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Published Sep. 3, 2025 3:38 p.m. ET

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Sports betting in Missouri is legal but not live yet. The state plans on launching on December 1st, 2025. Below we’ll go into expected Missouri sportsbooks so that you’re covered in terms of Missouri sports betting. 

Missouri Sports Betting At a Glance

  • ⛔ Legal Status: Legal, but not live yet
  • 🚀 Launch Date: December 1, 2025
  • 📱 Expected Sportsbooks: BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings, ESPN BET, bet365, Fanatics, Circa, Underdog, Bally Bet, Hard Rock
  • 🏛️ Regulator: Missouri Gaming Commission
  • 🎰 Licenses Allowed: 14 (6 casino, 6 pro teams, 2 untethered)
  • 📚 College Betting: TBD
  • 🏟️ Retail Options: Missouri casinos + team venues

Is Missouri Sports Betting Legal?

Yes. Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 in November 2024, legalizing online and retail sports betting after years of debate over tax rates, video lottery terminals, and regulatory control.

Regulators are targeting a December 1, 2025 launch. Until then, Missourians cannot legally wager with sportsbooks online or in person inside the state, which is why many cross into Kansas, Illinois, and Iowa, where betting is already legal.

For now, daily fantasy sports are legal and regulated, and while horse racing is authorized in law, there are no operating in-state tracks or approved online race books, so practical options are limited.

Missouri Sports Betting Launch Date

The Missouri Gaming Commission has set December 1, 2025 as the statewide go-live date following voter approval of Amendment 2. The launch falls just ahead of college bowl season and shortly before the NFL playoffs, positioning the market for peak football demand. Operators are already preparing with license filings and market-access deals, and regulators have begun awarding mobile licenses as retail sportsbook operations move forward.

Missouri Sports Betting News

Below is a timeline and informational guide on how sports betting’s legalization in Missouri has evolved over the past year:

Legislation & Ballot

  • Nov. 5, 2024: Missouri voters approve sports betting in a statewide referendum.
  • Dec. 6, 2024: final certified results show sports betting passes by just 2,961 votes (1,478,652 to 1,475,691).

Regulation & Rule Making

  • Jan. 27, 2025: Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) sends draft sports betting regulations to the governor’s office.
  • May 15, 2025: MGC confirms a December 1, 2025 launch date and officially opens the license application window.
  • July 16, 2025: MGC approves temporary license issuance authority for its executive director.

Licensing & Market Access

  • Mar. 24, 2025: bet365 partners with St. Louis Cardinals, confirming entry into Missouri.
  • May 27, 2025: BetMGM partners with Century Casinos for Missouri market access.
  • Jun. 11, 2025: DraftKings and Underdog Sports are first confirmed license applicants.
  • Aug. 7, 2025: ESPN BET confirms retail sportsbooks at Argosy Riverside Casino, River City Casino, and Hollywood Casino St. Louis.
  • Aug. 15, 2025: DraftKings and Circa Sports win the two untethered mobile licenses.
  • Aug. 15, 2025: FanDuel partners with St. Louis CITY SC for market access.

Missouri Sportsbooks Expected to Launch

Several national operators are expected to enter the Missouri market. Mobile apps and retail books are lining up through license filings, market-access partnerships with casinos and pro teams, and on-site buildouts. Expect familiar brands to time their promos around late-season football. Below are some notable ones expected to be live in December:

  • DraftKings Sportsbook: one of the two winners of an untethered license. DraftKings won’t need a casino or team partner.
  • Circa Sports: the second operator to secure an untethered license. Vegas-style sportsbook known for sharp lines.
  • FanDuel Sportsbook: partnering with St. Louis CITY SC, FanDuel will enter Missouri through the team affiliation model. The operator is also preparing a heavy launch campaign despite projecting a $30M hit in December revenue due to promo spend.
  • ESPN BET (PENN Entertainment): launching mobile in Missouri in December.
  • BetMGM: partnered with Century Casinos for both mobile and retail access in Missouri.
  • bet365: partnered with the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • Fanatics Sportsbook: filed for a license in August 2025, expected to go live before or shortly after launch.
  • Caesars: operates the Horseshoe St. Louis casino, expected to enter mobile betting.

DraftKings Missouri

  • Best known for: massive alt lines and player props and strong in-game betting with frequent price updates.
  • National Welcome offer:  bet $5, get $200 in bonus bets instantly, plus over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket.
  • App experience & notable features: iOS rating 4.8/5 (847K+ ratings); live betting hub, SGPs, wide prop catalog
  • Final take: if you want the broadest market depth and quick-moving live lines on major teams, DraftKings is a top pick.

FanDuel Missouri

  • Best known for: easiest same-game parlay builder, plus SGP+,  Fast betslip math and frequent boosts.
  • National Welcome offer: bet $5, get $300 in bonus bets if your first bet wins. No promo code needed.
  • App experience & notable features: iOS rating 4.9/5 (1.9M+ ratings); live betting, cash-out, robust parlay tools.
  • Final take: for a smooth app, elite SGP tools and more, FanDuel is hard to beat.

BetMGM Missouri

  • Best known for: Frequent profit boosts and broad SGP options and MGM Rewards integration for hotel and resort perks.
  • National Welcome offer: Up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if your first bet loses with promo code FOXSPORTS
  • App experience & notable features: iOS rating 4.8/5 (~240K ratings); live betting, cash-out, wide sport coverage.
  • Final take: if you value boosts and MGM Rewards status, BetMGM is a strong secondary book even when a first-time promo isn’t running.

Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri

  • Best known for: FanCash rewards that convert to bonus bets or merchandise and steady football-season promos.
  • National Welcome offer: new customers get a 100% profit boost daily for 10 days (max stake of $25)
  • App experience & notable features: iOS rating 4.8/5 (138K+ ratings); clean UI, live betting, responsible gaming tooling.
  • Final take: a great add for rewards hunters, especially during football season, with daily FanCash value.

bet365 Missouri

  • Best known for: elite in-play betting, early-payout features, vast global menus, and very robust alternate totals/spreads.
  • National Welcome Offer #1: Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets, Win or Lose
  • National Welcome Offer #2: Get Up to $1,000 in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Loses
  • App experience & notable features: iOS rating 4.8/5 (189K+ ratings); strong live betting hub with rapid markets and useful in-game stats.
  • Final take: stands out for best-in-class live betting with fast odds updates, deep markets, and integrated live streaming that makes in-game wagering seamless.

Caesars Missouri

Responsible Sports Gambling in Missouri

Sports betting should be fun and stay within your limits. If gambling starts to impact your finances, relationships, or health, confidential help is available from state and national resources.

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