Missouri Sports Betting
Online betting available
Voter-approved in 2024; statewide mobile betting launched December 1, 2025.
Yes, sports betting is legal in Missouri as of October 26, 2026. The state offers regulated online sportsbooks overseen by the Missouri Gaming Commission, and 8 betting apps are currently tracked here. You must be 21 or older, and you must be physically within Missouri to bet.
Legal Status
Online betting available
College Player Props
Restricted, College betting allowed, but player props involving Missouri schools are restricted.
Sportsbook Apps Available in Missouri
The following major sportsbook apps are listed as operating in Missouri. Availability can change as operators launch, exit, or shift partnerships, always confirm current access and age requirements before creating an account.
More Ways to Play in Missouri
Beyond the licensed sportsbooks above, these platforms work under federal or sweepstakes rules rather than a Missouri sportsbook license. We list only platforms whose published rules do not exclude Missouri, as of October 2026. Rules change, so confirm eligibility in the app before you sign up.
The offers below are affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no cost to you. How we make money.
Prediction markets
You buy yes-or-no contracts on events, including games, priced from 1 to 99 cents; a correct contract pays $1. How prediction markets work.
Sweepstakes apps
These run on play coins plus a promotional sweepstakes currency you can redeem for prizes. How sweepstakes sportsbooks work.
How to Start Betting in Missouri
Confirm you're eligible
You must be 21 or older, and you must be physically located in Missouri when you place a bet. Sportsbooks verify your location with geolocation technology.
Choose a licensed sportsbook
Pick from the operators licensed in Missouri (listed above). Each is regulated by the Missouri Gaming Commission.
Create and verify your account
Registration takes a few minutes and requires your legal name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number for identity verification.
Deposit and place your first bet
Add funds with a supported payment method, then browse markets. Start small, set a budget before you play, and use the operator's responsible-gaming tools. New to reading a betting line? Start with how betting odds work.
About the Missouri Sports Betting Market
Voter-approved in 2024; statewide mobile betting launched December 1, 2025. The market is overseen by the Missouri Gaming Commission, which licenses operators, enforces consumer protections, and publishes the official list of approved sportsbooks. With 8 apps tracked here, Missouri bettors have a range of choices for odds, markets, live betting, and promotions.
Before signing up, it’s worth comparing operators on the things that matter to you, odds quality, the breadth of markets, live/in-play betting, payout speed, and rewards. Our sportsbook directory compares coverage across states, and you can check Missouri’s college prop rules before placing any NCAA wagers. The promos page tracks each operator's current welcome offer.
Missouri College Player Prop Rules
| College Player Props | In-State Team Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted | No Missouri team props | College betting allowed, but player props involving Missouri schools are restricted. |
Sports Betting in States Near Missouri
Each neighboring jurisdiction licenses its own sportsbooks. An app only works while you are physically inside the state that licensed it, so crossing a border changes what you can use.
Arkansas sports betting →
Online betting available 2 apps tracked
Illinois sports betting →
Online betting available 11 apps tracked
Iowa sports betting →
Online betting available 10 apps tracked
Kansas sports betting →
Online betting available 7 apps tracked
Kentucky sports betting →
Online betting available 8 apps tracked
Nebraska sports betting →
Retail only No statewide app
Oklahoma sports betting →
Not available Legal alternatives only
Tennessee sports betting →
Online betting available 9 apps tracked
Missouri Sports Betting FAQ
Is sports betting legal in Missouri?
Yes. Missouri offers legal online sports betting regulated by the Missouri Gaming Commission.
Which betting apps are legal in Missouri?
As of October 26, 2026, 8 sportsbook apps operate legally in Missouri: BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics Sportsbook, theScore Bet, bet365 and Circa Sports. You must be physically in Missouri to place a bet; the full list is above.
How old do you have to be to bet in Missouri?
You must be 21 or older to place a sports bet in Missouri, and you must be physically located within Missouri when you wager.
Do you have to live in Missouri to bet there?
No. You don’t need to be a resident, you only need to be physically inside Missouri when placing a bet. Sportsbooks confirm your location with geolocation before accepting wagers.
Are online sportsbooks in Missouri safe and legal?
Sportsbooks licensed by the Missouri Gaming Commission are legal and subject to state oversight, including identity verification, fund protection, and responsible-gaming requirements. Avoid unlicensed offshore sites.
Can you bet college player props in Missouri?
College betting allowed, but player props involving Missouri schools are restricted.
Who regulates sports betting in Missouri?
Sports wagering in Missouri falls under the Missouri Gaming Commission.
Sources for this Missouri guide
- Missouri Gaming Commission: the state regulator
- Amendment 2 (2024), Mo. Const. art. III, § 39(g): The amendment lets the Gaming Commission license retail and online sports wagering at casinos, in sports districts and statewide online for people in Missouri.
- Minimum age rule: Section 39(g).3: a licensee shall not offer sports wagering to anyone under 21.
- Missouri legislature: bill search