Missouri Launches Sports Betting on December 1, 2025

Missouri is set to launch legal sports betting on December 1, 2025, marking the state's entry as the 35th U.S. jurisdiction to offer commercial wagering and the first since North Carolina's debut in March 2024. Eight major operators, including bet365, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, Circa Sports, DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics Sportsbook, and theScore Bet, will begin accepting bets at 12:01 a.m. local time, providing both online and retail options across the state.

The launch follows voter approval of Amendment 2 in November 2024, which legalized sports betting after years of legislative debate. Regulators expedited the process, moving from ballot success to operational readiness in under 13 months, despite initial setbacks such as the rejection of emergency rules that could have accelerated the timeline. Missouri's framework includes a business-friendly 10% tax on adjusted gross revenue and allowances for operators to deduct up to 25% of wagers for promotional spending, fostering aggressive introductory offers.

Ahead of the debut, preregistration is underway for new users physically located in Missouri, unlocking a range of welcome bonuses to incentivize early signups. DraftKings...