Here Are Key Dates In Missouri Leading Up To The Dec. 1 Sports Betting Launch

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Larry Henry

Last Updated: May 27^th, 2025

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Here Are Key Dates In Missouri Leading Up To The Dec. 1 Sports Betting Launch

With several months to go before the Dec. 1 launch of legal sports betting in Missouri, the first steps have begun to approve the operators wanting to accept wagers statewide.

The Missouri Gaming Commission made sports betting license applications available to operators earlier this month. DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, and others are expected to seek licensing.

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.

Elizabeth Hoffman, commission public relations coordinator, told Gambling.com that by Tuesday, May 27, the commission had not received any retail or mobile sports wagering applications.

However, some sports betting operators are already entering into partnerships with casinos. This week, Century Casinos announced it is partnering with BetMGM Missouri to provide sports betting services pending state approval.

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 using a cellphone or computer.

Sports Betting Timeline

Below 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 commission's proposed emergency sports wagering rules to launch 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 and Super Bowl occur at the end of the NFL regular season.