Circa Sports applies for Missouri sports betting license as state approaches launch

Monday, July 21, 2025 8:38 PM
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A sportsbook sharp bettors favor is set to join the two U.S .market share leaders in bidding for a business-friendly category of Missouri sports operator licenses.

Circa Sportsbook, known by bettors for its high wagering limits, submitted an application for an untethered Missouri sportsbook license shortly before the July 15 deadline, state gaming regulators confirmed during a meeting Wednesday. Missouri Gaming Commission officials said they’d consider the application along with prior bids from DraftKings and FanDuel.

The three are bidding for one of two untethered licenses. There are more than a dozen other potential bidders for a separate category of tethered licenses via partnerships with a state casino or professional sports organization.