Sports Betting in Mississippi

Retail Only

By DawBets · Last verified: November 2026

Quick answer: Statewide online sports betting is not available in Mississippi, but 9 CFTC-regulated prediction markets and 1 sweepstakes sportsbook remain available under separate regulatory frameworks.

Licensed Sportsbooks

Not available. Mississippi currently allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Online and mobile sports betting is not yet available.

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedAll 50 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated48 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

Fanatics Markets★ 4.5

CFTC-regulatedSports + finance + culture21 states + 4 U.S. territories

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

ProphetX★ 4.7

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeSports-only contracts

Novig★ 4.8

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeNo fee on pre-game trades

Sweepstakes Sportsbooks

Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

Legal Status

Betting is in person at licensed casinos, plus on-property mobile apps such as BetMGM at Gold Strike and Beau Rivage. Statewide mobile bills have passed the House three years running but died in the Senate each time. In 2026, HB 1581 (85-31 in the House) died in a Senate committee on March 3.

Tax Information

Operator tax rate12%

12% on operator revenue (retail only).

College Betting Restrictions

No college player props.

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Frequently asked questions

Is online sports betting legal in Mississippi?

Mississippi allows retail (in-person) sports betting only. Statewide online and mobile sports betting is not yet available. Betting is in person at licensed casinos, plus on-property mobile apps such as BetMGM at Gold Strike and Beau Rivage. Statewide mobile bills have passed the House three years running but died in the Senate each time. In 2026, HB 1581 (85-31 in the House) died in a Senate committee on March 3.

What is the sports betting tax rate in Mississippi?

12% on operator revenue (retail only).

Can I bet on college sports in Mississippi?

No college player props.

Can I use Kalshi in Mississippi?

Yes. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated prediction market available to Mississippi residents. It offers sports event contracts under federal commodities regulation, separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Is ProphetX available in Mississippi?

Yes. ProphetX, a CFTC-regulated peer-to-peer sports exchange, is available to Mississippi residents.

What online betting options are available in Mississippi?

Even though traditional online sportsbooks are not available in Mississippi, you can access CFTC-regulated prediction markets (Kalshi, Polymarket US, Robinhood, FanDuel Predicts, DraftKings Predictions, Fanatics Markets, Crypto.com Event Contracts, ProphetX, Novig) and sweepstakes sportsbooks (Rebet). These operate under different regulatory frameworks than licensed sportsbooks.

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