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Senate Gaming chair raises concerns over potential legalization of mobile sports betting
SUMMARY: The effort to legalize mobile sports betting in Mississippi will persist following a failed campaign in 2024. While the House of Representatives aims to reintroduce legislation favoring mobile betting for those 21 and over, Senate Gaming Committee Chair David Blount expresses skepticism, fearing it may harm brick-and-mortar casinos and tourism-driven economic growth. Proponents argue legalizing mobile betting could capture unregulated, black market gambling, potentially increasing tax revenue. However, Mississippi casinos oppose such legalization, citing concerns over reduced revenues. As the new legislative session progresses, the future of mobile sports betting remains uncertain, with the Senate unlikely to draft supportive legislation.
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SUMMARY: The Pearl Board of Aldermen voted 5-2 to reject a citizen-approved ordinance allowing liquor stores within city limits, despite nearly 60% of voters supporting it in a June referendum. Pearl, a Rankin County suburb, remains in a dry county where liquor sales require special approval. Although Pearl has resort status permitting wine and liquor by the glass in restaurants and beer sales in stores, residents must still travel elsewhere for liquor purchases. Mayor Jake Windham, who opposed liquor stores but supported honoring the vote, expressed disappointment, emphasizing the importance of respecting citizens’ voices and preventing retail leakage.
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SUMMARY: Ole Miss football overcame losing 18 starters to dominate Georgia State 63-7 in their 2025 opener. A pregame altercation occurred when Georgia State’s Tyler Scott snatched a chain from Ole Miss’s Da’Shawn Womack, leading to Scott’s suspension for the game. Womack chose not to press charges. Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin praised Womack’s performance, who tied for team-high solo tackles. Offensively, QB Austin Simmons threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns. The running game improved with Kewan Lacy rushing for 108 yards and three scores. Ole Miss rose to 20th in the AP Top 25 and will face Kentucky next.
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SUMMARY: The Southeastern Conference named Ole Miss’s Zxavian Harris and Mississippi State’s Will Whitson co-Defensive Linemen of the Week after standout performances in Week 1. Harris tallied five tackles, one sack, and an interception in Ole Miss’s 63-7 win over Georgia State, disrupting the run game with his size and skill. Whitson, a transfer from Coastal Carolina, notched one sack, 2.5 tackles for loss—the best in the SEC that week—and five quarterback pressures in Mississippi State’s 34-17 victory over Southern Miss. Both players will return to the field Saturday as Ole Miss faces Kentucky and Mississippi State hosts Arizona State.
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