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Mississippi Daily Fantasy Sports (2026)

Permitted: Daily fantasy sports is legal in Mississippi for players 18 and older, regulated by the MS Gaming Commission.

PermittedVerified Aug 2, 2026
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Official source: msgamingcommission.com →

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Daily Fantasy Sports in states bordering Mississippi

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • AlabamaRestricted

    Alabama treats paid daily fantasy sports as unlawful gambling; it is not authorized under any regulated framework. A prior Attorney General opinion deemed paid DFS unlawful under the state's gambling laws (Ala. Code § 13A-12-22). Treat as not legally permitted; verify current enforcement posture.

    Verified Jul 24, 2026 · Source: alison.legislature.state.al.us · Full Alabama rule →

  • ArkansasPermitted

    Paid daily fantasy sports is legal in Arkansas for players 18 and older; college contests are prohibited. Legal under the Arkansas Daily Fantasy Sports Games Act (2017); operators register and are taxed.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dfa.arkansas.gov · Full Arkansas rule →

  • LouisianaPermitted

    Daily fantasy sports is legal in Louisiana for players 21 and older, but only in parishes that approved it. Legal and regulated under Act 322, 2018; regulated by the LGCB.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: lgcb.dps.louisiana.gov · Full Louisiana rule →

  • TennesseePermitted

    Daily fantasy sports is legal in Tennessee for players 18 and older. Regulated under the TN Fantasy Sports Act; SWAC licenses operators.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →

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