Mississippi is a state that has a well-established reputation for gambling action dating all the way back to when the European settlers and the Native Americans would bet on card games, horse racing or other games of chance. Once the year 1990 rolled around centuries later, the Mississippi Gaming Control Act was passed which allowed towns on the coast to operate riverboat casinos. Just a couple of years after that, the first casinos in Mississippi were built but sports betting was still not allowed in these establishments.

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It wasn’t until August 1st, 2018 that the very first sports bets were made in the Beau Rivage Casino and Gold Strike Casino, with 18 other casinos following suit by the end of the month. There is now a long list of options for those who wish to wager on a sporting event in the great state of Mississippi so join us through the rest of this article while we examine these locations and what they are all about.

Sportsbook Locations

If you are having trouble finding a sportsbook in the great state of Mississippi in order to make a wager on a sporting event, then you are clearly not looking hard enough. All of the 26 sports betting locations at your disposal (including tribal casinos) are listed below along with the city they are located in:

1st Jackpot Casino – Robinsonville, MS
Ameristar Casino Hotel – Vicksburg, MS
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino – Biloxi, MS
Bok Homa Casino (Tribal) – Heidelberg, MS
Boomtown Casino – Biloxi, MS
Fitz Casino Hotel – Robinsonville, MS
Gold Strike Casino Resort – Robinsonville, MS
Golden Moon Hotel and Casino (Tribal) – Philadelphia, MS
Golden Nugget – Biloxi, MS
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino – Biloxi, MS
Harrah’s Gulf Coast – Biloxi, MS
Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast – Bay Saint Louis, MS
Hollywood Casino Tunica – Robinsonville, MS
Horseshoe Casino & Hotel – Robinsonville, MS
IP Casino Resort Spa – Biloxi, MS
Island View Casino Resort – Gulfport, MS
Magnolia Bluffs Casino – Natchez, MS
Palace Casino Resort – Biloxi, MS
Pearl River Resort (Tribal) – Philadelphia, MS
Riverwalk Casino and Hotel – Vicksburg, MS
Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino – Robinsonville, MS
Scarlett Pearl Casino Resort – D’Iberville, MS
Silver Slipper Casino – Bay St. Louis, MS
Silver Star Casino (Tribal) – Philadelphia, MS
Treasure Bat Casino and Hotel – Biloxi, MS
WaterView Casino and Hotel – Vicksburg, MS

Types of Sports Betting in Mississippi Casinos

There are currently no restrictions on the types of sports bets that Mississippi casinos are allowed to offer. That means that you will be able to make all of your favorite bets types in these casinos such as moneyline bets, spread bets, totals bets, parlay bets, teaser bets, prop bets, futures bets, and any other types of bets that you can think of.

Drinks and Sportsbook Atmosphere in Mississippi

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Our favorite sportsbook atmosphere in all of Mississippi has to be at the Beau Rivage Casino which was developed by Las Vegas real estate mogul Steve Wynn. This sportsbook brings a special Las Vegas flair to the Mississippi coastline with dozens of HDTV’s, an enormous video wall, extremely comfortable seating, and 35 video poker machines. Next to the sportsbook, you will also find a VIP lounge area that will serve you high-quality meals, seasonal draft beers, and a wide assortment of wine and cocktails.

However, if earning free drinks is your idea of a good time then a Mississippi sportsbook is probably not the best place for you to go. Every single one of these establishments, whether non-alcoholic or not, refuses to offer any drink comps to sports bettors no matter how much you wager at once.

Markets Available for Betting in Mississippi

The sportsbooks of Mississippi will allow you to make bets in a wide variety of major sports markets such as football, hockey, basketball, baseball, soccer, golf, tennis, auto racing, rugby, boxing, MMA, cycling, and even cricket! This covers a lot of the basic markets that most people wish to bet on but you will not find much in the way of political betting markets or e-sports betting markets here. Sportsbooks in Mississippi are also strictly prohibited from offering bets on amateur athletic events such as high school sports.

Mobile Sports Betting in Mississippi

While there are mobile apps available for some sportsbooks in Mississippi, such as Pearl River Resort and Bok Homa Casino, there is a strange caveat involved for those who wish to make wagers on them. In order to use these mobile sportsbook apps, you must be physically located inside of the brick-and-mortar casino that you wish to place your bet with. This reduces some of the appeal of having a mobile app in the first place since you still have to leave your house to make your bets.

They attempted to fix this silly restrictive law in February of 2019, but the bill died without even receiving a hearing. Nonetheless, it is good to see that they are actively trying to fix this situation and our guess is that it will be resolved within a year or two.

Summary: The Pearl River Resort is preparing to launch a sports betting app, a first for the state of Mississippi.

Mississippi is one of the first states to begin offering full service sports betting in the United States after the US Supreme Court ruled in May 2018 that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act is no longer valid. Sports betting has taken off across the nation with several states already offering online wagering as well as land-based options. This week it was announced that the Pearl River Resort will become the first casino in Mississippi to offer a mobile application designed specifically for sports betting.

On-site Application Only

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One drawback to the new application set to launch at the casino for sports betting is that it will only work on-site. Players will only be able to use the app if they on the premises. The gaming regulations in the state prevent any online wagering outside of a host property.

While there is the stipulation, the Pearl River Resort expects the application to do well. Management has pointed out that the value of the app is that patrons will not have to be in the sportsbook to place wagers. No longer will there be a need to wait in line to place a bet.

In an interview, the sportsbook director for the facility, Chris Hopwood, commented that on Saturday and Sunday, the facility is quite busy. During the college football season, the weekends were jam packed with lines forming for wagers to be placed. With the new app, there will no longer be a need to wait in line which will mean more wagers placed and happy customers. Hopwood pointed out that players can post wagers within their hotel room, or from anywhere onsite.

Details about the application have been hush-hush. The name and launch date have yet to be revealed as well as how the app can provide wagering. However, we do know that the app will be available for Android and iOS users. In-game proposition betting will be made available so guests will be able to vot on their favorite props during sports games, according to Hopwood.

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Unlikely Launcher

With the Pearl River Resort announcing the upcoming application, it comes as a surprise to the industry. Other big name players are in operation in the state, including MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment. It is odd that the tribal property was able to launch before their competitors, but they most likely wanted to get a jump start on their online gaming options.

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Interestingly enough, the property is actually home to not one but three casinos. The Silver Star Casino, Golden Moon Casino and Bok Homa Casino are all located within the resort. There is one sportsbook, the Timeout Lounge, which is located at the Golden Moon. With one sportsbook, the lines would certainly get busy when it comes to placing sports bets.

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Each of the three casinos stay busy so having the new app in action will give players the ability to be at any casino and place a sports wager. With the launch, Mississippi will join just three other states that offer applications for sports wagering. West Virginia, Nevada and New Jersey are the only ones currently offering such sports betting options.