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MS SB2189

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Polk

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Airport authorities may authorize slot machines in airports under their jurisdiction that offer passenger service, with licensees subject to the Mississippi Gaming Control Act

  • Licensees placing slot machines in airports must pay a $5,000 application fee and $5,000 annual license fee

  • Airport slot machine operations are exempt from the requirement that wagers must be placed by individuals present on a licensed vessel or cruise vessel

  • Multiple sections of Mississippi gambling laws are amended to add airports with authorized slot machines to the list of locations exempt from gambling prohibitions

  • Effective date is July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Gaming; permit airport authorities to authorize slot machines in airports offering passenger service.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Gaming1/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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