Yes — Missouri voters passed Proposition A on November 5, 2024. Here's everything you need to know about legal sports betting in Missouri in 2026.
Yes. Sports betting is legal in Missouri. Missouri voters approved Proposition A on November 5, 2024, legalizing mobile sports wagering statewide. As of 2026, Missourians can legally bet on sports through DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars Sportsbook — from any smartphone or computer anywhere in the state. Online casino gambling is NOT legal in Missouri.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is sports betting legal in Missouri? | ✅ YES — since November 2024 |
| What authorized it? | Proposition A — approved November 5, 2024 |
| Who regulates it? | Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) |
| Which apps are available? | DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars |
| Minimum age? | 21+ |
| Is online casino legal? | ❌ NO |
| Missouri helpline | 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) |
Missouri's path to legal sports betting wasn't quick. After years of failed legislative attempts, the issue went directly to voters.
Proposition A — the Missouri Sports Wagering Act — appeared on the November 5, 2024 general election ballot. Voters approved it. The measure authorized:
The initiative allowed up to 13 mobile licenses — one per licensed casino operator — and up to 6 "master licenses" for sportsbook operators. This structure is why you can place bets in Missouri through national apps (DraftKings, FanDuel) tied to local casino partnerships.
Missouri sports betting launched in late 2024, following Proposition A's November 5, 2024 passage. The Missouri Gaming Commission moved quickly to issue licenses to operators who were pre-approved and ready to launch.
The first legal mobile sports bets in Missouri were placed before the end of 2024, making Missouri one of the few states to go from ballot approval to live betting within the same calendar year.
As of 2026, the following sportsbooks are fully licensed and operational in Missouri:
The nation's most-downloaded sportsbook. Available on iOS and Android. Features same-game parlays, live in-game betting, and a deep prop bet market. DraftKings is partnered with a licensed Missouri casino operator to hold its retail sports betting license.
America's highest-revenue sportsbook. FanDuel offers competitive odds on NFL, NBA, MLB, college football, and MLS. The app is consistently rated among the easiest to use, with a strong live betting interface.
The MGM Resorts sportsbook. BetMGM offers the unique MGM Rewards integration — players earn hotel and casino rewards credits on every wager placed. Strong parlay builder and regular odds boosts.
The Caesars Rewards-integrated sportsbook. Caesars Sportsbook has retail betting at Harrah's North Kansas City and Horseshoe properties. Caesars Rewards members earn tier credits and reward credits on every bet.
Getting started with legal sports betting in Missouri takes less than 10 minutes:
Missouri law does not restrict specific sports (with one exception). Licensed Missouri sportsbooks offer betting on NFL, Kansas City Chiefs and all NFL games, MLB St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals, NBA, NCAA College Football and Basketball including Missouri Tigers, NHL St. Louis Blues, MLS St. Louis City SC, and Golf, Tennis, Boxing, MMA, Esports, and international sports.
What can't I bet on? Missouri law prohibits wagering on high school sports involving players under 18, and Missouri's own state lottery outcomes.
No. Online casino gambling is not legal in Missouri as of 2026.
Proposition A only legalized sports betting — not online poker, online slots, online blackjack, or any other form of online casino gambling. Missouri's 13 licensed casinos remain the only legal venues for casino-style gambling in the state.
| Casino | City | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Ameristar Casino Resort Spa | St. Charles | Boyd Gaming |
| Hollywood Casino St. Louis | Maryland Heights | Penn Entertainment |
| Lumiere Place / Bally's St. Louis | St. Louis | Bally's Corporation |
| River City Casino | St. Louis | Station Casinos |
| Isle of Capri Casino | Boonville | Caesars Entertainment |
| Ameristar Casino Hotel | Kansas City | Boyd Gaming |
| Hollywood Casino at Kansas City | Kansas City | Penn Entertainment |
| Harrah's North Kansas City | North Kansas City | Caesars Entertainment |
| Isle Casino Hotel | Cape Girardeau | Caesars Entertainment |
| Mark Twain Casino | LaGrange | Independent |
| St. Jo Frontier Casino | St. Joseph | Independent |
A: No. You just have to be physically located in Missouri when you place the bet. Visitors from other states can legally bet using a Missouri-licensed app while they're in the state.
A: Yes. College football and college basketball betting — including on Missouri Tigers and all NCAA events — is permitted in Missouri.
A: Unlicensed (offshore) sportsbooks operating in Missouri are illegal. Using them carries risk: no regulatory protection if you're not paid, no recourse, and potential legal exposure. Use only MGC-licensed operators.
A: Yes. Missouri's problem gambling helpline is 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call or text 1-800-GAMBLER, available 24/7.
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