CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Sports betting companies are promising to bring money into Missouri as they vie for one of the state’s gaming licenses.

Wednesday, the Missouri Gaming Commission heard from three companies that want one of two mobile gaming licenses: Fanduel, Draft Kings, and Circa Sports. The commission will announce who is getting the two mobile licenses Friday. Sports betting is expected to fully launch in Missouri by December 1. This all comes after Missourians voted to legalize sports betting in November 2024.

The commission is considering seven factors when determining who will get the two available mobile licenses. These are written into the amendment put in the Missouri Constitution:

Expertise in business

Integrity, sustainability and safety

Past relevant experie

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