Sports betting became legal in Missouri when voters narrowly approved Amendment 2 in November 2024. It will officially launch on December 1, 2025. Pre-registration with licensed sportsbooks is currently open, allowing users to create accounts and claim early offers ahead of the launch date.
All the Details
Sports betting was considered for several years by the Missouri legislature before last year’s referendum was passed.
- Launch Date: December 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. CST for both online/mobile and retail sportsbooks.
- Legal Age: You must be 21 years or older to place bets.
- Regulation: The market is regulated by the Missouri Gaming Commission.
- Betting on College Sports: Betting on in-state college teams, such as the Missouri Tigers, is permitted, but player-specific proposition bets on in-state college athletes are prohibited.
- Tax Rate: A 10 percent tax will be imposed on sportsbook revenue, with proceeds primarily funding public education and compulsive gambling prevention programs.
The Players
Nine mobile sportsbooks have been granted temporary licenses and are expected to launch in the state:
- bet365: Partnered with the St. Louis Cardinals.
- BetMGM: Partnered with Century Casinos (Cape Girardeau and Caruthersville).
- Caesars Sportsbook: Operating through its existing properties, Harrah’s Kansas City and Horseshoe St. Louis.
- Circa Sports: Awarded one of the two “untethered” licenses, requiring no in-state partner.
- DraftKings: Awarded the second “untethered” license.
- Fanatics Sportsbook: Partnered with Boyd Gaming (Ameristar Kansas City and St. Charles).
- FanDuel: Partnered with St. Louis CITY SC (MLS team).
- Underdog Sports: Partnered with Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals.
- theScore Bet: Will launch in place of ESPN BET through PENN Entertainment’s casino network.
Catch the Caesars Sportsbook App
Caesars Entertainment last week announced that sports fans 21 and older in Missouri can now register and fund their Caesars Sportsbook mobile app accounts ahead of the state’s official sports betting launch on December 1.
Starting today, new users can download the Caesars Sportsbook app on iOS and Android or visit Caesars Sportsbook on desktop to create their mobile sports wagering account and get ready for legal sports wagering in the Show Me State. Existing users who already have a Caesars Sportsbook account in another state can simply log in, follow the instructions to have their existing account activated in Missouri, and be eligible for a special offer.
The Caesars Sportsbook mobile app features a comprehensive sports wagering menu that includes same-game parlays, player props, futures, live in-play betting markets, and more. Sports fans in Missouri will also be able to enjoy livestreaming of thousands of marquee sporting events, including NFL games, directly within the app. The Caesars Sportsbook platform also features quick payouts, a variety of deposit options, and many other user-friendly features, creating a seamless sports wagering experience and tools in place that encourage responsible play, including deposit limits, spending limits, daily time limits, and cool-off time limits.
Caesars Sportsbook is celebrating the launch of sports betting in Missouri with sign-up offers.
Pre-Registration
- Register and Deposit Before Launch for Exclusive Rewards
- Bettors who deposit $5 or more by December 1 will receive added benefits when Caesars Sportsbook goes live in Missouri.
- New users will earn:
- Five Profit Boost Tokens, each offering a 100-percent boost on winnings for five bets (maximum bet amount: $25 per token; maximum additional winnings: $2,500). Available only to users who make an initial deposit of $5 or more before midnight on December 1.
- $150 in Bonus Bets awarded if a person’s first bet with Caesars Sportsbook is for at least $5 and requires that the bet wins.
- Play NFL Flips in Missouri Starting Nov. 24 for a Share of $100,000 in Bonus Bets
- Caesars Sportsbook will introduce its weekly NFL Flips game to Missouri users on November 24, allowing bettors to earn additional rewards ahead of launch.
- Eligible users can play NFL Flips for a chance to claim a share of a $100,000 Bonus Bet prize pool, awarded on December 1.
- NFL Flips also awards Profit Boost Tokens based on game outcomes throughout the NFL season, with extra flips available on Thursdays and Sundays.
- To date, NFL Flips has distributed more than $1 million in grand prizes this NFL season.
- Caesars Sportsbook will introduce its weekly NFL Flips game to Missouri users on November 24, allowing bettors to earn additional rewards ahead of launch.
Full Launch
- Wager $5 or More With Your First Bet to Earn $150 in Bonus Bets if That Bet Wins
- Starting December 1, new users who place a first wager of $5 or more will earn $150 in Bonus Bets if that bet wins.
- See Caesars.com/promos or the Promotions tab on the app for full terms.
“Sports fans in Missouri regularly show their passion for sports and supporting local teams,” said Eric Hession, president of Caesars Digital. “We expect the Caesars Sportsbook mobile app with Universal Digital Wallet and the retail experiences we’re bringing to Caesars Rewards destinations in the Show Me State to build on this passion. We’re thankful to the Missouri Gaming Commission for making this initial mobile launch possible and look forward to the full launch on December 1.”
Missouri will be the first state where Caesars Sportsbook launches with Universal Digital Wallet functionality on the first day of wagering, allowing seamless deposits and withdrawals across Caesars platforms. Missouri is slated to be the 24th state where the Universal Digital Wallet is live, including its launch in Nevada earlier this year. Caesars will soon finalize the expansion of this functionality to all states where it offers online gaming and sports betting, as it delivers technological enhancements to its platforms and improvements in customer experience.
As part of the full launch of legalized sports wagering on December 1, Caesars will offer best-in-class in-person sports betting at two Caesars Rewards destinations in the Show Me State. Harrah’s Kansas City and Horseshoe St. Louis will each open premier retail Caesars Sportsbook locations, bringing a Las Vegas-style experience to Missouri.
BetMGM Bonuses
BetMGM announced that the next era of sports entertainment begins in just one week, as it will open pre-registration for customers in Missouri on Monday, November 17. As a partner of the Kansas City Chiefs and a Missouri native, Jon Hamm, BetMGM prepares to bring its legendary Vegas experience to the Show Me State when legalized sports betting launches this December.
Eligible players in Missouri who pre-register on the BetMGM app from November 17–30 and deposit a minimum of $10 before Monday, December 1, will receive an exclusive offer of $100 in bonus bets. (Bonus bets will be available Monday, December 1, and expire in seven days. One new player offer per user.)
Additionally, new players in Missouri can place a first bet of up to $1,500 with BetMGM and receive bonus bets equal to the stake of the wager if their bet loses. (Minimum $10 deposit required. Bonus bets expire in seven days. One new player offer per user. Additional terms may apply.)
Century Casinos Partners with BetMGM in Missouri
Century Casinos announced that its subsidiary, Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau, has entered into a long-term agreement with BetMGM to bring BetMGM’s sports betting platform to the Missouri market.
Under the terms of the agreement, BetMGM will operate an online and mobile sports betting application under Century’s license in Missouri. The agreement includes a percentage of net gaming revenue payable to Century, with a guaranteed minimum, as well as retail sportsbook options to be exercised at Century’s discretion.
“We are excited to partner with BetMGM, a leading online sports betting and gaming entertainment company with a dynamic and innovative brand,” stated Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger, co-chief executive officers of Century Casinos. “This partnership is another step forward in leveraging our Missouri licenses and delivering premium entertainment experiences for our customers.”
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