Missouri
Here’s why you might be seeing sports betting ads in Missouri even though it’s not yet operational
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KFVS) – Some ads populating on social media and television are raising eyebrows in Missouri.
A DraftKings campaign advertising a deal that’s “now live in Missouri” could seem confusing upon first look. Although voters passed Amendment Two legalizing sports betting, the Missouri Gaming Commission has not yet awarded any licenses. However, Draftkings is not doing anything wrong.
Although it appears to be a sports betting commercial, DraftKings is advertising a fantasy game, and betting on fantasy sports is legal and regulated in Missouri. The Missouri Gaming Commission regulates fantasy sports, but it’s still going to be several months until the infrastructure is set up for sports betting.
“We’ve got that small intense group of people led by our executive director to make sure that we’re not missing anything,” said Missouri Gaming Commissioner Jan Zimmerman.
Betting on fantasy sports is not new. Companies like DraftKings can use this as an avenue to make money in states where sports betting is not legal, or in Missouri’s case, not yet operational.
When looking at the map of where the DraftKings pick-six deal is available, and comparing it to the map from the American Gaming Association of states where sports betting is legal, you’ll notice eight states where you can get this DraftKings deal but sports betting is not legal; that’s without including Missouri.
Betting money on fantasy sports is legal because of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, which designates fantasy sports as a game of skill *not a game of chance, like sports betting. Because of this, betting on fantasy sports is not considered gambling.
The Missouri Gaming Commission said it hopes to have sports betting operational later this year. In the meantime, avid sports fans and gamblers will have to stick to fantasy sports.
“We are still very hopeful that we’ll be ready to go by mid to late summer,” Zimmerman said.
The Missouri Gaming Commission’s regular meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to continue its work toward getting sports betting set up.
In Missouri, there were more than 11 million attempts to place a sports bet just during the first half of the 2024 football season, according to data from GeoComply.
There will be a 10% tax on that gambling revenue. The auditor’s office is estimating up to $29 million in tax revenue coming from sports betting.
That revenue is allocated first to cover any of the “reasonable expenses” incurred by the Gaming Commission that were not covered by revenue from fees.
After those expenses are covered, 10% of the remaining wagering tax revenue or $5 million, whichever is greater, would be allocated to the state’s Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund. Finally, whatever revenue is remaining is legally required to be spent on “institutions of elementary, secondary, and higher education” in Missouri.
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Missouri
BetMGM Missouri bonus code NYPDM1500: Get a 20% first deposit match up to $1,500 for Missouri vs. Alabama State
You can get in on Missouri sports betting with a BetMGM welcome offer for college basketball on Thursday.
BetMGM Bonus code NYPDM1500 gets bettors a 20 percent first deposit match up to $1500 when in Missouri.
Mizzou is a 22.5-point favorite over Alabama State. The Tigers step back onto its home floor looking to reset after road losses to Notre Dame and Kansas. Alabama State has struggled mightily against high-major opponents.
BetMGM Missouri bonus code NYPDM1500
The BetMGM Bonus Code NYPDM1500 can be used for any sport and market offered at BetMGM. That includes Missouri State vs. Arkansas State in the Xbox Bowl.
BetMGM’s Missouri promo code is considered one of the highest valued promotions in contrast to other Missouri bonus offers.
If bettors wanted to snag the maximum value of the offer, they would have to deposit $7,500. Otherwise, they get 20 percent of whatever they deposit, i.e., deposit $100, get $20.
New users must be physically present in Missouri when signing up at BetMGM to take advantage of this welcome offer.
How to sign up for BetMGM in Missouri
- Select your bonus offer.
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- Fill out your login details.
- Enter the BetMGM bonus code NYPDM1500
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- Bet responsibly.
What our Post expert thinks about Missouri vs. Alabama State
Alabama State has already dropped its two power-conference tests by an average of 32.5 points, and its defensive profile hasn’t suggested much resistance.
The Hornets bring two of the SWAC’s top scorers in Asjon Anderson and Micah Simpson, they are giving up 81.4 points per game and allowing opponents to shoot 45.3 percent from the floor.
Missouri’s rebounding edge should matter — the Tigers pull nearly 40 boards per game while Alabama State is giving up 37.4 a night and just surrendered 18 offensive rebounds to UT Martin.
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Missouri
Road construction impacts access to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Road construction on Springfield’s northside is affecting access to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society.
MoDOT is realigning the intersection of Norton and Melville Road as part of the I-44 overpass project. The bridge work and intersection project are both impacting the animal shelter.
The shelter sits on Norton Road just west of where the work is happening. Visitors can only reach the shelter by taking the long way up West Bypass to Westgate Avenue, then onto Norton Road.
MoDOT says the intersection at Norton and Melville is supposed to be closed for two weeks. The bridge project, as a whole, is supposed to be completed by the end of the year.
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Volunteer describes collecting signatures for petition on Missouri redistricting
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Organizers working to turn back Missouri’s congressional redistricting map spoke Tuesday about collecting signatures to put the effort to a vote by citizens.
People Not Politicians submitted more than 300,000 signatures Tuesday to the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office. The signatures hope to force a statewide vote on redistricting approved earlier this year by Missouri politicians.
KSHB 41 anchor Caitlin Knute spoke with one of the volunteers behind the effort.
Volunteer describes collecting signatures for petition on Missouri redistricting
“I think people in rural areas want to follow the Constitution, and I think it was pretty clear this was not done within the parameters of the Constitution,” volunteer Elizabeth Franklin said.
Redistricting typically occurs after a census every 10 years, but that wasn’t the case this year in Missouri. Critics on both sides of the aisle note that it splits Kansas City into three districts, lumping parts of the city in with much more rural areas.
A spokesperson for the Missouri Secretary of State’s office confirmed receipt of 691 boxes of signatures.
“The elections division will proceed with scanning, counting and sorting the sheets for verification by local election authorities,” the spokesperson said.
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