FanDuel Joins DraftKings, Underdog In Seeking Missouri Sports Betting License

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FanDuel Joins DraftKings, Underdog In Seeking Missouri Sports Betting License

As of Friday, July 11, the following have applied for sports betting licenses in Missouri, according to Elizabeth Hoffman, Missouri Gaming Commission public relations coordinator. Legal sports betting begins Dec. 1.

  • DraftKings has applied for an untethered license.
  • FanDuel has applied for an untethered license.
  • Underdog has applied for a mobile license.

In addition, the companies below also have applied for licensing, Hoffman told Gambling.com.

  • Catalist, a data provider, has applied for a sports wagering supplier's license.
  • GLI, an independent testing lab, has applied for a sports wagering supplier's license.
  • GeoComply has applied for a sports wagering supplier's license.

Missouri Sports Betting Timeline

Here are key dates in the launch of legal sports betting in Missouri. Every state bordering Missouri, except Oklahoma, already 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.

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.

Post-December 1 Kansas City Chiefs Games

Below are the Kansas City Chiefs games available to bettors after legal sports wagering 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. 

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