Mississippi Senator Joey Fillingane introduced Senate Bill 2510, a proposal to prohibit online sweepstakes casinos and other online gambling platforms in the state. The bill would allow fines of up to $100,000 and imprisonment of up to ten years for convictions, and proposes asset forfeiture.
Operators of online gambling platforms in Mississippi could face felony charges and asset forfeiture if the proposal becomes law.
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Mississippi’s House approved HB1581 to legalise online sports betting by 85 votes to 31, while the Senate passed SB2104 to ban sweepstakes casinos by 51 votes to none. The bills now go to the opposite chambers, which have until 11 March to act; the sports betting proposal directs revenue towards the state pension shortfall.
Minnesota senators Jordan Rasmusson, John Marty, Erin Maye Quade and Matt Klein backed two bills targeting prediction markets and online sweepstakes casinos. The proposals would make operating or promoting the platforms a felony; Senate File 4511 would also bar convicted entities from state gaming licences for 10 years. If passed, the proposed restrictions would take effect on 1 August 2026.
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.