Missouri Initiates Sports Betting Aligning with Remaining Kansas City Chiefs Matches
Layin' It Down with Larry Henry: NFL Bets, Chiefs, and Casinos
Hey there, sports fans! If you're hankerin' for some hot NFL action this year and a little side bet to spice things up, Larry Henry's here to dish the deets. Hailing from the sunny Vegas strip, Larry's a seasoned pro in the world of print and broadcast news, with stints as a political editor and managing editor at top-tier media outlets around the country. So grab a cold one, 'cause we're gabbin' about the Kansas City Chiefs' prime-time games, legal sports betting in Missouri, and a brief dive into the state's colorful gambling history.
Fans Rejoice! Legal Sports Betting Comes to Missouri on Dec 1
Mark your calendars, Chiefs fans, 'cause the wait is almost over! Starting on December 1, Missourians aged 21 and up can place legal sports bets at brick-and-mortar sportsbooks and via their cellphones and computers. And here's some even sweeter news: not one, but SEVEN prime-time games featuring the Kansas City Chiefs await this season!
The Chiefs Light Up the Prime-Time Games
The 2025 NFL season promises to be a thrilling one for Chiefs fans. The team will be starring in more prime-time games than any other squad, kickin' things off with an early-September showdown against AFC West rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers, in a Friday prime-time game in Brazil. While Missouri bettors will have to sit out most of the prime-time games, two matchups after Dec 1, and three other regular-season games will be fair game for all. And of course, get ready to place your bets on the Chiefs in the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl, with the 2026 Super Bowl set for February 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California.
Tantalizing Matchups on the Horizon
Here's a rundown of the Chiefs' prime-time games, with seven exciting bouts ahead. Get ready to cheer on your favorite team and scoop up those winnings!
- Week 1: Sept 5 vs Los Angeles Chargers (Brazil), 8 p.m. YouTube (Friday)
- Week 3: Sept 21 vs New York Giants, 8:20 p.m. NBC (SNF)
- Week 5: Oct 6 @ Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. ESPN (MNF)
- Week 6: Oct 12 vs Detroit Lions, 8:20 p.m. NBC (SNF)
- Week 8: Oct 27 vs Washington Commanders, 8:15 p.m. ESPN (MNF)
- Week 14: Dec 7 vs Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m. NBC (SNF)
- Week 17: Dec 25 vs Denver Broncos, 8:15 p.m. Prime Video (TNF)
More Great Games on Tap After Dec 1
Although we're all chompin' at the bit for prime-time action, there's plenty more where that came from! Here are the Chiefs' games available for Missouri bettors after December 1:
- Week 14: Dec 7 vs Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m. NBC (SNF)
- Week 15: Dec 14 vs Los Angeles Chargers, 1 p.m. CBS
- Week 16: Dec 21 @ Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. CBS
- Week 17: Dec 25 vs Denver Broncos, 8:15 p.m. Prime Video (TNF)
- Week 18: TBD @ Las Vegas Raiders, TBD, TBD
From the Mob to Legal Sports Betting
Ever wonder who used to run the illegal sports betting scene in Missouri? Look no further than Kansas City's infamous Civella crime family. And guess who they were caught discussing bets with? None other than the Kansas City Chiefs themselves, way back in the 1970 Super Bowl!
Gambling.com's "The Edge," episode description:In an earlier episode of Gambling.com's "The Edge," Gary Jenkins, a former Kansas City Police Department intelligence detective, discusses the Mob's illegal sports betting scandal and the current public sentiment in Missouri to legalize sports betting.
So there you have it, my fellow sports fans. Now that you're all caught up on the Chiefs' prime-time games, legal sports betting in Missouri, and a little history of illegal sports betting in the state, get ready to place those bets and cheer on your favorite team with wild abandon! And who knows? Maybe you'll end up with a pocket full of cash and new bragging rights to boot. Good luck, and happy wagering!
With the new era of legal sports betting now available in Missouri starting December 1, sports fans can place bets on their favorite teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, who have matched up in more prime-time games than any other team this season. The news comes as a delight to Chiefs supporters, as they can now place their bets at casino sportsbooks or via mobile apps and online platforms after the law change. The 2025 NFL season is shaping up to be an exciting one for both fans and sports-betting enthusiasts in Missouri, with not only the prime-time games but also other regular-season matchups involving the Chiefs.
