Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB297: Mobile sports wagering; authorize.
Status: Failed, February 3, 2026
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.
What the bill says
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…
From the introduced text:
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. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 75-76-5, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 75-76-5. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Applicant" means any person who has applied for or is about to apply for a state gaming license, registration or finding of suitability under the provisions of this chapter or approval of any act or transaction for which approval is required or permitted under the provisions of this chapter. *HR26/R978* H. B. No. 297 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G3/5 26/HR26/R978 PAGE 1 (GT\KW) …
Sponsors
- Burnett, Cedric (D, 9) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died In Committee
- : Referred To Gaming
Subjects: Mobile sports wagering
Common questions
- What is HB297?
- HB297 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Mobile sports wagering; authorize.
- What does HB297 do?
- In its own words: 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…
- What is the status of HB297?
- Failed as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB297?
- Burnett, Cedric (D, 9).
- Where is the official record for HB297?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0297.xml
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