A bill has been perfected by members of the state s House of Representatives and the legislation needs just one more approval in the chamber before heading over the Senate.
After nearly two hours of debate, the House perfected Rep. Dan Houx s (R-54) sports betting bills, and , which will legalize retail and online sports betting for state casinos and Missouri professional sports franchises.
The legislation is expected to be heard for its third reading and voted on later this week by the House.
House Approval Likely
Such as in 2022, the sports betting legislation is expected to be approved and moved out of the House before its ultimate test in the Senate. During last year s session the sports betting issue was ultimately derailed by proponents of video lotte…