Odds becoming slim to legalize sports betting in Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s sports activities betting proposal could have run out of luck.

The proposal delivered to the Senate on Wednesday included legalizing sports activities betting and video games often known as video lottery terminals.

Sports activities wagers could be taxed 8%, and it is estimated the state would herald almost $10 million per yr.

However variations in opinion over what must be included within the invoice precipitated points.

An modification to the invoice would’ve taken out the video lottery terminals portion. When that was launched, some lawmakers stated state Republican Sen. Denny Hoskins determined to filibuster the modification.

The invoice and the modification by no means got here to a vote.

KSHB 41 I-Group reporter Cameron Taylor requested Hoskins if the invoice is actually lifeless for this session.

“I say by no means say by no means,” Hoskins stated. “Hopefully, the casinos will come to their senses and say, ‘Hey, we would quite go forward and have sportsbook out there to the state of Missouri and to the taxpayers,’ and we might permit 5,000 video lottery machines to go in the direction of our fraternal and veterans organizations right here within the state.”

Hoskins stated the 5,000 video lottery terminals would herald $45 million per yr to the state.

Different state senators stated the invoice now has a way more tough path.

“It is a missed alternative not only for our constituents, but it surely’s additionally a missed alternative for the state as a result of we all know that individuals are going to go elsewhere,” stated Missouri Democratic Sen. Lauren Arthur.

There’s nonetheless a while left for the invoice to be taken up once more. The session will adjourn at 6 p.m. on Might 13.