Missouri recently became the 39th state to allow legalized sports betting, and the numbers from their first month of operations are staggering, while it still remains illegal in Alabama.
According to a report from Bet Missouri, residents wagered over $543 million in the first full turn of the calendar from December 1-December 31, 2025.
The numbers broke down as a $543 million total handle with a mobile handle of almost $539 million, bringing a monthly total revenue of more than $20 million for sportsbooks.
In terms of wagering taxes, this broke down to more than half a million dollars for the state.
FanDuel dominated the handle with almost 40% of the total, and the numbers are expected to be even bigger moving forward after an “inopportune timing surrounding the launch.”
“This early performance shows that Missouri bettors were eager for a regulated marketplace,” said Christopher Boan of BetMissouri.com. “If engagement levels hold steady and operators continue investing in the market, Missouri will be well-positioned to cultivate a thriving sports wagering ecosystem.”
Michael Brauner is a Senior Sports Analyst and Contributing Writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @MBraunerWNSP and hear him every weekday morning from 6 to 9 a.m. on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5, available free online.
