Missouri Sports Betting Laws: What's Legal in 2025

Is sports betting legal in Missouri? Learn the current laws, who can bet, how operators get licensed, tax rules, and what new bills could change in 2025–2026.

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Sports betting is legal in Missouri. Voters approved a constitutional amendment in November 2024, authorizing retail and mobile wagering. The Missouri Gaming Commission is finalizing rules, with a statewide launch pending. This guide details the legal framework, operator requirements, and potential legislative changes.

Quick Answer: Is Sports Betting Legal in Missouri?

Yes. Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 on November 5, 2024, amending the Missouri Constitution to authorize sports wagering. The measure passed with approximately 51% of the vote.

Both retail sportsbooks and mobile/online wagering are permitted. Mobile betting is tied to existing licensed casino operators; a standalone online-only sportsbook license is not available. Bettors must be 21 or older and physically located within Missouri state lines to place a wager.

The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) is the primary regulatory authority. The MGC must complete rulemaking under Missouri statutes before operators can go live. As of mid-2025, that rulemaking process is ongoing. Consult the MGC's official website (mgc.dps.mo.gov) for the current launch timeline. The licensing framework is detailed in the operator section.

Missouri Sports Betting Statutes and Constitutional Framework

Amendment 2 amended the Missouri Constitution to add sports wagering as an authorized form of gambling tied to licensed gaming facilities. The constitutional text provides the foundation, with enabling statutes and MGC administrative rules detailing operational specifics.

What the Constitution Authorizes

The amendment authorizes sports wagering conducted by

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Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Gaming Commission
Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Public Safety and the Department of National Guard
Modifies provisions relating to criminal history background check requirements for alcohol and gaming licensing
SJR 109 - Current constitutional provisions define "professional sports team" as a team located in this state that is a member of the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League, the National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, the Women's National Basketball Association, or the National Women's Soccer League for the purposes of conducting sports wagering in this state. This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, removes members of the National Football League from such definition. JOSH NORBERG
Establishes provisions for interactive digital games played on mechanical amusement devices and authorizes sports wagering
Authorizes sports wagering
Modifies provisions relating to gaming
Modifies provisions related to gaming
Modifies provisions relating to gaming

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Last verified: April 26, 2026

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