Mississippi casinos are inching closer to ‘play ball’ now that the state’s gaming commission approved sports betting regulations Thursday.

Last month, a Supreme Court ruling allowed for sports betting in casinos outside of Nevada, and it could mean a new jackpot for Tunica County casinos and that area’s economy.

The Mississippi sports betting regulations go into effect in 30 days, and by football season it’s expected sports betting at Tunica County casinos will be up and running, giving the area an important shot in the arm after a challenging decade.

“It’s definitely a positive for the market,” said Webster Franklin with the Tunica Convention and Visitors Bureau.