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Missouri Gaming Commission issues seven temporary sportsbook licences

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The Missouri Gaming Commission issued seven temporary sports betting licences on Wednesday, ahead of the state market’s planned 1 December launch. Bet365, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN Bet, FanDuel, Fanatics and Underdog received operator licences; licensed sportsbooks can begin taking sign-ups and deposits on 17 November.

The licences set the operators able to prepare for Missouri’s planned sports betting launch and its pre-launch sign-up period.

End-of-day close Caesars Entertainment (CZR), USD, to 5 December 2025
Story date8 September 20255 December 2025

Earlier licence decisions by Missouri Gaming Commission

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedMissouri Gaming Commission prepares sports betting launch for 1 DecemberNot stated
Not namedNot statedMissouri Gaming Commission sets 1 December 2025 sports betting startNot stated
Not namedNot statedMissouri Gaming Commission opens sports wagering licence applicationsNot stated
Not namedNot statedMissouri Gaming Commission opens sports betting applications on 15 MayNot stated
DraftKings, FanDuelNot statedMissouri Gaming Commission targets June 2025 for sports betting launchNot stated

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