Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! At long last, legal sports betting is coming to Missouri! Come late 2025, the public will be able to bet on sports both at casinos and online within the state of Missouri.
At the latest, operations will begin on December 1st, but the Missouri Gaming Commission has indicated that it has its sights set on getting it done sooner.
Industry-leading gambling platforms are poised to begin operations in Missouri as soon as the MGC gives them the green light. They’ll each have their own welcome bonuses for new users, so make sure to check them all out and take full advantage.
Popular options:
Sportsbooks are coming to Missouri’s pre-existing casinos as well. You’ll be able to place sports wagers in person at any of Missouri’s 13 riverboat casinos as well as their standard on-land casinos once sportsbooks are integrated into their facilities.
Popular options:
- Argosy Casino Aton
- Ameristar Casino Resort & Spa St Charles
- Hollywood Casino St Louis
- Horseshoe St Louis
- Harrah’s Kansas City
The major league sports franchises in Missouri – the Cardinals, Blues, Chiefs, and Royals – will all have the ability to establish sportsbooks of their own either in or near their stadiums. Fans will be able to hit the book on their way into the games to place their bets, and then hit the book again after the game to cash their tickets!
The Fall launch date will give Missouri betters plenty of time to get in on the action during the 2025 NFL season. Will the Chiefs get back to the Super Bowl? Missouri residents will finally be able to get a piece of the action on the Chiefs’ quest for immortality.
So keep your eyes peeled for further updates on legalized sports gambling in Missouri. Gamble responsibly!
This article appears in March 2025.