Missouri is the newest market in this guide. Voters narrowly approved betting through Amendment 2 in November 2024, and the first apps went live on 1 December 2025, regulated by the Missouri Gaming Commission at a 10% tax. The Chiefs — fresh off their recent dynasty run — plus the Cardinals, Blues and Mizzou give it an instant, passionate betting base. Missouri only launched on 1 December 2025 yet still cleared more than $500 million in wagers in its very first month, taxed at 10%.
Two of the books we work with launched in Missouri, so there’s a real choice from day one.
Best Missouri sportsbooks we recommend
These are the Missouri betting sites we work with directly and have tested end to end. Each is fully licensed in Missouri; tap an offer to claim it — you must be 21 or older and physically inside Missouri.
| Missouri sportsbook | Welcome offer | Code |
|---|---|---|
| bet365 | Bet $10, get $365 in bonus bets | USB365 |
| FanDuel | Bet $5, get bonus bets if your bet wins | No code |
bet365 — best for live betting and in-play markets
In Missouri, bet365 is the book to beat for in-play betting, with deep live markets, fast-moving odds and live streaming on selected events. New Missouri customers get Bet $10, get $365 in bonus bets with code USB365.
FanDuel — best for app quality and same-game parlays
In Missouri, FanDuel is the most-used sportsbook in the country, prized for sharp pricing, a slick app and fast payouts. New Missouri customers get Bet $5, get bonus bets if your bet wins — no code needed, just sign up through the link.
Which Missouri sportsbook is best for whom
There’s no single best sportsbook in Missouri — the right one depends on how you bet. Here’s the quick version:
| Best for | Missouri sportsbook | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best for live & in-play betting | bet365 | the deepest in-play markets and streaming on selected events |
| Best app & same-game parlays | FanDuel | the most-used US app, sharp pricing and the best SGP builder |
| Best all-round promos | DraftKings | the biggest app and the busiest promo calendar |
| Best loyalty perks | BetMGM | MGM Rewards shared across casinos and sportsbook |
| Best for rewards travelers | Caesars | Caesars Rewards usable in Las Vegas and Atlantic City |
Other licensed Missouri sportsbooks
We don’t hold verified deals with these Missouri books, so there are no ratings or affiliate links — but each is licensed in Missouri, and here’s what it brings to the table.
- DraftKings — one of the two national market leaders; also runs an online casino where it is legal, live in Missouri.
- BetMGM — MGM’s sportsbook, strongest on its MGM Rewards cross-sell and online casino, live in Missouri.
- Caesars — broad market coverage backed by the Caesars Rewards loyalty program, live in Missouri.
- Fanatics — pays rewards in FanCash redeemable across the Fanatics merchandise empire, live in Missouri.
How Missouri sports betting works
Every Missouri sportsbook is licensed by the state and uses geolocation to confirm you are inside Missouri before each bet. You can open and fund a Missouri account from anywhere, but you must be within Missouri state lines to place a wager, and you must be 21 or older.
Choosing a Missouri sportsbook
Comparing Missouri sportsbooks comes down to a few things: the price on the markets you bet most, how stable the app stays under load, how fast Missouri withdrawals clear, and whether a welcome offer’s terms are genuinely worth claiming. Holding two or three Missouri accounts lets you line-shop, which over a full season matters far more than any single signup bonus.
How to find the best betting site in Missouri
Finding the best betting site in Missouri is less about one winner and more about matching a book to how you play. Start with price: a half-point better on a Missouri spread beats almost any sign-up bonus over a season, so compare the odds on the markets you bet most. Then weigh the things you feel every week — how stable the app is, how quickly Missouri withdrawals land, and whether a bonus’s wagering terms are actually clearable. Keeping two Missouri accounts so you can shop the line is the single habit that pays off most.
Deposits and payouts in Missouri
Licensed Missouri apps take the usual cashier menu — online banking, debit card, PayPal and operator-branded options — and for most Missouri bettors PayPal or online banking clears winnings fastest, often within hours once your identity is verified. Your first Missouri withdrawal triggers a one-time identity (KYC) check, so a clear photo of your ID ready to upload avoids delays.
Missouri sportsbook promos and codes
Missouri welcome offers come in two shapes: bet-and-get deals, where a qualifying first bet returns bonus bets, and second-chance bets, where Missouri bettors get a losing first wager back as bonus bets. The headline figure matters less than the terms, so check the minimum odds, play-through and expiry window before opting in to any Missouri offer. Our partner codes in Missouri: USB365 (bet365); the rest apply automatically.
Missouri betting apps
Every Missouri book above ships iOS and Android apps with geolocation built in, so the app is how most people bet in Missouri. bet365 offers one of the more polished Missouri app experiences, but it pays to keep more than one Missouri app installed so you can compare lines before you stake.
All Missouri sportsbook apps
Every legal Missouri betting app, with a direct link to each. The Missouri books we partner with show our current bonus; the rest are listed for reference.
- bet365 MO — visit sportsbook: bet365.com — Bet $5, get bonus bets — code USB365
- FanDuel MO — visit sportsbook: sportsbook.fanduel.com — Bet $5, get bonus bets if your bet wins
- DraftKings MO — visit sportsbook: sportsbook.draftkings.com
- BetMGM MO — visit sportsbook: sports.betmgm.com
- Caesars MO — visit sportsbook: caesars.com/sportsbook
- Fanatics MO — visit sportsbook: sportsbook.fanatics.com
What you can bet on in Missouri
Missouri sportsbooks cover every major US and international league — NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, golf, MMA and motorsport — with moneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, same-game parlays, futures, player props and live in-play markets. Missouri restricts some in-state college wagering, so check the rules on local Missouri college teams and player props before you bet.
Local and global events to bet on in Missouri
Locally, Missouri betting tends to revolve around the Chiefs, Cardinals, Blues and Mizzou. Beyond the home interest, Missouri bettors get every blue-riband event on the calendar — the Super Bowl, March Madness, the NBA Finals, the World Series, the golf majors and the tennis Grand Slams. The headline act for 2026 is the FIFA World Cup, co-hosted across North America and likely to draw record wagering from Missouri as it runs.
Missouri sportsbooks FAQ
What is the best sportsbook in Missouri?
Missouri only launched in December 2025, and two of our partners were there from the start. bet365 came out of the gate strong here and is the pick for live betting and its big win-or-lose welcome offer; FanDuel brings the most polished app and the sharpest Chiefs and Cardinals pricing. As a brand-new market the promotions are unusually generous right now while books compete for Missouri sign-ups — a good moment to take both offers and compare.
How many sportsbooks are legal in Missouri?
Missouri currently has 6 licensed online sportsbooks; the full Missouri list is above, and the number shifts as operators enter and leave.
Do I have to live in Missouri to bet?
No — you only have to be physically inside Missouri when you place a bet, which the apps confirm by geolocation. You can register and deposit for a Missouri account from anywhere.
What is the minimum age to bet in Missouri?
21, online and at any retail sportsbook in Missouri.
Can I bet on Missouri college teams?
Missouri limits some in-state college betting; you can usually bet national college games, but local Missouri teams and their player props may be restricted, so check each book’s rules.
How to check whether a Missouri sportsbook is legal
Before you deposit, confirm a Missouri sportsbook is the real thing. A licensed Missouri book shows its approval from the Missouri Gaming Commission in the app or site footer, makes you verify that you’re 21 or older, and runs a geolocation check to confirm you’re physically in Missouri before each bet. If a site takes crypto only, claims you need ‘no ID’, or is licensed offshore, it isn’t regulated in Missouri — and you’d have no protection if a payout went wrong. Every Missouri book we list above clears that bar.
Is it safe, and betting responsibly in Missouri
Every operator on this page is licensed and audited in Missouri, ring-fences customer funds and offers deposit, time and self-exclusion limits — the reasons Missouri bettors should stay with regulated books rather than offshore sites. Betting in Missouri should stay entertainment; if it stops being fun, set a limit or take a break, and confidential help for Missouri residents is available 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER.