Missouri Hearings Bring Controversy and Legalization Hope

Senator Denny Hoskins Filibuster Of 2023

On Wednesday hearings were heard in the Missouri legislature revolving around several sports betting bills. VLT’s are among the most controversial topics surrounding the bills, backed heavily by “obstructionist” Senator Denny Hoskins who grinded talks last year to a halt with a filibuster. Sports franchises … Read more

Missouri Legislators To Pre-File 2022 Sports Betting Bills

Missouri Legislature

The pre-filing period for the 2022 legislative period begins on Wednesday meaning that the bills will likely be read and discussed in the spring legislative session. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Three state legislators are planning on pre-filing legislation on Wednesday that would legalize sports betting … Read more

LegalSportsBetting Brief: NC To Launch Sportsbooks In 2021 12/8/2020

DraftKings - Foxwoods Resort

Missouri has pre-filed three bills to make sports betting legal during the 2021 session while DraftKings partnered with Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut to make a push for 2021 sports betting legislation. Governor Roy Cooper of North Carolina agreed to the ratified Tribal Gaming Compacts that … Read more

Missouri Senators Pre-File Sports Betting Bills For 2021 Session

Missouri Sports Betting

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

Can The Chiefs Big Win Sway MO Legislators On Sports Betting?

Missouri Sports Betting

There are 14 states that have launched sports betting with six others in line to launch their new laws allowing residents to take part in this form of gambling. The Judiciary Committee in Missouri will be presented with a sports wagering bill on January 13 … Read more

Integrity Fees, Back In Latest MO Sports Betting Bills

Missouri legislature

Two new bills for the legalization of sports betting in the state of Missouri have included an integrity fee to be paid to the leagues. No state that has legalized sports betting has done so with integrity fees written into their bills. Previous sports wagering … Read more