The first bill, and likely not the last this session, was introduced in the Magnolia State last week.
Rep. Cedric Burnett (D-9) introduced bill to the House of Representatives last week. The bill, which will legalize online sports betting for gaming license holders, was referred to the House gaming and appropriations committees.
Online sports betting is technically legal in the state, but is only available on properties of licensed casinos.
Mississippi s Online Sports Betting Push Begins
This was the first Mississippi online sports betting bill to be introduced during the session, which began earlier this month. Burnett s bill will allow casinos and licensed gaming establishments to offer online sports betting either through their own platform or through a par…