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
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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2
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Committee
1
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred To Gaming
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cedric Burnett
DDemocratic
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