Missouri lawmakers are hoping 2023 will be different than previous legislative sessions when it comes to authorizing sports betting.
The Missouri General Assembly came close to legalizing gambling on sports last year. The House of Representatives passed two sports betting measures during the 2022 session, but the legislative package was stalled in the Senate by Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg).
Hoskins said he was supportive of bringing online and retail sportsbooks to the state, but he also wanted to legalize video gaming terminals and so-called “skill gaming” machines that are commonly found in restaurants and bars across the Show-Me State.
Hoskins’ filibuster resulted in the Senate not passing the sports betting package before the legislature adjourned. It was the fifth consecutive year that a sports betting bill was introduced in Jefferson City to no avail.
The Missouri General Assembly came close to legalizing gambling on sports last year. The House of Representatives passed two sports betting measures during the 2022 session, but the legislative package was stalled in the Senate by Sen. Denny Hoskins (R-Warrensburg).
Hoskins said he was supportive of bringing online and retail sportsbooks to the state, but he also wanted to legalize video gaming terminals and so-called “skill gaming” machines that are commonly found in restaurants and bars across the Show-Me State.
Hoskins’ filibuster resulted in the Senate not passing the sports betting package before the legislature adjourned. It was the fifth consecutive year that a sports betting bill was introduced in Jefferson City to no avail.
