Mississippi has a prominent casino industry along the Gulf Coast and in Tunica, making it a significant land-based poker destination. Sports betting launched in 2018 but only at retail locations, and online poker remains unregulated.
Key Facts
Retail sports betting launched in August 2018 — one of the earliest states
Major casinos along the Gulf Coast and in Tunica offer live poker
No mobile sports betting or online poker is licensed in the state
Mississippi has not pursued iGaming legislation
Offshore sites serve online poker players without state oversight