Mississippi Administrative Code

(a) All licenses issued pursuant to these rules expire three (3) years from the date of issuance unless otherwise noted by the Commission. (b) All applications for new licenses must be submitted to the Commission on forms prescribed by the Commission, all fees must be paid and th…

(a) Game sheets, packets, cards, pull-tabs, etc. may only be purchased or received by the bingo location from a distributor who has obtained a license from the Gaming Commission. Source: Miss. Code Ann. §§ 97-33-67(4) and 97-33-69(6). (b) Bingo locations shall provide bingo cards…

(a) Fees based on gross proceeds shall not be collected from any bingo game held by a religious organization if all the following are satisfied: 1. The religious organization must have been in existence for at least ten (10) years; 2. The bingo games must be held on-premises owne…

(a) The bingo location is required to create and post in an obvious and conspicuous place close to the entrance a sign which contains a list of the games to be played during each session and the prizes which may be awarded, and the following message and information:1. TO ALL BING…

(a) All bingo returns and reports are due on the 15th of the following month along with applicable remittance. Such returns, reports, and remittance must be postmarked by the 15th of the following month. If the 15th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal holiday, postmark from t…

(a) A separate checking account at a local bank within the state of Mississippi shall be established for bingo by the charitable organization. Only proceeds from bingo may be deposited in such account, and only expenses relating to bingo may be drawn against such account. Any exp…

(a) The value of all non-cash prizes shall be equal to the fair market value or normal and reasonable selling price of such prize. (b) If the prize has been donated to the charitable organization, then the donor of such prize shall prepare an invoice or statement to the charitabl…

(a) All net proceeds derived from a bingo game authorized by the Charitable Bingo Law shall be expended only for the purposes for which the charitable organization is created. The use of bingo proceeds for any other purpose to include start-up costs, attorney fees, appellate cost…

(a) Electronic pull-tab machines or devices which have been approved for use by the Commission will be equipped with tamper-proof electric meters. The devices will not dispense cash or coins. Payback will be dispensed by printed ticket only. The printer must maintain duplicate co…

Prior to approval for use in the state, each electronic video bingo or video finite pull-tab machine must meet the following specifications with respect to its hardware: (a) All electrical and mechanical parts and design principles shall follow acceptable codes and standards in b…

Prior to approval for use in the state, each machine must meet the following specifications with respect to its metering system: (a) The machine shall be equipped with either four (4) non-resettable mechanical meters housed in a readily accessible locked machine area or another a…

A licensed manufacturer shall provide to the Commission information necessary to ensure the machine's software is in compliance with the Charitable Bingo Law and these administrative rules. The information shall include, but not be limited to: (a) All technical manuals; (b) All s…

(a) After the Commission approves the software and logic board of a machine, it will use the prescribed security seal process to guard against any unauthorized tampering or changes. (b) The Commission may require and provide an identification sticker to be attached to the logic b…

(a) The Commission may deny an application or revoke, suspend, restrict, or limit a license when it finds that the applicant or a business relationship between an applicant and another person or business entity is unsuitable or endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the citi…

The terms defined in the Mississippi Gaming Control Act have the same meaning in these regulations as they have in that Act, unless the context otherwise requires. As used in these regulations, the following terms have the following definitions, unless the context requires otherw…

(a) For the privilege of conducting fantasy contests in Mississippi, licensees shall pay to the Department of Revenue a fee equivalent to eight percent (8%) of the operator's net Mississippi revenue. (b) "Net Mississippi revenue" means the amount equal to the total of all fantasy…

A fantasy contest operator shall obtain an initial, technical review and recommendation for approval from an independent testing laboratory licensed by the Commission. That written recommendation shall certify that the DFS Operator is in compliance with Mississippi Code Annotated…

An operator offering fantasy contests to be played by persons in Mississippi must obtain a license from the Commission to conduct fantasy contests within this state if the operator's total player roster for all fantasy contests over the course of any calendar year consists of one…

(a) Daily fantasy sports operators must have procedures in place to allow individuals to restrict themselves from entering a fantasy contest upon request and provide reasonable steps to prevent the person from entering fantasy contests offered by the operator. (b) Advertisements …

Disputes over winnings are to be resolved under the procedures set forth in Miss. Code Ann. § 75-76-157 through 75-76-173 and conducted in accordance with 13 Mississippi Administrative Code Part 3 Chapter 8 Rule 8.1. (a) A licensed operator shall keep a record of contests for at …

Operators must, at a minimum, collect player information necessary to: (a) Verify a player's age; (b) Verify that the player is not excluded; and (c) Determine whether the player is located in Mississippi. Notes 13 Miss. Code. R. 15-4.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 97-33-305. Adopted 7/16/2…

(a) The licensed operator shall maintain in the form of cash or cash equivalents, payment processor reserves and receivables, an irrevocable letter of credit, a bond, or a combination thereof, in the amount of the deposits made to the accounts of Mississippi fantasy contest playe…

A fantasy contest operator offering fantasy contests with an entry fee in this state shall comply with audit procedures adopted by the Commission to ensure compliance with this section. (a) The Executive Director shall make appropriate investigations: 1. To determine whether ther…

(a) If after any investigation the Executive Director is satisfied that a license should be limited, conditioned, suspended, or revoked, he shall initiate a hearing by filing a Complaint with the Commission and transmit therewith a summary of evidence in his possession bearing on…

(a) In General. It is the declared policy of the State of Mississippi that all establishments where gambling games are conducted or operated must be licensed and controlled so as to better protect the public health, safety, morals, good order and welfare of its inhabitants. Any l…

Separate applications are required for each establishment for which a gaming license is sought, irrespective of the ownership of such establishment. (Adopted: 9/25/1991.) Notes 13 Miss. Code. R. 2-1.10 Miss. Code Ann. § 75-76-73

(a) Simultaneously with the submission of its application for a gaming license, the applicant shall pay a non-refundable application fee of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) along with all other fees provided for in the Gaming Control Act. These fees shall be payable to the Missi…

(a) License applicants shall submit, simultaneously with submission of their completed application, a timetable for financing arrangements (including applications for approval of public offerings or private placements), and commencement and completion of construction activities a…

(a) A request for withdrawal of an application may be made at any time prior to final action upon the application by the Commission by filing a written request to withdraw with the Executive Director. (b) The Executive Director may, in his discretion, deny the request, or grant t…

(a) In General. This chapter sets forth some criteria which the Commission will consider when deciding whether to issue a license to conduct gaming on an establishment, vessel, or cruise vessel on Mississippi jurisdiction bodies of water. The various criteria set forth may not ha…

(a) Gaming License. A license which authorizes the holder to operate a gaming establishment. A gaming license is granted for a period of no longer than three (3) years from the date of issue. A gaming license may be granted for a period of less than three (3) years within the dis…

With respect to gaming site approval, approval constitutes only the Commissions finding that the location complies with applicable gaming laws and regulations. Gaming site approval does not entitle the recipient to approval to proceed with development, nor does it constitute a li…

With respect to obtaining the Commissions approval to proceed with development, the following information, together with documentation to support this information, shall be submitted to the Commission: (a) Architectural plans or renderings showing details of all proposed construc…

Before any gaming facility may open to the public, all infrastructure requirements must be fully operational. The development shall be completed in accordance with the approved plan and be ready for operation within the gaming site approval time period. Gaming site approval may b…

(a.) Whenever the Commission is acting upon any application of a licensee or registrant, or pursuant to its powers provided in Miss. Code Ann. § 75-76-103, and if the Commission determines that circumstances exist which require additional management review by a licensee or regist…

(a) In addition to the information required by Miss. Code Ann. § 75-76-73, an applicant shall provide to the Executive Director, on forms furnished by the Executive Director, complete information regarding the proposed operation, including but not limited to, a certification that…

Every application to become a license holder shall contain the following additional information: (a) Give actual establishment, vessel, or cruise vessel blueprints, including a layout of each floor stating the projected use of each area. (b) State whether the establishment, vesse…

(a) No person shall be employed as a gaming employee unless such person is the holder of a valid work permit issued by the Commission. (b) Every licensee, shall, before employing any person in connection with the licensed gaming operation, ascertain that such person holds a valid…

(a) The Mississippi Gaming Commission will process all work permit applications, to include taking photographs and fingerprints from all applicants. The Commission shall conduct background investigations on all work permit applicants. The applicant shall provide any information r…

(a) If the Executive Director denies an application for a work permit and the applicant requests a hearing pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. 75-76-131(5), the hearing examiner shall schedule a hearing as soon as practicable after receipt of the request. (b) At the hearing, the Executiv…

(a) The Executive Director shall recommend that the Commission revoke the work permit of a gaming employee if the gaming employee: 1. is convicted of any violation of the Gaming Control Act or if in investigating an alleged violation of the Gaming Control Act by any licensee the …

(a) If the Executive Director recommends the revocation of a gaming work permit, the matter will be set for hearing before a hearing examiner. The Hearing Examiner shall schedule a hearing as soon as practicable after receipt of the recommendation from the Executive Director. (b)…

(a) An application filed pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 75-76-131 for the reconsideration of an objection to the issuance of a work permit or for the reinstatement of a work permit previously revoked must not be entertained by the Commission for a period of one (1) year following …

(a) Annually, on or before the 1st of July, each licensee shall submit an Annual Employee Report to the Executive Director on a form to be furnished by the Executive Director. The report shall identify every individual who is directly or indirectly engaged in the administration o…

(a) No gaming school shall enroll any student or offer any course to the public of this state or do any other business whatsoever in this state whether for compensation or not, relating to the teaching of gaming or playing or dealing techniques unless such gaming school is the ho…

(a) Any of the following shall be cause for suspension, refusal to renew or revocation of a gaming school license of gaming school employee license, although suspension, refusal to renew or revocation may be made for sufficient cause other than those listed:1. Violation of any pr…

(a) Licensure pursuant to Mississippi Gaming Commission Regulations is granted for a term of two years, and for a term of two years for all subsequent renewals within the discretion of the Commission.1. A change in any item that was a condition of the original license or a licens…