Football is Upon Us, but Bets are Off this Season for Missouri Revenue from Sports Betting

(MISSOURINET) –  College football gets underway in Missouri and across the nation tonight —but the state of Missouri will not capitalize on sports betting.

Neighboring states like Kansas and Illinois have it now, but the Missouri Legislature did not pass it in the recent session.

Bill sponsor Senator Denny Hoskins of Mid-western Missouri is not giving up on that and other gambling revenue for the state.

The Republican senator says he continues to talk to all parties who want sports book.

Hoskins and bill supporters want the revenue to go toward veterans services and cemeteries.