Missouri Lawmakers Drop Proposed Sports Betting Tax Hike
Missouri lawmakers removed a proposed tax hike from HB 3533 at an April 28 hearing, leaving the state's 10% sports betting tax unchanged.
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Missouri lawmakers removed a proposed tax hike from HB 3533 at an April 28 hearing, leaving the state's 10% sports betting tax unchanged.
Through March 2026, Missouri sportsbooks have processed $1.5B in handle. Promotional deductions have kept state tax receipts much lower than projections.
A March 2026 report graded Missouri and Kansas among the worst US states for sports betting consumer protections — citing missing loss limits, weak addiction prevention, and constant access.