Mississippi Senate passes sweepstakes casino ban bill 44-1
The Mississippi Senate passed SB 2510 by 44 votes to one on 11 February, advancing a proposed ban on internet sweepstakes casinos. The bill would make operating them a felony punishable by a $100,000 fine and up to 10 years in prison; it still requires approval from the state House and governor. The Social and Promotional Gaming Association criticised the measure, while gaming attorney Daniel Wallach supported it as an update to existing restrictions.
Operators and suppliers serving sweepstakes casinos face a proposed felony ban if the bill completes the legislative process.