Missouri To Announce First Two Sports Betting Licenses In August
Three sports betting operators seeking one of two untethered mobile licenses in Missouri are preparing to make their case to state officials in August.
On Aug. 13, Circa Sports, DraftKings and FanDuel are scheduled to appear before the Missouri Gaming Commission in Jefferson City. Two days later, the commission plans to announce which two will be awarded an untethered license, officials said. The two untethered operators don't have to partner with a casino or professional sports team.
Legal sports betting begins in Missouri on Dec. 1. Sport betting already is legal in most states, including every state bordering Missouri except Oklahoma.
Missouri also will issue sports betting licenses tethered to casinos and professional sports teams in the state. Those applications are due by Sept. 12. So far, the sports betting operator Underdog is the only company to apply for one of those mobile licenses.
In addition to sports betting operators, companies seeking approval for a sports wagering supplier’s license also have 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
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.
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.
- 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 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.
- 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 on Dec. 1.
- 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
By Dec. 1, the NHL season will be underway. On Dec. 1, Missouri’s NHL team, the St. Louis Blues, will host the Anaheim Ducks at the Enterprise Center.
The Blues then embark on a three-game road trip before returning home to host the Boston Bruins on Dec. 9.
