Missouri Sports Betting: Dec. 1 launch, Nov. 17 pre-registration to bet online at legal MO sportsbook apps

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• Is sports betting legal in Missouri?
• Which online sportsbooks will launch in Missouri?
• When will Missouri sports betting launch legally?
• What you can and can't bet on in Missouri
• Popular teams and sports to bet on in Missouri
• Which brick-and-mortar sportsbooks will be available in Missouri?
• Responsible gambling resources in Missouri
• Missouri betting legislative and ballot initiatives: A timeline

DISCLAIMER: Sports betting is not yet legal in Missouri. This article is intended for informational purposes only and will be updated as new legislation, ballot measures or court rulings develop. Until legalization is finalized and regulated operators launch, residents in Missouri cannot legally place sports bets.

Legalized sports betting has been active in some capacity in most of the United States, and Missouri is expected to be the next state to join this company.

Sports betting in Missouri is scheduled to launch on Dec. 1, with pre-registration for sportsbook accounts and deposits scheduled to be available starting Nov. 17.

Of course, the moment Missouri legalizes betting, it will likely become a big player in the U.S. Sports wagering industry. Patrick Mahomes and the three-time Super Bowl-champion Chiefs play in Missouri, as do the Cardinals, the Blues, the Royals and the Mizzu Tigers. 

Read on for more about what to expect for the likely December 1, 2025, sports betting legalization in Missouri, including which sportsbooks will likely come to the Show-Me State.

Is sports betting legal in Missouri?

No, sports betting has not yet been legalized in Missouri, but it is expected to start Dec. 1.

Pre-registration for accounts and deposits at MO sportsbooks is expected to begin Nov. 17.

In November 2024, Missouri voters narrowly approved Amendment 2, paving the way for legalizing sports betting. That vote allowed the state to move forward with creating regulations and issuing licenses to operators.

Since then, the path to betting has ramped up with licenses granted to temporary partners.

Which online sportsbooks are expected to launch in Missouri?

No sportsbooks have officially launched yet, because Missouri sports betting is not live or legal.

However, the MGC and betting law have identified up to 14 online sports betting licenses to be granted: 6 licenses will go to apps partnering with casino operators, 6 connected to local professional sports teams, and 2 untethered licenses, which can act independently.

These operators have been granted temporary sports wagering mobile licenses by the MGC, as of Nov. 12. Listed next to them are possible Missouri sportsbook promos that may be included at the time of pre-registration on Nov. 17 in preparation for the Dec. 1 betting apps activation.

• *: Note: Kambi is an odds provider, not a sportsbook. As of Nov. 12, they have not yet announced which operator(s) or market partnerships they will work with in Missouri.
• $: Note: There are no active bonus codes as of publication for Missouri, listed here as examples to help bettors anticipate possible promo codes to use upon sports betting going live. These are active promo codes used in other states for each sportsbook and are possibilities to be used upon Missouri's pre-registration on November 17.
• Additional Note: The MGC also has approved wagering supplier licenses for Gambling Laboratories Interntaional, GeoComply, Catalist Sports Inc., SportsContentCo, and GDC America.

DraftKings and Circa Sports earned untethered licenses, meaning they can act independently. 

Residents of the Show Me State will have the opportunity to build their bankroll by betting at multiple sportsbooks.

Expect more detailed announcements as Missouri's Nov. 17 pre-registration and Dec. 1 legal betting launch dates approach.

Other possible Missouri sportsbooks that could go live in the future

• BetRivers Sportsbook MO
• Hard Rock Sportsbook MO
• BallyBet Sportsbook MO

When will Missouri sports betting go live?

The scheduled launch date for legally betting on sports in Missouri is December 1, 2025, established by the Missouri Gaming Commission's initiatives. 

Potential betting customers are expected to be allowed to pre-register for accounts and deposits on participating operators on November 17, 2025.

What you can bet on in Missouri

While full regulations have not been released yet, these likely will be allowed:

• Licensed online and retail sports betting are BOTH legal (unconfirmed)
• NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, UFC, golf, motorsports and other pro sports and leagues (unconfirmed)
• College sports lines, totals and futures (unconfirmed)
• Olympics (unconfirmed)
• Esports (unconfirmed)
• Horse racing (unconfirmed)
• Certain non-sporting events like the Oscars (unconfirmed)
• Common bet markets like moneyline, spread betting, Over/Under totals, Select prop bets, and parlays and same-game parlays (unconfirmed).

What you can't bet on in Missouri

While full regulations have not been released yet, these likely will not be allowed:

• Unlicensed iGaming or online casino gambling (unconfirmed)
• High school sports (unconfirmed)
• College sports player props (unconfirmed)
• Political events (unconfirmed)
• Live greyhound dog racing (unconfirmed)
• Placing wagers at an unlicensed sportsbook (unconfirmed)
• Must physically be in Missouri to place wagers (unconfirmed)

Popular teams and sports to bet on in Missouri

• NFL: Kansas City Chiefs
• MLB: Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals
• NHL: St. Louis Blues
• MLS: St. Louis City SC
• NCAA: Missouri Tigers, Missouri State Bears, St. Louis University Billikens; Lindenwood Lions

Which brick-and-mortar sportsbooks will be available in Missouri?

• Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City: Partnered with Fanatics Sportsbook
• Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa St. Charles: Fanatics Sportsbook
• Harrah’s Kansas City: Caesars Sportsbook
• Horseshoe St. Louis: Caesars Sportsbook
• Hollywood Casino & Hotel in St. Louis: ESPN BET
• River City Casino & Hotel in St. Louis: ESPN BET
• Argosy Casino & Hotel in Kansas City: ESPN BET
• Century Casino & Hotel in Cape Girardeau: BetMGM

Responsible gambling resources in Missouri

If you're concerned about your gambling activity or the activity of a friend or family member, the Missouri Gaming Commission recommends to call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537), which is available 24 hours per day, or e-mail [email protected].

These resources are free for problem gamblers and their loved ones.

For any additional correspondence required, you can contact the Missouri Gaming Commission at:

Missouri Gaming Commission
3417 Knipp Drive
P.O. Box 1847
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Telephone: (573) 526-4080

Missouri betting legislative and ballot initiatives: A timeline

📅  December 1, 2025*

Scheduled launch date for legal Missouri sports betting

📅  November 17, 2025*

Expected date on which prospective MO bettors can pre-register for and deposit funds into sportsbook accounts.

📅  September 2025

Underdog Sportsbook secures Missouri online market access through a partnership with the Kansas City Royals. Underdog plans to launch in December if all goes well.

📅  May 2025

The application window closes for any operators who requested to set up their sportsbook in Missouri.

📅  March 2025

An emergency ruleset for sports betting is rejected, meaning that the launch of online sportsbooks in MO is delayed until fall. It's a frustrating setback for prospective Missouri bettors.

📅  November 2024

Missouri voters narrowly pass Amendment 2 with 50.1 percent of the votes, according to unofficial election results. This approval allowed the state to move forward with creating regulation frameworks and issuing licenses to sports betting operators, pivotal steps in the legalization process.

📅  October 2024

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

📅  September 2024

Missouri gubernatorial candidates on the campaign trail express their support for the proposed sports betting bill. The growing political support for betting leads many to believe that the finish line is in sight. 

📅  February 2024

HB2311 successfully passes out of a special committee with a 5-2 vote. It's a massive forward motion for sports betting in Missouri. 

📅  October 2023

The capital city of Jefferson City, MO receives 16 new sports betting initiative proposals. This gives plenty of prospective Missouri bettors hope, as it greatly increases the chances of pushing sports betting legalization onto the November 2024 ballot.

📅  May 2022

Missouri sports betting once again fails to pass before the conclusion of the legislative session. Lawmakers missed the proverbial shot clock, with talks stalling yet again due to specific details and inclusions within the bill. 

Lawmakers did come close, however. They spent hours discussing HB 2502, but the long at-bat still ended in a strikeout. 

📅  April 2022

Sen. Denny Hoskins filibusters in support of the legalization of sports betting in Missouri, but it proves fruitless. HB 2502 swings and misses, with VLTs continuing to serve as a source of dissent among lawmakers.

📅  May 2021

Like many other states that still currently prohibit sports betting, the Missouri Senate failed to approve sports betting before the end of the 2021 legislative session.

The biggest rift caused by the initial sports betting bill? The inclusion of VLTs (video lottery terminals). Lawmakers squabbled about this particular part of the bill, ultimately leading to a negotiation stall-out.