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FanDuel Expands Sports Betting Reach to Half of U.S. States with Missouri Access
ByAinvest
Monday, Aug 18, 2025 4:40 pm ET1min read
FanDuel has secured sports betting access in Missouri through a partnership with St. Louis City soccer team, expanding its presence to half of all US states. The agreement comes ahead of the launch of mobile sports betting in Missouri.
FanDuel has secured sports betting access in Missouri through a strategic partnership with St. Louis City SC, expanding its presence to half of all US states. The agreement comes ahead of the launch of mobile sports betting in Missouri, scheduled to commence by December 1, 2025 [1].Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment in November 2024, legalizing sports betting in the state. The Missouri Gaming Commission awarded two untethered sports betting licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports on August 15, 2025, with FanDuel failing to secure one of these licenses [1]. This decision was a surprise to industry observers, as FanDuel is a major player in the sports betting arena and had spent millions of dollars to help pass the amendment [1].
Despite not securing an untethered license, FanDuel has found a way to operate in Missouri by partnering with St. Louis City SC. This partnership will allow FanDuel to launch a mobile sports betting app in the state, making Missouri the 25th state or territory where FanDuel offers its services [2, 3].
The partnership is a strategic move for FanDuel, aiming to tap into Missouri's passionate sports fan base while supporting the local soccer team. The agreement follows FanDuel's success in securing market access agreements with other sports teams and casinos across the US [3].
Circa Sports, which secured one of the untethered licenses, is known for its focus on high-dollar bettors. The Missouri Gaming Commission chose Circa Sports for its focus on attracting larger bettors and providing a different betting experience from the more mainstream operators like DraftKings and FanDuel [1].
FanDuel's expansion into Missouri is part of a broader strategy to increase its market share in the US sports betting industry. The company already operates in major markets including New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, and this new partnership will help it solidify its position in the growing sports betting market [2, 3].
References:
[1] https://www.stlpr.org/2025-08-15/in-huge-upset-circa-sports-outflanks-fanduel-for-coveted-missouri-sports-betting-license
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4486590-fanduel-lands-sports-betting-access-in-missouri-to-make-it-active-in-half-of-all-us-states
[3] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/FLUT/fan-duel-announces-market-access-agreement-with-st-louis-city-sc-4uffgdit4pwr.html
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