Overview
- State regulators confirm wagering begins at 12:00 a.m. on Dec. 1, and no real-money bets can be accepted before that time.
- DraftKings will host a ceremonial first bet at The Palladium in St. Louis featuring Tony Gonzalez, Isaac Bruce and Brett Hull, and will donate $50,000 to the Veterans Community Project, with remarks expected from House Speaker Jonathan Patterson.
- A broad field is set to go live, including DraftKings and Circa on untethered licenses alongside FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics, Underdog and theScore Bet (rebranding from ESPN Bet).
- Pre-registration (Nov. 17–30) features aggressive offers that publishers tally at roughly $5,900–$6,000+ in total value, such as DraftKings’ bet $5, get $300 and Fanatics’ $50 deposit for 15 daily $200 No Sweat Bets, with BetMGM, FanDuel, Caesars and bet365 also promoting launch-day bonuses.
- Operators and the Missouri Gaming Commission highlight age and identity checks, in-state geolocation and responsible-gambling tools, and the state restricts player prop bets on in-state college athletes.