from a studio and the game streamed to your computer or mobile device. However, the availability of live dealer games varies widely even in regulated states.

States with online casino gaming provide a variety of options for deposits and withdrawals to your online account. The most popular:

E-wallets: E-wallets such as PayPal and Neteller allow you to quickly transfer funds in or out of your online casino account whenever your request for low fees.

Prepaid card: Prepaid cards such as Play+, which was created specifically for this purpose, are an excellent option. Players can fund their Play+ card with a credit card or from a bank account and use it to both deposit and withdraw funds from numerous casinos. Money can then be accessed at participating ATMs.

Credit/debit card: Convenient option with deposits processed quickly. Note that some banks will not approve legal gambling transaction, and those that do generally don’t allow credit card withdrawals. You can also expect transactions to carry a fee from your card issuer.

ACH/bank transfer: Works well for deposits and a favored method for withdrawals. Funds are transferred directly from your bank account to online gambling account or vice versa. Transactions can take several days to process.

PayNearMe: Use cash to make a deposit at a Mississippi 7-Eleven, CVS Pharmacy or Family Dollar location. No credit card or bank account needed.

What Bonus Offers can I Expect in Mississippi?

The samebonus offers online casino players receive in other states, including:

No-deposit bonus: Promotion for new customers that pays bonus money into your account just for signing up. Usually in the $20-$30 range and you may have to risk the bonus money at least one time before redeeming.

Bonus match: Make an initial deposit into your account and the online operator will match that amount up to 100% or more. Comes with more stringent playthrough requirements than a no deposit bonus. Be sure to read the terms and conditions carefully as some casino games may not be eligible.

Free spins: Promo appealing to slot players as an incentive to try new games or as a reward for previous play.

Reload bonus: Sometimes offered to existing or inactive players whose accounts may be low or depleted.

Online Gambling in Mississippi

The “Mississippi Miracle” is no exaggeration.

Like most other Southern states, Mississippi enacted strict gambling bans in the late 1800s that remained largely unchanged for the better part of the next century. Then Mississippi broke through the ban in a development that was at the time shocking for not just the region but the nation.

Mississippi was and still is dominated by conservative religious, cultural and political conditions which have historically been largely averse to any form of gambling. But seeking new ways to generate revenues in a struggling state economy, officials began steadily gaining support for legal gambling.

Starting with the success of New Jersey’s commercial casinos in the 1970s and federally recognized Native American tribes on tribal lands in the 1980s, Mississippi increasingly saw gambling as a means to attract tourists from across the nation. Lawmakers overcame gambling opponents to support modern riverboat casinos and eventually land-based facilities.

Decades later, it’s still shocking that Mississippi was just the third state in the nation with commercial casinos. Regional neighbors such as Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee still don’t have any commercial gaming facilities within their borders.

Mississippi’s casino market grew and contracted over the years, eventually settling into a dependable industry that contributes billions in economic impact each year. The 2019 approval for a state lottery, which had been delayed for years largely over fears it would cannibalize casino revenues, will only further Mississippi’s gaming revenues.

The next wave of gambling developments, namely online casino gaming and sports betting, will likely be tougher sells in the state. But even now, its proactive embrace of gambling has made Mississippi the top gaming state in the region and to this day one of the largest markets in the country.

Latest Mississippi Sports Betting Numbers

MISSISSIPPI SPORTS BETTING, SEPTEMBER vs AUGUST

MISSISSIPPI YEAR OVER YEAR SPORTS BETTING

Updated Oct. 20

LATEST NEWS: Mississippi September Sports Betting Shows 29% Increase

Mississippi Sports Betting

When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the law that prohibited single-game sports betting outside Nevada, Mississippi officials were ready. The state’s gaming commission immediately crafted regulations and less than three months later, on Aug. 1, 2018, the first legal sports wagers were accepted at the Beau Rivage and Gold Strike. Several other Mississippi casinos quickly set up sportsbooks and sports betting is now a staple at the state’s casinos.

The law, however, primarily allows only in-person retail sports betting at licensed casinos. Mobile sports betting is permissible only while on-site at those casinos. As a result, Mississippi annual sports betting revenue lags far behind states such as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and even Indiana, which implemented sports betting a year later than Mississippi.

In 2018, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians became the first in the U.S. to offer sports wagering at a tribal casino. The Choctaws, who now own and operate three casinos in Mississippi, went live with the state’s first mobile sports betting app in 2019, with online wagering only allowed on casino premises.

When is Mississippi Legalizing Online Sports Betting?

A date is difficult to pinpoint, but online sports wagering in Mississippi is likely to become a reality.

A 2019 bill that would authorize online sports wagering failed to make it out of committee. Legislators tried again in 2020 with the same result. It’s reasonable to believe an online sports betting bill will eventually become law because:

• Neighboring states such as Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee are adding sports betting at a rapid pace, with Tennessee implementing an online-only sports wagering format.
• Numbers in other states prove that mobile is the preferred sports betting method by a wide margin. Mississippi sports betting revenue will continue to lag without it.

Daily Fantasy Sports Betting in Mississippi

A Daily Fantasy Sports bill was legalized in 2017, a year after state lawmakers approved it on a temporary basis.

All of the biggest national DFS operators are active in Mississippi, including Draftkings, FanDuel, Yahoo and Fantasy Draft.

Horse Betting in Mississippi

Mississippi has no licensed horse/greyhound tracks or off-track wagering facilities and pari-mutuel wagering is only permitted at licensed casinos. The Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi was the first casino to accept horse race wagering in 2019.

Most casinos in the state do not offer pari-mutuel wagering, and national online horse racing wagering platforms such as TVG and TwinSpires are not permitted to accept Mississippi accounts.

Expected Online Sportsbooks to Launch in Mississippi

It’s not a stretch to forecast that most if not all Mississippi casinos will offer an online/mobile sports betting alternative whenever it becomes legal. Several Mississippi sportsbooks are already owned or managed by experienced online operators, which would make for a quick transition.

What Sports Can I Bet on When Mississippi Legalizes Online Sports Betting?

The same sports that bettors can wager on at the state’s casino sportsbooks. That means all the major professional sports leagues (NBA, MLB, NBA, NHL); Division I college sports including Mississippi-based teams; golf, tennis, soccer, motorsports, boxing, mixed martial arts and international sports.