SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – In just over two weeks, Missourians will be electing the state’s 58th governor.
Democratic candidate and Springfield native Crystal Quade will go up against current Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe on the Republican side.
The candidates disagree on most of the big issues but one thing they can agree on is Amendment Two — which would legalize sports betting in the state
“I’m personally not a sports gambler,” Kehoe said. “But, I’m one of those guys that thinks we should have a level playing field. So, I think it’s good for Missouri to open our option up to that.”
“I’m in support of legalization of sports betting,” Quade said. “So, I personally don’t think that government should be not allowing folks to participate in this.”
If Missouri voters say yes to Amendment Two on November 5, the ballot measure says tax money from sports betting will go toward education, but it’s unclear how much.
The tax generated could be as high as $28.9 million but could also be as low as zero.