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MS SB2510

Bill

Status

Failed

3/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits online, interactive, and computerized versions of games of chance, including online race books, sports pools, and sweepstakes casino-style games, declaring them gambling devices unlawful under Mississippi law.

  • Increases penalties for operating illegal online gambling platforms to a felony with fines up to $100,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years per violation.

  • Elevates violations of gaming device prohibitions from misdemeanor to felony, with penalties increased to fines up to $100,000 and imprisonment up to 10 years.

  • Authorizes forfeiture of assets, rights, and privileges used in connection with illegal gambling violations to the State of Mississippi or the county where the violation occurred.

  • Allows prosecution of violations in either the county where the violation occurred or in Hinds County, at the discretion of the Attorney General or prosecuting attorney; permits the Mississippi Gaming Commission to enter contingency fee agreements for forfeited assets.

Legislative Description

Gaming; include online, interactive and computerized versions thereof, increase penalties, and authorize forfeiture.

Last Action

Died In Conference

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Gaming2/18/2025
Judiciary, Division B1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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