Missouri Sports Betting - Launching in 2025

MO Sports Betting Legalization & Mobile Sportsbook Updates

Missouri

Missouri is on the verge of legalizing sports betting, with significant developments occurring throughout 2024. With Missouri voters passing Amendment 2 with 50.1% of the vote, the path to legalizing sports betting in the state is now clearer. This approval means that the state can move forward with establishing the necessary regulatory frameworks and issuing licenses to sports betting operators.

Based on the current legislative process and the public vote, sports betting in Missouri could potentially be legalized by the end of 2024. The state would need to establish regulatory frameworks and issue licenses to operators, which could take several months.

Therefore, the earliest realistic start date for sports betting in Missouri, assuming an efficient regulatory setup, could be Q2 in 2025. 

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With the legalization of sports betting in Missouri, it is not yet known which operators will apply for or receive licenses; until then, residents can engage with social sportsbooks, which offer a unique platform for interactive and community-focused sports wagering.

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Missouri Sports Betting Overview, Timeline and Background 

The journey toward legalizing sports betting in Missouri has been a complex and evolving process, marked by legislative efforts and public interest. Prior to the recent approval of a sports betting amendment in 2024, Missouri's path to legal sports wagering was characterized by a series of legislative proposals and debates. 

The introduction of HB2311 was a pivotal moment, as it sought to establish a comprehensive framework for sports betting within the state. The legislation proposed that casinos and professional sports venues offer digital sports betting, along with the creation of “designated mobile sports districts” around these venues where specific mobile platforms would be available to the public. 

Despite a strong push for approval during the 2022 legislative session, which led many to believe that sports betting would be legalized before the 2022 NFL season, this was not realized. As a result, Missouri residents will have to wait until at least the summer of 2025 to access legalized sports betting.

Missouri lawmakers have been engaged in ongoing discussions about the inclusion of video lottery terminals (VLTs) in the sports betting framework, particularly in relation to HB 2502. The debate has been contentious, with Sen. Bernskoetter expressing disapproval of Sen. Hoskins' efforts to add VLTs, citing concerns over the proliferation of "gray machines" (illegal VLTs) and their potential to exacerbate gambling addictions.

The proposal to add 5,000 VLTs throughout the state aims to increase the accessibility of sports betting for residents and visitors, but it remains a divisive issue among lawmakers.

Stay tuned for more updates on sports betting in Missouri.

Missouri's Legalization Timeline

November 2024

  • Missouri voters pass Amendment 2 with 50.1% of the vote, according to unofficial election results. This approval allows the state to move forward with establishing regulatory frameworks and issuing licenses to sports betting operators.


October 2024

  • The state launches public awareness campaigns to educate residents about the new sports betting laws and responsible gambling practices.

September 2024

  • Missouri gubernatorial candidates give backing to proposed sports betting bill.

February 2024

  • HB2311 passes out of a special committee 5-2. Missouri legislators are trying to legalize sports betting in the state in 2024.

October 2023

  • Jefferson City, MO receives 16 new sports betting initiative proposals. This improves MO's chances to push sports betting legalization on the Nov. 2024 ballot. [Oct. 3]

May 2022

  • MO sports betting will not to be legalized in 2022. With the 2022 MO legislative session coming to a conclusion, lawmakers ultimately ran out of time before making an official vote. [May 11, talks between MO lawmakers stalled again to pass HB 2502]
  • Lawmakers were close to approving HB 2502. Hours were spent discussing the details of legalizing HB 2502, which gave MO residents some hope. [May 5, MO lawmakers came close to legalizing sports betting]

April 2022

  • Sen. Denny Hoskins' filibuster leads to a failure to agree on HB 2502. Sen. Hoskins explained in great detail that a major barrier to the Senate's approval is the need to include video lottery terminals (VLT's) throughout the state. [April 28, lawmakers to reach a decision on passing HB 2502]

May 2021

  • The Missouri Senate fails to approve sports betting before the end of the 2021 legislative session. The addition of VLT's to the sports betting bill causes division between lawmakers. 

Missouri Sports Betting Tips

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Missouri Teams

Missouri Teams to Bet on

Pro Sports Teams

Missouri has six pro teams (baseball, football, and soccer) and a handful of D1 college teams. 

NFL Logo NFL Betting in Missouri

Chiefs logo Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs need no introduction. They are the reigning Super Bowl Champions and seem primed to content for yet another Lombardi Trophy in 2024. They are far and away the most popular team in Missouri, and will be for the foreseeable future. They play their games in Arrowhead Stadium outside Kansas City. 

Chiefs Odds

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NFL Game Odds: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cleveland Browns

Below is a selection of odds for the upcoming NFL game: Updated December 12, 2024 - Odds Provided by BetMGM - Subject to Change

Team

Spread 

Moneyline 

Total

Kansas City Chiefs

(-4.0) -115

-225

Over (45.5) -110

Cleveland Browns

(+4.0) -105

+185

Under (45.5) -110

MLB logo MLB Betting in Missouri

Royals logo Kansas City Royals

The Royals haven’t found much luck since back-to-back AL Pennants from 2014-15 and winning their second World Series title in 2015. Kansas City hasn’t had a winning record in the six seasons since and therefore haven’t returned to the playoffs since either.

Salvador Perez helped keep them in the spotlight a bit with his league-high tying 48 home runs, but other than that, the Royals have a lot of work to do to get back to where they were just a few short seasons ago.

Royals Odds

St. Louis Cardinals logo St. Louis Cardinals

After a successful 90-win season and a trade for Nolan Arenado, the Cards have taken the right steps as a franchise. Although they were eliminated from the playoffs yet again in 2024, the Cards are just a few moves away from becoming a contender again.

Cardinals Odds

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NHL logo NHL Betting in Missouri

St. Louis Blues logoSt. Louis Blues

St. Louis has had continual regular season success before and after winning their first Stanley Cup in team history in 2019. While they haven't been at the top of the Western Division standings recently, they are always competitive and should have another good season in 2024-25. 

Blues odds

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MLS Logo MLS Betting in Missouri

Sporting Kansas City logoSporting Kansas City 

Sporting Kansas City has been in the MLS since 1966 and have struggled to compete and win another MLS Cup since their 2013 championship season. Their last two seasons (2020-2021) were successful, as they finished as a top-5 team with 12-3-6 and 17-7-10 records, respectively. 

Peter Vermes has been Sporting KC's head coach since 2009, making him the longest-tenured coach in the league. Sporting Kansas City plays their home matches at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, KS. 

Saint Louis City SC logoSt. Louis City SC

Saint Louis City FC is one of the newest MLS sides, joining the league in 2023. The team has quickly become extremely popular in the city. City plays its home games at CityPark in downtown St. Louis. 

Soccer Odds

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College Sports Teams in MO

Missouri Tigers logo Missouri Tigers - Football | Basketball

Mizzou's football program has been up and down since winning the Cotton and Citrus Bowls in 2013 and 2014, where they finished 12-2 and 11-3, respectively. The Tigers are a part of the SEC and are coached by Eliah Drinkwitz. Their home games are played at the Faurot Field in Columbia, MO.

Mizzou basketball has also produced mixed results every year, typically losing in the first or second round of the NCAA Tournament when they qualify. Head Coach Cuonzo Martin will be entering his sixth season at the helm, leading the Tigers to qualify for the NCAA Tournament twice and winning at least twenty games once during that span. Coach Martin also only helped the Tigers attain two winning records in his five completed coaching seasons. Tigers home court basketball is played at the Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO.

Missouri State Bears logo Missouri State Bears - Basketball

The Bears are one of the newer MO state college teams, as their inaugural season was in 1952-53. As part of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), the Bears haven't qualified for the NCAA Tournament since the 1998-99 season. The Bears split their record even in their first two seasons under Head Coach Dana Ford and then were able to bounce back and finish 17-7 and 23-11 in the last two seasons, respectively. Since Coach Ford and the Bears have improved in the last two seasons, there's a high chance they could finally make their return to the NCAA Tournament. 

Southwest Missouri State Redhawks - Basketball

Southwest Missouri basketball started in 1991-92, which makes them the youngest D1 basketball team in the Show-Me State. As part of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), the Redhawks have qualified for March Madness once in 1999-2000, losing in the first round. Head Coach Brad Korn has coached two losing seasons so far, but the Redhawks did play far better against teams in their conference during this span. Home games are played at the Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

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Missouri Sports Betting FAQs
Commonly asked questions about sports betting in The Show-Me State.
Is it legal to bet on sports in Missouri?

Yes, sports betting is now legal in Missouri following the passage of Amendment 2. The state is in the process of establishing regulatory frameworks and issuing licenses to operators.

When will sports betting be legalized in Missouri?

While an exact launch date isn't set, it's anticipated that sports betting will officially start in 2025, once all regulatory and licensing processes are completed.