sports betting

Missouri's top gambling official expects "an uptick in bets" for the first Super Bowl since the state legalized sports betting.

After providing more than $100 million in free plays to lure customers, FanDuel and Draftkings, the sports books dominating the state market, paid no taxes

Bets eclipsed half a billion dollars in Missouri's first month of legal sports wagers. Many sportsbooks weren't subject to taxes.

Missourians who have long traveled to other states to bet on sports are now able to bet from their homes, keeping money in the state and impacting Missouri’s neighbors.

Multiple sportsbooks announced opening-day celebrations, including Caesar’s Sportsbook, DraftKings and Fanatics.

Gambling websites are already competing for the market, which will open to Missouri gamblers on December 1.

A variety of sports books have been positioning themselves in Missouri's market

Gambling companies and their employees must receive licenses to do business in Missouri before sports betting in the state goes live on Dec. 1

The move from the Missouri Gaming Commission to pass up FanDuel for a sports betting license was seen as a major surprise.

After a slow start, Missouri is on track to launch sports betting by December. What does that mean for 1 million Missourians at risk of gambling addiction?