- Missouri residents successfully passed a constitutional amendment that brings a state-regulated sports betting industry to the Show Me State.
- Retail and online sportsbooks in the state must launch before Dec. 1, 2025.
- Missouri anticipates up to $28.9 million in annual tax revenue from sports betting.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Missouri voters narrowly passed Amendment 2 in Tuesday’s election, meaning a state-regulated legal sports betting industry is on the way. Eager bettors can expect retail and online sports betting options before Dec. 1, 2025.
A difference of 7,486 votes determined that online sportsbooks will finally come to Missouri through state-regulated sportsbooks, as 1,469,866 people voted yes and 1,462,380 voted no. With the approval of Amendment 2, Missouri professional sports teams and brick-and-mortar casinos are eligible for one retail and one online sports betting license each.
They also can partner with an online sportsbook, like FanDuel Sportsbook becoming the official sportsbook of the Kansas City Chiefs for example. The formula will look similar to North Carolina sportsbooks, as sportsbooks earned their entry into the state through partnerships with the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, and other professional organizations or venues, except Missouri’s framework will allow up to 19 retail sports betting licenses and 21 online compared to North Carolina’s 11 licenses.
Details For Legal Missouri Sports Betting Launch
Per the amendment that passed on Tuesday, Missouri sports betting must launch by Dec. 1, 2025. Residents can expect to have state-regulated betting options before that, as Kentucky and North Carolina took less than nine months to launch after authorizing legislation this year.
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Missouri bettors must be physically located in the state and at least 21 years old to place bets at retail and online sportsbooks. However, internationally-licensed and regulated legal Missouri online sportsbooks accept players that are over the age of 18.
Missouri’s 10% wagering tax will be one of the lowest of states with online sportsbooks, but necessary considering neighboring states like Kansas (10%), Iowa (6.75%), and Illinois (15%) all offer tax rates below 20%. Tax revenue will be utilized for education and funding towards the Compulsive Gambling Prevention Fund in the state.
Revenue estimates from Amendment 2 show Missouri expects to make roughly $29 million in annual sports betting tax revenue. Residents can bet on the Kansas City Chiefs at state-regulated sportsbooks in the 2025-2026 season.
Zach graduated from Florida State University after majoring in Writing, Editing, and Media with a minor in Communication. He has a passion for sports betting and specializes in DFS for NFL, NBA, and MLB. At the casino, you can find Zach playing blackjack or roulette.
