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Mississippi casino revenue hits $217.9 million, down 2.6%

Friday, June 19, 2026 10:00 AM
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Mississippi casinos generated $217.9 million in revenue for May, down 2.6% year-over-year.

The Mississippi Gaming Commission figures show that slots accounted for $181.1 million down 3.1%, while table games generated $29.8 million, up 4.3%. Retail sports betting was down 43.3% to $1.9 million.

Mississippi’s Coastal Region recorded the highest revenue for the month. Revenue rose 0.6% to $143.8 million. Slots generated $119.6 million, down 0.4%, and table games generated $22 million, up 10.8%.

The Northern Region reported $45.1 million, down 12.3%. Slots were down 13.6% to $35.8 million, and table games declined 15.5% to $5.5 million.

The Central Region reported a 0.8% drop to $28.9 million. Slots and table games increased by 1.2% and 4.1%, respectively.

Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming

Charlotte Capewell brings her passion for storytelling and expertise in writing, researching, and the gambling industry to every article she writes. Her specialties include the US gambling industry, regulator legislation, igaming, and more. As a fan of all things F1-related, she roots for her favorite team, Aston Martin, every race weekend. Charlotte also follows motorsport news closely and is keen to write about the latest news in the sports betting industry.

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