- DraftKings has brought on three Missouri sports legends for the state’s upcoming sports betting launch
- Tony Gonzalez, Isaac Bruce, and Brett Hull will place ceremonial first bets on DraftKings online sports betting platform
- Missouri is set to launch sports betting on Monday, Dec. 1, at midnight
DraftKings Missouri is enlisting the help of three Show-Me State hall of famers for the state’s upcoming sports betting launch.
DraftKings today announced a ceremonial first bet event for the Missouri online sports betting launch on Monday, Dec. 1. The event will include Missouri NFL Hall of Famers Tony Gonzalez and Isaac Bruce, plus NHL Hall of Famer Brett Hull, placing ceremonial first online sports bets on the DraftKings platform.
Additionally, Missouri House Speaker Jonathan Patterson (R-30) will speak at the ceremony to usher in the Show-Me State’s sports betting market.
DraftKings Plans Veterans Donation
DraftKings announced it will also donate $50,000 to the Veterans Community Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending Veteran homelessness in Missouri. The donation will support Veterans Community Project’s Tiny Homes initiative, which provides transitional housing, care, and services to help Veterans successfully transition to independent living.
Missouri will be DraftKings’ 29th operational U.S. state, in addition to Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and Canada.
“DraftKings is built for passionate sports fans, making Missouri an exciting jurisdiction for us to enter with its rich sports culture, and several professional teams across the state,” said DraftKings’ Chief Revenue Officer Greg Karamitis. “This is an incredible time of year for sports fans with NFL, NBA, NHL, college football, and college basketball all in-season, and we look forward to elevating the experience for Missouri sports fans, responsibly, with our top-rated online sportsbook.”
Partners With St. Louis Blues Prior to Launch
DraftKings’ online sports betting license in the state is untethered, which does not require a partnership to enter the state’s sports betting market. However, DraftKings arranged for a new Missouri partner earlier this month, announcing a new partnership with the St. Louis Blues.
The Blues and DraftKings announced an agreement designating DraftKings as an official sports betting and daily fantasy operator with the NHL franchise.
As part of the agreement, DraftKings will spotlight responsible gaming through a pregame, in-arena feature, encouraging fans to play responsibly in Missouri.
“As we get ready to launch our best-in-class online sportsbook for Missouri sports fans, we’re excited to deliver the fun and entertainment we’re known for in a responsible way, alongside the Blues,” said Stephanie Sherman, Chief Marketing Officer at DraftKings. “The Blues’ strong fan base and forward-thinking mindset make them an ideal collaborator as we look to elevate the fan experience in Missouri.”
Robert is an expert on sports betting in the United States, specifically the legalization process and regulation surrounding the industry.
