Mississippi Gaming Commission reports $6.6m January sports betting revenue
The Mississippi Gaming Commission reported $6.6 million in sports betting revenue for January, up 30.4% year on year, while handle fell 22% to $44.6 million. Operators recorded nearly a 25% hold on parlays, generating $2.3 million from $9.2 million in wagers. A bill to legalise mobile wagering had passed the state House earlier that month.
The figures show revenue and betting trends in a state where mobile sports wagering remains unavailable.