DraftKings, Underdog Apply To Operate In Missouri
A state official told Gambling.com on Wednesday, June 11, that sports betting operators DraftKings and Underdog have applied to operate in Missouri.
Elizabeth Hoffman, commission public relations coordinator, said DraftKings Missouri and Underdog became the first to apply after the Missouri Gaming Commission made sports betting license applications available in May.
Hoffman said those two are the only sports betting operators to seek licensing so far. However, other operators, including FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars Sportsbook, are also expected to apply.
With several months to go before the Dec. 1 launch of legal sports betting in Missouri, the application process is the first step to begin accepting wagers statewide. From there, the applicants must undergo a state investigation while authorities establish wagering rules and regulations.
By law, sports betting must begin by Dec. 1. Jan Zimmerman, commission chairman, recently told Gambling.com that legal sports betting will start on that date but not before then. Once legal sports betting begins, bettors age 21 and over in Missouri will be allowed to wager in person at brick-and-mortar sportsbooks or by using a cellphone or computer anywhere in the state. Missouri is home to 13 casinos.
Even before sports betting operators are approved, some have partnered with casinos. For instance, Century Casinos announced it is partnering with BetMGM Missouri to provide sports betting services, which is pending state approval.
Missouri Sports Betting Timeline
Here are key dates in the launch of legal sports betting in Missouri. Every state bordering Missouri, except Oklahoma, has legal sports betting.
- Nov. 5, 2024: Missouri voters approve legal sports betting statewide.
- February 2025: Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejects the commission's proposed emergency sports wagering rules, which would have launched sports betting as early as June.
- May 15: Sports betting application window opens.
- July 15: Applications for direct mobile licenses are due.
- Aug. 13: Direct mobile license applicants can present their cases to the Missouri Gaming Commission.
- Aug. 15: The commission announces direct mobile license holders.
- Aug. 30: Licensing rules are scheduled to become effective.
- Sept. 12: All other retail and mobile license applications are due.
- Dec. 1: Legal sports betting begins.
Post-December 1 Kansas City Chiefs Games
Below are the Kansas City Chiefs' games available for bettors after legal sports betting begins on Dec. 1. The playoff games occur at the end of the NFL regular season. The Super Bowl is set for Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.
- Week 14 12/7 vs. Houston Texans 8:20 pm NBC (SNF)
- Week 15 12/14 vs. Los Angeles Chargers 1 p.m. CBS
- Week 16 12/21 at Tennessee Titans 1 p.m. CBS
- Week 17 12/25 vs. Denver Broncos 8:15 p.m. Prime Video (TNF)
- Week 18 1/4/ at Las Vegas Raiders TBD TBD
St. Louis Blues Schedule Upcoming
Beginning Dec. 1, NHL fans and bettors in Missouri will be able to bet on Chiefs' games and all other sporting events. They will also be allowed to wager on the home-state St. Louis Blues. The NHL is not expected to release each team's 2025-'26 schedule for several weeks, but the regular season is slated to run from October 2025 to April 2026.
Across the country, sports betting is legal in most states.
