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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states.
Mississippi in 2017 changed its law to allow sports betting as part of a bill legalizing and regulating fantasy sports.
Bruffey says betting itself may not generate much revenue for Mississippi’s 28 casinos, which have struggled with competition. But he says betting could bring more visitors.
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