Missouri Gambling & Gaming Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for gambling & gaming in the state of Missouri. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 6 different categories.
Daily Fantasy Sports
LEGALDaily Fantasy Sports are legal in Missouri. Missouri legalized daily fantasy sports in 2016.
DFS Rules
Legal
Licensed Operators
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Minimum Age
18+
Gambling Age
RESTRICTEDThe minimum gambling age in Missouri is 21 for casino gambling and sports betting. State law sets the minimum gambling age at 21 for casino gambling.
Casino Minimum Age
21+ for casinos/sports betting; 18+ for lottery
Lottery/Other Gambling Age
Legal
Penalties
Underage gambling is a misdemeanor; venues face license revocation.
Minimum Gambling Age
18-21 depending on type
Online Casinos & Poker
ILLEGALMissouri prohibits online casino gambling and poker under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 572.030. The state allows limited gambling such as the lottery and riverboat casinos but does not permit online gambling.
Online Casino Rules
Possession of online gambling software or devices for personal use is not explicitly criminalized but operating or facilitating online gambling is illegal.
Licensed Platforms
Sale or operation of online gambling platforms is prohibited without state authorization.
Penalties
Violations can result in felony charges with fines and imprisonment.
Minimum Age
21+ for casino gambling.
Online Gambling / Sports Betting
ILLEGALMissouri prohibits online sports betting and online casino gambling under Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 313. The state allows limited forms of gambling such as the state lottery and charitable gaming. Bills to legalize sports betting have been introduced but not enacted as of 2026.
Online Gambling Rules
Possession of online gambling software or devices is illegal.
Licensed Operators
Sale or operation of online gambling platforms is prohibited.
Penalties
Violations can result in class A misdemeanor charges with fines and possible jail time.
Minimum Age
None applicable due to illegality
Poker Home Games
LEGALSocial poker home games are legal in Missouri as long as no one takes a rake or house cut from the pot. No significant changes to social gambling laws in recent years.
Home Game Rules
Legal for social games without a rake
Rake/House Cut Rules
N/A
Penalties
Taking a rake converts it to illegal gambling.
Age Requirements
Varies, typically 18+
Sports Betting
LEGALSports betting is legal in Missouri. Missouri voters approved sports betting via a ballot measure in November 2024, and the state launched operations in 2025. Online/mobile and retail sportsbooks are available through partnerships with licensed casinos.
In-Person Betting
Legal for 21+. Missouri voters approved sports betting via ballot measure in November 2024. The state launched operations in 2025. Online/mobile and retail available. Major operators include FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars through partnerships with licensed casinos.
Online/Mobile Betting
Online/mobile betting available statewide. Retail sportsbooks at licensed casinos. Operator tax rate: 10% of adjusted gross revenue.
Penalties
Unlicensed gambling operations face criminal charges. Individual bettors using licensed platforms face no penalties.
Minimum Betting Age
21+