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Missouri has officially granted temporary licenses to a group of major sportsbook operators, giving the green light for regulated online wagering in the state. FanDuel, Caesars, BetMGM, Fanatics, and bet365 are among the operators newly approved by the Missouri Gaming Commission, joining others that were cleared earlier. These platforms will begin accepting wagers when the market goes live on December 1, 2025.

Approved Mobile Sportsbooks

Here is the official list of Missouri sportsbooks approved so far:

• DraftKings (Boston, MA)
• Underdog Sports (Brooklyn, NY)
• FanDuel Sportsbook (New York, NY)
• Circa Sports (Las Vegas, NV)
• Fanatics Sportsbook (Jacksonville, FL)
• Caesars Sportsbook (Las Vegas, NV)
• BetMGM (Jersey City, NJ)
• Penn Sports Interactive (PSI) (Philadelphia, PA)
• bet365 (Denver, CO)

DraftKings and Circa were the first to secure licenses back in August, when they were awarded Missouri’s two untethered permits. The rest of the list represents the latest round of approvals, expanding the roster of operators preparing to enter the market. Under current rules, the MGC can grant up to 19 retail licenses and 14 online licenses, so additional entrants could still follow.

Partnerships Shape Market Access

Apart from Caesars and PENN Entertainment, which already operate casinos in Missouri, most companies had to partner with local teams or casinos to gain market access:

• FanDuel Missouri partnered with MLS club St. Louis City SC.
• bet365 Missouri reached a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals.
• BetMGM Missouri teamed up with Century Casinos.
• Fanatics Missouri secured a partnership with Boyd Gaming.
• Underdog Sports Missouri announced an agreement with the Kansas City Royals.

What This Means for Bettors

Beginning in December, Missourians will have access to some of the nation’s biggest sportsbook brands alongside newer entrants. Established operators like FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, and BetMGM bring well-developed betting platforms, while fresh names such as Underdog and Fanatics are expected to increase competition and variety.

The current approvals are marked as temporary, a standard step during launches. Operators will move toward full licenses after further review by the Commission.

Pre-Registration Opens November 17

Players eager to get started won’t have to wait until launch day. Missouri has confirmed that pre-registration will open on November 17, 2025. Bettors will be able to sign up, make deposits, and claim introductory offers ahead of the official launch, though actual wagering will only be permitted from December 1.

Missouri Sports Betting Background

Missouri’s path to sports betting began when voters narrowly approved Amendment 2 in November 2024 with 50.1% of the vote. The law took effect on December 5, 2024, making Missouri the 39th state to legalize sports betting.

The Missouri Gaming Commission then spent much of 2025 working through the details. For comparison, Kansas moved far quicker – passing its law in May 2022 and launching by September of the same year. Missouri’s slower rollout reflects the Commission’s decision to ensure the framework was firmly in place before launch.

A significant milestone came on May 15, 2025, when the MGC began accepting license applications. Since then, regulators have been reviewing operators and issuing temporary approvals in preparation for the market debut.

Next Steps Before Launch

• Sportsbooks will continue working with regulators to meet all compliance requirements.
• Operators are expected to announce promotions and sign-up offers in the weeks leading up to December 1.
• Bettors should look for updates from the Missouri Gaming Commission on promotional rules and responsible gaming resources.

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