2024 Regular SessionMississippi Legislature

HB271: Mobile sports wagering; authorize.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 75-76-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Gaming Control Act Definition Of "sports Pool" And Define "digital Platform" As A Person Or Entity That Operates A Sports Pool Or Race Book Over The Internet, Including On Websites And Mobile Devices; To Amend Sections 75-76-33, 75-76-55, 75-76-79, 75-76-89, 75-76-101 And 75-76-175, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Use Of Digital Platforms; To Amend Section 75-76-177, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Gaming License Fees In Regards To Platform Gross Revenues; To Amend Section 97-33-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fantasy Contest Act To Delete The Prohibition On Operators Offering Contests Based On The Performance Of Participants In Collegiate Sports Events; And For Related Purposes.

Bill History

1/17/2024
Referred To Gaming;Appropriations A
House of Representatives
3/5/2024
Died In Committee
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Failed(3/5/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sine Die

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Burnett
Cedric Burnett
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/17/202466.6 KB