Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has blocked emergency rules to legalize sports gambling in the state. Hoskins claims the appeal was denied because it did not meet the criteria for an emergency under state law. Despite previously opposing sports gambling as a state senator, he denies that this influenced his decision. Hoskins emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing all initiative petitions that come through his office.
Moving forward, Hoskins states that there is still enough time to finalize the rules before the December 1st deadline. The Missouri Gaming Commission has been aware of the certification of the initiative petition since last December, giving them ample time to propose the necessary rules for application licensing. The Commission had separately filed rules to launch sports gambling in August.
This decision by Secretary of State Hoskins marks a significant development in the path towards legalizing sports gambling in Missouri. With the deadline approaching, stakeholders will be closely monitoring the progress of the rule-making process to ensure that the regulations are in place for the anticipated launch. The impact of this decision on the future of sports gambling in Missouri remains to be seen as the state navigates the complexities of implementing this new industry.
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