JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Gaming Commission selected two companies for its two untethered sports betting licenses.
Circa Sports and DraftKings won the bids. FanDuel lost in its bid for a license. The commission considered seven factors when determining who would 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 experience
Advertising and promotional plans
Ability to generate revenue for the state
Commitment to responsible gaming
Capacity to increase the number of betters on their platform
FanDuel and DraftKings both spent millions on the campaign to legalize sports betting, and now they’re hoping to cash in. The third applicant, Circa