Missouri professional sports teams are no longer optimistic that state lawmakers can pass a bill and have decided to band together to find a new path towards legalization.
After missing out on potentially millions of dollars in sports betting tax revenue over the last several years, a coalition of state sports franchises, led by representatives from the St. Louis Cardinals, submitted four sports betting initiative petitions to the Missouri Secretary of State on Sept. 9. The petitions all seek to legalize Missouri retail and online sports betting, with state casinos and professional sports franchises eligible for licenses.
Each petition could potentially find its way onto the November 2024 general election ballot.
Putting the Power to the Voters
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