DraftKings Announce It Has Secured Direct Mobile Sports Betting License To Operate in Missouri

Benzinga · 08/15/2025 15:39

DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:DKNG) announced today that the Missouri Gaming Commission has granted the company a direct mobile sports betting license. This direct mobile sports betting license will enable DraftKings to operate independently across the state of Missouri, without the need for affiliation with a land-based casino or professional sports team. DraftKings' online sportsbook would go live on the universal launch date currently expected for December 1, 2025, contingent on final regulatory approvals.

"We're pleased to secure one of two direct mobile licenses in Missouri — paving the way for us to bring DraftKings' industry-leading online sportsbook to fans across the state," said Matt Kalish, President, DraftKings North America. "Missouri is home to several professional teams and deeply passionate fanbases, and we look forward to enhancing their sports experience with a dynamic and responsible mobile platform."

Once live, Missouri will become the 29th U.S. state where DraftKings operates regulated sports betting. The company also offers regulated online sports betting in Washington D.C. and Ontario, Canada.

DraftKings is dedicated to providing a fun gaming environment that all customers can enjoy responsibly in states where sports betting is legal. The company offers a suite of responsible gaming tools and resources. These include My Stat Sheet, which allows customers to monitor personalized gaming activity, and My Budget Builder, a tool that helps players set custom limits and reminders through a guided, easy-to-use experience.

With a proven track record in regulated markets, DraftKings continues to expand access to innovative and responsible sports betting experiences across North America.

As part of its commitment to the states in which the company operates, DraftKings is dedicated to supporting communities in times of need through its S.E.R.V.E.S. program. The program provides inclusive and responsible opportunities for people to build, create, imagine and innovate. Earlier this year, DraftKings made a charitable donation to the St. Louis Tornado Response Fund, part of the St. Louis Community Foundation, to aid recovery efforts following the devastating tornado that struck the Greater St. Louis area in May.