Which Sportsbooks and Sports Betting Apps will be Legal in Missouri?

By the time the Kansas City Chiefs are making a push for the NFL Playoffs in early December, Missourians will be able to legally place bets on professional football and many other sports.

Sports Betting Apps Set to Launch in Missouri

Each of these nine sports betting apps have filed an intention to launch in Missouri. Those marked with an asterisk have secured a license.

• bet365
• Caesars
• Circa
• BetMGM
• DraftKings
• ESPN BET
• Fanatics
• FanDuel*
• Underdog

*Has a partnership with a professional sports franchise to gain market access.

What to expect from the Missouri sports betting launch

• Sports betting is set to launch December 1, 2025
• A soft-launch or pre-launch will likely occur in late November
• More details on which sports will be available for wagering is expected to be in the Missouri Sports Wagering Catalog
• Both online sportsbooks and retail sportsbooks will be legal in the state
• Commercial sports betting apps will be on the market for mobile applications

The Facts about Sports Betting in Missouri

As Missouri prepares to launch legalized sports betting on December 1, 2025, prospective bettors will need to meet a couple of key requirements. The primary stipulations for participation are age and location.

• Individuals must be at least 21 years old to place a wager. This age limit aligns with the state's existing regulations for casino gambling.
• Only sporting events in the Sports Wagering Catalog approved by the Missouri Gaming Commission will be allowed
• According to state law, moneyline, prop bets, futures bets, and parlay bets will all be allowed
• Yes, Missourians will be able to bet on NFL, college football, NBA, NHL, MLB, tennis, golf, racing, WWE, MMA, and much more

Geolocation for verification

Perhaps the most significant requirement is that all betting activity must occur within the geographical boundaries of Missouri. To ensure compliance, licensed sports wagering platforms will use geolocation technology to verify a user's physical presence in the state at the time of the bet.

This means that even if you are a Missouri resident, you will not be able to place a bet from outside the state's borders. Similarly, visitors to Missouri will be able to participate as long as they are of legal age and physically within the state.

These straightforward requirements are designed to create a regulated and secure sports betting environment for all participants.

The Missouri Gaming Commission will oversee the new market to ensure all operators adhere to these and other forthcoming regulations. Stay up to date with the latest news and updates on our Ballislife Play page.

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