Missouri Sports Betting Launch Remains On Pace

Missouri video gaming authorities didn't deal with changes to the pending sports betting launch throughout a meeting Wednesday, an anticipated development that declares the state's push for a Dec. 1 launch.


- Missouri sports wagering launch stays on track for Dec. 1 regardless of earlier hold-ups.


- Nine sportsbooks, consisting of DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, and ESPN BET, are placed to go live.


- Online betting is expected to drive more than 95% of the state's wagering deal with.


The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) didn't discuss the sportsbook rollout during a roughly 45-minute meeting. The MGC previously authorized the launch timeline - and is needed by law to have the state's first legal sportsbooks approved by Dec. 1 - but it nevertheless underscores continued development.


After initially targeting a June launch date, the MGC needed to press it back to December after a demand for "emergency situation" regulation approval was declined by the Missouri Secretary of State. Without emergency situation approval, regulators can't authorize required pre-launch work till Nov. 30.


Missouri sportsbook lineup takes shape


Nine sportsbooks are already placed to go live on Dec. 1 with possibly more candidates on the method.


The MGC currently authorized DraftKings and Circa Sportsbook for statewide mobile sports betting licenses. The 2 books made "untethered" licenses that allow them to take bets without needing to partner with among the state's expert sports teams or brick-and-mortar casinos.


FanDuel and bet365 partnered with MLS club St. Louis CITY SC and MLB's St. Louis Cardinals, respectively. BetMGM has a market access deal with Century Casinos, and Fanatics is partnered with Boyd Gaming.


Caesars and PENN Entertainment both have market access deals for their particular sportsbooks through operations of Missouri brick-and-mortar gambling establishments. Caesars Sportsbook and PENN's ESPN BET are both set for Dec. 1 mobile launches.


Underdog applied for a mobile sports wagering license however has not announced a market access .


No news is excellent news: The Missouri Gaming Commission didn't go over sports wagering throughout a quick conference today; state stays on speed for Dec. 1 statewide mobile sports wagering launch with 9 sportsbooks (and potentially more) preparing to go live on that date


Acid Rock and BetRivers highlight a list of other potential Missouri sports betting applicants. Both operate casinos and mobile sportsbooks in neighboring Illinois however would require to partner with a Missouri casino or professional team before it can secure market gain access to in the Show Me State.


The application deadline is Sept. 12 for any sportsbook that wants to begin taking bets on the go-live date. The MGC will reveal all licensees ahead of the launch.


Bally's is the just other Missouri gambling establishment operator that has a mobile sportsbook. This offers Bally Bet direct access to a license, but it is unclear if it will release in the state.


Caesars and PENN, which both operate 3 Missouri gambling establishments, expect to open retail sportsbooks at all their homes. Fanatics is set to open books at both of Boyd's Missouri properties, and Century will open an in-person sportsbook at its Cape Girardeau casino.


The Cardinals revealed plans to open a retail book adjacent to Busch Stadium in the Ballpark Village in downtown St. Louis after Dec.

.