DraftKings will launch mobile sports wagering in Missouri on December 1, marking the operator's entry into the 29th US state where it offers sports betting services.
The Missouri Gaming Commission granted DraftKings a temporary direct mobile sports wagering license earlier this year, allowing the operator to function independently across the state without affiliation to a land-based casino or professional sports team.
The launch will provide Missouri customers with access to same-game parlays, in-game wagering and odds boosts through the DraftKings mobile application.
DraftKings will host an inaugural bet event on December 1 at The Palladium in St. Louis, featuring Missouri sports figures Tony Gonzalez, Isaac Bruce and Brett Hull. Missouri House Speaker Jonathan Patterson will deliver remarks at the event.
The operator has partnerships with Missouri professional teams, serving as an official sports betting operator of the Kansas City Chiefs since 2022 and recently becoming an official sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator of the St. Louis Blues.
Through the Blues partnership, DraftKings will display responsible gaming messaging through a pregame, in-arena feature prior to every home game and receive access to the team's intellectual property for marketing materials.
As part of its Missouri launch, DraftKings is donating $50,000 to the Veterans Community Project, a nonprofit organization working to end veteran homelessness in Missouri. The contribution will support the organization's Tiny Homes initiative, which provides transitional housing and services to veterans.
The Missouri Gaming Commission awarded direct sports betting licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports in August. bet365 launched mobile sports betting operations in Missouri on November 17 following a partnership with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Greg Karamitis, CRO at DraftKings, said: "DraftKings is built for passionate sports fans, making Missouri an exciting jurisdiction for us to enter with its rich sports culture, and several professional teams across the state.
"This is an incredible time of year for sports fans with NFL, NBA, NHL, college football, and college basketball all in-season, and we look forward to elevating the experience for Missouri sports fans, responsibly, with our top-rated online sportsbook."
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