Is sports betting legal in Mississippi?
Legal in person only
Partly. Sports betting is legal in Mississippi only in person, at licensed locations. Online and mobile betting is not available statewide.
| Status | Legal in person only |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Mississippi Gaming Commission |
| Last checked | November 2, 2026 |
Sports wagering is permitted at casinos licensed by the Mississippi Gaming Commission and at the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians casino. The Commission states that sports betting outside a casino, including through online and mobile apps, is illegal.
Betting with offshore, unlicensed sites is not legal sports betting in Mississippi: they are not regulated in the US,
and your deposits and winnings have no protection. We never list them.
Questions
Is sports betting legal in Mississippi?
Partly. Sports betting is legal in Mississippi only in person, at licensed locations. Online and mobile betting is not available statewide.
Who regulates sports betting in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Gaming Commission.
Sources
Other states with the same status: Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin. All states.
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