Which apps will offer sports betting in Missouri? What we know
CORRECTION: A previous version of the story included incorrect information provided to The Star about where customers can gamble in Missouri. The story has been corrected.
Before Missourians place money on football, baseball, basketball and soccer games, learn about the companies that will operate in the Show Me State.
Businesses like DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics and BetMGM will begin accepting wagers in Missouri on Dec. 1.
Underdog announced a partnership with the Kansas City Royals, and a representative for BetMGM said it would be continuing an ongoing partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs.i
Here is information on how the process will work, from regulators at the Missouri Gaming Commission.
Which sports betting apps will be available in Missouri?
When you go to a game, or are hanging at a tailgate or bar near a stadium, you can place bets with a partnered app. When sports gambling begins Dec. 1, you will be able to use any of these apps while in the Show Me State.
These companies were approved for sports gambling mobile licenses in Missouri, according to an Oct. 30 document on the Missouri Gaming Commission website.
- Bet365
- BetMGM
- Caesars Sportsbook
- Circa Sports
- DraftKings
- FanDuel Sportsbook
- Fanatics Sportsbook
- Penn Sports (which operates ESPN Bet, formerly known as Barstool Sportsbook)
- Underdog Sports
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Which casinos will have sports betting?
Out of Missouri’s 13 casinos, eight received licenses to operate sports betting at their locations. Zimmerman said some are building betting windows or areas to watch games, while others are waiting until the launch to invest.
These casinos received retail licenses while affiliated with a partnered sportsbook, according to a document on the Missouri Gaming Commission website.
- Ameristar Kansas City and St. Charles with Fanatics Sportsbook
- Century Casino in Cape Girardeau with BetMGM
- Harrah’s Kansas City and Horseshoe St. Louis, with Caesars Sportsbook
- Argosy Casino and Hotel in Riverside, Hollywood Casino St. Louis in Maryland Heights and River City Casino Hotel in St. Louis with ESPN Bet
When will sports betting be legal in Missouri?
Missouri sports gambling must start on Dec. 1, according to the ballot initiative narrowly approved by voters in November 2024.
On and after Dec. 1, people in Missouri over the age of 21 will be able to place bets on professional and collegiate sports games in casinos and online.
The state of Missouri will impose a 10% tax on sports betting, with some revenue going to regulation and at least $5 million allocated to a fund intended to help prevent compulsive gambling, according to ballot language.
Missouri was one of the last states to legalize sports gambling — of Missouri’s neighbors, only Oklahoma still prohibits the practice.
Why did it take more than a year to launch sports betting in Missouri?
Originally, the Missouri Gaming Commission hoped to have sports gambling up and running by mid-to-late summer with an emergency rules request.
But in February, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected an emergency rules request from the commission, which Hoskins said in a statement allowed for more public input and transparency
The decision delayed instituting sports betting regulations. Gaming companies had to wait until late August to submit their application for licenses and hire employees, instead of early March, Zimmerman said in February.
Have more questions about sports gambling in Missouri? Ask the Service Journalism team at kcq@kcstar.com.
This story was originally published October 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM.
