The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) Tuesday shared its latest application update, and so far, it has received 1,113 applications for companies involved in sports betting.
The regulator is aiming to launch retail and digital sports betting Dec. 1, and will have up to 21 operator licenses available. Suppliers and vendors must also apply, and companies are also required to submit applications for “key individuals,” usually those with a more than 5% stake in a company, as well as certain other employees.
The deadline for applications to ensure launch by Dec. 1 was Friday, but the MGC said it would accept applications postmarked by that date. According to the update, some of the biggest companies filed multiple applications — including 300 from BetMGM, 221 from Penn Sports Interactive, 181 from Underdog, and 166 from bet365.
