Missouri: Initial sports betting application submissions made
Get the scoop on the newest developments in Missouri's sports betting world. Two operators, DraftKings and Underdog, have thrown their hats in the ring, becoming the first to submit their applications for Missouri sports betting licenses.
A Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) representative confirmed that these two operators are the only ones to have submitted their applications as of this past Monday (no hard feelings to the other guys, right?).
So, when can we expect to place our bets in the Show-Me State? Missouri sports betting will finally go live on December 1, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the region.
The MGC opened its application window on May 15, 2025, giving operators a six-week window to submit their proposals for two untethered licenses. The deadline for these eager beavers is July 15, 2025. The MGC will hand out these untethered licenses on August 15, 2025.
But wait, there's more! Operators that aim for a December 1, 2025 launch date should ensure their applications are in by September 12, 2025, if they're no-nonsense folks who like sticking to deadlines.
Now, the question on everyone's lips: Will DraftKings and Underdog be going it alone, or will they be riding on the coattails of Missouri's casino operators or hometown sports teams? Guess we'll have to wait and see!
In a nutshell:- Application deadline for untethered licenses: July 15, 2025- License award date: August 15, 2025- Expected sports betting launch in Missouri: December 1, 2025 or earlier depending on regulatory processes. Source
DraftKings and Underdog, being the first to submit applications for Missouri sports betting licenses, may have an advantage as they prepare for the possible sports-betting launch in Missouri on December 1, 2025.Amidst the competition, it remains uncertain whether DraftKings and Underdog will collaborate with Missouri's casino operators or hometown sports teams in the sports-betting arena.
