Sports betting handle and revenue each decreased by 69% from February to March 2020. The betting month was shortened, as COVID-19 essentially shut down sports by March 12 and all Mississippi casinos were forced to close on March 16. Without online betting to fall back … Read more
Biloxi sportsbooks are looking forward to the surplus of Super Bowl LIV bettors this weekend. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is expected to be home to locals and tourists alike as they are located just at the edge of the borders of multiple states. Being … Read more
Nearly 47% of the August betting handle in Mississippi came from baseball betting alone. Bettors on football in Mississippi did quite poorly, equating to over 62% of all sports betting revenue. The sportsbooks posted their highest hold percentage (14.51%) since March of this year. BILOXI, … Read more
Mississippi sportsbooks have kept $30.5 million in revenue (pre-tax contributions) since the August 1, 2018 launch. A four-percent tax is given to the cities that host the sportsbooks, and the Tunica region is in need of the funds. Sam’s Town Casino is planning a college … Read more
Basketball wagering in Mississippi (since August 2018 launch) is $5 million away from reaching the $100 million mark. Baseball action was responsible for 47% of the month betting handle and 30% of May’s revenue. Over $3.46 million has been delivered to the state and city … Read more
