Mississippi mobile sports betting bills advance to House vote

Michelle Pinto • February 5, 2026

BILOXI — Mississippi lawmakers are again considering legalizing mobile sports betting, marking the third consecutive year the issue has been introduced. Two bills proposing changes to the state’s gaming laws have passed through committee and are headed to the House for a full vote before moving to the Senate.

The proposals would allow casinos to operate mobile sports betting through online platforms connected to their existing sports betting operations.

House Bill 1527 would establish regulations for online sports betting while generating new revenue for the Public Employees Retirement System, according to the Mississippi Gaming Commission. A key change in this year’s proposal is a 12% tax on online sports betting services, with proceeds directed to the public employee retirement fund.

House Bill 1581 focuses on consumer protection. Under the bill, online sports betting platforms would be required to operate in partnership with a licensed Mississippi casino operator.

Jaymie Monroe, a special agent with the Mississippi Gaming Commission, said the proposals would allow the commission to oversee mobile sports betting operations and provide consumer protections if approved.

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Mississippi mobile sports betting bills advance to House vote

by adviser, RHCJC
February 5, 2026

<h1>Mississippi mobile sports betting bills advance to House vote</h1>
<p class="byline">by adviser, RHCJC <br />February 5, 2026</p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">BILOXI — Mississippi lawmakers are again considering legalizing mobile sports betting, marking the third consecutive year the issue has been introduced. Two bills proposing changes to the state’s gaming laws have passed through committee and are headed to the House for a full vote before moving to the Senate.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The proposals would allow casinos to operate mobile sports betting through online platforms connected to their existing sports betting operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1527/2026?utm_campaign=rss&amp;guid=5iM9TNRnGezWFfUmsqdomJ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">House Bill 1527</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> would establish regulations for online sports betting while generating new revenue for the Public Employees Retirement System, according to the </span><a href="https://www.msgamingcommission.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">Mississippi Gaming Commission</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">. A key change in this year’s proposal is a 12% tax on online sports betting services, with proceeds directed to the public employee retirement fund.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://legiscan.com/MS/bill/HB1581/2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-contrast="none">House Bill 1581</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> focuses on consumer protection. Under the bill, online sports betting platforms would be required to operate in partnership with a licensed Mississippi casino operator.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Jaymie Monroe, a special agent with the Mississippi Gaming Commission, said the proposals would allow the commission to oversee mobile sports betting operations and provide consumer protections if approved.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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