Mississippi

Last updated: 3/13/2026

This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Poker laws vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific legal questions about hosting poker games.

Home game poker is a gray area in Mississippi, as the state has no explicit social gambling exception. Mississippi has a large commercial casino industry centered along the Gulf Coast and in Tunica County, but private games are not clearly addressed by statute.

Home Games

Gray Area

Mississippi does not have a clear social gambling exception. While home games are not actively prosecuted, the state's gambling laws do not explicitly permit private social poker.

Conditions

No rake or house cut
Game should be in a private setting

Age: 21+Confidence: low

Charitable Gaming

Not Permitted

Mississippi does not have a charitable gaming framework that includes poker. Charitable gaming is limited to certain raffles.

License: Not requiredConfidence: medium

Commercial Poker

Legal - Licensed & Regulated

Mississippi has a significant commercial casino industry. Casinos along the Gulf Coast (Biloxi) and in Tunica County offer poker rooms. The Beau Rivage hosts major poker events.

Confidence: high