Missouri voters passed Amendment 2 on November 5, 2024, and Governor Kehoe signed it into law on May 15, 2025. The Missouri Gaming Commission has set December 1, 2025 as the target launch date for licensed online sportsbooks. That means you cannot legally place a mobile bet in Missouri yet — but you can get ready. Here is exactly what to expect when the doors open.
When can Missouri bettors actually claim a welcome bonus?
Not before December 1, 2025. Geographic restrictions apply, and offers are only valid in states where the operator holds an active license. Until Missouri's Gaming Commission certifies operators and those operators go live, any attempt to claim a Missouri-specific promo will be rejected or voided. Mark the calendar and wait for the green light.
What welcome bonuses should Missouri bettors expect at launch?
Look at what happened in Ohio, Maryland, and Kentucky when those states launched — the big operators arrived with their standard national offers. Based on current offers in live states, here is what the likely lineup looks like. Remember: welcome bonuses are one-time only and cannot be reclaimed after initial use, so pick your spot carefully.
| Sportsbook | Current Welcome Offer (Live States) | Bonus Type | Bonus Bet Expiry | Rollover on Refund |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | Bet $5, get $300 if bet wins; or first-bet refund up to $200 | Bet & Get / First-Bet Refund | 7 days | None on refunded bonus bets |
| BetMGM | Up to $1,500 in bonus bets if first bet loses | First-Bet Safety Net | Varies | None on refunded bonus bets |
| bet365 | Bet $5, get $300 in bonus bets win or lose | Bet & Get | Varies | N/A |
| Fanatics | Up to $1,000 in FanCash Bet Matching, or Bet $20 get $350 in FanCash | Deposit Match / Bet & Get | $50/day × 7 days | Varies |
| Caesars | Bet $1, get 100% Profit Boosts on next 20 bets | Profit Boost | 14 days | N/A |
How does Missouri compare to the most competitive states?
States like Arizona, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan have the largest operator pools and widest range of welcome offers. Arizona alone has 14 licensed online operators. Missouri will not hit that number on day one — new markets typically launch with a handful of books before the full roster comes online. Fewer operators at launch means less competition and potentially less aggressive intro offers. That said, the major national brands will be there, and their standard promos are worth real money.
For a side-by-side look at how operators stack up across every state, see the Best Sportsbook Welcome Bonuses Ranked for New US Bettors and the Best Sportsbook Bonuses Available in Your State Right Now pages — both updated as new markets go live.
Do I owe taxes on a Missouri sportsbook bonus?
Yes. Cash bonuses count as income, and net earnings over $600 can trigger a Form 1099-MISC from the operator. Missouri has a state income tax, so you are on the hook at both the federal and state level. Read Sportsbook Bonus Taxes: What US Bettors Owe on Welcome Offers before you claim anything — knowing the tax math changes which offer is actually worth the most to you after the IRS takes its cut.
Which sportsbook bonus is worth claiming first in Missouri?
FanDuel's first-bet refund structure is consistently one of the easiest for new bettors to understand and use. Bonus bets returned carry no wagering requirement, and the minimum qualifying wager is just $5. See the full breakdown in the FanDuel Sportsbook Welcome Bonus: Full Review & Claim Guide. BetMGM's up-to-$1,500 safety net is the biggest dollar figure available, but the value depends entirely on how large you want to make your first bet.
One hard rule regardless of which book you choose: bonus bets are non-withdrawable. When a bonus bet wins, only the net winnings hit your real-money balance — the stake itself is gone. A $200 bonus bet at -110 that wins pays you roughly $182 in cash, not $382. Factor that in before you get excited about the headline number.
21+ only. Missouri sports betting launches December 1, 2025; no legal mobile wagering is available in the state before that date. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.