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The Missouri Gaming Commission announced the sports betting launch delay from early 2025 to December 2025.
Despite being approved by voters back in November 2024, the sports betting launch is facing major challenges. The latest was the rejection of the emergency licensing rules from the Missouri Secretary of State’s office. These rules would have allowed for a quicker, temporary setup while the state worked out the final details.
However, officials were concerned that this could lead to complications and make it harder to regulate the industry effectively. The current plan is to have licensing rules in place by August 30, 2025, and a full launch could happen as soon as December 1, 2025.
MGC stated:
“In the absence of emergency rules, our timeline is being pushed back months. What this means is that sports betting won’t launch in the Show-Me State over the summer, but hardly all is lost.”
Despite the delay, there is some good news. The commission shared a detailed plan for regulating sports betting, including a 10% tax on sportsbooks and licenses for two untethered sportsbooks, 13 riverboat casinos, and six professional sports teams.
MGC spokeswoman Elizabeth Hoffman said:
“In the meantime, commission staff will continue working to ensure we meet the constitutionally required start date of sports wagering not later than December 1, 2025.”
Though sports fans in Missouri may have to wait a little longer to bet, the state is working to ensure that the industry will be properly regulated when it does launch.
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