MS Gaming Industry Letters

COVID-19 Casino Operating Guidelines, Mississippi

The Mississippi Gaming Commission issued Industry Letter No. 2021-01 on March 4, 2021, rescinding three prior COVID-19 industry guidance letters and replacing them with updated operating guidelines for licensed casino operators. The guidelines include a 75% maximum occupancy limit, mandatory mask requirements in indoor public areas, social distancing measures, enhanced cleaning protocols with high-frequency touch-points sanitized at least every two hours, and guest symptom screening at entrances. Housekeeping services are limited to check-out only or upon guest request. These requirements take effect March 4, 2021, at 5:00 pm CST.

COVID-19 Operating Guidelines: 75% Occupancy Limit, Mask Requirements, and Sanitization Protocols for Charitable Gaming Licensees

The Mississippi Gaming Commission issued Industry Letter No. 2021-02 rescinding prior COVID-19 guidance (Industry Letters 2020-02 and 2020-04) and establishing updated operating requirements for charitable gaming licensees effective March 4, 2021 at 5:00 pm CST. The letter mandates a 75% maximum occupancy limit, universal indoor mask requirements, social distancing measures, enhanced sanitization protocols, and symptom-screening signage at all entrances.

COVID-19 Casino Restrictions End April 30

The Mississippi Gaming Commission rescinds Industry Letter No. 2021-01, canceling all COVID-19 requirements for licensed casino operators effective April 30, 2021 at 5:00 pm CST. The rescission eliminates mandatory pandemic protocols previously imposed on Mississippi's casino industry. Operators must continue to comply with applicable state and local COVID-19 ordinances.

Rescinds COVID-19 Requirements for Charitable Gaming Effective April 30

The Mississippi Gaming Commission has rescinded all COVID-19 requirements for charitable gaming licensees. Industry Letter No. 2021-04 repeals the previous Letter No. 2021-02 issued March 4, 2021. The cancellation takes effect April 30, 2021 at 5:00 pm CST. Licensees must continue complying with any applicable state and local COVID-19 rules or ordinances.

Slot Metered Drop Replaces Physical Drop for Gross Gaming Revenue Reporting

The Mississippi Gaming Commission issued Industry Letter No. 2023-01, effective for January 2023 reporting, requiring all licensed gaming operators to use slot metered drop instead of physical drop when calculating and reporting slot gaming revenue through the CARDs system. Table and card games remain on physical drop methodology. This change modifies the calculation method without altering the definition of gross revenue.