Sports betting approval in Mississippi

Mississippi gambling regulators are ready for the final approval of the rules allowing sports betting.

The state gaming commission placed the rules on the agenda for approval Thursday. Commission Executive Director Allen Godfrey says it is up to the three commissioners to decide whether to vote on the measure and whether to make changes. If approved, they would take effect in 30 days.

The U.S. Supreme Court last month struck down a federal law that bans gambling on football, basketball, and other sports in most states.

Under proposed rules, casinos would pay state and local taxes worth 12 percent of the wagers minus payouts and bets would only take place in casinos.