SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missourians wagered more than $540 million in December, the state’s first month of legalized sports betting, according to the Missouri Gaming Commission’s inaugural “Sports Wagering Revenue Detail Report.”
The report outlines the first full month of wagering activity, including revenue, deductions and tax collections, and local businesses say they’re already seeing signs of how the new industry is reshaping customer habits.
At Billiards Sports Bar & Grill in Springfield, co‑owner Richard Vance says the crowds haven’t necessarily grown, but their behavior has…