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Mississippi Gambling Laws
More Information on Gambling Laws
| Code Section | 97-33-1 et seq.; 75-76-1 et seq. |
| Gambling | Encouraging any game, other than a dog fight, for money or other valuable thing. |
| Horse Racing/Off-Track Betting | Prohibited. |
| Dog Racing/Off-Track Betting | Not specified. |
| Casinos Allowed? | Cruise vessels allowed on Mississippi River or waters within any county bordering river in which voters have approved gambling. Licensed casinos allowed. |
| Other Kinds of Gambling-Related Activities Allowed or Banned | Cockfights; Indian ball play; duels; raffles; gambling devices; yacht races; shooting matches; illegal. Charitable bingo allowed. Gambling devices and gaming tables are banned. Minors not allowed any gambling privileges. |
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