Missouri sports betting officially launches Monday

Sports betting in Missouri is officially legal from today, December 1, with it launching from 12:00am for the very first time.

The introduction of this form of gambling in the Show-Me State means residents and visitors can wager on sports, with some top operators already making their presence known.

Fanatics Sportsbook, for example, has launched a new customer offer, along with a three-day FanCash Drop event. The operator will also host a grand opening ceremony at Ameristar Kansas City casino and Ameristar St. Charles casino.

FanDuel has launched a welcome offer too, as have a range of other operators. Alongside offers, DraftKings is another operator to host a physical event as they’ll be at The Palladium in St. Louis alongside former athletes from the state.

This marks the 39th state to allow for legal wagering, following the 2018 Supreme Court decision that legalized the industry. The Missouri Gaming Commission, however, had a quick turnaround to get applicants approved ahead of the go-live date.

For those who wanted to be able to offer sports wagering from the launch date, the completed applications had to be in by September 12 and house rules and internal controls had to be submitted to the commission by the end of September.

In a previously published notice on the local gaming commission website, it states that operators with temporary licenses, who have completed the requirements for internal controls and house rules, may begin live wagering from December 1.

FAQ: About Missouri sports betting, beginning on December 1 2025 Is sports betting legal in Missouri now?

Sports betting is officially legal in Missouri from December 1, at 12:00AM. It becomes the latest state to legalize this form of gambling, after a 2018 Supreme Court decision allowed for it to be legalized.

Is FanDuel in Missouri yet?

FanDuel Sportsbook will go live in Missouri on December 1, meaning it has now officially landed in the state, and it has launched a welcome offer to new customers.

Can I play bet365 in Missouri?

Bet365, and a whole host of other operations, can now be played in Missouri for sports betting purposes, with this coming to fruition on December 1. The operator, like the others, has launched a welcome offer.

This marks the 16th state in the United States where Bet365 operates, with the others being: Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.

What apps can I use to bet on sports in Missouri?

Now that sports betting has been legalized in Missouri, you can use apps from sportsbook operators to place sports bets. Prior to December 1, 2025, sports betting was illegal in the state.

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