ESPN BET should be set to flex its sports betting muscle in Missouri’s sportsbook lineup having applied Tuesday for an official license.

Sports betting in Missouri is legal but not live yet. The state plans on launching on December 1st, 2025. Below we’ll go into expected Missouri sportsbooks so that you’re covered in terms of Missouri sports betting. 

The Missouri Gaming Commission has set December 1, 2025 as the statewide go-live date following voter approval of Amendment 2.

The launch falls just ahead of college bowl season and shortly before the NFL playoffs, positioning the market for peak football demand. Operators are already preparing with license filings and market-access deals, and regulators have begun awarding mobile licenses as retail sportsbook operations move forward.