Missouri Sports Betting Debut Draws Heavy Play, Slim Returns

Missouri’s newly launched sports betting market generated intense early activity in December 2025, producing more than half a billion dollars in wagers during its first full month of legal operation. Despite the high volume of betting, the state collected only a modest amount in wagering taxes, as promotional incentives and other deductions outweighed operator revenue during the rollout period. Sports betting officially began statewide on December 1, 2025, following a narrow voter approval of a constitutional amendment in November 2024. […] The post Missouri Sports Betting Debut Draws Heavy Play, Slim Returns appeared first on World Casino News.

Feb 1, 2026 - 06:00
Missouri Sports Betting Debut Draws Heavy Play, Slim Returns

Missouri’s newly launched sports betting market generated intense early activity in December 2025, producing more than half a billion dollars in wagers during its first full month of legal operation. Despite the high volume of betting, the state collected only a modest amount in wagering taxes, as promotional incentives and other deductions outweighed operator revenue during the rollout period. Sports betting officially began statewide on December 1, 2025, following a narrow voter approval of a constitutional amendment in November 2024. […]

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