Missouri Sports Betting Apps — Legal Updates 2025

Legal online sports betting is coming to Missouri in 2025, and while much is still unknown about specific details, we have a good idea of what Show Me State bettors can expect.

No official launch date is set, but we expect you’ll be able to use Missouri sports betting apps such as DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, ESPN BET, and more potentially in the summer, before the start of the 2025 NFL season kickoff.

Keep reading for the latest news and updates surrounding the upcoming Missouri sports betting launch and the rules and regulations that come along with it.

Missouri Voters Say Yes to Legalized Sports Betting

Voters in the Show Me State approved the legalization of sports betting on Tuesday, Nov. 5, meaning that legal online sports betting in Missouri will be launching sometime in the near future.

Missouri Amendment 2, Sports Betting Initiative, narrowly passed on election day, meaning online sports betting in Missouri will launch sometime in 2025. And by narrow, we mean very narrow. The Yes votes bested the No votes by 2,900, or 0.1%.

A petition was what put made this constitutional amendment in front of voters as a ballot measure, as legislation had continually stalled.

When Will Online Sports Betting Be Legal in Missouri?

Following its passage, the amendment will go into effect in 30 days, which is when legislators can start to put together rules and regulations for launch. Once legal online betting Missouri opens, we expect the Missouri Gaming Commission to oversee its rules and implementation.

While there is no date yet for that launch, it must be before Dec. 1, 2025. We would expect online sports betting launches prior to the start of the 2025 football season. Retail sports betting could go live prior to that.

For more, read our story on all you need to know about the Missouri sports betting vote.

A bill was introduced in 2018 to allow these existing casinos, as well as daily fantasy companies, to begin offering sports betting also. The bill failed to advance past the committee stage and various other bills put forth in 2019 suffered similar fates.

Three bills, H 2318, H 2284, and H 2088, were introduced and cleared by the House committee in 2020. The bills allow for legalized in-person and online sports betting but differ in the number of tax rates that would be levied on operators.

While discussions still exist around things like who would regulate the industry and possible integrity fees to the leagues, unfortunately, these bills had to be shelved for 2020 as legislation was slowed due to COVID-19.

Because Missouri has America’s 11th largest casino market, lawmakers feel the pressure to compete with neighboring states.

• Illinois Online Sports Betting
• Indiana Online Sports Betting
• Iowa Online Sports Betting

You do not need to be a resident of a state to bet legally within it. Missouri residents who are 21+ can wager in any state where sports betting is authorized by law.

What Missouri Sports Betting Apps Will Be Available?

Missouri sports bettors can expect to see the biggest online sportsbooks flock to their state in search of their business. The amendment passed by voters allows each professional sports franchise and all Missouri casinos to be eligible for one retail sports betting license and one online sports betting license each.

That means as many as 21 online sports betting sites (and 19 retail sportsbooks) could be available in Missouri. That’s a lot of mobile apps to choose from.

These are Missouri sports betting apps we expect to be available at launch:

DraftKings Missouri

If a state has legal online sports betting, you can be pretty sure that DraftKings will be there, and after all the money it put into helping Amendment 2 get passed, we fully expect DraftKings Missouri to be a thing on launch day.

New customers will be welcomed with a DraftKings mobile sports betting app that is aesthetically pleasing, while also being incredibly easy to navigate. Deep betting markets in your favorite sports will greet you at DraftKings, as will competitive odds and a generous DraftKings promo code offer.

FanDuel Missouri

The nation’s most popular online sportsbook is certain to dive right into the Missouri online sports betting market.

FanDuel was an innovator when it came to same-game parlays, and while other online sportsbooks have come a long way, FanDuel Missouri will likely be your home for the best SGPs. FanDuel also provides game odds earlier than most online sports betting apps, and you can expect a bountiful FanDuel promo code at launch.

BetMGM Missouri

No state launch feels complete without the King of Sportsbooks, which is why we fully expect BetMGM Missouri to be live when MO online sports betting goes live.

A clean, responsive app that includes easy-to-use parlay builder tools is paired with the prestige of MGM and the BetMGM Rewards program. The BetMGM bonus code is also consistently among the best online sports betting promos.

ESPN BET Missouri

Perhaps the most well-known name in sports is one of the newer names in sports betting, but the expectation is ESPN BET Missouri will get off the starting line along with its competitors.

In the year-plus since ESPN BET launched, it has made consistent improvements with its odds, offerings and tools. One of the most convenient tools ESPN BET will offer for Missouri sports bettors is account linking between ESPN BET and the ESPN app. You can also expect be able to claim an ESPN BET promo code.

bet365 Missouri

Originally making a name for itself overseas, bet365 has now started getting a foothold among the best online sportsbooks in the US. Jumping in here with bet365 Missouri would make a lot of sense as it attempts to continue growing.

At bet365, new customers can grab a great bet365 bonus code, and will see a sportsbook that has more of an old-school feeling. Not that it’s out of date – in fact, the layout and tools are very up to date – but it’s clear the focus at bet365 has been on providing great odds and betting markets its customers are seeking.

Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri

Fanatics Sportsbook has become more of a presence in the US sports betting market after taking over the PointsBet licenses in several legal states. Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri will have a chance to make a name for itself along with the others if it goes live on launch day.

New customers will be able to claim the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code and earn FanCash which can be used for bonus bets or the apparel arm of Fanatics. The sportsbook itself is still playing catch up in terms of offerings, but its daily promos and boosts will make it worthwhile for Missouri bettors.

Caesars Sportsbook Missouri

Caesars already has a connection to Missouri through its retail casino properties, so it’s essentially a guarantee that Caesars Sportsbook Missouri will be at the front of the line when Show Me State betting launches.

With a healthy rewards program that will tie into those casinos, Caesars Sportsbook Missouri is sure to be popular from Day 1. It’s easy-to-use app, competitive odds, great live betting options and a lucrative Caesars Sportsbook promo code make it a must download app.

As launch day draws closer, we’ll keep you updated on which Missouri sports betting sites are approved and which sign-up bonuses are available are available, and how to claim them. We will also make sure to list any pre-registration promos if they’re offered.

For now, check out our thoughts on how these top online sportsbook apps are doing in other states:

How to Register for Missouri Sports Betting Apps and Claim Promos

While each online sportsbook has its own quirks, the sign-up process is pretty consistent across the board.

Here are the steps you could expect to take to register an account at FanDuel Missouri, DraftKings Missouri and other Missouri sportsbooks, and claim whatever welcome bonus they’re offering:

• Click through a promo code link provided here at SBD.
• Choose Missouri as your state.
• Register your account with your personal information, including name, email address, home address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
• If you need to enter a promo or bonus code for various betting bonuses, that typically happens here or during the next step.
• Choose your preferred deposit method, which, in other states, includes PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Visa, a debit card, online banking and more.
• Make your first deposit. In some cases, this could determine your bonus. Oftentimes there will be a minimum deposit you have to make, typically $10.
• Make your first bet. If you’re claiming a “Bet & Get” welcome offer, your bet will have to be for at least that amount, typically $5 or $10. If it’s a No Sweat Bet or First Bet offer, the size of your bet will determine your potential bonus.

Sports You Can Bet on in Missouri

Missouri sports bettors will have a full library of betting markets at their fingertips when online sportsbooks go live in the state:

• Football (NFL, college football, USFL, CFL)
• Basketball (NBA, WNBA, college basketball, G League, Euro leagues)
• Baseball (MLB, College World Series)
• Hockey (NHL, Frozen Four)
• Soccer (MLS, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Champions League, World Cup)
• Golf (PGA, LPGA, Ryder Cup)
• Boxing
• MMA (UFC, PFL)
• Motorsports (NASCAR, F1, IndyCar)
• Olympics
• Rugby
• Tennis (ATP, WTA)
• Cricket
• Sailing
• Skateboarding
• Snooker
• Surfing
• Volleyball

NFL betting is the most popular form of sports wagering in the US, and in Missouri, you’ll get a chance to place bets on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Here’s a full list of professional teams in Missouri that you’ll be able to bet on:

• Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)
• Kansas City Royals (MLB)
• St. Louis Cardinals (MLB)
• St. Louis Blues (NHL)
• Sporting Kansas City (MLS)
• St. Louis SC (MLS)
• Kansas City Current (NWSL)

You’ll also be able to bet on University of Missouri football, basketball and baseball, as well as other SEC sporting events.

NFL Betting in Missouri

As mentioned, online sportsbooks do their most consistent business during the NFL season, and in Missouri that figures to be the case as it is home to the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs.

Betting on the NFL will include futures, spreads, moneylines, totals, props and much more. Player prop betting in Missouri means that Chiefs fans can finally cash in on a big day from Mahomes.

Betting on SEC Sports in Missouri

The rules that will be attached to Missouri sports betting aren’t finalized, but we expect you will be able to place wagers on the Missouri Tigers within state lines. In-state college betting restrictions are rare, so it would be a surprise if legislators decided to go that route here.

College player props have been a bigger sticking point nationally, but if they’re allowed, you will be able to bet on how many yards a Missouri Tiger will rush for in a game, or who will score the first touchdown. No matter how they land on that, we fully believe you will be able to bet on SEC games in Missouri during football, basketball and baseball season.

Latest Missouri Sports Betting News

Here’s all the latest and most important details on the legalization of Missouri sports betting:

• Nov. 7, 2024: Missouri Gaming Commission Chair Jan M. Zimmerman told SBD that they’re hoping for a mid to late summer launch.
• Nov. 6, 2024: In an incredibly close vote, Amendment 2 was passed by Missourians, setting the path for legal online sports betting in Missouri.
• Aug. 13, 2024: After multiple rounds of sports betting legislation failed, it was decided that its fate would be decided by the voters as a ballot initiative was added for November’s general election.
• March 22, 2023: As expected, the House of Representatives approved Missouri sports betting bill HB 556 and its companion legislation HB 581 which will now move to the Senate for further discussions. A Missouri sports betting bill made it to the Senate in 2022, however it was derailed over the topic of VLTs, which could once again threaten the chances of legalization in 2023.
• March 21, 2023: The latest Missouri sports betting bill has been perfected in the House of Representatives and needs just one more approval in the chamber before heading into the Senate. Rep. Dan Houx’s (R-54) sports betting bills HB 556 and HB 581 to legalize retail and online sports betting for pro sports teams and state casinos will soon get its third hearing in the house before moving to the Senate.
• December 7, 2022: Missouri sports betting legislators are gearing up for a 2023 sports betting discussion. Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-21) and Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer (R-34) have both pre-filed Missouri sports betting bills, with the state’s legislative season set to begin on Jan. 4, 2023.
• September 19, 2022: A new Missouri sports betting bill was introduced, and despite being a nearly line-by-line rewrite of HB 2502, the new legislation (HB 4) is unlikely to be heard this session.
• May 13, 2022: Missouri sports betting will have to wait at least another year, as HB 2502 failed to pass through the Senate.
• May 5, 2022: Even after an early-morning Senate hearing on standalone legislation from Sen. Denny Hoskins that did not include the topic of VLTs, the Missouri sports betting bill was ultimately withdrawn. Missouri has just over a week to legalize sports betting before the topic will have to wait another year.
• May 2, 2022: Despite advancing HB 2502 to the Senate floor, the latest Missouri sports betting legalization effort is limping towards the session finish line. There is contention over the potential removal of video lottery terminals (VLTs) in the Missouri sports betting bill, and the legislative season is set to wrap up on May 13, 2022.
• April 19, 2022: The Missouri sports betting bill took another important step forward towards legalization, as HB 2502 advanced to the Senate floor. The bill is expected to go through another vote in the Senate sometime over the next couple of weeks, and if it passes, will advance to the Governor’s table for a final signature.
• March 24, 2022: The Missouri retail and online sports betting legalization bill passed the final House of Representatives vote by a total of 115-33. The bill will now move to the Senate, and if approved, Missouri sports betting will be one signature away from becoming a reality.
• March 23, 2022: Missouri sports betting bill HB 2502, which would legalize retail and online sports betting, has been given preliminary approval from the Missouri House of Representatives. It will go to a third hearing and a vote before potentially moving through the Senate for approval.

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