Missouri Soon To Issue First Two Sports Betting Licenses; Circa, DraftKings, FanDuel Competing

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Larry Henry

Last Updated: Aug 8^th, 2025

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Missouri Soon To Issue First Two Sports Betting Licenses; Circa, DraftKings, FanDuel Competing

Missouri gaming officials are set to hear a presentation within days from each of the three sports betting companies competing for one of two untethered mobile licenses.

On Aug. 13, representatives from Circa Sports, DraftKings and FanDuel are scheduled to appear before the Missouri Gaming Commission in Jefferson City for a formal presentation, officials said. Two days later, on Aug. 15, the commission plans to announce which two companies will be awarded an untethered sports betting license.

Legal sports betting begins on Dec. 1 in Missouri. Currently, sports betting is legal is most states, including every state bordering Missouri, except Oklahoma.

The two untethered operators don't have to partner with a casino or professional sports team in offering their app to bettors statewide. Other sports betting licenses will be issued later to companies partnering with sports teams or casinos. So far, the sports-betting company Underdog has applied for one of these mobile licenses, while the sports-betting operator Fanatics has applied for retail and mobile licensing, Elizabeth Hoffman, the commission's public relations coordinator, told Gambling.com.

In addition to sports betting operators, companies seeking approval for a sports wagering supplier’s license have also submitted applications to operate in the state. These are:

Catalist, a data provider
GLI, an independent testing lab
GeoComply, a geolocation compliance provider
OpticOdds, a data provider
Sportradar, a data provider
SportsContentCo, a data provider

Once legal sports betting begins on Dec. 1, bettors age 21 and over in Missouri can wager in person at brick-and-mortar sportsbooks or by using a cellphone or computer anywhere in the state.

Missouri Sports Betting Timeline

Below are key dates in the launch of legal sports betting in Missouri.

Nov. 5, 2024: Missouri voters approve legal sports betting statewide.
Feb. 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 2025.
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.
Sept. 15: Sports wagering supplier license application are due to qualify for a temporary license before Dec. 1.
Dec. 1: Legal sports betting begins.

Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Blues Games

Here are the Kansas City Chiefs' regular-season games available to bettors after legal sports wagering begins Dec. 1. The Chiefs' stars include tight end Travis Kelce, pictured.