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Missouri Sports Betting

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After years of trying, legal Missouri sports betting is finally here! Or at least it is coming soon. In November 2024, Missouri voters approved an amendment to make Missouri the 39th state to legalize sports betting and the 31st to legalize online sports betting. The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) is at work setting up regulations and issuing licenses, and the targeted launch date is December 1, 2025. That means online sportsbooks should be going live in time for the second half of the NFL season and the playoffs.

Want to be ready on Day 1? To get you there, I’ve put together the ultimate guide to Missouri sports betting for those new to sportsbooks, seasoned bettors, and everyone in between. We’ll discuss the path to legalization and the initial framework set up in the new amendment, as well as current sports betting options and what to expect from Missouri sportsbooks once everything is up and running.

Alternative sports betting options available right now

Legal, licensed online sportsbooks will be available to users in Missouri in late 2025. In the meantime, here are some alternative options to get in on the action:

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Missouri sports betting timeline and launch target

On Dec. 5, 2024, Missouri’s then-Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft certified the election results and Amendment 2 was officially added to the state constitution. From there, the Missouri Gaming Commission was tasked with drafting the final rules and regulations related to the state’s sports betting market.

The MGC will award up to 21 sports betting licenses, distributed as follows:

  • Each of the 13 retail casinos can apply for a license to operate an online sportsbook and an on-premise retail sportsbook
  • The state’s six professional sports franchises can also apply for a license to partner with an online sportsbook operator and host a retail sportsbook
  • Two more “untethered” licenses can be awarded to entities that aren’t connected to a casino or team

Other rules featured in Amendment 2 include a requirement that there be a minimum age of 21 years old for sports betting. The amendment also sets maximum licensing fees and requires sportsbook operators to pay the state 10% of its gross revenue annually in taxes. And, as noted, the new amendment states that Missouri sports betting must be launched no later than Dec. 1.

Here is a timeline tracking Amendment 2’s passage through the prospective launch of Missouri sports betting:

  • Nov. 5, 2024. Voters approve Amendment 2, which legalizes sports betting in Missouri.
  • Dec. 5, 2024. Election results are certified and Amendment 2 is added to the state constitution. The MGC begins drafting rules and regulations for the forthcoming market.
  • Jan. 27, 2025. The MGC completes its rules draft and sends it to the governor for approval. The Secretary of State must also approve the rules, after which a 30-day public comment period opens.
  • Feb. 24, 2025. The MGC reports that the Secretary of State had rejected the emergency designation placed on the sports betting rulemaking process. Originally targeting a late-June launch, the MGC says the SoS decision will push back their previous timeline. The earliest launch date could be sometime this fall.
  • Aug. 30, 2025. Missouri sports betting licensing rules are slated to go into effect, according to the MGC.
  • Dec. 1, 2025. The absolute last day sports betting can launch in Missouri, as dictated by the voter-approved Amendment 2.

Which online sportsbooks will launch in Missouri?

That total of 21 sports betting licenses is a lot. If all 21 are issued and the operators launch sites, Missouri will have more online sportsbooks than most states. So which operators are coming to Missouri?

Possible Missouri sportsbook apps
Missouri will soon be able to choose from a number of different online sportsbook apps

Read on for discussion of which online sports betting platforms have the best chance of launching in Missouri later this year along with information about the sites’ features, sports betting bonuses, and everything else MO bettors can expect.

FanDuel Sportsbook – Best for same game parlays

FanDuel SportsbookFanDuel Sportsbook is a leader in the U.S. sports betting market and will almost certainly be among the first online sportsbooks to launch in Missouri. Like DraftKings, FanDuel started out as a daily fantasy sports leader before becoming a major player in online sports betting. Right now, FanDuel is the most popular online sportsbook in the US. One big reason is the user-friendly site and app which earns consistently high ratings from users. FanDuel also offers betting on a huge variety of sports and leagues, with great market depth, too, enabling tons of ways to engage in both pregame and live betting.

You’ll find futures, props, and more as well at FanDuel, with the site’s emphasis on same game parlays a particularly strong point. FanDuel was an early adopter of “SGP” betting, and you’ll find lots of readymade SGP options as well as easy ways to create your own in the site. FanDuel also offers a number of SGP profit boosts as well as other daily promos to help increase payouts for winning bets.

What can you expect from FanDuel Sportsbook Missouri?

  • User experience: FanDuel’s smooth, intuitive layout is a hit with users and a big reason for the site’s market-leading status.
  • Odds: Competitive odds that match or exceed the industry standard.
  • Promos: FanDuel offers frequent profit boosts and other promotions that help make up for the lack of a loyalty program. Another plus is the fact that when you receive Bonus Bets from FanDuel, there’s just a 1x playthrough requirement, meaning whatever you win with them instantly becomes withdrawable cash.
  • Best feature: Same game parlays.

DraftKings Sportsbook – Best for live betting

DraftKings SportsbookDraftKings Sportsbook is just behind FanDuel in terms of U.S. market share and is likewise also a sure-bet to be a part of Missouri’s sports betting market. Also like FanDuel, DraftKings already has an online gaming presence in Missouri thanks to its daily fantasy sports product. DraftKings’ site and app are truly state-of-the-art and a big reason why bettors love to place wagers on the site. Meanwhile, the live betting platform at DraftKings Sportsbook stands out from the crowd for its intuitive design and the sheer range of live betting options DraftKings regularly offers.

DraftKings Sportsbook has a lot of other things going for it, including lots of ongoing boosts and promotions as well as the Dynasty Rewards loyalty program that gives you credits every time you place a wager on the site. There will also be other goodies like free-to-play pools and brackets that can be both fun and rewarding if you are lucky with your picks.

What can you expect from DraftKings Sportsbook Missouri?

  • User experience: You won’t get held up waiting for downloads or reading small print instructions at DraftKings. Both the app and website are lightning fast as well as easy to navigate.
  • Odds: Among the best, also with a good number of profit boosting promos. The welcome bonuses and ongoing boosts are generous, too, which can further add to the profitability of your wagers.
  • Promos: Plenty of profit boosts, insurance specials, promotions, and more to explore and leverage daily.
  • Best feature: The live betting platform is especially good, although there are many other great features at DraftKings, too.

Caesars Sportsbook – Best for rewards program

Caesars SportsbookDespite having funded a campaign that opposed Amendment 2, Caesars Sportsbook will nevertheless likely attempt to enter the Missouri market with its online sportsbook. Caesars Entertainment already has a presence in the Show-Me State, operating three retail casinos including Horseshoe St. Louis, Harrah’s Kansas City, and Isle of Capri Casino Boonville. Meanwhile, Caesars’ online sportsbook has gained a lot of prominence over the last couple of years, becoming a top choice in the many states where it is live.

Caesars Sportsbook has a cool design both for its web-based site and mobile app, making it easy to navigate and use. There are lots of sports and leagues available for wagering upon, and Caesars very often has different parlay boosts available that are easy to add when filling out your betslip. Another big plus at Caesars Sportsbook is the famous Caesars Rewards program where you can earn both Rewards Credits and Tier Credits every time you bet. That will be great for users who also happen to visit the Caesars casinos in MO, as those credits all add up as you work to move up the levels and increase your benefits.

What can you expect from Caesars Sportsbook Missouri?

  • User experience: Caesars invests in great user experience throughout its portfolio and its sportsbook is no exception. Smooth as water flowing through an ancient Roman aqueduct.
  • Odds: Here a little bit of discernment and savviness can go a long way. The odds at Caesars are generally not bad at all, but can be very good at times on, say, parlays and moneyline bets.
  • Promos: Caesars has an amazing rep for not only solid welcome bonuses but an amazing array of ongoing promotions, all of which will be on full display when it eventually launches in Missouri.
  • Best feature: The Caesars Rewards program is first-rate and offers many opportunities not only to earn point but to redeem them in cool, valuable ways depending upon your mood and interests.

BetMGM Sportsbook – Best for ongoing boosts and promos

BetMGM SportsbookWhile MGM is one of the biggest, most respected gambling companies in the world, it doesn’t have any casino properties in Missouri. That said, BetMGM Sportsbook is an official sports betting partner of the Kansas City Chiefs, so we may well see BetMGM launching in Missouri via that partnership. If not, it will likely find a way into MO by some other avenue, as BetMGM Sportsbook has gone live in just about every other state with legal sports betting. The site is another popular one, too, with great market coverage, a very inviting betting platform, and lots of great bonuses and promos at all times.

Indeed, regarding those ongoing promotions, you’ll find a lot of them every day you open up the BetMGM Sportsbook app or visit the site. It is worth taking time to check out what profit boosts, parlay boosts, odds boosts, and so on are available every time you log on, as you’ll likely find something that fits with the wager you’re about to make. Other features like the top-notch live betting menu, early cash outs, the Easy Parlay Builder, and the MGM Rewards loyalty program are all also big positives when it comes to BetMGM Sportsbook.

What can you expect from BetMGM Sportsbook Missouri?

  • User experience: BetMGM offers an incredibly wide array of betting options from the simple (moneylines, totals) to complex (parlays, teasers), meaning it is a great choice for all levels of players, and you will be able to inject as much of the spice of life (variety!) into your gaming experience as you choose.
  • Odds: Generally very competitive, although sometimes the other perks or features will make up for a bit of lag against other big fish in sportsbooks.
  • Promos: Second to none. You will likely be pleasantly surprised if you check in regularly (daily, even!) to see what promotions are on tap before placing wagers.
  • Best feature: The Easy Parlay Builder and loyalty program are both great, but we’ll rank the sheer volume of ongoing promos and boosts as the top feature at BetMGM.

bet365 Sportsbook – Best for early payouts on moneyline bets

Europe-based bet365 Sportsbook has found success in recent years with strategic launches of its sportsbook product in the U.S. It has also shown an eagerness to enter states in which sports betting has been newly launched, being among the first sportsbooks to go live in Kentucky and Ohio. Word is that bet365 Sportsbook is already angling toward being among the first online sites to launch in Missouri as well, which is good news for MO bettors.

The bet365 Sportsbook is a smartly-designed site with an especially great live betting platform that also accommodates watching select games right on the site or in the app. The range of sports available is great, too, although soccer bettors in particular favor bet365 for its inclusion of all the significant leagues and contests with superior market depth (i.e., betting options) for each match. Among the other great features at bet365 are its automatic parlay boosts that increase with each additional leg added and the Early Payout feature. Regarding the latter, if you make a moneyline bet and your side goes ahead by a certain amount during the game, you win your bet right away and don’t have to sweat an opponent’s comeback.

What can you expect from bet365 Sportsbook Missouri?

  • User experience: A lightning fast, intuitive site which makes live stream betting — of which bet365 is a pioneer — a breeze. Add to that odds on more than 20 sports with a slew of domestic and international betting options and you have a winning combination.
  • Odds: Competitive with a 30% same-game parlay booster for select events!
  • Promos: Many great rotating promos, including up to 70% boosts on parlays that feature bets from top North American leagues (NFL, NBA, CFL, WNBA, college football, college basketball, MLB, NHL).
  • Best feature: Plenty to choose from, but probably the most liked feature at bet365 Sportsbook is taht Early Payout feature for several major sports.

Fanatics Sportsbook – Best for purchasing merchandise with reward credits

Fanatics SportsbookAs the sports betting branch of popular sports merchandise company, Fanatics Sportsbook has been aggressively expanding into new markets over the past couple of years. Fanatics now operates its online sportsbook in more than states, including nearby Kansas, Iowa, Kentucky, and Tennessee, which increases the chances Fanatics will also be among the sites coming to Missouri. The site features a nice range of sports and leagues to bet on, and there is a decent menu of live betting options, too.

As far as promotions go, Fanatics does often offer daily boosts which are worth checking out when you log in. The FanCash Rewards program also awards you with FanCash every time you make a bet, and you can redeem FanCash for site credits or spend it on merchandise in the Fanatics Store. It’s worth mentioning that the Fanatics Sportsbook has been app-only for some time, meaning you can only access it via a mobile device and not over a web browser on a desktop or laptop. That’s a drawback, but many users primarily use apps, anyway, for sports betting, especially for live betting.

What can you expect from Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri?

  • User experience: An attractive app design that is intuitive to use and has always performed well in our testing. The lack of a web-based site is a deficit, though.
  • Odds: Tend to be in line with what the other sites are offering.
  • Promos: Daily promos including Power Hour boosts plus the FanCash Rewards system.
  • Best feature: As noted, you get FanCash back with every wager, usually 1% back on straight bets, 3% on parlays, and 5% on same-game parlays. You can convert that to bet credits, or you can buy items in the Fanatics Store like official league clothing and gear, which is a unique perk compared to other online sportsbooks.

BetRivers Sportsbook – Best for fast payouts

BetRivers SportsbookAfter Amendment 2’s approval, executives at Rush Street Interactive immediately expressed interest in having BetRivers Sportsbook enter the Missouri market. The sportsbook operates in 14 states, including Missouri border states Iowa and Illinois. You’ll find a wide range of in-play betting markets to go along with the large selection of pregame wagers available across all major sports and leagues.

BetRivers offers other ongoing promos like daily odds boosts, too. Meanwhile, additional perks including the ability to cash out bets early, the integration of stats and data to help make informed wagering decisions, and the iRush Rewards loyalty program. One area where BetRivers stands out from the competition is its use of an exclusive RushPay system for withdrawals. The system enables BetRivers to process most withdrawals instantly, which translates to faster payouts when you try to cash out your winnings.

What can you expect from BetRivers Sportsbook Missouri?

  • User experience: Lots of betting options as well as helpful tools including being able to review stats and data informing your wager.
  • Odds: Very competitive, and indeed in some cases better than what the market generally offers.
  • Promos: Daily odds boosts, iRush Rewards.
  • Best feature: The RushPay withdrawal system that enables BetRivers to process 80% of withdrawals instantaneously.

Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook – Best for fast, responsive interface

Hard Rock Bet SportsbookHard Rock Bet Sportsbook is a relatively recent addition to the online sports betting landscape, but it has already begun to spread across the US in earnest. The site saw a huge market-share increase in the U.S. when it became Florida’s lone online sports betting option. It could be looking to capitalize on that with a Missouri launch. Right now Hard Rock Bet is available in several different states, including Missouri border states Illinois and Tennessee.

The Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook site and especially its mobile app have tested extremely well, and indeed the lightning-fast interface has proven especially helpful for those who prefer live betting. As it happens, Hard Rock Bet has a nice menu of live betting options housed under the “Live Now” category, and also provides other neat aids like the Stats Hub, a schedule of upcoming games (under “Starts Soon”), and the ability to stream select games, too. Add to that a decent selection of boosts and other ongoing promos, and Hard Rock Bet should prove a nice choice for Missouri bettors if and when it launches.

What can you expect from Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook Missouri?

  • User experience: A terrific, fast-performing app that holds up well, especially when live betting.
  • Odds: Competitive without necessarily offering anything special in the way of better-than-average odds.
  • Promos: Frequent odds boosts, Legendary Reward Drops, and a loyalty program
  • Best feature: We like the design and speed of the Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook app and rate it as good as you’ll find.

ESPN Bet Sportsbook – Best for integration with broadcast networks & sites

ESPN Bet SportsbookPENN Entertainment’s ESPN Bet Sportsbook is another relatively new sports betting option that has been expanding its U.S. footprint fairly aggressively. PENN operates the Hollywood Casino in St. Louis. The company has been rebranding the retail sportsbooks at various PENN properties in the U.S. with the ESPN Bet name, and after acquiring and reconstituting the old Barstool Sportsbook a few years back, you can now find ESPN Bet Sportsbook live online in around 20 different states.

As you might expect, ESPN Bet exploits the best known sports entertainment brand in the world with a few different tie-ins including various boosts and promos involving ESPN personalities like Stephen A. Smith. The promos are fine, although other sites have more of them and often better ones, and the odds at ESPN Bet aren’t always quite as good as what you get elsewhere. That said, it’s a well constructed site and app and does offer the chance to participate in the PENN Play rewards program where you can accumulate tier points, PENN Play Cash, and redeem for site credits and other goodies.

What can you expect from ESPN Bet Sportsbook Missouri?

  • User experience: A finely designed app and site with some features like Quick Bets and a Parlays section for added convenience.
  • Odds: Not always as good as what you find elsewhere, though not wildly out of line with the general market.
  • Promos: Odds boosts, profit boosts, ESPN Bet live exclusives,
  • Best feature: Probably the tie-in with the ESPN networks, including ways to go back and forth between the sportsbook and the ESPN site.

Rules and limitations to Missouri sports betting

Once Missouri sports betting goes live, those in the state will be able to bet on a wide range of professional and collegiate sports. But there are some limitations to be aware of. Here are some of the key rules and guidelines outlined in Amendment 2:

  • Legal age. Bettors must be 21 or older.
  • Retail sportsbooks. Missouri’s 13 riverboat casinos and six pro sports arenas will be able to take in-person sports bets at retail locations. Amendment 2 allows the state’s six pro sports teams to run a retail sportsbook in a “sports district” within 400 yards of the facility in which they play home games. Casinos can house their retail sportsbooks on-site.
  • Mobile betting options. The sports betting licenses for Missouri’s casinos and pro sports teams also make them eligible to offer sports wagering through an online sportsbook statewide. Two mobile-only licenses will also be granted to entities not affiliated with a casino or sports team.
  • Wagering restrictions. Missouri sports bettors will be able to place bets on game outcomes, team performance and individual athletic performances, known as player prop bets. But one restriction outlined in Amendment 2 is the prohibition of “wagering on the performance or nonperformance of any individual athlete participating in a single game or match of a collegiate sporting event in which a collegiate team from (Missouri) is a participant.” In other words, college player prop bets are prohibited when one of the teams playing is from an in-state school. Bets on youth or high school sporting events are also prohibited.
  • Account funding/withdrawal methods. Per Amendment 2, Missouri sportsbooks will be permitted to allow users to fund their accounts and make withdrawals using credit cards, debit cards, gift cards, prepaid cards, promotional credits, wire transfers, and mobile payment systems. The MGC may also approve the funding of accounts with “cash deposits at approved locations and secure cryptocurrencies.”
  • Geofencing. Every mobile sports betting operator must use  geolocation and geofencing technology to ensure that a user is physically present in Missouri at the time they place a bet.
  • Sportsbook advertising. Expect to see a rise in sportsbook advertisements as Missouri sports betting gets closer to launch. Amendment 2 states that operators must ensure that marketing and advertising does not target minors or those who’ve signed up to be self-excluded from placing bets on sporting events. Advertisements must also not be false or misleading and those related to promotions must clearly disclose the terms of the offer.

How to be ready for Missouri sports betting on Day One

Data from GeoComply shows that thousands of Missourians regularly cross the border to participate in legal online sports betting in Kansas and Illinois. With legal sports betting set to launch later this year, that will no longer be necessary.

When bettors in Missouri are able to register with an online sportsbook, here are the steps you’ll need to follow:

  • Visit PlayMissouri and choose one of our recommended online sportsbooks. Then visit the sportsbook’s website or download its app to begin the registration process. Most Missouri sportsbooks will likely offer special new-user promotions.
  • To start registration, enter your email address and choose a strong password. Some sportsbooks ask that you also choose a separate username.
  • To help the sportsbook verify your age and identity you’ll need to provide some personal details, including your name, address, date of birth, phone number, and last four digits of your Social Security Number. If a sportsbook is unable to verify your identity with the provided info, you may be asked to upload an image of your government-issued ID.
  • Once verified, visit the cashier page, choose a banking method and make a deposit. Many online sportsbooks require a minimum deposit of $10.
  • Explore the many betting options available and choose a bet (or bets, if you’re combining them for a parlay wager). Then enter the amount you’d like to wager and confirm the wager. If your bet wins, your winnings will be added to your account balance once the bet settles.

Other gambling options in Missouri

Besides social sportsbooks, here are some of the other gambling options available in Missouri:

  • Daily Fantasy Sports — There’s a wide range of online DFS sites available in Missouri. These include those offering traditional fantasy contests like DraftKings and FanDuel, as well as the popular “pick’em”-style DFS sites like Fliff and Underdog Fantasy.
  • Poker — You can find poker rooms in some of the larger Missouri casinos. Real money online poker is not legal in the state. Learn more about online sweepstakes and social poker sites where you can play America’s favorite card game here.
  • Lottery — The state-run Missouri Lottery offers scratchers and regular Powerball, Lotto, Mega Millions and other drawings.

Responsible gambling in Missouri

Missouri’s dedicated problem gambling helpline — 888-BETS-OFF (888-238-7633) — is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The helpline offers support and resources, as well as referrals for professional assistance. To access the National Problem Gambling Helpline, you can call 1-800-GAMBLER, text 800GAM or use the live chat at 1800gamblerchat.org.

The Missouri Department of Mental Health also offers problem gambling resources and information on how to gamble responsibly. If you are showing signs of problem gambling and are looking for tighter restrictions on gaming options, the Missouri Gaming Commission runs a voluntary exclusion program, which lets residents self-ban themselves from visiting a casino. The exclusion program will also be available to residents who want to restrict their access to sports betting operators.

Amendment 2 empowers the MGC to set standards related to responsible gambling. Those standards include mandating that sports betting operators allow users to self-exclude themselves from the platform and set time, deposit and betting limits. Most major sportsbooks already include built-in features that let customers set such limits.

While most of the state’s tax revenue generated from sports betting will go to Missouri education, 10% of the revenue (or $5 million, whichever is higher) will annually be dedicated to the state’s Compulsive Gaming Fund.

Get excited — Missouri sports betting is almost here!

While the exact launch date for sports betting in Missouri is still up in the air, Amendment 2 requires the market to be up and running by Dec. 1, 2025. That means sportsbooks will be live in Missouri at least by about two months into the 2025/2026 NFL season, so residents will be able to wager on the Kansas City Chiefs for the very first time.

Sports betting is a great way to add an extra layer of excitement to sports fandom, something Missouri fans will finally get to experience this year. As launch day approaches, keep an eye out for new customer promotions from licensed Missouri sportsbooks, which often offer a generous amount of “bonus bets” with a new user’s first deposit or wager. Those offers will give both new and experienced bettors a great opportunity to explore the markets and compare odds available at the various Missouri sportsbooks.

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