Gamblers in states with legal sports betting already can wager on on college athletics. If Amendment 2 passes Nov. 5, Missourians could, too.

Silver began lobbying for more legalized betting a decade ago and penned an opinion piece for the New York Times titled “Legalize and Regulate Sports Betting,” expressing his views on the issue. That became a reality in 2018 when the Supreme Court overturned the virtual federal ban on most betting outside Nevada.

If Missouri voters approve Amendment 2 in November's election, the state would join neighboring states that have legalized sports betting.

Gambling addiction resources can be found online or Kansans can call 1-800-GAMBLER for help. In states with legal sports betting, more Americans are gamblin on the talents of sports stars like Patrick Mahomes and Bobby Witt Jr.

Missouri will decide Nov. 5 whether to legalize sports betting. Kansas, which did so in 2022, offers examples of what could follow.

The campaign opposing a sports betting constitutional amendment on Missouri’s November ballot canceled more than $1 million in television ads Thursday just as the group pushing the proposal launched new ads featuring beloved St.

The campaign behind Missouri Amendment 2, the November ballot measure to legalize sports gambling, claim the resulting revenues will help fund education in the state. But critics say the wording is misleading — and schools won't see any extra benefits.