Mississippi sports betting launch hits a minor delay

Residents of Mississippi may have to wait for another week before they place their bets on their favorite sports teams.

Reuters reported that gambling operators have been given the green light to operate sports betting in Mississippi on Sunday, exactly a month after the game was legalized in the state. However, Mississippi Gaming Commissioner Allen Godfrey said casino operators weren’t done with their preparations for sports betting activities, including the construction of sports bars and meeting other state requirements for the games.

He estimated that it will take at least two more weeks before sports betting becomes fully operational in the state’s casinos.

“Right now, the ones wanting to get started are still in the renovation phase,” Godfrey said, according to the news outlet.