Mississippi’s House Bill 774, which proposed legalising online sports betting, failed in conference committee on 29 April 2024, according to reports. The bill had passed the House but stalled after Senate amendments; it proposed a 12% tax and online wagering linked to in-state casinos.
The bill’s failure means Mississippi did not authorise mobile sports betting under this 2024 proposal.
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Reportedly, a federal appeals court has rejected Kalshi's appeal, allowing Nevada to continue enforcing its gambling laws against the company's sports event contracts. The measure will remain in effect while the main lawsuit continues.
Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann urged the state Senate to reject a mobile sports betting proposal, citing addiction concerns, effects on land-based casinos and uncertain economic benefits. Hosemann said the House-approved bill included a 25% tax cut for casinos and would not create new jobs. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Trey Lamar argued that residents already use illegal online betting platforms and said he expects the House effort to continue.
Mississippi sports betting handle was $25.7 million in March, down 25% year on year, reportedly. Bets for the quarter fell below $85 million.
A federal judge in Nevada granted Kalshi temporary relief from a state order, allowing it to continue offering sports-related contracts while litigation proceeds, the source reports. Judge Andrew P. Gordon rejected counterclaims by the Nevada Gaming Commission; Kalshi argues its contracts fall under federal oversight, while states regard them as sports betting subject to local licensing. The report says six states have issued cease-and-desist orders against Kalshi or similar platforms.
Minnesota lawmakers did not reach a deal to legalise sports betting before the 2024 legislative session ended. Representative Zack Stephenson said discussions had brought tribes, racetracks and charities towards an agreement, but his proposal to give the state’s 11 tribes exclusive online betting licences and tax wagering at 20% did not pass.