DraftKings Set to Launch Mobile Sportsbook in Missouri
The state is set to legalise sports betting on 1 December, becoming the 39th in the US to do so.
Following the award of a temporary direct mobile sports wagering licence earlier this year, DraftKings is preparing to launch its mobile sportsbook in Missouri, US.
The state is set to legalise sports betting on 1 December, becoming the 39th in the US to do so.
Missouri will also become the 29th state in which DraftKings operates, alongside Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Ontario, Canada.
“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,” said DraftKings’ chief revenue officer Greg Karamitis.
“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.”
To mark the launch of legal online sports wagering in Missouri, DraftKings will host a ceremonial first bet event on 1 December at The Palladium in St. Louis, featuring Missouri sports legends Tony Gonzalez, Isaac Bruce and Brett Hull. The event will include ceremonial first bets from the icons, along with remarks from Missouri House Speaker Jonathan Patterson.
