STATE OF PLAY: MISSISSIPPI
Sports betting is a form of entertainment that responsible adults enjoy as part of their game-day experience.
But right now, Mississippi is losing $20 million every year to neighboring states and unregulated, offshore betting sites that put financial and personal information at risk, do not prioritize responsible play, and do not generate revenue for the state.
Legalizing online sports betting can keep that money in Mississippi, funding critical programs and protecting citizens — including minors — from the shady unregulated market.
Legal sports betting:
- Ensures personal freedom — Adults can choose to engage in a recreational leisure activity that enhances their gameday experience.
- Provides safeguards for players — Ensures that licensed, accountable sports betting operators provide Mississippi residents with safe, secure, and responsible betting options.
- Keeps tax dollars in Mississippi — Instead of losing millions to illegal markets, we can use that revenue to support vital community services.
- Creates benefits for local communities — A regulated industry brings new tax revenue and financial growth to local communities.
THE FACTS ABOUT LEGAL SPORTS BETTING – DOWNLOAD
Illegal sports betting hurts consumers
Legal and regulated online sports betting offers a safe alternative to the illicit offshore marketplace, which continues to flourish in states that haven’t yet legalized online sports betting.
Experts estimate consumers spend tens of billions on the illegal sports betting market each year, depriving state and local governments of significant tax revenue. These illegal and unregulated offshore sports betting websites are unsafe products – offering no consumer protections, age verification or responsible gaming protections. Illicit market users also routinely fall victim to scams and find themselves unable to remove funds from their accounts.
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