Missouri Legislature Archives

A Missouri bill that would legalize VLTs in the state has an uphill climb to pass due to opposition from casinos and gray market operators.

Posted on: April 2, 2025 | | Drew Ellis

Of the four avenues for Missouri sports betting legalization in 2024, the state's pro sports teams are behind the ballot initiative.

Posted on: February 21, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

The Missouri House's Special Committee on Public Policy voted 5-2 in favor of a bill that would legalize sports betting in Missouri.

Posted on: February 5, 2024 | | Cheryl Coward

The Show Me State has four avenues to a regulated sports betting market. Three bills are in the legislature or through a ballot initiative.

Posted on: January 24, 2024 | | Adam Hensley

HB 556 and HB 581 have made the most significant progress of any Missouri sports betting legislation during the 2023 legislative session.

Posted on: March 1, 2023 | | Jack McGee

A Missouri House committee hears support, and some opposition, for two sports betting bills from Houx and Christofanelli.

Posted on: February 13, 2023 | | Jack McGee

Missouri Senate members heard competing proposals when discussing a new casino build in Lake of the Ozarks this week.

Posted on: February 10, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

A filibuster could hinder sports betting again in Missouri, as one legislator plans to use it to gain support for video lottery terminals.

Posted on: January 16, 2023 | | Jack McGee

Two Missouri House reps introduce sports betting bills as General Assembly begins, adding to the two bills pre-filed in the Senate.

Posted on: January 10, 2023 | | Jack McGee

A new proposed Missouri bill would penalize businesses operating illegal gaming machines by revoking their liquor licenses.

Posted on: January 4, 2023 | | T.J. McBride