Missourians support sports betting legalization to fund public education, according to the results of a recently released study.

According to a published last week by Saint Louis University and YouGov, 60% of respondents support legalized sports betting in , compared with just 25% of those surveyed who believe sports betting should remain illegal in the state.

The February poll surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters about their opinions regarding the 2024 election and issues facing the state and country.

Time is Right for Sports Betting

According to the poll results, 76% of young people between the age of 18 and 29 support Missouri sports betting legalization, compared with 45% of those aged 65 and older in the state.

The issue also has support across all …