sports betting

Lawsuit argues sports wagering amendment should be kept off Missouri ballot

Missouri Independent

A lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to block a proposed constitutional amendment legalizing sports wagering in Missouri from being placed on the November ballot.

Natalie Noblett, 61, of Carondelet, places an American flag on a “vote here” sign on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at the St. Louis Public Library in Carondelet. A primary election for the St. Louis’ Board of Alderman President’s seat will be held on Sept. 13.

Missouri News

Missouri to vote on abortion, sports betting and minimum wage in November

Sarah Kellogg

The secretary of state’s office announced Tuesday that petitions for abortion rights, raising the minimum wage and legalizing sports betting had enough signatures to go on the ballot.

Natalie Noblett, 61, of Carondelet, places an American flag on a “vote here” sign in September 2022 at the St. Louis Public Library in Carondelet.

Missouri to vote on abortion, sports betting and minimum wage in November

St. Louis Public Radio

The secretary of state’s office announced Tuesday that petitions for abortion rights, raising the minimum wage and legalizing sports betting had enough signatures to go on the ballot.

Fans watch during a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins Sunday, April 30, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. Missouri's professional sports teams announced Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, that they have launched an initiative petition drive to put the legalization of sports betting on the November ballot. . (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Missouri News

Missouri's professional sports teams launch petition drive to put sports betting on November ballot

Associated Press

The initiative is an attempt to sidestep the Missouri Senate, where bills to allow betting have repeatedly stalled.