The tribe has approved regulations regarding sports pools, race books and pari-mutuel racing. The idea is for the resorts to establish themselves as a Mississippi sports betting destination.
After voting to amend the Choctaw Gaming Commission Regulations at a Special Call Tribal Council Meeting on May 31, the tribe plans to introduce sports betting at its Pearl River and Bok Homa resorts ahead of the college football season – and ahead of other casinos in the state.
Mississippi’s Band of Choctaw Indians is looking to take advantage of being first.