- Missouri’s sports betting launch has been delayed until the fall of 2025.
- The Emergency rules were rejected by the Missouri Gaming Commission.
- Amendment 2, which legalized sports betting in Missouri was approved in November 2024.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The launch of online sportsbooks in Missouri has been delayed until the fall of 2025.
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins denied an emergency rules request that would have allowed the Missouri Gaming Commission to begin processing online sportsbook applications.
According to statements posted by Hoskins, if the regulators can finalize and approve the rules without any public delays, then the procedure can go smoothly. The standard rules will be set as quickly as possible, giving Missourians a chance to bet sports online the moment the law is passed.
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Until then, Missouri is in a waiting game for when the standard rules will come out. Once that happens and licenses are secured, gamblers can start betting on sports in Missouri immediately.
In the meantime, players seeking Missouri online sportsbooks can use platforms that are regulated out of state. There are many available options available with different bonuses, sports to bet on, and types of payouts given.

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