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.
Missouri Sports Betting News
Industry analysis, regulatory updates, handle reports, and event recaps from Missouri's first year as a legal sports betting market. We publish original editorial coverage — not aggregated wire copy.
Missouri Sports Betting's First Four Months: $1.5B Handle, But Tax Receipts Lag
Through March 2026, Missouri sportsbooks have processed $1.5B in handle. Promotional deductions have kept state tax receipts much lower than projections.
Missouri and Kansas Earn Failing Grades on Sports Betting Consumer Protections
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.