Mississippi senator Joey Fillingane filed Senate Bill 2510 to prohibit online sweepstakes casinos, sports pools and racebooks in the state. The proposal includes fines of up to $100,000 per violation and a maximum ten-year prison term; it was referred to the Judiciary, Division B Committee for consideration.
Operators could face felony prosecution and substantial penalties if the proposed restrictions become law.
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Louisiana Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews filed Senate Bill 354 for the 2026 Regular Session, proposing to prohibit operators from accepting or paying out on prop bets and live micro-bets. If approved in time, the measure is scheduled to take effect on 1 August.
Washington, D.C. Councilmember Wendell Felder introduced legislation to legalise online casino gaming and prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes games in the district. The proposal would set a 25% tax on gross iGaming revenue, a $2 million licence fee and a minimum player age of 21; the Office of Lottery and Gaming would oversee the market. It would also allow civil penalties of up to $100,000 per violation, according to the bill text.
Mississippi Senate Bill 2510 failed after the Senate rejected House amendments adding online sports betting provisions, and the conference committee missed its reporting deadline. The proposal included a 12% tax and up to two licences per retail casino; its failure leaves the measures without approval in this legislative session, according to the report.
Mississippi Representative Casey Eure plans to introduce a bill to legalise online sports betting and direct its revenue to the state pension system. The proposal would allow each casino to partner with up to two online platforms and retain a fund intended to mitigate potential casino losses; Senate opposition remains a hurdle.
Ohio Sen. Bill DeMora filed legislation to bring sports prediction markets under state sports-gambling rules and prohibit election-related event contracts. He said a federal appeals court ruling could help advance the proposals, though the bills would need to be reintroduced in 2027.