Missouri Sports Betting Applications Due Friday For Day 1 Launch
Summary
Any operator wanting to be live for Missouri’s launch must have applications submitted by Friday. The Missouri Gaming Commission is accepting applications through Sept. 12 that will qualify for a temporary sports wagering licence to allow a Dec. 1 launch.
The commission says meeting the deadline allows issuance of temporary licences and gives Sports Wagering Suppliers time to test and certify systems before launch.
As of Sept. 5 seven operator applications had been filed. Circa and DraftKings were already selected as the state’s untethered operators in August. Other applicants include FanDuel, Caesars, ESPN Bet, Fanatics and Underdog. BetMGM and bet365 have announced access deals but had not submitted applications by the MGC’s most recent tally.
Several market-access partnerships are in place: Fanatics with Boyd, BetMGM with Century Casinos and bet365 with the St. Louis Cardinals. Missouri risks losing tax revenue until the December start because neighbouring states already offer legal betting. Illinois’ new per-bet tax could push some bettors across the border into Missouri, potentially boosting early activity.
Key Points
- Deadline: Sept. 12 is the last day to apply for temporary licences that would permit a Dec. 1 launch.
- Temporary licences let operators test and certify systems ahead of launch.
- Seven applications were submitted through Sept. 5; Circa and DraftKings are furthest along.
- Applicants include FanDuel, Caesars, ESPN Bet, Fanatics and Underdog; bet365 and BetMGM have announced partnerships but were not listed as filed yet.
- Notable partnerships: Fanatics–Boyd, BetMGM–Century Casinos, bet365–St. Louis Cardinals.
- Missouri may lose tax revenue during the autumn because many neighbouring states already offer legal sports betting.
- Illinois’ new per-bet tax could drive bettors into Missouri (notably from East St. Louis), which may benefit some operators at launch.
Why should I read this?
Short and blunt: deadline’s looming. If you’re an operator, partner or investor, this is your last-call reminder to file and get certified for Dec. 1. If you bet or run a venue near the border, this explains who might be taking bets locally — and why Illinois’ new tax could push more punters into Missouri. We’ve done the skimming so you don’t have to.