Missouri Launches Legal Sports Betting on Dec. 1

Missouri is set to launch legal online sports betting on December 1, 2024, marking it as the 39th state to regulate the activity statewide. The move follows voter approval of Amendment 2 in November 2024, which overcame years of legislative delays and positioned the state to capture tax revenue previously lost to neighboring markets.

Residents can begin preregistering with licensed sportsbooks starting November 17, allowing them to set up accounts, verify identities and claim early promotional offers ahead of the launch. The Missouri Gaming Commission has issued temporary licenses to nine major operators, enabling mobile and online wagering anywhere within state borders. These include DraftKings and Circa Sports, which secured untethered licenses without requiring partnerships with local casinos or teams; BetMGM, partnered with Century Casinos; bet365, tied to the St. Louis Cardinals; Caesars Sportsbook, operating through Harrah's in Kansas City and Horseshoe in St. Louis; FanDuel, linked to St. Louis City SC; Fanatics Sportsbook, with Boyd Gaming; Underdog Sportsbook, associated with the Kansas City Royals; and theScore Bet, from PENN Entertainment, following its rebranding...