A significant milestone has been reached in the push to legalize mobile sports betting in Missouri, as a petition advocating for this cause has garnered an impressive 340,000 signatures. Led by Victory for Missouri Education and backed by the state's professional sports franchises, the initiative aims to bring online betting to the Show-Me State.
Exceeding the required 180,000 verified signatures, the petition has now been submitted to the Secretary of State, with hopes of securing a spot on the November ballot. If successful, Missouri could join its neighboring states in legalizing sports betting, a move that would curtail revenue losses due to residents engaging with offshore operators or traveling across state lines.
Despite being among the few Midwestern states without legalized sports betting, Missouri's strides in this direction signal a promising shift in its gambling landscape, potentially opening up new avenues for revenue generation and economic growth.
