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Mississippi Sets Handle Record in October

18 November 2021 by Dustin Jermalowicz

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The state of Mississippi saw $83.5 million bet on sports in October, the highest-ever total reported since the activity went live in October 2019.

Revenues for the sportsbooks in the state were $9.1 million, up 3.4% from last year, and up 3.4% in September. The handle was up 36.4% from last year and was an all-time record, as the $83.5 million easily eclipsed the previous record of $67.7 million.

The NFL served as the most popular sport to have bets placed, as $45.8 million was wagered, generating $4.3 million in revenue.

Casinos in the northern part of the state generated $15.5 million in bets with $1.6 million in revenue. Coastal casinos generated $1.3 million in revenues on $12.9 million in handle.

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Dustin Jermalowicz // News Editor
Dustin Jermalowicz
Dustin has a long-standing passion for gambling. He has been writing professionally on the subject and breaking industry news for Casino Listings since 2011. His favorite casino games include Blackjack, Poker, and Hi/Lo. A proud native of Detroit, Dustin currently lives in Michigan.