Overview
- Major apps are live statewide after the Dec. 1 launch, with DraftKings and FanDuel offering instant $300 in bonus bets for a $5 wager, BetMGM backing a first bet with refunds up to $1,500, and Caesars granting $150 only if an initial $5 bet wins at -500 odds or longer.
- Bet365 rolled out a Missouri‑specific Bet $10, Get $365 guarantee using code SYRACUSE, with added profit‑boosts promoted for college football Championship Saturday.
- Fanatics is awarding up to $300 in FanCash via three straight days of $10 bets, and theScore Bet (rebranded from ESPN BET) is offering $100 in bonus bets for a winning $10 qualifying wager.
- App reviews published for launch weekend highlight DraftKings and FanDuel as preferred for live betting thanks to fast odds updates, streaming, in‑game tracking and micro‑betting features, with BetMGM, Caesars and Fanatics also cited as strong options.
- Coverage notes this is the first full weekend for legal online wagering in Missouri, with guides emphasizing geolocation and ID checks, bonus bets that are not withdrawable and often time‑limited, and the first legal chance to bet the Chiefs on Sunday night.