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Why Does Caesars Want In-Person Registration For Missouri Sports Betting?

Legalizing any new industry comes with plenty of conflicting issues that need to be decided, and sports betting in Missouri is no different. It’s rarer, though, that one side lobbies for something that would likely hurt them in the long run. A. John Baker, regional VP of government relations for Caesars, did just that at […] Read More

Posted on: February 3, 2021 | | Matthew Waters

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Missouri Senators Prepare For Another Sports Betting Push In 2021

Senators in Missouri are wasting no time in letting the legislature know they want to see sports betting legalized in 2021. Three senators pre-filed sports betting bills for next year’s session: Sen. Denny Hoskins filed SB 18 Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer filed SB 217 Sen. Caleb Rowden filed SB 256 That’s half of the action Missouri […] Read More

Posted on: December 4, 2020 | | Matthew Waters

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Coronavirus Shutdown Dims Chances For Missouri Sports Betting Legislation

Disruption of the legislative session in Missouri caused by the coronavirus likely has derailed sports betting legislation. Read More

Posted on: April 14, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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So Penn National Pitched In-Person Registration After Buying Barstool Sportsbook?

Penn National calls for in-person registration in Missouri sports betting bill despite recent acquisition of popular online brand. Read More

Posted on: February 26, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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Casinos Might Use Official League Data For Missouri Sports Betting But Not If It’s Required

Missouri lawmaker listens to industry stakeholders in leaving royalty and official league data out of sports betting legislation. Read More

Posted on: February 19, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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Show-Me The Best And Worst Of Six Missouri Sports Betting Bills

A day after one piece of sports betting legislation became the first to advance through a Missouri committee, a sixth sports wagering bill was introduced in the state legislature. But it's also the best. Read More

Posted on: February 3, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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Who’s Got Next? Five States That Could Legalize Sports Betting In 2020

At least half of US states should have legal sports betting by the end of 2020. Here's the five candidates most likely to choose sports betting this year. Read More

Posted on: January 31, 2020 | | Matthew Kredell

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Missouri Sports Betting Bills Dig Up Integrity Fee From The Ashes

Two prefiled Missouri sports betting bills in the Senate include what operators seem to hate the most: integrity fees paid to pro leagues. Read More

Posted on: December 9, 2019 | | Matthew Waters

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The Week In Sports Betting News: Missouri On The Table, Connecticut Off It

This week's recap runs through recent sports betting hearings in Missouri and Washington, plus the scuttling of a special session in Connecticut. Read More

Posted on: October 28, 2019 | | Eric Ramsey

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Latest Missouri Sports Betting Discussion Appears To Ditch Integrity Fee

The latest hearing included testimony from multiple industry experts that all supported mobile Missouri sports betting and a competitive tax structure. Read More

Posted on: October 25, 2019 | | Matthew Waters