Can I offer contests that involve college sports in Mississippi? What are the requirements?

Based on the information provided in the context documents, it is not legal to offer contests that involve college sports in Mississippi.

According to Rule 3.1(f) of 13 MSAC Part 15 Chapter 2, an operator shall not offer contests based on the performance of participants in collegiate, high-school, or youth sports events. This rule applies to all fantasy contests, including those involving college sports.

Therefore, it is not legal to offer contests that involve college sports in Mississippi.

If you wish to offer fantasy contests in Mississippi, you must obtain a license from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. According to Rule 2.2 of 13 MSAC Part 15 Chapter 2, 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 hundred (100) or more members of the general public. The application for licensure shall be made to the Executive Director on forms furnished by the Executive Director and in accordance with the rules of the Commission. The application shall include the name of the proposed licensee, the location of his place or places of business, the names of employees and interested individuals with substantial control of the Fantasy Contest Operator as determined by the Executive Director, complete information and details with respect to the individuals selected to be investigated by the Executive director, evidence of compliance with applicable requirements of the Fantasy Contest Act, and such other information and details as the Commission or Executive Director may require in order to discharge their duties properly ^[2.3].

Operators must also collect player information necessary to verify a player’s age, verify that the player is not excluded, and determine whether the player is located in Mississippi ^[2.4].

If you violate the Fantasy Contest Act, you may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for each separate violation not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) ^[2.3].

Please note that this response is based solely on the information provided in the context documents. If you have any further questions or concerns, it is recommended that you consult with a legal professional.

Source(s):

• [2.3] Licensing.
• [2.4] Player Registration.

Jurisdiction

Mississippi

• Gaming