Missouri voters approved legalized sports betting last November, with the program set to launch in June. The amendment allows for on-site and mobile sports betting at state casinos and professional sports team venues. Two mobile sports betting operators will also be licensed by the Missouri Gaming Commission. The program will include a 10% tax on sports betting revenue, with funds allocated for problem gambling programs and education.
MGC officials are working to finalize rules for licensing and criteria for selecting mobile licensees, hoping to start the application process in March and have wagering begin by mid to late June. Missouri is the last border state without legalized sports betting, with many residents previously attempting to access legal sportsbooks in neighboring states during events like the Super Bowl.
The American Gaming Association predicts record betting on the upcoming Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl, and hopes Missouri residents will be able to wager on sports next year if the Chiefs make it again. Despite delays, Missouri officials are confident that the sports betting program will be up and running soon, providing a new source of revenue for the state and supporting important programs.
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