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Missouri Sports Betting Hopes Dead For 2022

Following a promising start to the 2022 session, Missouri sports betting legalization efforts will have to wait another year. Missouri stakeholders could not come to a final agreement for MO sports betting before the session ended Friday. Sports betting legislation cleared the House before running into opposition on the Senate floor. Sports betting was not […] Read More

Posted on: May 16, 2022 | | Pat Evans

The Week In Sports Betting News: Proof Kansas Is Better Than Missouri

Happy Monday, everyone. Sports betting news is once again focused on legislation as the busy earnings season is mostly wrapped up. The LSR Podcast touched on legal Kansas sports betting coming this year and also pondered why the MLB will not be upfront about changes to baseballs. There are now two ways to follow LSR […] Read More

Posted on: May 16, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Kansas Sports Betting Soon Legal After Governor’s Signature

Legal sports betting is on its way to Kansas. Gov. Laura Kelly signed SB 84 Thursday, with the bill set to become law July 1. The KS sports betting legislation passed both chambers in April. “Legalizing sports betting will bring more revenue to our state and grow our economy,” Kelly said. “This is another mechanism […] Read More

Posted on: May 12, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Prospects Dim For Missouri Sports Betting Legislation

The prospect of Missouri sports betting legislation passing before Friday’s deadline is looking grim. Multiple legislative and industry sources tell LSR that while MO sports betting discussions are ongoing, the shrinking time frame provides a potentially insurmountable hurdle. For now, the legislature is focused on finishing easy bills before heading to tougher issues, like sports betting, […] Read More

Posted on: May 11, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Can Latest Missouri Sports Betting Negotiations Save Bill?

Missouri lawmakers are still working to close the gap on sports betting. Sen. Denny Hoskins brought a new Missouri sports betting proposal to the Senate floor late Wednesday night but pulled it back before a vote. Hoskins did not include video lottery terminals in the offer but was still met with opposition. “The teams and […] Read More

Posted on: May 5, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Missouri Sports Betting Hopes Still Alive As Session Ticks Away

With neighboring Kansas full speed ahead on sports betting, Missouri lawmakers are still working on a deal. Rep. Dan Houx told LSR Wednesday that lawmakers are still working on MO sports betting language as the legislative session nears its May 13 deadline. A compromise between the House and Senate will be critical, as Sen. Denny Hoskins filibustered […] Read More

Posted on: May 4, 2022 | | Pat Evans

‘That Dog Don’t Hunt’: Why MO Sports Betting Bill Stalled

It looked like Missouri would legalize sportsbooks this year until the Senate insisted on other gaming accompanying the MO sports betting bill. Sen. Denny Hoskins submitted language to legalize video lottery terminals (VLT) in the Senate substitute introduced Wednesday evening. Sen. Mike Bernskoetter filed an amendment to remove the language, which led to an hours-long […] Read More

Posted on: April 28, 2022 | | Matthew Waters

Kansas Sports Betting Bill Set For Final Sprint Next Week

While the Kansas legislature is likely to pass a sports betting bill when it reconvenes April 25, it is not without a peculiar component. Before the House advanced SB 84 in the early hours of April 2, a provision was inserted that dedicates 80% of KS sports betting tax revenue to a fund to attract […] Read More

Posted on: April 22, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Changes Await Missouri Sports Betting Bill On Senate Floor

A Missouri sports betting bill is on its way to the Senate floor, but changes are coming. The MO Senate Appropriations Committee advanced HB 2502 to the Senate floor, 8-1, Tuesday. The bill passed the House, 115-33, last month. While the MO sports betting bill moved forward without debate, it is still “a work in […] Read More

Posted on: April 20, 2022 | | Pat Evans

Missouri Senate Committee Takes Up House Sports Betting Bill

The race to launch sports betting between Missouri and Kansas continued Wednesday with a hearing in the Show-Me State. The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee held a public hearing on HB 2502 Wednesday but did not take action following the hearing. The legislative session runs until May 13. Representatives advanced the MO sports betting bill out of […] Read More

Posted on: April 7, 2022 | | Pat Evans