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Prior to legalization, thousands of Missourians crossed state lines into Kansas and Illinois to place sports bets.

Missouri legalized sports betting in November 2024, with sportsbooks going live on December 1, 2025.

The state anticipates collecting approximately $28 million in annual tax revenue from sports betting.

On Sundays, Spencer Murry has been driving across the border into Kansas to place bets on sports.

Murry, a Kansas City resident, said he’s always loved watching sports. When he learned about sports betting via social media, he started placing bets on the Chiefs.

“I’ll go on Sunday mornings, so probably once a week, maybe twice if there’s something fun,” Murry said. “Or if I’m over there — running errands in Overland Park or visiting family in Prairie V

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