However, Missouri has considered bills in each of the last four legislative sessions only to fail near the finish line. More importantly, the legislature is mostly in agreement that they need to legalize and regulate sports betting in Missouri. Lawmakers have introduced multiple bills every year going back to 2018 that would legalize online sports betting, retail sportsbooks, or both. Missouri is likely on track to legalize sports betting sooner rather than later.
The Missouri Gaming Commission serves as the state’s primary regulator, overseeing casino gambling, daily fantasy sports and charitable gaming. Other forms of gambling legal in Missouri include riverboat casinos and the state lottery.
