Mississippi Sports Betting Activity Drops 30% for Second Month in a Row

Mississippi Sports Betting Activity Drops 30% for Second Month in a Row

The latest monthly revenue report from the Mississippi Gaming Commission reveals that the state's licensed sports betting operators reported accepting $21.4 million in wagers throughout the month of August.

by - Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021 9:56

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Mississippi Sports Betting Activity Drops 30% for Second Month in a Row from the Mississippi Gaming Commission reveals that the state’s licensed sports betting operators reported accepting $21.4 million in wagers throughout the month of August. The latest figures mark a drop of 30% on July’s figures as sports betting activity dropped for the second month in a row.

August’s sports betting activity falls well short of 2021’s record month of January when Mississippi gamblers placed over $67.7 million in wagers on sports.

Mississippi Sports Betting Activity Drops 30% for Second Month in a Row

Baseball remains the most popular sport in Mississippi sportsbooks as locals placed $11.6 million in wagers on the MLB and MiLB. This accounted for 54% of all bets placed throughout the month. Football was the next most wagered-on sport attracting just over $2 million in wagers.

Mississippi Sports Betting Activity Drops 30% for Second Month in a Row
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Mississippi Sports Betting Activity Drops 30% for Second Month in a Row