Missouri sports betting launched on Dec. 1, 2025, and the state now has eight legal sportsbook apps for residents to choose from. OutKick has published a guide to help bettors sort through them.
Eight Apps, One State
Missouri sports betting became legal after voters approved Amendment 2 on Nov. 5, 2024. The Missouri Gaming Commission opened license applications in mid-2025 and licensed its first operators on Dec. 1, 2025. Since then, the state has sent cease-and-desist orders to prediction markets offering sports event contracts.
Bettors must be 21 years old and physically located in Missouri to place a wager. The guide notes that being near a state border could fail a geolocation check.
What the Guide Weighs
OutKick’s list weighs each app’s strengths and weaknesses without assigning a ranking. FanDuel tops the list because its mobile app is described as “industry-leading,” with smooth withdrawals and deposits that let bettors get paid quickly. The guide also praises FanDuel’s cash-out options and its competitive player prop odds.
BetMGM comes next, praised for its Edit My Bet feature, which the guide calls a “major competitive advantage” that other apps do not offer. BetMGM also gets credit for daily odds boosts and parlay profit boosts, plus a loyalty program tied to MGM Resorts that works at properties worldwide. The app’s size causes problems, though: the guide notes that “due to the amount of data and size of the app, there can be significant lag and loading time.”
bet365 is listed lower for a simple reason — it is not easy on the eyes. The guide describes the app as “not the most visually appealing” and “typically more text-heavy.” Its strength is early payout promotions, a benefit few other sportsbooks offer, and a focus on the international market with a wide range of games and leagues. There are often multiple welcome offers and bonuses to use.
Fanatics comes next for its injury protection on player props and its praised withdrawal minimums and fast payouts. The app’s user interface and experience are called “one of the best on the market,” and the unique bet slip is singled out. The drawback: there is no desktop version, so mobile-only betting is required.
theScore Bet rounds out the list. It connects directly to media to help with betting decisions and offers some of the best tennis lines. Odds boosts and parlay boosts are regular features. The PENN Rewards loyalty program is available, but the guide notes that it takes a long time to accumulate meaningful points.
Promotions That Come With a Catch
Missouri sportsbooks welcome new players with three main types of offers:
- Bonus Bets (Bet & Get), which award site credit after an initial wager.
- First-Bet Matches, which refund a lost first bet in promo tokens.
- Deposit Matches, which boost your starting bankroll based on your initial deposit.
Bonus credits cannot be withdrawn directly and do not return the original stake in payouts. They typically expire within seven days.
Signing Up Takes Six Steps
The process is straightforward, though the guide flags a few traps along the way:
- Download the app of your choice.
- Enter your personal information.
- Go through account verification and location checks.
- Deposit funds into your account.
- Claim the welcome offer, noting that this step may be completed during the sign-up process.
- Place your first wager, remembering that you must be within state limits and that being near a border could fail the geolocation check.
Our View of the Guide
The guide’s own admission that it can be hard to determine which app is right for a bettor is a fair warning. It is a useful starting point for anyone who wants to bet in Missouri.
Here is the guide’s timeline of key events:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Amendment 2 approved | Nov. 5, 2024 |
| License applications open | Mid-2025 |
| First operators licensed | Dec. 1, 2025 |
| Prediction market crackdown | Recent, per the guide |
Missouri now has eight ways to place a bet, and OutKick’s guide has made it clear that the choice is not about which app has the best odds. It is about weighing each app’s pros and cons against what a bettor actually wants.
Source material: “Missouri Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | OutKick,” Fox News.
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