Best Mississippi sweepstakes casinos in 2026

Up to this point, the page has focused on how Mississippi law approaches sweepstakes casinos. This section looks at how that approach shows up once enforcement enters the picture.

The Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) is the state body responsible for gambling oversight, and its public guidance gives a fairly clear sense of where it stands. In its FAQs and notices, the Commission says that online casino style games are not allowed in Mississippi and cautions that both operators and players could face consequences when taking part in unlicensed online gambling.

This guidance has also been reflected in action. In June 2025, the Commission publicly acknowledged that it was increasing its efforts against illegal online gambling in the state. These efforts were not limited to offshore sportsbooks, but also appeared to include sweepstakes-style casino platforms offering casino games to Mississippi players.

As part of that broader push, some operators received cease and desist letters. While those letters were directed at the companies, they reinforced the same point found in the Commission’s public guidance. Online casino gaming is expected to stay within licensed, physical casinos, and sweepstakes based platforms are not generally treated as an exception.

Although Mississippi has relied on the same law for years, lawmakers have expressed interest in imposing harsher consequences.

During the 2025 legislative session, Senate Bill 2510 passed the Mississippi Senate unanimously. Although the bill ultimately did not become law due to stalling in the House over unrelated mobile sports betting language, its passage in the Senate was significant. It sent yet another clear signal of how the state views online sweepstakes casinos.

The bill was aimed squarely at operators. It proposed increasing penalties from a misdemeanor to a felony offense, along with fines that could reach six figures and potential prison time. The proposal also included asset forfeiture.

Even without passage, the message was consistent with existing enforcement efforts. Mississippi already considers sweepstakes casinos illegal under current law. The proposed legislation suggests that the state is willing to raise the stakes further if necessary.