Odds Are Gambling Bill Reaches Missouri Senate This Week

The Missouri Senate could deal with a sports betting bill this week. Senate Republican Leader Caleb Rowden, of Columbia, says he expects Senators to debate one that would legalize sports gambling. A measure awaiting Senate debate would apply to college and pro sports. The bill, sponsored by Warrensburg state Representative Dan Houx (howx), would let people place bets at Missouri casinos and some sports venues, as well as on mobile devices.

During a Missouri Senate committee hearing on the bill, Jefferson City resident Bob Priddy said the proposal does not protect the state’s interests and Missouri will lose far more than it gets in return.