Gaming; include online, interactive and computerized versions thereof, increase penalties, and authorize forfeiture.

Explicitly defines online, interactive, and computerized versions of games as gaming devices under existing gambling prohibitions.

Defined new terms including 'covered provider,' 'incidental display,' and 'third-party linking' to clarify protections for technology service providers.

Increased criminal penalties for operating illegal online gambling platforms from misdemeanor to felony with fines up to $100,000 and up to 10 years imprisonment.

Added forfeiture provisions allowing seizure of assets, rights, and privileges used in connection with gambling violations.

Authorized the Gaming Commission to enter into contingency fee agreements for forfeited assets used in prosecuting gambling violations.

Created a safe harbor provision protecting telecommunications, cable, and technology service providers who merely transmit or display gambling content without directly accepting wagers.

Added provision allowing prosecution of violations to be tried in the county where the violation occurred or in Hinds County.