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Missouri becomes the 39th state to legalize sports betting, joining Kansas — which legalized sports betting in 2022. The Show-Me State (joins/remains apart from) seven of the eight states that border Missouri which have legalized sports betting in some capacity.

If Amendment 2 passes, Missouri would become the 39th state to legalize sports betting….“It just made sense that the money from taxes will go to help schools,” said Clay County resident Ryan Ault. “That’s a good thing, and people are going over the border to do it anyway. You might as well keep that money here in the state.”

“We want our fans to be able to have the enjoyment of participating should they want to and do so in a safe and regulated environment,” Charlotte Jones says.   Austin, TX (October 16, 2024) — In a recent interview with CBS News Texas sports reporter Bill Jones, Dallas Cowboys Co-Owner Charlotte Jones underscored the […]

“North Carolina’s sports betting initiative has far exceeded initial financial forecasts, accumulating over $62 million in tax revenue since its inception on March 13.”

Offshore sports betting apps like Bovada locate their servers offshore to dodge U.S. taxes and evade U.S. protections Washington Post: So-called “social” sportsbooks, like Fliff, have let minors play and avoid U.S. sports betting regulations Lauren Clay, Texas Sports Betting Alliance Spokesperson: “Texas deserves a legal, regulated, transparent market that protects minors and stops unregulated […]

“Legalize it. Put regulations in place. Partner with reputable companies – companies that are publicly traded and held accountable by public investors, gaming regulators and law enforcement.”