DraftKings announces launch launch event for online sports betting in Missouri
The operator will host a ceremonial first bet event at The Palladium in St. Louis.
US.- DraftKings has announced that the launch of its mobile sportsbook in Missouri on December 1 will feature Missouri sports stars Tony Gonzalez, Isaac Bruce and Brett Hull place the ceremonial first bets at The Palladium in St. Louis. There will be remarks from Missouri House Speaker Jonathan Patterson.
Missouri will become the 29th US state where DraftKings offers sports wagering. DraftKings and Circa have untethered licences while BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, ESPN BET, FanDuel, Fanatics and Underdog secured licences after entering into partnerships. Earlier in November, operators began accepting registrations ahead of the launch.
DraftKings’ chief revenue officer Greg Karamitis said: “DraftKings is built for passionate sports fans, making Missouri an exciting jurisdiction for us to enter with its rich sports culture, and several professional teams across the state. This is an incredible time of year for sports fans with NFL, NBA, NHL, college football, and college basketball all in-season, and we look forward to elevating the experience for Missouri sports fans, responsibly, with our top-rated online sportsbook.”
