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Missouri Gaming Commission receives seven tethered sportsbook applications

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The Missouri Gaming Commission received seven applications for tethered mobile sports betting licences by the 12 September deadline, in addition to untethered licences awarded to DraftKings and Circa Sports in August. The commission expects to issue temporary permits in late October ahead of the planned 1 December launch; each tethered licence costs $250,000.

Applicants and operators must account for licensing costs and temporary permits ahead of Missouri’s planned launch.

End-of-day close DraftKings (DKNG), USD, to 31 October 2025
Story date4 August 202531 October 2025

Latest reported results

DraftKings NASDAQ: DKNG

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 1.33bn10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041
Operating income
−USD 493.1m10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041

Earlier licence decisions by Missouri Gaming Commission and MGC

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
DraftKings, Circa SportsNot statedMissouri Gaming Commission awards direct mobile betting licences to DraftKings and Circa SportsNot stated
FanDuel, DraftKingsNot statedMissouri Gaming Commission assesses bids for two untethered sports betting licencesNot stated
Wynn ResortsNot statedNevada Gaming Commission approves Wynn COO Brian Gullbrants’ licenceNot stated
Not namedNot statedMissouri Gaming Commission sets 1 December 2025 sports betting startNot stated
Caesars Entertainment, FanDuelUSD 500,000Missouri Gaming Commission opens sports betting applications for December launchNot stated

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