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
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 football season … Read more
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 months have … Read more
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, Miss. – Thanks to the legalization of … Read more
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 during March thanks to the … Read more
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 states are closing … Read more
Four states are on the path to miss out on their original sports betting estimations. Mobile betting, which is active in only a few states, may be the missing ingredient. New Jersey and Nevada have cruised along, setting the tone for the sports betting market. … Read more