Mississippi's Mobile Betting Debate | Jackson News

Mississippi’s lawmakers are locked in a fierce debate over legalizing mobile sports betting, with Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann warning it could fuel gambling addiction among young adults and citing past legislation that failed to create jobs. House Ways and Means Chairman Trey Lamar counters that people are already betting illegally on their phones, and legalizing it would let casinos regulate the activity—otherwise, the state risks letting offshore sites profit unchecked. Research from the University of Mississippi underscores the addictive risks of online betting, regardless of legality, urging better data and support systems. Lamar remains undeterred by Senate opposition, insisting the state must either control and tax this behavior or let unregulated operators continue to thrive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b69296a54674ea35