SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Better Business Bureau released its study on gambling and gaming as Missouri prepares for the legalization of online gaming.

With the recent announcement of Missouri awarding online sports betting to Circa Sports and DraftKings, Missouri could see nearly $3.5 billion wagered in the first year. But with all of the potential ways people could be betting in the future, you need to make sure you’re using a legitimate site.

Between 2022 and mid-2025, the BBB received nearly 200 scam reports and more than 10,000 business complaints related to online gambling and gaming.

“(The) Consumers really have to educate themselves. Anything from understanding what platforms are licensed in your state, to what potential scams look like,” said Pamela Hernandez with the Bette

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