Kansas may be considering changes to its sports wagering structure as Missouri is set to launch its legal sportsbooks. Currently, Kansas has six legal sports operators, but a halt on new license extensions until 2026 hints at possible regulatory changes that could impact these operators after 2027. Potential changes in Kansas could include a sole-operator model or tax hikes, which may lead bettors to seek alternatives in Missouri.
Missouri is preparing to launch legal mobile sportsbooks in late 2025, with as many as a dozen books expected to be available. FanDuel and DraftKings are among the companies that have announced plans to take bets in Missouri. This expansion of legal betting options in Missouri, compared to Kansas, could attract bettors from the Kansas City metro area to Missouri, reversing the current trend of bettors crossing the border to Kansas.
The potential changes in both Kansas and Missouri highlight the evolving landscape of sports betting in the region. While Kansas lawmakers may be considering regulatory changes that could impact the current sportsbook operators, Missouri is gearing up to offer a wider array of betting options to residents. It remains to be seen how these developments will impact the flow of bettors between the two states in the coming years.
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