Gaming Laws
The Mississippi Legislature legalized dockside casino gambling with the passage of House Bill 2 in 1990. The Gaming Control Act established the Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) to regulate dockside casinos. The Mississippi State Tax Commission initially regulated gaming in order to prepare the Commission to assume this responsibility October 1, 1993.
The Commission is headed by three Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor. The Governor also appoints one of the three as Chairman. Each Commissioner serves staggered four year terms, but not more than ten years of total service. The Commissioners are responsible for hiring a full-time Executive Director who is responsible for all authorized positions.
Additional information about the Mississippi Gaming Commission, including regulations and a full listing of forms and procedures can be found at http://www.mgc.state.ms.us/. Some of the most frequently used forms are located below.
Form Links
- Investigation Division Annual Report due June 30
- Amendment to Gaming Regulation III., Section B. Operation of Gaming devices, May 2010
- Amendment to Gaming Regulation III. , Section F. Surveillance May 2010
- Amendment to Gaming Regulation III., Section J. Procedures to Address Problem Gambling
- Amendment to Gaming Regulation VII., Section H. Investigative Costs, Fines and Other Assessments April 2010
- Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations adopted through June 30 2008
- Mississippi Gaming Commission Administrative Procedures Rules
- Table Games Approved for Play
- Procedural Fact Sheet for Gaming License
- Procedural Fact Sheet for Manufacturor and Distributor License
- Mississippi State Tax Commission Gaming License Fees
- IAGR Multi-Jurisdictional Application
- Mississippi Addendum
- Criteria for Application Processing