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Push To Pass Sports Betting/VLT Bill Fails In Missouri Senate

But after this week's debate, it seems unlikely that any sports betting bill will pass in Missouri this session. Winter called it a long shot and reiterated casinos’ strong opposition to VLTs. Read More

Posted on: April 29, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

Prison Time For Ponzi Schemer Points Out Need For Regulated Missouri Sports Betting

A Kansas City man stole millions of dollars through sports betting fraud. The cautionary tale should raise eyebrows of Missouri lawmakers. Read More

Posted on: March 17, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Missouri Considering Online Casino, Online Poker, And Some Seriously Low Tax Rates

Another year, another Missouri online gambling bill. Could legalizing sports betting, online casinos, and online poker be too ambitious? Read More

Posted on: March 4, 2021 | | Derek Helling

A BetRivers Might Someday Run Through Missouri If The Law Ever Allows

BetRivers might launch an online casino and sports betting platform in Missouri thanks to Penn National. But only if things work out right. Read More

Posted on: February 23, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Chiefs Fans Need Look No Further Than Nearby States For Super Bowl LV Betting

Missouri still hasn't legalized sports betting, but neighboring states Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois and Tennessee have plenty of options. Read More

Posted on: February 5, 2021 | | Martin Harris

Missouri Committee Considers Sports Betting To Be A Chief Priority

Without legal sports betting, Missouri will miss out on its share of more than $500 million in legal wagers on Super Bowl LV placed across the 21 US jurisdictions where sports betting is legal, according to projections by PlayUSA. Read More

Posted on: February 3, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

What Is Illegal Gambling In Missouri? Sen. Dave Schatz Has New Bill To Provide Answer

A new illegal gambling bill in the Missouri Senate wants to provide a clear definition of what that term means in the state and the enforcement procedures. Read More

Posted on: January 28, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Joplin Illegal Gambling Bust Suggests ‘Grey Machines’ May Be Prevalent In Missouri

Joplin police broke up an illegal gambling operation involving nearly two dozen illicit slot machines that might be legalized as part of a revenue bill. Read More

Posted on: January 20, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Illinois, Iowa Sportsbooks Not Singing The Blues On St. Louis’ NHL Futures For 2021

Online sportsbooks in Illinois and Iowa have St. Louis among their top three contenders in the NHL's Western Conference in their latest Blues betting odds. Read More

Posted on: January 12, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Will Missouri Legalize Sports Betting In 2021? One Lawmaker Is Optimistic

Four sports betting bills have been pre-filed in the Missouri legislature for the new session and one representative is optimistic about legalization. Read More

Posted on: January 7, 2021 | | Derek Helling