HB 297 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Mobile sports wagering; authorize.

HB 297 would have authorized mobile sports wagering in Mississippi by defining "digital platform" as entities operating sports betting online via websites or apps. It revised gaming license fees based on platform revenue and removed a ban on fantasy sports contests involving college athletes. The bill directly affected licensed sports betting operators and the Mississippi Gaming Commission, which would have regulated these digital services. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted into law.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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