by Benjamin Turner | May 18, 2019 9:21 am | Revenue
Over $1,000,000 has been contributed to the state’s general fund since the start of the year. Mississippi posted their lowest handle ($19.1 million) since its August launch month. Sports betting revenue exceeded $2 million for the month of April. JACKSON, Miss. – With...
by Andy Faust | May 13, 2019 8:33 am | Sports Betting
Mississippi expects the lottery to launch in December. Lotto President Thomas Shaheen has years of experience with start-up lotteries in the US. Between sports betting and the lotto, MS could see tax revenues of $130-160 million annually. JACKSON, Miss. – The last 12...
by Andy Faust | May 3, 2019 4:59 pm | Revenue
Casinos along the Gulf Coast pulled in $124 million in revenue during March. Sports betting and March Madness are credited with this increase. Mississippi’s riverfront casinos fared worse, primarily due to increased competition from nearby Arkansas venues. JACKSON,...
by Daniel Borjas | May 2, 2019 8:32 am | Revenue
March Madness boosted the revenue in Mississippi casinos. Over $32.4 million was wagered on sports in March. Casinos have been in an upward trend ever since sportsbooks were introduced. JACKSON, Miss. – Sports betting has boosted Mississippi’s overall casino revenue...
by Michael Molter | Apr 18, 2019 8:39 am | Sports Betting
Roughly four-fifths of the country introduced a sports betting bill this year. Eleven states (plus DC) have already approved sports betting measures. According to Eilers & Krejcik, 32 states may have sports betting within 5 years. TALLAHASSEE – As the majority of...
