Hot Streak for the St. Louis Cardinals, but Missouri Bettors Must Wait
Where can one place wagers on the scorching-hot St. Louis Cardinals, in the state of Missouri?
The St. Louis Cardinals are heating up in Major League Baseball, winning a staggering 10 out of their last 11 games. This impressive run has bolstered their chances of securing a slot in the MLB Playoffs.
However, sports enthusiasts in Missouri are waiting on the sidelines, unable to place bets on their favorite team. Missouri online sports betting apps are as elusive as that ninth inning home run, with a launch date set for December 1, 2025[1][2][3]. That's after the MLB season wraps up, unfortunately.
The Show-Me State's Long Wait
Missouri residents voted in favor of legalizing sports betting in the 2024 election, but it'll be a while before they can rejoice in placing their first bet. Meantime, the Cardinals continue their impressive streak, placing them at a solid second in the NL Central and just a game back from the final NL Wild Card spot.
But, for those pining to put money on the Cardinals' success, you might as well start shopping for your baseball cap with '2026' embroidered on it. DraftKings currently lists the Cardinals at 220 to make it to the postseason, and 400 for a successful run at the NL Central[1].
Waiting can be tough, but remember, with a launch date set, Missouri residents will finally get the opportunity to embark on the excitement of sports betting, including MLB games in the 2026 season. So, grab your glove, your bat, and your wallet — it's time to prepare for the game!
[1] "Missouri sports betting delayed until Dec. 1, total of 10 sportsbooks approved." KY3, 01 Mar. 2023, https://www.ky3.com/2023/03/01/missouri-sports-betting-delayed-until-dec-1-total-of-10-sportsbooks-approved/
[2] "Missouri Sports Betting: When Can You Expect It, And Who's Part of the Initiative?" Cardinal70, 26 Sept. 2022, https://www.cardinal70.com/articles/missouri-sports-betting-when-can-you-expect-it-and-whos-part-of-the-initiative/
[3] "Missouri sports betting: When, where? Here's the latest." KCTV5, 19 Sept. 2022, https://www.kctv5.com/news/local-news/missouri-sports-betting-when-where-heres-the-latest/
- Despite Missouri voters legalizing sports betting, residents must continue to wait until December 1, 2025, to place prop bets or wagers on MLB games, like the over/under for St. Louis Cardinals' wins.
- With the Cardinals having a hot streak in the MLB, currently at a solid second in the NL Central and just a game back from the final NL Wild Card spot, sports-betting enthusiasts in Missouri are anxious for the line to open up.
- Sportsbooks, like DraftKings, have already released the odds for various MLB outcomes in the 2026 season, with the Cardinals listed at 220 to make it to the postseason and 400 for a successful run at the NL Central title.
- The wait for legalized sports betting in Missouri might seem endless, but those who are patient will eventually have the opportunity to stake their claim and participate in the thrill of MLB sports-betting action.
- As Missouri residents await the launch of sports-betting apps, they can follow the St. Louis Cardinals' progress in the MLB Playoffs, wearing their caps proudly embroidered with the year 2026.
