Missouri sports betting tops $543M in first month but deductions leave state with only $521K

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 1,476

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Missourians placed more than half-a-billion dollars in bets on sporting events in December but promotional offers offset the taxable profits, leaving less than $1 million to help problem gamblers and public education.

Voters narrowly approved sports betting in November 2024, with a majority of just 2,691 votes out of almost 3 million cast. The first month’s wagering far exceeded some estimates with $543 million wagered, more than 99% through online platforms.

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