BetMGM Discovers Missouri Sports Betting Entry Point

Century Casinos and BetMGM have partnered to gain access to Missouri’s growing sports betting market. Through the license of Century Casino Cape Girardeau, the partnership enables BetMGM to provide both mobile and retail sportsbooks.

BetMGM has established an access point into the Missouri sports betting industry ahead of the December start date.

Century Casinos said Tuesday that it has joined with BetMGM for the future Missouri sports betting market.

“We are excited to partner with BetMGM, a leading online sports betting and gaming entertainment company with a dynamic and innovative brand,” Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger, Century Casinos’ co-CEOs, stated in the statement. “This partnership is another step forward in leveraging our Missouri licenses and delivering premium entertainment experiences for our customers.”

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BetMGM Missouri information

Missouri sports betting legislation authorizes the state’s 13 riverboat casinos to operate both in-person and mobile sportsbooks. Century Casinos runs two casinos: Century Casino & Hotel Cap Girardeau and Century Casino Caruthersville.

The “long-term” deal permits BetMGM to operate in-person and mobile sportsbooks in Missouri using Century Casino & Hotel Cap Girardeau’s license.

According to the agreement, BetMGM will pay Century Casinos a percentage of net gaming income, with a predetermined minimum. Century Casinos will choose the in-person sportsbook offers.

Missouri Sports Betting Timeline

The Missouri Gaming Commission launched the sports betting license application process this month. The licensing standards will go into effect on August 30, followed by a review and background check procedure.

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