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Sports betting in Missouri is legal but not live yet. Pre-registration for online sports betting is now open in Missouri, giving fans an early chance to sign up and secure offers before the state officially launches. The state plans on launching on December 1st, 2025, and nine operators were granted licenses on October 22nd. Below we’ll go into expected Missouri sportsbooks and their betting apps so that you’re covered in terms of Missouri sports betting.
Missouri Sports Betting At a Glance
- ⛔ Legal Status: Legal, but not live yet
- 🚀 Launch Date: December 1, 2025
- 📱 Sportsbooks: BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel, theScore Bet, Fanatics, Underdog Sports, bet365, DraftKings, Circa Sports
- 🏛️ Regulator: Missouri Gaming Commission
- 🎰 Licenses Allowed: 14 (6 casino, 6 pro teams, 2 untethered)
- 📚 College Betting: TBD
- 🏟️ Retail Options: Missouri casinos + team venues
Is Missouri Sports Betting Legal?
Yes. Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 in November 2024, legalizing online and retail sports betting after years of debate over tax rates, video lottery terminals, and regulatory control.
Regulators are targeting a December 1, 2025 launch, with nine operators having been granted licenses already (see above). Until then, Missourians cannot legally wager with sportsbooks online or in person inside the state, which is why many cross into Kansas, Illinois, and Iowa, where betting is already legal.
For now, daily fantasy sports are legal and regulated, and while horse racing is authorized in law, there are no operating in-state tracks or approved online race books, so practical options are limited.
Missouri Sports Betting Launch Date
The Missouri Gaming Commission has set December 1, 2025 as the statewide go-live date following voter approval of Amendment 2. The launch falls just ahead of college bowl season and shortly before the NFL playoffs, positioning the market for peak football demand. Operators are already preparing with license filings and market-access deals, and regulators have begun awarding mobile licenses as retail sportsbook operations move forward.
Missouri Sports Betting Preregistration Now Open
Missouri sports betting preregistration is officially open, giving fans a head start before the state’s full online launch on Dec. 1, 2025. New users can now download participating sportsbook apps, set up their accounts and lock in early sign-up perks ahead of opening day. While wagering won’t begin until the state flips the switch in December, this preregistration window lets bettors secure their spot, claim welcome offers in advance and be ready to place bets the moment Missouri goes live.
Missouri Sports Betting News
Below is a timeline and informational guide on how sports betting’s legalization in Missouri has evolved over the past year:
Legislation & Ballot
- Nov. 5, 2024: Missouri voters approve sports betting in a statewide referendum.
- Dec. 6, 2024: final certified results show sports betting passes by just 2,961 votes (1,478,652 to 1,475,691).
Regulation & Rule Making
- Jan. 27, 2025: Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) sends draft sports betting regulations to the governor’s office.
- May 15, 2025: MGC confirms a December 1, 2025 launch date and officially opens the license application window.
- July 16, 2025: MGC approves temporary license issuance authority for its executive director.
Licensing & Market Access
- May 27, 2025: BetMGM partners with Century Casinos for Missouri market access.
- Jun. 11, 2025: DraftKings and Underdog Sports are first confirmed license applicants.
- Aug. 7, 2025: ESPN BET confirms retail sportsbooks at Argosy Riverside Casino, River City Casino, and Hollywood Casino St. Louis.
- Aug. 15, 2025: DraftKings and Circa Sports win the two untethered mobile licenses.
- Aug. 15, 2025: FanDuel partners with St. Louis CITY SC for market access.
- Oct. 22, 2025: MGC grants BetMGM, Caesars, Fanatics, FanDuel, PENN Entertainment, and Underdog temporary licenses for Dec. 1 launch.
Missouri Sportsbooks Expected to Launch
Several national operators are expected to enter the Missouri market. Mobile apps and retail books are lining up through license filings, market-access partnerships with casinos and pro teams, and on-site buildouts. Expect familiar brands to time their promos around late-season football. Below are nine that have already been granted licenses.
- FanDuel Sportsbook: partnering with St. Louis CITY SC, FanDuel will enter Missouri through the team affiliation model. The operator is also preparing a heavy launch campaign despite projecting a $30M hit in December revenue due to promo spend.
- theScore Bet: launching mobile in Missouri in December.
- BetMGM: partnered with Century Casinos for both mobile and retail access in Missouri.
- Fanatics Sportsbook: filed for a license in August 2025, expected to go live before or shortly after launch.
- Caesars: operates the Horseshoe St. Louis casino, expected to enter mobile betting.
- Underdog: premier DFS app, launching mobile in Missouri in December
- DraftKings Sportsbook: one of the best online betting platforms available, launching mobile in Missouri in December.
- bet365: one of the most comprehensive betting platforms with launch expected for December.
- Circa Sports: awarded license by Missouri Gaming Commission on Oct. 22, with launch for December.
DraftKings Missouri
- Preregistration Offer: Bet $5, Get $300
- Best known for: massive alt lines and player props and strong in-game betting with frequent price updates.
- App experience & notable features: iOS rating 4.8/5 (847K+ ratings); live betting hub, SGPs, wide prop catalog
- Final take: if you want the broadest market depth and quick-moving live lines on major teams, DraftKings is a top pick.
FanDuel Missouri
- Preregistration Offer: Bet $5, Get $400
- Best known for: easiest same-game parlay builder, plus SGP+, Fast betslip math and frequent boosts.
- App experience & notable features: iOS rating 4.9/5 (1.9M+ ratings); live betting, cash-out, robust parlay tools.
- Final take: for a smooth app, elite SGP tools and more, FanDuel is hard to beat.
BetMGM Missouri
- Preregistration Offer: Get Up to $1,500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets if You Don’t Win Your First Bet
- Best known for: Frequent profit boosts and broad SGP options and MGM Rewards integration for hotel and resort perks.
- App experience & notable features: iOS rating 4.8/5 (~240K ratings); live betting, cash-out, wide sport coverage.
- Final take: if you value boosts and MGM Rewards status, BetMGM is a strong secondary book even when a first-time promo isn’t running.
Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri
- Preregistration Offer: Bet $50, Get Up to $3,000 in FanCash
- Best known for: FanCash rewards that convert to bonus bets or merchandise and steady football-season promos.
- App experience & notable features: iOS rating 4.8/5 (138K+ ratings); clean UI, live betting, responsible gaming tooling.
- Final take: a great add for rewards hunters, especially during football season, with daily FanCash value.
Caesars Missouri
- Best known for: daily “Super Boosts” and frequent promos and Caesars Rewards credits on eligible wagers.
- App experience & notable features: iOS rating 4.7/5 (89K+ ratings); SGPs, live betting, simplified navigation.
- Final take: if you want steady boosts and a national rewards program that ties into Vegas stays, Caesars is a solid rotation book.
bet365 Missouri
- Preregistration Offer: Get $365 in Bonus Bets with a $10 Wager
- Best known for: xomprehensive market depth — straight bets, teasers, player props, futures and an extensive menu of niches beyond the major leagues.
- App experience & notable features: highly rated mobile apps (4.6-4.7 stars on iOS/Android) with solid performance, live streaming, same-game parlays, cash-out and In-play betting.
- Final take: Bet365 stands out as a heavyweight sportsbook option for Missouri bettors, offering deep betting menus, reliable tech and strong promotional value at launch.
Underdog Missouri
- Best known for: blending daily fantasy and sports betting through its intuitive Pick’em and Rivals contests.
- App experience & notable features: built for speed and simplicity, featuring a clean mobile layout that prioritizes quick entry creation and seamless navigation between sports; users can build Pick’em slips in seconds, track live stats in real time.
- Final take: Underdog offers a fun, low-friction entry point for both DFS and betting fans.
Responsible Sports Gambling in Missouri
Sports betting should be fun and stay within your limits. If gambling starts to impact your finances, relationships, or health, confidential help is available from state and national resources.
Help and information:
Gambling disclaimer: Only individuals aged 21 and over are permitted to gamble. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Gambling is subject to local state regulation and is illegal in some states. Please gamble responsibly – information relating to responsible gambling can be found here.
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