A new sports betting bill in Missouri led to a debate by legislators that went past midnight. The debate over video lottery terminals is causing the hold-up. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri State Senate was up past midnight on Thursday morning in an attempt … Read more
Senator Denny Hoskins filibustered the potential sports betting bill in Missouri, killing the bill. Lawmakers now have until May 13, the session deadline, to have a new bill pass. This move potentially delayed sports betting another year in Missouri. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri sports … Read more
Missouri online sports betting bill HB 2502 has advanced passed the Missouri Appropriation Committee. The bill now heads to the Senate floor for discussion and eventual vote. The 8% tax rate currently set is likely to be increased. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Lawmakers in Missouri … Read more
The Senate Appropriations Committee discussed the sports betting bill in Missouri that would launch the market. The bill is being advocated by the Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas City Royals, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the St. Louis Blues JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is … Read more
[Update, March 24, 2022] HB 2502 has passed in the Missouri House of Representatives to a 115-33 vote. The bill now advances to the Senate floor. HB 2502 received preliminary approval and requires a full House Floor vote. Assuming it passes, the measure will advance … Read more
Three Missouri Senators have pre-filed different potential sports betting bills for the 2021 legislative session. Senators, Caleb Rowden, Denny Hoskins, and Tony Luetkemeyer each pushed forth separate bills. Missouri failed to pass through any of the six bills filed during the 2020 legislative session. JEFFERSON … Read more