Senate Bill 2188 Summary

• Airport authorities may authorize the use of slot machines in airports under their jurisdiction if the airport offers passenger service.

• Licensees placing slot machines in airports must be subject to the Mississippi Gaming Control Act and comply with all applicable gaming regulations.

• Applicants and licensees for airport slot machine operations must pay application fees of $5,000 and annual license fees of $5,000, same as vessel gaming operations.

• Multiple sections of Mississippi Code amended to exempt airport slot machines from general gambling prohibitions, bringing them into compliance with the gaming control framework.

• Effective date: July 1, 2023.