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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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 …