Missouri sports betting is legal and officially launched on December 1, 2025, following local voters' approval of online sports betting last November.
Missouri’s efforts to legalize sports betting predate the fall of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018. Finally, after years of legal wrangling, Missourians can sign up, create accounts, and wager with eight sportsbooks as of 2026.
Missouri sports betting revenue
Legal Missouri sports betting is here. Obviously, there is no hard data yet from the top Missouri sports betting apps, but the moment it becomes available, we'll share it here.
Missouri sports betting at a glance
- Launch date: December 2025
- Regulator: Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC)
- Latest reported month: NA
- Lifetime handle: NA
- Lifetime revenue: NA
- Last updated: December 24, 2025
Note: Missouri will report sports betting revenue on a monthly basis. Figures will reflect combined online and retail wagering unless otherwise specified by the regulator.
About sports betting revenue in Missouri
Missouri legalized sports betting in 2024, with wagering officially launching in early December 2025 under a regulatory framework overseen by the Missouri Gaming Commission.
The state’s model permits both online/mobile sports betting and retail sportsbooks, with licenses available to Missouri’s riverboat casinos as well as approved mobile operators partnered with those facilities. This structure mirrors the casino-centric frameworks used in many Midwestern markets, while allowing mobile wagering to serve as the primary access point for most bettors statewide.
Because Missouri’s sports betting market is still in its infancy, comprehensive monthly reporting on statewide handle, gross gaming revenue, and tax collections has not yet been released. Initial performance benchmarks will begin to take shape once the Missouri Gaming Commission publishes its first full reporting periods.
As a result, Missouri’s early sports betting figures should be viewed as provisional and developmental. Meaningful market evaluation will depend on the availability of sustained reporting over time, with longer-term trends providing a clearer picture than any early launch-window activity alone.
How to read revenue numbers
- Handle represents the total amount wagered by bettors during the month.
- Revenue reflects sportsbook winnings after payouts, before expenses.
- Hold is calculated as revenue divided by handle, expressed as a percentage.
Monthly revenue can fluctuate significantly due to seasonality, betting mix, and the outcomes of major sporting events.
Missouri sports teams you can bet on at DraftKings
Hometown favorites like the Kansas City Chiefs or St. Louis Blues should see plenty of action.
Check out our how to bet guides to hone in on the best approach for wagering on Missouri sports teams.
DraftKings Missouri bet types
DraftKings provides Missouri bettors with a wide range of betting options across all major sports leagues. Below, I’ve highlighted the most popular bet types available at DraftKings Sportsbook MO in 2026 when wagering on your favorite local teams:
Moneyline
Moneyline betting is the most popular option at DraftKings Missouri, where you simply pick the winner of a game. The favorite is shown with a minus (-) sign, while the underdog has a plus (+).
Point spread
Point spread betting is another exciting way to wager with DraftKings in Missouri. Each team is assigned a line that predicts the margin of victory or defeat required for the bet to win. For example, if the Kansas City Chiefs have a -6.5 spread, Patrick Mahomes and the offense must win by at least seven points for your wager to cash.
Over/Under (totals)
DraftKings Missouri also lets you bet on whether the total combined score in a game will be higher or lower than a set number, known as the Over/Unders (totals). You can even place totals bets on an individual team’s points, such as betting the St. Louis Blues to go Over 3.5 goals in a matchup.
Parlays
Looking for a bigger payout? Try a parlay wagers at DraftKings Missouri, which combines multiple bets — called “legs” — from one or several games into a single bet slip. To win, every leg in your parlay must hit, but the potential reward increases with each added selection.
Props bet
Prop bets at DraftKings Missouri allow you to wager on specific in-game outcomes or player performances. Examples include “Will Patrick Mahomes throw over 3.5 touchdowns?” or "Will the Kansas City Royals have over 100 wins?" These markets keep every play exciting from start to finish.
Futures
If you like to think long-term, DraftKings Missouri’s futures markets are perfect for you. Bet on season-wide outcomes like the Chiefs to win Super Bowl 60 or Bobby Witt Jr. to take home the 2026 AL MVP. Futures betting adds extra excitement all season long.
Missouri sports betting laws explained
Missouri became the 31st U.S. jurisdiction to offer legal statewide mobile wagering when online sports betting apps went live on 12/1/2025. Show-Me State lawmakers approved the Missouri Amendment 2, the legalized sports betting initiative, during the 2024 U.S. federal election, paving the way for up to 14 mobile sportsbooks to be available on launch day.
The Missouri Gaming Commission will oversee all in-state sports betting regulations. This includes tax rate, which will be a 10% tax on adjusted gross revenue — total amount wagered minus payouts and certain allowable deductions — which is slightly lower than the National average.
Legal online Missouri sports betting apps are now available anywhere within state borders to those 21 years old and older. Bookmark this section as we'll be updating it with relevant information regularly as it becomes available.
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More industry resources
As states continue to authorize legal sports betting — now 38 states plus DC, consult these informational websites for additional information on the sports betting industry:
- American Gaming Association (AGA): Organization dedicated to advancing the gambling industry's interests by promoting, educating, and advocating for responsible gambling.
- Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA): Supreme Court of the United States ruling.
- National Council on Problem Gambling: Those seeking help for a gambling problem can call 1-800-GAMBLER toll-free, 24/7.
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Sports betting revenue tracker FAQ
The sports that generate the most sports betting revenue can vary depending on factors such as the sport's popularity, the betting market's size, and the timing and frequency of significant events. Football stands as the most popular sport for betting in the United States, with the NFL generating the highest revenue. The Super Bowl alone is one of the world's most-watched and bet-on sporting events. Basketball is also a popular sport for betting, particularly in the United States where the NBA lays claim to the top basketball league in the world.
Sports betting revenue varies greatly depending on the region, market, and size of the industry. However, in many jurisdictions, sports betting can generate significant revenue and contribute to the overall economy. Compared to other industries, sports betting revenue may not be as significant. For example, in 2020, the global video game industry was estimated to generate over $159 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, the global film industry was estimated to generate over $100 billion in revenue in 2020.
The popularity of select sports events cannot be overlooked, with the Super Bowl and World Cup among the largest betting events in the globe. Betting odds and lines also greatly impact the amount of revenue generated by sports betting. Other factors include technological advancements, including the live streaming of events.
The future of sports betting revenue hinges on additional markets legalizing sports betting, via mobile betting, land-based, or a combination of both. An uptick in legal U.S. markets will trigger increased revenues, while new bet trends including same game parlays and in-game wagering, unlocks more opportunities for customers.
Online sports betting has significantly impacted sports betting revenue, notably in states where it is legal and regulated. The rise of online sports betting has facilitated the customer experience, allowing people to place bets remotely or in-person from the event itself, leading to increased revenue for sportsbooks. Betting site operators can also reach a much larger audience and customer-base. Overall customer convenience plays a large part in driving up sports betting revenue.
Gross revenue represents the total amount of money a sportsbook takes in from all customer bets, and it includes the total value of all bets placed, regardless of whether the bets won or lost. In other words, gross revenue is the total amount of money a sportsbook earns from its customers. Net revenue, conversely, is the amount of money a sportsbook earns after deducting all its operating expenses. This includes things like salaries, rent, marketing expenses, and other costs associated with running the sportsbook. Net revenue is the profit a sportsbook makes from its operations.
Major sports events including the Super Bowl and World Cup have a significant impact on sports betting revenue. These events garner a lot of attention from fans, which leads to increased betting activity and higher revenue for sportsbooks. The Super Bowl alone is the largest single-day betting event on the sporting calendar, which generates millions of dollars in revenue for sportsbooks.
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